Author: SAMUEL

The Ghana Police Service in the North East Region has secured the conviction of two individuals for possessing restricted drugs, following a successful collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). The suspects, Mumuni Iddrisu and Alhassan Braimah, were arrested at Gbintiri near Nalerigu on September 18, 2025, after authorities discovered 1,195 boxes of tramadol hydrochloride 120mg, popularly called “Red.” “Investigation disclosed that one hundred boxes of the tramadol were found in their possession, and they had also concealed over 4,500 packs of the drug in 25 five-liter yellow gallons,” the police stated. The two pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit…

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially announced the commencement of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. According to a notice issued from the Office of the Speaker on September 29, 2025, the meeting is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Parliament House, Accra. The notice, issued pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, emphasized that Members of Parliament are expected to reconvene to continue legislative business. “Pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been hit with disciplinary action by FIFA after fielding an ineligible player during a World Cup qualifying match earlier this year. In a ruling issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, SAFA was found guilty of breaching Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) and Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations. The violation occurred when midfielder Teboho Mokoena played in South Africa’s match against Lesotho on March 21, 2025. As punishment, FIFA has declared the fixture forfeited in favor of Lesotho, awarding them a 3-0 victory. South Africa…

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a significant concession by MultiChoice Africa that will see DStv subscribers in Ghana enjoy enhanced service packages at no extra cost. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, September 29, 2025, the minister described the development as an “unprecedented increased value offer” secured through government engagement with the satellite television provider. “If you’re on the family package, which is currently valued at 190 Ghana cedis, DStv will automatically bump you up to Compact, which ordinarily goes for 380 Ghana cedis,” Sam George explained. “You get 22 more channels…

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has outlined plans to set up a multi-agency working group to tackle the persistent problem of DStv decoder piracy across Ghana’s borders. Speaking at a press briefing today, the Minister revealed that the illegal importation of decoders from Nigeria has deprived the state of significant revenue, weakened local industry, and harmed consumer protection. “The committee considered the issue of cross-border piracy of DStv decoders from Nigeria into Ghana, which has for years deprived the state of tax revenue, transferred jobs from Ghana to Nigeria, denied unsuspecting customers good customer service,…

The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and Chair of the Constitutional Review Committee, Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, has raised serious questions about the state’s capacity to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, amid concerns over weak regulation of urban challenges. In a post on his Facebook page, Prof. Prempeh argued that the government’s inability to control commercial minibuses (trotros), motorbike taxis (okadas), and the unchecked growth of slum settlements on public land reflects a broader governance problem. “How can a State that cannot regulate trotro, okada or aboboyaa or check the proliferation of slum…

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s education system to better accommodate creativity and diverse talents. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Monday, September 29, 2025, Mr. Kotoko argued that the current system, inherited from colonial masters, is overly standardised and fails to unlock the full potential of Ghanaian students. “We inherited an education system that is standardised from our colonial masters, and it is very bad. We need to now customise our system to suit us. So that the person who wants to do engineering will…

The Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has called on security agencies to clamp down on illegal mining without fear or favour, stressing that political affiliation must not shield offenders. Speaking during the deployment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations (NAIMOS) Task Force in Sunyani on Sunday, September 28, 2025, Gbande emphasised that the government is determined to root out galamsey and will not tolerate interference from any quarter. “The most powerful person in this country, the President, is fully backing you on this mission. The NDC does not and will not endorse what our President is…

A new poll by the Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, is the current frontrunner in the race to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 elections. According to the survey, Haruna Iddrisu leads the pack with 30% support, followed by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia with 24%, and Finance Minister Ato Forson with 18%. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah secured 10%, while North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa polled 8%. Other aspirants, including Eric Opoku (2%), Joshua Alabi (2%), Armah-Kofi Buah (2%), Kwame Awuah-Darko (2%), Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah…

State institutions continue to struggle with compliance under Ghana’s Right to Information (RTI) law, with some of the country’s key governance bodies repeatedly failing to provide citizens with legally requested information. Investigations by Corruption Watch show that the Ministry of Education has received the highest number of penalties, with four separate fines for breaching the RTI law. The Ghana Police Service follows closely with three penalties, underscoring persistent compliance issues among major state institutions. Other top offenders by value include the Agricultural Development Bank (GHS 1.365 million), SSNIT (GHS 200,000), and the Lands Commission (GHS 150,000), though the frequency of…