Author: SAMUEL

Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bryan Acheampomg, has announced that he will be submitting his nomination forms on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. According to him, filing his nomination is a clear indication that his journey has moved from just a vision to action. Adding that “This is our moment. A call to unite. A call to rebuild. A call to victory.” He is expected to file his nomination at exactly 4 pm at the party’s headquarters as he begins his journey to “lead the New Patriotic Party into the future.” According to the party’s timelines, the…

Agric Minister, Eric Opoku, has finally reacted to a Lovinghananews.com report suggesting that he is being considered as the National Democratic Congress’s flagbearer for the 2028 election. According to him, if the grassroots decide to give him the opportunity, he will wholeheartedly accept the challenge. He noted that over the years, God has had a way of choosing leaders for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and if that favour falls on him, he will not reject it. Eric Opoku, who was speaking on Accra-based Accra FM, said, “God has a way of choosing leaders for the NDC over the years,…

The Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Manhyia North Constituency, Ernest Kweku Agyei, has called on party members to remain united as the party intensifies its campaign efforts ahead of the general elections. Mr. Agyei emphasized that unity and cooperation must be the cornerstone of the NPP’s activities. “We are one family and we must strive to promote unity and cooperation if we want to achieve our common goals,” he said on Wontumi TV. He cautioned against internal divisions and destructive rhetoric, encouraging members to focus their campaign messages on the strengths of their own candidates…

Ghana’s Electoral Commission will meet political parties involved in the Akwatia by-election on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The meeting is geared towards engaging the political parties on key operational details for the September 2, 2025, elections. The Eastern Regional Director of the Commission, who disclosed this meeting, said, “Our common interest is to ensure a peaceful, free, and fair election. We entreat all political parties to conform to the rules so that, in the end, we can all achieve the peaceful election we are seeking.” The Akwatia by-election has become necessary after the demise of Ernest kumi, who occupied the…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked reactions online after sharing a lighthearted moment with her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, who openly voiced concern over her wellbeing. In a video posted by the actress, Ned Nwoko was seen addressing Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels, and others present, lamenting that his young wife barely gets enough rest. “The stress is from her not resting. She will tell me, ‘look, you’re not my father.’ I will say I am your husband, go to bed,” he said, drawing laughter from those around. Regina, visibly embarrassed, immediately knelt to apologise and playfully debunked his claims. “No…

The government has pledged its full support to the family of late highlife maestro Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, promising a dignified state-assisted funeral for the musical icon who passed away in July. The commitment was made by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah when the bereaved family paid a customary courtesy call to the Jubilee House on Monday to formally inform the government of the legend’s passing and discuss funeral arrangements. In an emotional address, Mr. Debrah described Daddy Lumba’s death as not just a family loss, but a profound national tragedy, acknowledging the musician’s extraordinary impact…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday used the opening of the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum to pitch Ghana as a “reliable gateway” to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), calling Africa “investable” and urging deeper South–South partnerships amid a more fragmented global economy. “We are here to learn, to partner, and to deliver,” President Mahama said at his first engagement on a three-day state visit to Singapore. “Africa is investable, and Ghana is your reliable gateway to the continent.” Framing Africa and Asia as the world’s “two youngest, fastest‑urbanising regions,” Mahama said the pair are complementary in resources, markets…

The Ghana Police Service says it is deploying reinforcements to Sawla, Gbiniyiri, Giniri, and other adjoining communities in the Savannah Region. The decision follows the recent communal clashes in the Savannah Region. A statement shared via the Service’s social media said the deployment is being done in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces and other stakeholders to intensify security at Sawla, Gbiniyiri, Giniri, and other adjoining communities in the Savannah Region. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is leading a team from the National Police Headquarters to further assess the security situation and engage with the chiefs,…

Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Eric Adjei, has hit back at Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, over his recent remarks on Ghana’s cocoa sector. Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, hosted by Philip Osei Bonsu aka OB, Mr. Adjei dismissed Mr. Bentil’s comments as lacking credibility. He argued that Think Tanks such as IMANI are “problematic” and politically selective in their criticisms. According to Mr. Adjei, Mr. Bentil often looked the other way when issues arose under the previous NPP administration but is quick to comment whenever the ruling NDC government…

The Birifor Youth Association (BYA) has expressed alarm over escalating violence in Gbenteng (Gbeniyiri) and surrounding communities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region, calling for urgent peace and security intervention. “Reports indicate at least five deaths as of Sunday, many injured, and significant destruction of livelihoods. The situation continues to deteriorate, with vulnerable families, including women and children, left exposed,” the group said in a statement issued on August 25, 2025. The BYA described the violence, reportedly sparked by a disputed plot of land, as “alarming and unacceptable,” condemning the burning of homes, indiscriminate killings, and widespread fear…