Author: SAMUEL
A new survey by Global Info Analytics suggests that Justin Kodua Frimpong, the incumbent General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), holds a commanding lead in his bid to secure another term. Released on August 21, 2025, the poll shows Frimpong backed by 44 percent of delegates—placing him far ahead of his competitors. Henry Kokofu follows distantly with 6 percent, Eugene Antwi with 4 percent, Sylvester Tetteh and Isaac Asiamah with 3 percent each, and Dr. Charles Dwamena with 2 percent. Another 2 percent of respondents expressed preference for other candidates. Despite Frimpong’s advantage, the contest is far from…
In the latest polls released by Mussa Dankwa’s Global InfoAnalytics, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has taken the lead in the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He leads with a commanding 52% among delegates of the political party. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who was the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party in the 2025 elections, is trailed by Kennedy Agyapong, who has 17% of the polls. Followed by Kennedy Agyapong is Bryan Acheampong, who has 3% from the polls. Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum had 1%. Former General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong, Boakye Agyarko, and Addai Nimo each received less than 1%. Meanwhile,…
Shatta Wale has been granted bail following his recent arrest, bringing relief to his fans, management, and supporters. The musician, who was picked up earlier this week, faced legal trouble after authorities demanded that he provide documentation regarding a luxury Lamborghini he had flaunted online. When he failed to produce the required receipt, questions about ownership and legality led to his arrest. Shortly after his release, Shatta Wale’s PRO, Sammy Flex, addressed the media and fans in a brief statement of gratitude. “Hi, I am actually not coming to do a Q&A. I am here to supply information to you…
In the latest poll by Global Info Analytics on the Chairmanship Race in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), former General Secretary John Boadu has taken the lead. John Boadu leads with 32% in the August polls. John Boadu is followed closely by Benard Antwi Boasiako, known popularly as Chairman Wontumi, who has 23% of the polls. Chairman Wontumi is followed by Asamoah Boateng, Kwasi Amoako Attah, and Edward Boateng, who have 6%, 2%, and 2%, respectively. Meanwhile, 34% of the delegates were undecided on who to vote for in the Chairmanship elections, while someone else received 1% in the poll.…
Ghana has received a significant boost in its drive for agricultural transformation with a major investment commitment from Degas Limited. During a meeting in Yokohama, President John Dramani Mahama announced that Degas, led by CEO and founder Doga Makiura, will invest $100 million over the next four years to position Ghana as an AI-powered agricultural hub. Degas has already supported over 86,000 smallholder farmers across 122,000 acres, helping to double their incomes while maintaining a 95% repayment rate. The investment will leverage AI-driven satellite monitoring and precision agriculture technologies to strengthen agricultural value chains from inputs to markets, enhancing food…
The Ministry of Health has announced that the planned Centralized Nursing and Midwifery Licensing Examinations has been postponed to September 4, 2025. A statement from the ministry said the directive follows careful consideration of the risks associated with extensive travel by students to designated examination centres. The decision was reached at a consultative meeting involving the Minister for Health, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI). It was also agreed that the examinations will henceforth be conducted in the respective training institutions, as was previously the practice, to ensure smooth participation…
Crime Check TV is reporting that a 27-year-old teacher has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for sex extortion. According to the report, the teacher whose name is Kumi asked his colleague teacher, Bernadette Dzigbordi Agbeko, out, but she refused to date him. The report indicated that Kumi continued pushing Bernadette Dzigbordi Agbeko, but she denied him his wish. Kumi started threatening Bernadette Dzigbordi Agbeko with releasing her nude photos she had taken on his iPhone if she continued to refuse him. Kumi started by sending the pictures back to Bernadette Dzigbordi Agbeko to make her know that he will…
President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025 into law, describing it as “a landmark step for sustainable fisheries in Ghana.” The Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), passed by Parliament in July, sets out bold reforms aimed at protecting marine resources while improving the livelihoods of Ghana’s small-scale fishers. President Mahama emphasized the importance of the new law. “This Act represents a transformative step towards building a sustainable, equitable, and economically viable fisheries sector that meets international standards,” he said. Among the key provisions, the Act establishes an independent Fisheries Commission to manage and…
Shatta Wale has reassured his fans of his safety following his release from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). In a video message shortly after his release, Shatta Wale expressed gratitude to his fans, management, and the authorities who handled the process. “Shatta is safe, you know, your king is safe. One Don is safe, and I’m home now. I just want to say a big thank you for supporting and for being around me in times like this, because I needed you guys the most, you are the ones that hold me down,” he said. He further extended…
In 2021 and 2022, three Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Zen Petroleum, Gaso and Goil, lifted fuel worth millions of cedis at the Takoradi Oil Refinery. It seemed to be business as usual. But behind that was a serious financial breach. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), without Parliamentary approval, illegally waived the taxes the companies were mandated to pay for lifting fuel. According to the Auditor-General’s report for 2024, Ghana lost GHC234 million as a result of the exemptions granted in 2021 and 2022 alone. But it is just a small glimpse into a much larger problem. In the records of…