Author: SAMUEL
The Western Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the murder of John Abban at Asemkor in the Agona Nkwanta District of the Western Region. According to Superintendent Olivia E.T. Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit for the Western Region, the incident occurred on October 6, 2025, following a chieftaincy dispute. “The deceased, John Abban, who was a brother of the chief of Butre and Asemkor, was attacked and murdered at Asemkor after the dispute,” Superintendent Adiku stated. She said the suspects initially fled the town but were later traced and arrested after…
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin voiced deep concern over what he described as growing interference in Ghana’s judicial independence, warning that such developments threaten the very foundation of democracy. “If judicial independence can be manipulated in this manner, we should not expect free or credible elections in future,” he declared in an address to Parliament on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, stressing that the rule of law must not be sacrificed on the altar of political expediency. He cautioned that the issue transcends individual cases, saying, “Mr Speaker, this matter goes beyond one individual. “If this false and irregular process succeeds, it…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Tuesday swore into office the newly elected Members of Parliament for Akwatia and Tamale Central, Bernard Bediako Baidoo and Professor Alidu Seidu. This event took place this afternoon when Parliament reconvened for the 3rd meeting of the first session. The two came into Parliament through by-elections after their successors died after the 2024 elections. Bernard Bediako Baidoo comes in to replace Ernest Kumi, who died 6 months after the December 2024 elections after a short illness. Professor Alidu Seidu, who represents the people of Tamale North, has come to replace Murtala…
After several weeks away from Parliament, Ghana’s Parliament has reconvened today, October 21, 2025. This was after the Speaker had to postpone the reconvening of Parliament over matters that were beyond him. This will be the final sitting of Parliament for the year and will feature the delivery of the budget statement by the Finance Minister in mid-November. Source:Lovinghananews.com
Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, hosted the five flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for a breakfast meeting today, October 21, 2025. A statement from the Office of the former President stated that the former President reminded the aspirants of the need for unity within the New Patriotic Party. The former president informed them of his commitment to ensure that the processes are fair to all aspirants, reminding them of the need for a well-rallied party to wrestle power in the 2028 elections. On their part, the aspirants acknowledged that they will ensure they have…
Veteran broadcaster Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has cautioned President John Mahama to remain vigilant about the people he appoints to public office , he warned that some government officials may exploit their positions for personal gain, undermining the President’s vision. “Mr. President, I beg you, eep your eyes open on your appointees,”KSM said. “You may have a good heart, but many of your appointees have come from this same Ghana. They are still in the money-looting mode.” He urged Mahama not to allow the good intentions of his government to be overshadowed by corruption from within. “Be assured that some are…
Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has described President John Mahama’s recent international engagements and policy decisions as “a masterstroke,” saying they reflect careful planning and strategic thinking. On The KSM Show monitored Lovinghananews.com, he commended the President’s recent trip to China and efforts to streamline tariffs, calling them “defined, deliberate, and smart.” “This whole deal with the tariffs, everything that you’ve put in motion is almost like a masterstroke,” KSM said. “It’s been careful, defined, and deliberate.” He credited these decisions for boosting investor confidence and helping Ghana regain international goodwill. “The goodwill, the international recognition, the boost it is giving to…
Outspoken TV personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has urged President John Mahama to go beyond economic achievements and focus on recovering stolen state funds. KSM said while Ghanaians appreciate the government’s early progress, the real test lies in fighting corruption decisively. “Your Excellency, the one thing Ghanaians are still looking for is action, recover the stolen money and punish those who took it,” he said on the KSM show monitored by Lovinghananews.com. “We’ve stolen more money than what the IMF gives us.” KSM cited data suggesting that Ghana could recover over $21 billion if the government successfully retrieves funds from just…
Parts of Kantamanto have been razed by a raging fire in the early hours of Tuesday, October 21, 2025. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, 8 fire engines are currently on the scene working to ensure that the fire is brought under control. The cause of the fire is currently not known but a Facebook post by the Ghana National Fire Service said “Firefighters are battling a blaze in clothing bale warehouse in Kantamanto”. We cannot readily report if there are casualties however, properties counting into millions of cedis have been lost in the fire. This is not the…
Samini has spoken out against long-standing stereotypes about creative people, particularly the assumption that most entertainers engage in smoking, drinking, or womanizing. The award-winning singer admitted that while these vices exist in the industry, they are not exclusive to artistes. “It’s a perception,” Samini stated firmly on the Health Quarters podcast monitored by Lovinghananews.com. “There are a lot of doctors and teachers who smoke. So you can’t just say it’s a creative person thing.” He explained that many young creatives fall into such habits early on, often out of naivety and peer influence, not necessarily out of recklessness. “We enter…