Author: SAMUEL

Ghana’s Electoral Commission will meet political parties involved in the Akwatia by-election on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The meeting is geared towards engaging the political parties on key operational details for the September 2, 2025, elections. The Eastern Regional Director of the Commission, who disclosed this meeting, said, “Our common interest is to ensure a peaceful, free, and fair election. We entreat all political parties to conform to the rules so that, in the end, we can all achieve the peaceful election we are seeking.” The Akwatia by-election has become necessary after the demise of Ernest kumi, who occupied the…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked reactions online after sharing a lighthearted moment with her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, who openly voiced concern over her wellbeing. In a video posted by the actress, Ned Nwoko was seen addressing Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels, and others present, lamenting that his young wife barely gets enough rest. “The stress is from her not resting. She will tell me, ‘look, you’re not my father.’ I will say I am your husband, go to bed,” he said, drawing laughter from those around. Regina, visibly embarrassed, immediately knelt to apologise and playfully debunked his claims. “No…

The government has pledged its full support to the family of late highlife maestro Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, promising a dignified state-assisted funeral for the musical icon who passed away in July. The commitment was made by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah when the bereaved family paid a customary courtesy call to the Jubilee House on Monday to formally inform the government of the legend’s passing and discuss funeral arrangements. In an emotional address, Mr. Debrah described Daddy Lumba’s death as not just a family loss, but a profound national tragedy, acknowledging the musician’s extraordinary impact…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday used the opening of the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum to pitch Ghana as a “reliable gateway” to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), calling Africa “investable” and urging deeper South–South partnerships amid a more fragmented global economy. “We are here to learn, to partner, and to deliver,” President Mahama said at his first engagement on a three-day state visit to Singapore. “Africa is investable, and Ghana is your reliable gateway to the continent.” Framing Africa and Asia as the world’s “two youngest, fastest‑urbanising regions,” Mahama said the pair are complementary in resources, markets…

The Ghana Police Service says it is deploying reinforcements to Sawla, Gbiniyiri, Giniri, and other adjoining communities in the Savannah Region. The decision follows the recent communal clashes in the Savannah Region. A statement shared via the Service’s social media said the deployment is being done in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces and other stakeholders to intensify security at Sawla, Gbiniyiri, Giniri, and other adjoining communities in the Savannah Region. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is leading a team from the National Police Headquarters to further assess the security situation and engage with the chiefs,…

Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Eric Adjei, has hit back at Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, over his recent remarks on Ghana’s cocoa sector. Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, hosted by Philip Osei Bonsu aka OB, Mr. Adjei dismissed Mr. Bentil’s comments as lacking credibility. He argued that Think Tanks such as IMANI are “problematic” and politically selective in their criticisms. According to Mr. Adjei, Mr. Bentil often looked the other way when issues arose under the previous NPP administration but is quick to comment whenever the ruling NDC government…

The Birifor Youth Association (BYA) has expressed alarm over escalating violence in Gbenteng (Gbeniyiri) and surrounding communities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region, calling for urgent peace and security intervention. “Reports indicate at least five deaths as of Sunday, many injured, and significant destruction of livelihoods. The situation continues to deteriorate, with vulnerable families, including women and children, left exposed,” the group said in a statement issued on August 25, 2025. The BYA described the violence, reportedly sparked by a disputed plot of land, as “alarming and unacceptable,” condemning the burning of homes, indiscriminate killings, and widespread fear…

There was a fire outbreak in a two-storey apartment building near Divine International School at Lakeside Estate in Accra on Wednesday afternoon. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the blaze started around 3:50 p.m., quickly engulfing the upper floor of the six-bedroom house. Crews from the Adenta Fire Station rushed to the scene, battling thick smoke and spreading flames. Due to the intensity of the fire, reinforcement was immediately dispatched from the Madina Fire Station. Together, the teams worked to contain the blaze, ensuring it did not spread to the ground floor or nearby homes. By 5:25 p.m.,…

A legal representative for Wontumi FM presenter, Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, has expressed frustration over what he describes as unnecessary delays in securing bail for his client, who remains in custody despite pleading not guilty to charges against him. “We cannot understand why the prosecution still insists on keeping him detained when they say investigations are done. “Our concern is how the prosecution is handling this case, especially given that the law is clear on the conditions for granting bail,” said lawyer Enoch Afoakwah. Afoakwah confirmed that Kwakye Asare was arrested in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, and charged with one count of…

Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah has declared his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential race, describing him as the “variable” that can secure victory for the party in the 2028 general elections. Dr. Boakye Danquah said the party needs a new force to drive it to success, insisting that Kennedy Agyapong embodies that change. “That is why I am with Kennedy Agyapong. The variable that must be introduced into the NPP as leader of the party after the January 31 election is Kennedy Agyapong. He is that variable that can win an election,” the former Government Spokesperson…