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Lordina Foundation founder Mrs Lordina Mahama The African Development Foundation (ADF) and the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF) co-hosted a high-profile fundraising gala in New York to mobilise global support for the Lordina Foundation’s maternity and child health initiatives in Ghana. The event attracted philanthropists, diplomats, healthcare advocates, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, all united by a shared mission: to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across the country. Delivering the keynote address, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s First Lady, highlighted the urgent need for investment in maternal care, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Ghanaian women.…
Mrs Lordina Mahama, First Lady of Ghana First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has welcomed the government’s plans to implement a Free Primary Healthcare Programme aimed at expanding access to quality medical services nationwide. Speaking at a fundraising gala in New York, organised by the Africa Development Foundation and Helping Africa Foundation in support of the Lordina Foundation’s maternity projects, Mrs. Mahama said the initiative was a positive response to challenges her foundation has observed across Ghana. “The government has announced plans to implement a Free Primary Healthcare Programme for all Ghanaians,” she noted. “This will come with the provision…
Gold price soar Global gold prices have climbed to an unprecedented level, reaching $3,825 an ounce, marking a new all-time high. The Spectator Index in a tweet on X, on September 29, 2025, attributed the surge to heightened demand for safe-haven assets, driven by global economic uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The sharp rise signals renewed investor confidence in gold as a reliable store of value amid volatile financial markets. Traders are closely watching whether the precious metal will maintain its upward trajectory in the coming days. Gold price: Three years ago: $1660Now: $3811 Source:Lovinghananews.com
Ghana’s Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international aviation safety, security, and sustainability at the ongoing 42nd Triennial Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In his address to the assembly, Mr Nikpe commended ICAO’s leadership in guiding global aviation toward “recovery, resilience, and transformation” at a time when the industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, evolving security threats, and sustainability demands. The minister underscored Ghana’s strong support for ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative and called for enhanced cooperation to help African States close safety oversight gaps, modernise air navigation systems,…
Mr. Charles Osei Asibey making a presentation to the NPA boss Mr Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has called on Corporate Ghana and State Institutions to support the development and promotion of the least financed sports to gain more recognition, leveraging on the government’s responsibility and policy-making to drive positive change for Ghana. Edudzi Tameklo expressed his admiration for the achievement of the national armwrestling team, Golden Arms, and emphasised the importance of supporting sports development in Ghana. He said, “Armwrestling, often considered one of the least financed sports, deserves better recognition…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, Mr Charles Akwasi Aidoo, after a viral video showed him in a compromising situation with a female student. In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, GES said its attention had been drawn to the video circulating on social media. The service said it views the matter with “utmost seriousness” and has taken immediate steps in line with its commitment to safeguarding students. “Mr Aidoo has already been removed from office, and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried…
A total of 39 members of the Ming family were sentenced. A Chinese court has sentenced to death 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, according to Chinese state media. Dozens of members of the Ming family were found guilty of conducting criminal activities, with many receiving lengthy jail sentences. The Ming family worked for one of the four clans that ran Myanmar’s sleepy backwater town of Laukkai, close to the border with China, and turned it into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres. Myanmar eventually cracked down, arresting many members of these…
Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to formally return to the Chamber for legislative business as the 9th Parliament resumes work on Tuesday, October 14, for the Third Meeting of the First Session. The announcement made pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, by Speaker Alban Bagbin, indicated that sitting on the day of resumption will be at 2pm. The House went on recess on Friday, August 1, 2025 after weeks of intense legislative work, including the passage of several key bills, approval of agreements, and debates on matters of national importance. What to expect The upcoming…
The Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Teachers has threatened to stage a demonstration on September 30 to demand payment of salary arrears and the issuance of staff ID cards. The group, comprising graduates from Colleges of Education and universities, says the protest will go ahead after the government failed to meet its September 23 deadline. The teachers, who have worked for months without pay, say the situation has left them in severe financial distress. According to them, College-trained teachers have gone over a year without salaries, while their university-trained counterparts have remained unpaid for the past eight months. Speaking to…
Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of government’s anti-corruption initiative code-named Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL). Ken Kuranchie filed the writ on September 24, 2025. He is asking the court to rule that the creation and activities of ORAL are unconstitutional. His case is based on Article 2(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution and the rules of the Supreme Court. He argues that ORAL has no legal authority to carry out investigations, issue reports, or prosecute current and former government officials. He says all actions taken…