Author: SAMUEL
Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram and Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has called for a review of the maximum age for enlistment into Ghana’s military services. He argues that there are people in their 30s who are physically fit and sound enough to serve their nation. Therefore, such people must not be denied this opportunity simply because of their age. Sam George holds the view that “an upper limit of 35 years would serve our young people better” Adding that “Let’s nurture their dreams and not kill it”. Making this point on social media, he said…
The police in Garu are on a manhunt for a civilian who attacked a police officer. The incident occurred on 6th October 2025, when the officer and Community Protection Assistants (CPAs) were conducting stop-and-search operations along the Garu–Nakpanduri road. The team intercepted a tricycle loaded with sacks of groundnuts and passengers sitting on top. However, when the officer instructed the rider to stop and park properly for inspection, he became aggressive and attacked the officer. The suspect then fled the scene on his tricycle. Efforts are underway to arrest the tricycle rider and ensure he faces the full rigours of…
Ghana’s attacker, Antoine Semenyo has assured Ghanaians of a win against the Central African Republic. According to him, Ghana will earn the needed three points, which will aid the West African country a smooth qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Antoine Semenyo, who spoke in a video shared by the Ghana Football Association, said, “Tomorrow we need to win it. We will kill it, three points and qualification to the World Cup, mark my words.” Ghana’s Black Stars will today, October 8, 2025, take on the Central African Republic in a must-win World Cup qualifier. The Black Stars were initially…
At the reception of University Hospital, Legon, the response was casual, almost dismissive. “You can take it to 37 [Hospital],” a staff member said when we presented our National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card. No explanation. No sympathy. Just a referral to 37 Military Hospital, one of the few public facilities in Accra where the national insurance is reliably accepted. That moment was not an anomaly. Over weeks of visits across Accra, The Fourth Estate uncovered a disturbing pattern: some of the modern hospitals in Ghana, built or sustained with public money, tax waivers, state loans, or pension funds, have…
Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dr Rashid Pelpuo has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration of deliberately burdening the incoming government with thousands of unplanned recruitments for political gain. He explained that the decision to impose an additional 12,000 workers on the state just before exiting power was a calculated political move. “So they had done this over a period of time, hoping that in the culminating imposition of another 12,000, they would have then won the hearts of the young people and given them another mandate,” Dr Pelpuo said on JoyNews’ PM Express. He argued that the…
Hon. Effah Patrick, District Chief Executive of Nkoranza North, together with the Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Kwasi Mensah, in collaboration with the director of education and Chiefs of Bono Manso in the Nkoranza North of the Bono East Region, says early childhood education and care are crucial and important in the development of human resources. Hon. Effah Patrick, in an exclusive interview on Fabea FM with Apiah-Kubi, emphasized the need for the construction of a Kindergarten (KG) block at Bono Manso in the Nkoranza North district. He stressed that the sod-cutting ceremony, held on Tuesday 7th October, 2025, would…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced plans to increase transport fares in response to the continuous rise and instability of fuel prices. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, said the decision has become necessary due to the rising cost of fuel and the refusal of spare parts dealers to reduce their prices. “When we were asked to reduce our transport fare by 15%, the fuel price was around 12.59p for diesel, and the petroleum too was around 11.34p,” he said. “After that, the expectation…
Solar energy has become a pivotal component in the shift toward sustainable energy solutions, and its integration often involves close collaboration between solar providers and local governments. For homeowners and businesses, understanding how these partnerships work can clarify the process of going solar and help maximize the financial benefits available. Incentive programs, permits, and local regulations all play a crucial role in determining the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of solar installations. By working directly with municipal agencies and regulatory bodies, North Valley Solar Power helps streamline processes for clients, ensuring installations meet legal standards while allowing participants to take advantage of…
Criminologist and legal expert Professor Ken Attafuah has criticised Ghana’s mining laws for prioritising economic gains over the protection of communities and the environment. He argued that the country’s legal framework has consistently advanced state interests while sidelining the rights of those most affected by mining activities. “We have done well in enacting laws that serve the state’s economic ambitions,” Prof. Attafuah said during a discussion on the Asaase Breakfast Show. “But those same laws have undermined the rights of local communities and weakened accountability.” His comments reinforced earlier points made by Kwaku Afari, Technical Director of WACAM, who blamed…
The Tema Regional Police have announced the conviction of two men involved in a brutal rape and robbery case that occurred along the Apollonia–Afienya road on September 27, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 7, the police said the crime involved a 19-year-old hairdresser who had hired one of the suspects, Nicholas Tetteh, as a motor rider to take her to Afienya. Along the journey, Tetteh allegedly conspired with two others, including Joseph Tetteh, to attack the victim. “Investigations revealed that the victim was dragged into a nearby bush, where she was sexually assaulted by two of the…