Author: SAMUEL

Samini has opened up about a personal health struggle he kept hidden for ten years. The veteran artist revealed that he lived with a painful hernia for a decade without telling anyone, not even his close friends. “I hadn’t spoken to a single person about it,” he said this on the Health Quarters podcast monitored by Lovinghananews.com. “When you’re a public figure and a people’s person, you feel like you just want to keep it to yourself. Things about you easily go out there.” Samini explained that being in the public eye often comes with pressure to appear strong, confident,…

Veteran satirist and TV host Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has commended President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he described as a “great beginning” in turning Ghana’s economy around. Speaking on The KSM Show monitored by Lovinghananews.com, the outspoken anti-corruption campaigner highlighted several positive economic indicators under the current administration, including a reduction in inflation and a stronger cedi. “For the first time in several years, our inflation is in single digits,” KSM said. “The cedi is going up to the point that it’s almost at par with the dollar around ten cedis. We were at…

Professor Ernest Aryeetey has said that late former president Jerry John Rawlings’ governance style was deeply shaped by anger, leaving little room for inclusive dialogue and long-term consensus building. The former University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor recalled experiencing Rawlings’ early days in power firsthand while doing his national service. “When Rawlings came, I saw it all, the anger in him drove everything that he did,” he said in a conversation with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV monitored by Lovinghananews.com. He explained that this emotional intensity influenced the policies of the PNDC era, where decisions were often reactionary rather than consultative.…

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has urged banks to scale up their risk management frameworks. Dr Asiama said this after making the point that the central banks are working hard to control non-performing loan (NPL) ratios of banks. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, Dr Asiama said, “The non-performing loan ratio for banks we came to meet at a very high level, and so we are controlling that as well. We are urging banks to enhance the risk management frameworks so that…

Bogoso Prestea Mine The Divisional Chief of Prestea Himan, Nana Nteboa Pra V, has praised Heath Goldfields the operators of Bogoso Prestea Mine for its progress and voiced optimism for the mine’s revival. He encouraged parties contesting the lease transfer to resolve their claims through the legal system and allow the company to focus on development. Echoing this sentiment, Managing Director Heath Goldfields Patrick Appiah-Mensah emphasized that Heath Goldfields is committed to a long-term presence, distinguishing it from previous operators. At a community mining consultative meeting, Managing Director, Patrick Appiah-Mensah outlined a five-year, $205 million Phase One Strategy for Heath…

In furtherance of efforts to strengthen the historic relations which has existed between Ghana and Saudi Arabia since 1960 for mutual benefit, a General Cooperation Agreement was signed on Monday, 20th October, 2025 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji to serve as framework to guide the relations. Prior to the consultations, the Vice Minister and his delegation paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. The Honourable Minister…

A coalition of Ghanaian business associations has vehemently condemned Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) push for new electricity tariff hikes, labelling the current pricing system as “anti-business, anti-growth, and fundamentally flawed.” The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), joined by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association, expressed “outrage” over the continuous tariff engagements, arguing that the soaring cost of power is not only unsustainable but actively encourages criminality. FABAG Executive Chairman, Rev. John Awuni, noted that the current regime “punishes honest businesses and users in general and rewards inefficiency.” “When electricity becomes…

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Kojo Bonsu, has been lauded for putting up an impressive organizational effort during President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to China. Barely three weeks into his tenure, Ambassador Bonsu, along with his embassy team and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, led by Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, ensured the success of the high-profile visit. The visit, which included a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality, an official meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Ghana Investment Forum, was a testament to the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and China.…

The Ghanaian community in the Russian Federation, led by its President, Mr. Ebenezer Wepari, along with executives and a delegation of members, paid a s courtesy call on Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, His Excellency Dr. Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah. The visit served as a formal congratulation to Ambassador Jehu-Appiah on his appointment and a heartfelt welcome to a nation he intimately knows. President Wepari, speaking on behalf of the entire Ghanaian diaspora in Russia, expressed profound gratitude for the Ambassador’s acceptance of such a crucial role. He particularly highlighted Ambassador Jehu-Appiah’s unique connection to the Russian Federation, noting that…

   File Photo Specialised Courts will soon be established to deal with the illegal mining (galamsey) menace and other environment-related crimes. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement at the end of a meeting with the Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine and the Auditor General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu on October 20. The meeting recommended that the specialised courts would hold adjudications across the country. According to a statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the special courts will also be tasked with…