Author: SAMUEL

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced measures to prevent losses from surplus grains expected during the 2025 harvest season. With a bumper harvest anticipated, alongside carry-over stocks from 2024, the Ministry says it has provided the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) with significant resources to purchase excess produce for storage. “This intervention will not only reduce post-harvest losses but also guarantee the availability of food reserves to cushion the nation against future shortages and emergencies,” the Ministry said in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23. The move, according to MoFA, marks the first time since…

Details emerging from the September 2025 poll shows that at least 70% of voters are on social media and TikTok users have caught up with Facebook users in a dramatic development with the Gen Z leading the way. 29% of voters use Facebook down from 31% in July and TikTok 28% up from 25% in July 2025. This development is likely to have significant development in how future elections are run and political marketing communication and strategies. It could also impact how effective old fashion political scientists and strategists could be in advising clients. The battlefield has been redrawn and…

empower security forces, freeze licenses, restrict movement, and impose curfews. It’s meant to respond to urgent threats. But with that comes risk. 1. Erosion of democratic checks and constitutional governance Suspending normal legal protections or oversight can lead to abuse of power. Without robust oversight, constitutional rights (freedom of movement, due process, property rights) might be curtailed. 2. Human rights abuses Security forces given expanded powers might use them in ways that violate civil liberties. Arrests without due process, arbitrary detentions, use of excessive force, or targeting of vulnerable groups are risks. Communities might be adversely affected if security measures…

The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) has made a significant contribution of GHS 2 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (“MahamaCares”), in a bid to strengthen healthcare delivery and combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Richard Nunekpeku, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, reaffirmed GoldBod’s confidence in the vision of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and the leadership of the Fund. “We are convinced of the foresight behind MahamaCares and the capacity of its administrators to deliver on its mission and to use the resources effectively in furtherance…

The Ministry of Education says more than 564,000 candidates have successfully secured placements in Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Ministry confirmed that the CSSPS Resolution Centres, which began operations on September 18, have been addressing placement-related concerns nationwide. “Over 564,000 out of 590,390 qualified candidates have been successfully placed. The Centres have so far received 1,358 cases, with the majority relating to school and residence changes,” the PR Unit said. According to the Ministry, about 1,100 requests for changes of…

The vetting of presidential aspirants vying for the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer position for the 2028 general elections took place on September 23. Five persons have officially picked up nomination forms, expressing their willingness to lead the party in the next 4 years, each bearing a unique set of skills they hope to bring to full fruition if given the nod. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President under President Akufo-Addo’s administration, brings on board extensive experience in economic policy and digital transformation. For him, this may likely be his second attempt at the presidency under the NPP, after suffering an…

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie President John Mahama has nominated the current Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for confirmation by Parliament as the substantive head of the Judiciary. This was announced by the Minister in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu on September 23. Here is the profile of the Chief Justice nominee: Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is a seasoned Ghanaian jurist with an extensive legal career spanning over three decades. Born on December 26, 1956, He has had a distinguished career serving in various capacities across Ghana’s judicial system, culminating in his appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of…

The Media Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, has rejected calls for the abolition of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), insisting that the real challenge is inadequate infrastructure rather than flaws in the placement system. His comments follow chaotic scenes at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Hall in Accra on Tuesday, September 23, where hundreds of frustrated parents and students gathered to lodge complaints and seek clarification on the ongoing 2025 school placements. In an interview with Sammi Wiafe on Eyewitness News, Mohammed said the CSSPS remains functional and relevant. “The CSSPS…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) has honoured the former President of the Association of Women Accountants in Ghana (AWAG), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs.), for her meritorious role in empowering female accountants in the country. The Former Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office(EOCO) and current President of the Police Ladies Association(POLAS) was recognised by the ICAG for inspiring, uplifting and investing in the future of members, especially women accountants in the country. She has been singled out for praise, taking into account her commitment to sponsoring the Overall Best Female Candidate Level 1 and…

Dr Rashid Pelpuo The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has urged members of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) to call off the ongoing strike and return to the negotiation table. Speaking in an exclusive interview with 3news Labour Affairs Correspondent in Accra on September 23, the Minister said the government is close to resolving the Union’s demands and warned that the strike could delay progress on their issues. “We expected that once they had these challenges, they would have listened to us until we solved the problem. They are on strike—I just spoke with…