Author: SAMUEL
The general in command of Venezuela’s presidential honour guard, Javier Marcano Tábata, has been sacked days after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces in a raid in Caracas and taken to New York to stand trial on narco-terrorism charges. The presidential honour guard is the military force which provides the bodyguards tasked with protecting the head of state. While the Venezuelan government has not yet provided a detailed breakdown of casualties, members of the guard are thought to be among the dozens of people killed in the US operation to seize Maduro. The order to replace Gen…
The Member of Parliament for Bimbilla and former Minister for Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, has dismissed claims that support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in Northern Ghana is driven by shared ethnicity, insisting that political backing in the region has always been based on competence and performance. Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s visit to Yendi ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026, Mr Nitiwul said history clearly shows that voters in the north do not support candidates simply because of where they come from. “Since the beginning of Ghana, Northerners have never in their lives voted…
Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving road infrastructure across the constituency, expressing optimism that all roads within the area could be constructed by the end of 2028. In a post on X, the MP said he was beginning 2026 with a renewed focus on road development in the constituency, describing the initiative as a key priority of his tenure. “Starting 2026 with roads in Ayawaso West Constituency. With the help of God and residents, it is my wish I will facilitate the construction of all roads within the constituency by the…
President John Mahama has directed a comprehensive review and potential renegotiation of the contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Group/KGL Technology Limited. The order, contained in a memorandum from the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, cites recent publications by The Fourth Estate and preliminary consultations with the Attorney-General and the Finance Minister as the trigger for the action. The presidential directive states that the primary objectives of the review are to ensure “complete protection of the public interest, value for money, and strict compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and government policy.” A joint technical team,…
IMANI Africa President, Franklin Cudjoe, has called for the inclusion of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions in the Mahama Cares Programme, highlighting the urgent need for expanded access to care and support for patients across Ghana. In a social media post, Cudjoe revealed that during a one-on-one meeting with President John Dramani Mahama earlier this year, he discussed his Parkinson’s diagnosis and emphasised the critical shortage of neurologists in the country. “Fifteen neurologists for a population of almost 35 million is unconscionable,” Cudjoe said, noting that the paucity of trained specialists hinders proper diagnosis and treatment. Cudjoe highlighted that…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a 24-Hour Authority to drive the implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy, a move aimed at stimulating economic activity, expanding job creation, and attracting investment across the country. The President made the disclosure on Thursday, January 8, during a visit to the Ghana Publishing Company, where he commended management for adopting forward-looking operational strategies, including a two-shift system, in anticipation of the policy’s rollout. According to him, the proposed Authority will serve as the central coordinating body for the 24-Hour Economy, with responsibility for registering participating businesses, setting operational…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has introduced a fresh twist to the ongoing saga involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, alleging that the embattled politician is actively seeking to trade his Ghanaian citizenship for permanent residency in the United States. Mr Kpebu’s claims come as Mr Ofori-Atta remains in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia. While Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have attributed his Tuesday, January 6, detention to a “procedural adjustment of status,” Mr Kpebu asserts that this is a calculated attempt to secure a permanent haven and complicate his extradition…
Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has revealed that he personally assured former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta would receive a fair trial in Ghana. The disclosure came during an interview on Joy News’ Newsfile, where Dr Ayine detailed high-level legal discussions concerning the former Finance Minister’s potential repatriation from the United States. Dr Ayine stated that Mr Ashcroft, who is representing Mr Ofori-Atta in the U.S., contacted him specifically to seek guarantees for his client’s constitutional rights. “I assured him of the fact that under this government and in accordance with Article 19 of…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested key members of a notorious highway robbery gang believed to be behind a series of armed attacks, robberies, and a murder across the country. The suspects, identified as Kwame Bediako, also known as “Star Boy,” and Kofi Ishmael, are accused of leading the gang, which allegedly targeted motorists, trailer drivers, civilians, and even a police officer between 2023 and 2025. According to police, the group operated along major highways, including the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Suhum, Nkawkaw, Juaso, and parts of the Kumasi route. Firearms, ammunition, and other weapons were recovered during the…
President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Rashid Ibrahim, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke at least one appointment on the Scholarship Authority Board to make room for a student representative. According to him, this interim measure will ensure students are directly represented on the board while efforts are made to amend the Scholarship Authority Act to explicitly guarantee student participation. Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom on Friday, January 9, Rashid Ibrahim explained that the President already has the legal authority under the Act to take such action. He argued that claims by the…