Author: SAMUEL
Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has urged Ghanaians to remain calm and allow due process in the ongoing fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, September 13, Kumadoe stressed that heightened emotions are being fuelled by misinformation. “When it comes to this whole issue about galamsey, there is a lot of miscommunication and misinformation around it, and that is what is heightening the tension and the emotions about it,” he said. His call echoes recent remarks by President John Dramani Mahama during a media engagement at the Jubilee House. The…
Veteran broadcast journalist Nana Yaa Oforiwaa Amanfo, popularly known on air as Beposohemaa, has officially resigned from Power FM, a subsidiary of XYZ Broadcasting. Sources within XYZ Broadcasting confirmed to TheOverseerOnline.com that Nana Yaa tendered her resignation letter to management this week. Interestingly, her departure was first announced live on air, before formal notice was delivered through a third party. While she cited personal reasons for stepping down, credible sources within Jubilee House indicate that there is a strong possibility she will take up a role at one of Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad. Though not officially appointed, the move is…
The Electoral Commission has reopened nominations for the Tamale Central by-election after two candidates abruptly withdrew, leaving the NDC’s Prof. Seidu Alidu as the sole contender. In a statement on Friday, September 12, the Commission said nominations would run from September 12 to 21, 2025, in line with Article 50(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires a ten-day window if only one candidate remains after nominations close. Forms can be downloaded from the EC’s website and submitted at the Tamale Metropolitan Office during working hours. Each nomination must be endorsed by 20 registered voters, include two passport photographs, and be…
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, will remain in police custody after a Circuit Court in Accra denied him bail in a case that has quickly drawn public attention. Presiding Judge Samuel Bright Acquah explained his decision in open court, stressing that the matter goes beyond the surface charges against the politician. “Accused person before the court is facing two (2) charges of misdemeanours. However, in this instant case, the court will not look at only the charges being misdemeanour but will extend it to the position of the…
Donations for the children of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash have so far reached GHS6,583,600 and US$20,000. A statement from the Coordinator of the Fund and Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, said individuals and organizations made donations between September 1 and 11, 2025. The fund was set up to provide support for the children left behind by the victims of the crash. Here Is a Breakdown 1. NIB Ghana 2. Keda Ghana Ceramics Limited 3. Cynthia Naa Odotey 4. Nana Victoria Akyaa Afriyie-Abrokwa 5. Chase Group Foundation 6. Kay Simmon 7. MTN Ghana 8.…
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs | Member of Parliament, Assin North Honourable James Gyakye Quayson serves as Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, where he advances President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of a principled and people-centred foreign policy. His leadership strengthens Ghana’s influence on the global stage while ensuring that diplomacy delivers real benefits for citizens and businesses. A graduate of Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast, Ghana and York University, Toronto, Ontario Canada Hon. Quayson built a distinguished career in Canada’s social services and Community development sector before returning to Ghana to serve his people. Elected as Member of Parliament for…
Police in Tema have intercepted a truck loaded with 315 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp hidden in vehicle tyres, leading to the arrest of four men. The suspects, 44-year-old Nura Sali, 49-year-old Pius Chukwuma, 18-year-old Mustapha Umar, and 23-year-old Abdulai Amayau, were picked up at the Tema Industrial Area during an operation by officers from the Community 1 District Police. The truck, registered GN 7291-16, was impounded after officers discovered the drugs concealed inside its tyres. According to police, the four were arraigned before the Ashaiman Circuit Court on Thursday, September 11, 2025, where they were remanded into custody.…
Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, has commended former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his record in public service, stressing that leadership must be assessed by effectiveness and competence rather than business credentials. Akomea argued that political leadership should not be reduced to business experience. “Not everyone will be a businessman; what matters is how well you perform in your position, and Bawumia is known for doing an excellent job. “It’s important to consider a person’s strengths in their chosen field,” he said. He highlighted Bawumia’s contributions to both governance and party development, pointing…
Police in Utah have identified the suspect who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Governor Spencer Cox confirmed Robinson’s identity Friday, appearing alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and other officials. Cox said investigators were tipped off after a relative reported that Robinson had confessed or hinted at his involvement. Surveillance footage later showed him arriving on campus Wednesday morning in a gray Dodge Challenger. Robinson was arrested early Friday, wearing clothes matching those seen in the footage. According to Cox, a family member told investigators Robinson had become more politically fixated in recent…
Kojo Poku has advised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to direct its anti-galamsey efforts at the financiers who bankroll illegal mining activities, rather than the young men working on the ground. Speaking on Wontumi TV, the NPP member stressed that tackling the real sponsors of galamsey is the only way to achieve lasting results in the fight against illegal mining. “I have always said that the real fight is not against the boys working on the ground, but against the kingpins who buy the excavators and fund the operations,” he explained. He called on the government to adopt a firmer…