Author: SAMUEL

Member of Parliament for Nalerigu/Gambaga, Mumuni Muhammed Nurideen, has called for the GH₵60 million allocated for a new presidential jet to be redirected to support the retooling of the Ghana Police Service, citing urgent needs to strengthen internal security operations. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, December 5, the MP expressed strong support for the government’s plan to retool the Ghana Armed Forces but insisted that the police, responsible for day-to-day internal security, should not be overlooked. He acknowledged that the acquisition of new helicopters for the military is long overdue, given existing logistical gaps within the Ghana Air…

Ghanaian-owned energy firm Cybele Energy Ltd is set to make a major stride on the international stage as it prepares to sign an agreement to explore for oil in a shallow-water block in Guyana. The deal, expected to be concluded next Tuesday, November 9, was confirmed by Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, on Friday. The agreement will grant Cybele Energy the rights to explore for hydrocarbons in Block S7, a concession covering an estimated 2,000 square kilometres offshore Guyana. “Cybele has advanced the negotiation with us to a stage where we have finalised the agreement with them, and…

Tamale, Dec. 5, 2025 – The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Tamale, Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, has reaffirmed the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly’s commitment to strengthening agriculture and ensuring food security as Ghana marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day at Datoyili JHS Park. Speaking at the celebration on Friday under the national theme, “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future,” Alhaji Takoro described farmers as the backbone of the nation and the lifeline of Ghana’s economy, culture, and future survival. He praised farmers and fisherfolk for their resilience and sacrifices in sustaining the country despite harsh weather conditions and other challenges.…

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, delivered a sharp public warning to individuals who leverage social media and online platforms to “create panic and fear”, asserting that Ghana’s security apparatus is now equipped with advanced tools to track and apprehend offenders. The minister’s caution was issued in Ho on Friday, December 5, 2025, during the commissioning of the new Volta Regional Command of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), an event graced by President John Dramani Mahama. The inauguration of the new Volta Regional Command marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen national security operations through…

This is the moment to call Eddie Nketiah. This is the moment to bring back Callum Hudson-Odoi. Why? Because both of them have unfinished business with England, and the stage doesn’t get bigger than a World Cup showdown. Beyond the emotions and debates, the truth is simple: Ghana needs depth. Ghana needs firepower. Ghana needs players who can change a game in a heartbeat. Nketiah gives you more presence in the box and goals. Odoi gives you creativity. Together? They give the Black Stars a new dimension….The kind you need at a tournament where margins are razor-thin. So let’s park…

Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says government’s agricultural strategy centres on feeding the local industry as the country pushes for a stronger and more structured sector. He says the national target is clear, and industry must sit at the heart of it. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, he said the theme driving the ministry’s work was chosen to reflect that priority. “Well, the theme for this year’s Farmers’ Day was selected because, basically, we launched the Feed Ghana Programme this April in Techiman. “The Programme encompasses everything that we want to do as a country, in…

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the mounting challenges facing Ghanaian farmers and fishers, warning that rising production costs and logistical barriers are eroding competitiveness and threatening livelihoods. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin highlighted the financial pressures on rural producers despite a slight drop in fertiliser prices in 2024. Farmers in remote areas continue to face poor road networks, storage delays, and limited access to credit, while fishers are contending with soaring costs of nets, outboard motors, and the chronic non-supply of premix fuel, particularly in coastal communities like Keta.…

Government is prioritising inclusive digital growth next year with a major push to equip vulnerable consumers with employable tech skills, announcing 50,000 fully funded training slots for persons with disabilities under the One Million Coders Programme. The move comes as the Communications and Digital Technology Ministry ramps up efforts to make digital services more accessible and affordable amid rising demand for online business and public services. Speaking at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George outlined a series of measures aimed at enforcing accessibility and easing the cost burden on consumers. “We will…

Softcare FM Manufacturing Company, producers of Africa’s most preferred diaper and sanitary pad was declared the overall best industrial company of the year and best Corporate Social Responsibility company of the year, at the 14th Association of Ghana Industries awards held in Accra on Saturday November 29, 2025. The managing director of the company, Ye Wei, led the delegation of staff to receive the awards presented by the vice president, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman. Winning the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award, back-to-back, thus, 2024 and 2025, clearly underscores the deliberate transformational initiatives that have been executed by the company…

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), Kofi Asare, has revealed that early findings from an ongoing national survey of senior high school teachers point to multiple internal and external factors behind the sharp decline in Ghana’s 2025 WASSCE performance. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, December 5, he described the results as “very concerning” and stressed the need to identify the root causes rather than merely lament the drop in grades. EduWatch is currently gathering responses from teachers nationwide, with 648 senior high school teachers submitting feedback as of Friday morning, December 12. Their responses, Mr.…