Author: SAMUEL
Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for travelling on his brother’s jet, especially when the economic justification for using the aircraft has not been provided. In Mr Cudjoe’s view, the president’s action breaches the code of conduct he set for all his appointees. President John Dramani Mahama is currently in Korea to hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung. Mr Mahama travelled on a jet acquired by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, raising concerns on social media about the financial or economic implications for taxpayers. Commenting in a statement posted on his Facebook…
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo acknowledged the strength of Real Madrid while expressing hope for a turnaround in the second leg of their Champions League clash. The Premier League side fell 3-0 to the Spanish champions in Wednesday’s Round of 16 opener, with Federico Valverde’s first-half hat trick putting Madrid firmly in control. Manchester City came close to preventing a wider margin after Gianluigi Donnarumma fouled VinÃcius Júnior in the box, but the resulting penalty was missed. Speaking after his Champions League debut, Semenyo said: They are very good on transitions, and there were a couple of spaces in the…
Young cocoa farmers across Ghana are expressing growing frustration over delays in receiving payments for cocoa beans they sold several months ago, calling on the government to release funds owed to them. In a press release dated March 12, 2026, the Young Cocoa Farmers Association accused government officials of engaging in what they described as ‘cocoa politics’ while farmers continue to struggle without the payments due them. The group said that although farmers were unhappy about the recent reduction in cocoa prices, they had reluctantly accepted the decision because they had no alternative. However, they insist that accepting the new…
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Sahara LPG Vessel, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening Ghana’s energy infrastructure and supporting the country’s transition to cleaner energy sources. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the President said the event was more than a ceremonial occasion, stressing that the vessel represents a significant milestone in strengthening the infrastructure that supports the global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply chain. According to him, access to reliable energy and the shift toward cleaner energy solutions remain some of the defining challenges of the modern era. He noted that LPG continues to play…
Independent checks by Ghana Independent News indicate that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) did not sponsor this year’s Women of Valor event in London, and that the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, had no involvement whatsoever in the sponsorship arrangement. Multiple verifiable sources confirm that the commercial partnership associated with the event was undertaken by PMMC Jewelry (now GoldBod Jewellery) — the jewellery manufacturing and marketing brand originally established under the Precious Minerals Marketing Company to promote Ghana’s refined gold jewellery and value-addition industry on international platforms. Industry observers say the participation formed part of broader efforts…
Buffer analyzed 52M+ posts and found engagement fell on Instagram (-26%), Threads (-18%) and LinkedIn (-5%) in 2025. 📉 X rose +44% (from ~2.0% to ~2.8%), while Facebook (+11%) and Pinterest (+23%) also increased. Replying to comments boosts engagement — up to +42% on Threads and +30% on LinkedIn. Reels get 36% more reach, but carousels drive 12% more engagement on Instagram.
X rolled out beta invites for its new payments service X Money, with a William Shatner charity auction. 42 beta invites went to users donating $1,000 to veterans’ and children’s causes. Winners got early access to X Money, and a metal Visa debit card with their username on it. The service offers peer payments, deposits, and a rewards program. Deposits are held at Cross River Bank, FDIC-insured, as X expands licenses in 40+ states.
The Communication Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that Cabinet has approved a completely new SIM registration exercise following what he described as an extensive review of the previous process. According to the Minister, the earlier exercise faced several challenges, including weak biometric enforcement, data inconsistencies and cases of registration fraud. He disclosed this during high-level talks with the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the National Communications Authority (NCA). The meeting discussed the planned new national SIM registration exercise and the roadmap for the rollout of 5G in Ghana. Mr George stressed that the new approach will not be a…
Hon. Effah Patrick, DCE of Nkoranza North, in the Bono East Region, has emphasized Ghana’s remarkable progress in democratic governance, education, and healthcare as the country marks its 69th independence anniversary. In a speech delivered at the independence celebrations, Hon. Effah Patrick highlighted the nation’s achievements since independence in 1957, citing strengthening of democratic institutions, expansion of access to education and healthcare, and improvements in infrastructure and decentralization efforts. “The declaration at the Old Polo Grounds, Accra, marked the beginning of a new chapter not only for Ghana but for the entire African continent,” Hon. Effah Patrick said, emphasizing the…
Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has stated that the country’s retaliatory operations only target the places from where the enemies launch their criminal attacks against the Islamic Republic. Amir-Saeid Iravani made the remarks in a letter sent to the UN chief and the Security Council president on Saturday, on the eighth day of the illegal US-Israeli aggression against Iran. He said that if a government allows another government to use its territory for invasion against a third government, the act amounts to aggression under 1974 UN General Assembly Resolution 3314. All governments are required to prevent…