Author: SAMUEL
The Kukurantumi Police Station in the Eastern Region has been temporarily shuttered by the Ghana Police Service due to an attack by irate youngsters that forced personnel to evacuate. Following violent circumstances in Kukurantumi on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) ordered the immediate closure and departure of personnel, according to a statement signed by Supt George Peprah Mills of the Eastern Regional Police Command. Part of the statement reads; “Some youth in Kukurantumi attacked the Kukurantumi Police Station and the barracks with stones, clubs and other implements and attempted to set the building on fire,” “A…
Launched in April 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was unveiled at MWC Barcelona as the successor to the S4. It featured a textured plastic back, IP67 water and dust resistance, a fingerprint scanner, and a heart rate monitor, reflecting Samsung’s early focus on security and health. Its 16MP camera introduced phase-detection autofocus, with video recording up to 4K (2160p) and 1080p at 60fps. The S5 also offered a removable battery, microSD support, and a USB 3.0 port. While praised for its display, performance, and battery life, it faced criticism for its polycarbonate build, bloatware, and inconsistent fingerprint sensor. In 2015,…
Lagos will host AfroTalks, a platform that brings together thinkers, creators, and change-makers to amplify African stories and interrogate the systems shaping the continent. Under the theme “Matrix,” AfroTalks Lagos will focus on the intricate networks of political, cultural, and economic structures that continue to influence how Africans live, work, and dream. AfroTalks was founded as a think tank with the aim of positioning African voices at the forefront of global and continental conversations. It is a space where dialogue meets innovation, where heritage meets contemporary ideas, and where Africans take ownership of their narratives. Past editions like AfroTalks Accra…
President John Dramani Mahama and his brother Ibrahim Mahama reportedly promised to fund a kidney transplant procedure for Ghanaian musician, DeeAja Music. You would recall that DeeAja is the voice behind the ‘Onaapo’ hit song, which was used by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their campaign ahead of the 2016 elections. DeeAja has been battling a kidney illness, and after an appeal made to the President and his brother Ibrahim Mahama, the President and Mr Ibrahim Mahama have promised to take full cost of the surgery and everything associated with it. This was made known in a Facebook post…
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced plans to introduce an electronic wallet (e-wallet) feature on the Ghana Card, allowing cardholders to load money onto the card and use it for transactions across various platforms. Executive Secretary of the NIA, Yayra Korku Deku, said the move is part of efforts to optimize the authority’s operations and generate revenue to sustain its activities. “What it means is that you can put money on your Ghana Card and use it to do transactions. That is to pay for anything that you do. And we are hoping that that one will generate a…
Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang marked this year’s Founders’ Day with a visit to Rev. Christian Tsui Hesse, popularly known as Chris Hesse, the personal photographer of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. In a post shared on her Facebook page as sighted by MyNewsGh, the Vice President described Rev. Hesse as “one of Ghana’s most celebrated cinematographers and filmmakers,” noting that he is responsible for preserving a priceless visual record of the nation’s political leadership and development. She was accompanied by leading figures of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Goosie Tanoh and Mr. Alex Segbefia. “I expressed my…
Tomato farmers in the Anloga District of the Volta Region have expressed deep frustration over the lack of ready markets and storage facilities to support their produce, a situation they say is crippling income and threatening the future of farming in the area. The farmers warned that the challenges, if left unresolved, could undermine the sustainability of tomato cultivation and weaken the foundation for other agricultural ventures. Mr. Semabia Agbenyefia, a farmer at Anloga-Avume, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that heavy post-harvest losses remain their biggest challenge, with tomatoes rotting within days due to the absence of storage facilities…
As Ghana marks this years’ Founder’s Day, which also represents the 116th birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged the nation to adopt Nkrumah’s dreams as the blueprint for national development. Addressing a gathering of ordinary Ghanaians, Chiefs, politicians, the religious among others at the well attended NkrumahFest at Nkroful, themed; “Celebrating Nkrumah’s Enduring Impact”, Armah Buah, who also serves as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, reminded Ghanaians that beyond celebrating Nkrumah’s legacy, true patriotism requires protecting the country’s resources—especially by joining the fight against illegal mining to safeguard…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has assured the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team of the nation’s full support as they compete in the ongoing Universities World Football Tournament in Dalian, China. In a post shared on Facebook, the Vice President congratulated the team for making history by becoming the first African university to reach the quarterfinals of the prestigious global competition. The UDS team has delivered an impressive performance so far, opening their campaign with a 2–1 victory over the University of Sharjah from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and securing a 4–1 win against Spain’s Ramon…
The Wa Municipality has been thrown into shock following the killing of a night security guard at the Dobile Electoral Area in the early hours of Saturday. The victim, identified as Yahya Issa, popularly known as Soja, was discovered dead under violent circumstances, sparking fears of a resurgence of the targeted attacks that rocked the municipality in recent years. Municipal Chief Executive, Issah Nura Danwana, told journalists that he was informed of the incident by National Security and rushed to the scene. He described the killing as disturbing and said residents had long raised concerns about security gaps in the…