Author: SAMUEL

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged a national conversation on the challenges facing students in colleges of education. Speaking at the inauguration of the councils of colleges of education in Accra (Aug 21), he noted: “We cannot elevate colleges and still have issues with feeding students. “If first-year students are already covered by the ‘No Fees Stress’ policy while also receiving allowances of 400–500 cedis, we risk duplication.” The Minister praised the ‘No Fees Stress’ initiative as “one of President Mahama’s most impactful policies” and suggested funding it with oil revenue, alongside setting up a scholarship and bursary authority to…

Convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has questioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s decision to appoint Malik Basintale to a bureaucratic role in government, describing it as “one of the least strategic decisions” ever made by the party. In a lengthy Facebook post sighted by Lovinghananews.com, Barker-Vormawor argued that Basintale’s strength lies in grassroots mobilisation and emotional connection with young people, rather than administrative work. “Malik has been a revelation, particularly in the run-up to the elections. He has great street credibility with mobilising enthusiasm,” Barker-Vormawor wrote. “Politics is emotions—emotional connection and constant high-energy engagement. Government must never step…

The Ashanti Regional Chairperson-elect of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kofi Adu Domfeh, has pledged to deliver transformation within six months of assuming office. Domfeh assured journalists and media practitioners in the region that his leadership would bring a new phase of progress and accountability. “A lot is expected of me and my team and I am standing here declaring that we will never disappoint our colleague journalists and people who look up to qualitative journalism and media practice here in the Ashanti region and the country,” he said after his victory in the rerun election. He stressed that his…

Rejoice Tsotso Bortei, a nurse at the Greater Accra Regional (Ridge) Hospital who was assaulted during a violent incident involving relatives of a patient on August 17, has filed a civil lawsuit against social media personality Ralph Saint Williams, popularly known as Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian. In a writ of summons issued by the High Court in Accra, Rejoice is demanding GHS 7 million in damages for alleged physical assault and defamation. The summons, signed by Acting Chief Justice P. Baffoe-Bonnie, commands the defendant to enter an appearance within eight days of service. “You are hereby commanded that within eight…

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has strongly dismissed claims that his background as a farmer makes him unqualified to lead the Ministry of Health. Speaking after criticism from Dr. David Tenkorang, General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Mr. Akandoh said he remains proud of his farming roots. “I understand, on the more lighter note, I have been reminded of the fact that I am a farmer. Yes, nobody needs to remind me. I am a proud farmer, and everybody knows it. Until my appointment I was one of the largest rice farmers in this country. I…

Pius Enam Hadzide, aide to Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has questioned the credibility of the latest Global Info Analytics poll, which places Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia far ahead of his competitors in the race to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections. “I don’t know about it, but many of these researches are a psychological operation sometimes sponsored by politicians who seek to deceive unsuspecting audiences and to create a misleading impression,” Hadzide told Citi Eyewitness News on Friday, August 22. The poll, conducted between August 12 and 20, surveyed 2,656 NPP delegates nationwide. It shows…

For years, Jack Ma was one of the loudest and most visible business figures in China. From his humble beginning as an English teacher, he rose to build Alibaba into one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, making him one of the richest men in Asia. But in late 2020, everything changed. After Jack Ma openly criticized China’s financial system, the government moved quickly. His planned Ant Group IPO, which was set to be the world’s biggest, was suddenly halted. Not long after, Jack Ma disappeared from the public eye. For months, no one knew where he was. Rumors spread—some…

The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has issued a strong protest against remarks made by Dr. David Tenkorang Twum, General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen. In a statement, GNAFF said Dr. Tenkorang Twum made “derogatory and unprintable remarks” about Health Minister Hon. Kweku Agyemang-Manu, as well as “an unprovoked verbal attack on farmers.” “As the mother body of farmers and fishermen across the country, GNAFF condemns in the strongest possible terms such unwarranted and disrespectful comments against farmers. “We are deeply shocked and dismayed…

The family of the late Immigration Officer, Stephen King Amoah, has warned of retaliation if any of its members are harmed following judgment in the ongoing murder case. Police on Friday, August 22, struggled to escort two suspects, Bright Aweh and Thomas Zigah, into custody at the Adabraka District Court. Another suspect has been arrested, while one remains at large. Speaking to journalists, the deceased’s in-law, Yaw Mensah, accused police of protecting the suspects. “We will go after the suspects if any of our family members are harmed after judgment is pronounced. We have taken notice of everyone associated with…

Thomas Zigah, also known as Nii Jaase, has been arrested and arraigned before the Adabraka District Court on Friday, August 22, 2025, in connection with the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. Report sat he’s a new suspect in the ongoing case which has captured public attention after Amoah, 38, went missing on July 3, 2025, following a meeting at Ashongman Estate. His charred body was later discovered on July 9 at Abuom Junction, near Kwabenya, prompting an intensive police investigation. Bright Aweh, the prime suspect and reportedly the last person Amoah contacted before his disappearance, was previously remanded…