Author: SAMUEL
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as a pillar of strength, wisdom, and loyalty whose memory will forever live in the hearts of the Asante people. The tribute, delivered on his behalf by Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital, Sir Sam Jonah, reflected not only the profound personal bond between the Asantehene and the late Queen Mother but also the immense reverence with which she is remembered across Asanteman. “The Asante nation will forever remember and honour her name. Generations yet unborn…
The Labour Division of the High Court in Accra has fixed Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to hear two ex-parte applications filed by eleven West African nationals challenging their detention in Ghana following deportation from the United States. The applicants are seeking two key reliefs: an interim injunction to halt their deportation to their home countries and a writ of Habeas Corpus, compelling the government to present them before the court and justify the basis for their detention. At a virtual sitting on Thursday, September 18, Justice Priscilla Dikro said she would require more time to examine the applications before making…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid a moving tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as a confidant whose advice helped him navigate the burdens of kingship. In a message delivered on his behalf by business magnate, Sam Jonah at the Dɔte Yie (final funeral rites) of the late Queen Mother, the Asante monarch said she had been his most trusted adviser, offering guidance with a rare blend of maternal care and friendship. “For me personally, she was my confidant. In moments [when the] burdens of kingship pressed heavily upon…
Actress and socialite-turned-singer Efia Odo has launched a critique against Ghana’s music industry, attributing its slow progress to widespread selfishness and lack of unity among artists. In an interview with Ghana Weekend, the entertainer emphasized that true advancement would only come when musicians stop competing as rivals and start working collaboratively as a collective force. “If I could change one thing about the Ghanaian music industry, it would be how we relate with each other. Everybody is doing selfish things. We are a collective, the music is for the people, not for us. We need to support each other more,”…
Ibrahim Mahama has yet again made headlines with his recent philanthropic act for a four-year-old boy who suffers from a medical condition called scoliosis. The young child, identified as Kay, found favour with the business mogul for the treatment of his condition. Scoliosis is a condition where the spine develops an abnormal sideways curve. The pain Kay had felt for the four years on Earth almost tarnished his hope of becoming a medical doctor himself due to financial constraints from his young parents. Aid has finally arrived a year after a Ghanaian media outlet featured his story. Ibrahim Mahama decided…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has congratulated Major Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu on his appointment as the Deputy Director-General of Operations. In an announcement accompanied by an official congratulatory message, the Authority described the appointment as a recognition of his dedication and service. “This is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work and dedication to our shared goals,” the statement read. His appointment underscores the collaboration between military and civilian institutions in ensuring efficiency, discipline, and a commitment to national development. The NSA expressed confidence that his leadership will strengthen the operational capacity of the Authority. Source:Lovinghananews.com
A deadly shootout in York County, Pennsylvania, has claimed the lives of three law enforcement officers and left two others injured, state officials confirmed Wednesday. The suspect, who police say fired on officers serving a warrant, was also killed in the incident. State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said the officers were in Codorus Township following up on a domestic investigation that began Tuesday. “There are simply no words I can offer to assuage the grief that this community has experienced,” he said. The two surviving officers were rushed to WellSpan York Hospital in critical but stable condition. Police did…
Dr. Eric Abavare, President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at KNUST, has criticised the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining, saying that the deaths of eight officials, including Major Maxwell Mahama who was lynched in 2017, have “never served any lesson” for the nation. In a Facebook post on Thursday, September 18, 2025, Dr. Abavare argued that Ghanaians themselves are partly responsible for the country’s challenges, accusing leaders of reneging on promises and justifying harmful practices for short-term gains. “Dear Ghanaian, do you know that Ghanaians are 100% the root cause of the problems in…
Mobile money continues to dominate Ghana’s financial landscape, with transactions reaching GHC354.1 billion in August 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data. Although slightly lower than July’s GHC355.4 billion, the numbers reflect the sustained importance of mobile payments in everyday financial activities. Transaction volumes also rose, climbing to 831 million in August from 778 million in July, while registered mobile money accounts reached 77.7 million, including 25.1 million active accounts. Analysts say these trends indicate growing trust in mobile money for payments, remittances, and business purposes. Mobile money interoperability recorded notable gains, with…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it has not taken an official position on calls for a state of emergency to be declared over illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Deputy Media Relations Officer of GoldBod, Zainab Alhassan, disclosed this in an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, September 17. Her remarks come after some stakeholders urged the government to declare a state of emergency to curb the menace, following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comment that such a move should only be considered as a last resort. “For now, we have not decided on whether to go for…