Author: SAMUEL
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is set to roll out life-saving early warning systems by the end of 2027, aimed at ensuring that every citizen is adequately protected from hazardous weather, water, and climate-related events. This was announced by Mr. Joshua Asamoah, a Senior Meteorologist at the Central Analysis and Forecasting Office (CAFO), during a media engagement in Accra. Speaking to Hajia Asana Gordon of MyNewsGh shortly after a workshop on early warning systems, Mr. Asamoah highlighted that about 60% of Africa’s population currently lacks access to such systems, describing the situation as a major challenge for disaster preparedness across…
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to consider Saltpond’s significant role in Ghana’s political history and host this year’s Founders’ Day celebration in the town on September 21. Speaking to the media after the maiden Saltpond Homecoming Festival, Abeiku Santana, a native of Saltpond, emphasised that Ghana’s political history cannot be written without acknowledging Saltpond, describing the town as “the cradle of politics” in the country. He explained that the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), Ghana’s first political party, was founded in Saltpond on August 4,…
The thugs behind the deadly attack at the Omanjor Chief’s Palace are now being hunted down as police intensify efforts to bring all suspects to justice. One of the alleged ringleaders, Newton Allotey, believed to be part of the armed group that stormed the palace and left three people dead and 49 others injured, has been arrested in a targeted operation. Acting on intelligence, four Special Support Unit (SSU) teams launched a coordinated operation around 1:00 a.m. on September 1, 2025, at Dansoman’s last stop. Allotey was picked up at his hideout without resistance. A search conducted on the suspect…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commissioned a newly built Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Juapong as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the constituency. In a statement on his Facebook page, Mr. Ablakwa expressed gratitude to the Engage Africa Now Foundation for their partnership, which led to the construction and full equipping of the facility within just six months. He also revealed that he personally donated all the medical equipment required to make the clinic fully operational from today. “This facility has the capacity for 3,000…
Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has urged the Ghana Police Service to take advantage of their early presence in Akwatia to educate the people. He is of the view that their presence in the various communities in the constituency is very intimidating, and it will make sense if they take advantage to educate the public that their presence there is to protect them and not intimidate them. Alexander Akwasi Acquah was speaking to lovinghananews.com, in an interview when he made this known. “The presence of the police in Akwatia is a good thing. However, I think…
Former Managing Director of State Housing Company, Kwabena Ampofo Appiah known popularly as (Vyrus) has expressed concerns over insecurity in the country. He is of the view that currently, every Ghanaian is at risk of losing their lives, considering the daily deaths as a result of gunfights in the country. Kwabena Ampofo Appiah is shocked that, regardless of the state of insecurity in the country, the government and those in power sit aloof while the country continue to record several deaths. In a tweet, he condemned the government’s failure to act, indicating that stray bullets do not know which political…
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has intensified the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) campaign efforts in the Akwatia Constituency ahead of Tuesday’s by-election, making a passionate appeal to voters to back the party’s parliamentary candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumadu. “I urge you to support Solomon Kwame Asumadu so that together we can continue the good works and legacy of our beloved Ernest Kumi,” Dr. Bawumia said while addressing residents. The by-election follows the passing of the late MP Ernest Kumi, whose one-week observation Dr. Bawumia attended last Friday. Returning to the constituency on Sunday, he hit the campaign trail with Mr.…
The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has expressed serious concerns about a possible plot to infiltrate the upcoming Akwatia by-election with individuals posing as police officers. Speaking on Channel One TV, Mr. Mustapha revealed that intelligence gathered by the party suggests that some “hoodlums” from the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions are allegedly planning to disguise themselves in police uniforms to carry out illegal operations during the election. “Security is not merely about men in uniform. I have reason to put out some of the information we are picking up and believe the police…
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, says Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s reputation as a no-nonsense, straight-talking politician could resonate with a significant section of the Ghanaian electorate, particularly the youth, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gears up for its presidential primaries in January 2026. Mr. Braimah highlighted that Kennedy Agyapong’s bold and outspoken personality sets him apart in the current political climate. “I think he’s also seen as a no-nonsense person, a straight talker, he speaks his mind, and we’re at a point in this country where, especially among the youth, they feel…
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has revealed that Ghana may soon see significant changes to the 1992 Constitution if the work of Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh and his team is successful. Mr Cudjoe recalled that since the Constitution came into effect in 1993, only one set of amendments has been made. That was in 1996, when about seven provisions were altered — with some considered useful and others controversial. Among them was Article 8, which allowed dual citizenship but still excluded dual nationals from occupying certain high government positions. “That exclusion has annoyed Prof. Kwaku Azar foreeeeverrrr,” Cudjoe joked…