Author: SAMUEL

Following the deeply regrettable violent incidents at Bawku Senior High School and other schools, which tragically resulted in the loss of student lives, I am heartened by the prompt action taken by the leadership of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in activating measures to safeguard learners and staff. On the morning of July 28, 2025, in response to the Bawku SHS tragedy, I published an article titled “Bawku’s Unfinished Lessons: The Urgent Call to Activate Ghana’s Education in Emergency Plan for Continued Learning.” This article emphasized the critical need for the immediate implementation of the “Education in Emergency Contingency Plan…

Security analyst Dr. Ishmael Norman has revealed a troubling gap in Ghana’s internal security operations. He has criticized the absence of a standard operating manual for military involvement in domestic civil disturbances. Speaking on the KeyPoints on August 2, Dr. Norman said, “Even when I was researching this area for a paper, I couldn’t get a copy of any manual guiding the Army’s engagement in domestic unrest.” While international peacekeeping missions come with structured rules, training, and documented procedures, he argued that soldiers deployed for local operations such as those during the Volta Region floods or the current mission in…

The government has deployed more military personnel and tightened the curfew in Bawku and other areas following a spike in violence that has left three students dead in Bawku and Nalerigu in the Upper East and North East Regions. Two students of Nalerigu Senior High School in the North East Region were shot in their dormitory on Saturday evening. On the same night, a final-year student of Bawku Senior High School in the Upper East Region was also killed. The attacks are believed to be linked to the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy dispute. Earlier in the week, Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe, the…

At the official launch of the 2nd Edition of the Democracy Cup, the KGL Group of companies, a wholly-owned Ghanaian conglomerate was singled out for praise by the Speaker, and Parliament of Ghana on the numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities undertaken by the KGL Foundation. The KGL Group, through its long-term commitment to national unity and comprehensive development, has title-sponsored the second edition of the Democracy Cup, a flagship sports development initiative designed by the Parliament of Ghana to promote peace, unity, and national civic engagements across the country. The first edition of the Democracy Cup was launched in 2024…

The latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Ghana reveals that the new John Mahama administration acknowledges the previous Akufo-Addo government’s significant role in stabilising the economy and laying the groundwork to address long-standing vulnerabilities. According to the IMF, the new government has expressed strong support for reforms under the ongoing IMF-supported programme. The Fund stated that “the authorities [Mahama government] see the latter [Akufo-Addo government] as having played a key role in stabilising the economy and in providing a credible anchor to address long-standing vulnerabilities and buttress confidence.” This revelation comes just days after a heated exchange…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reaffirmed the Police Service’s commitment to helping deal decisively with the unending illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on UTV’s “Mpu Ne Mpu”, broadcast on Friday, July 25, 2025, the IGP noted that the Ghana Police Service, under his watch, has devised new strategies, including the change in District commands, to properly tackle the myriad of issues related to galamsey and its related impacts. “When I took over as the Inspector General of Police, I assured the President of the Republic that I would mobilise my officers so that…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Government of Ghana for fulfilling its 2025 co-financing obligation of $24.5 million for vaccine procurement, describing the move as a significant step toward sustaining child health and immunisation coverage. According to UNICEF Ghana, this timely payment is a significant step in strengthening the national immunisation programme. It enables the country to secure a steady supply of life-saving vaccines and helps reduce the risk of shortages that could jeopardize children’s health. “This is a strong demonstration of the Government’s unwavering commitment to child health and the broader goal of achieving universal immunisation…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of celebrated highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. In a heartfelt message shared on his official Facebook page, Dr. Bawumia described Daddy Lumba’s death as a tremendous loss not only to Ghana’s music industry but to the nation as a whole. “I have received the saddening news of the passing of a true music icon, whose remarkable career spanned more than three decades. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known to many as Daddy Lumba, was a pillar of Ghanaian highlife music. He nurtured and introduced…

Ghana’s National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, says the Accra Sports Stadium cannot host a proposed concert by Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel unless a proper pitch cover is secured. According to him, the stadium, which remains the country’s primary venue for international matches, is already undergoing partial renovation, with some sections of the seating area cordoned off. Kartel’s management has reportedly written to the NSA expressing interest in staging a concert at the stadium as part of a planned world tour in December. Ampofo Ankrah told Sporty FM that the scale and nature of Kartel’s performances…

Fast-rising Ghanaian rapper cum singer and songwriter, Kwesi Dain, has stated that while he admires many musicians in Ghana, he doesn’t look up to any of them for inspiration. In an interview with GhanaWeb, the young artiste explained that his motivation comes from his life journey rather than from the success stories of others in the industry. He mentioned some big names he respects but insisted that none of them serve as his source of inspiration. He explained that while it’s okay to admire the achievements of others, he prefers to stay focused on himself and work towards finding his…