Author: SAMUEL

Ghana’s Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international aviation safety, security, and sustainability at the ongoing 42nd Triennial Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In his address to the assembly, Mr Nikpe commended ICAO’s leadership in guiding global aviation toward “recovery, resilience, and transformation” at a time when the industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, evolving security threats, and sustainability demands. The minister underscored Ghana’s strong support for ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative and called for enhanced cooperation to help African States close safety oversight gaps, modernise air navigation systems,…

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey making a presentation to the NPA boss Mr Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has called on Corporate Ghana and State Institutions to support the development and promotion of the least financed sports to gain more recognition, leveraging on the government’s responsibility and policy-making to drive positive change for Ghana. Edudzi Tameklo expressed his admiration for the achievement of the national armwrestling team, Golden Arms, and emphasised the importance of supporting sports development in Ghana. He said, “Armwrestling, often considered one of the least financed sports, deserves better recognition…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, Mr Charles Akwasi Aidoo, after a viral video showed him in a compromising situation with a female student. In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, GES said its attention had been drawn to the video circulating on social media. The service said it views the matter with “utmost seriousness” and has taken immediate steps in line with its commitment to safeguarding students. “Mr Aidoo has already been removed from office, and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried…

A total of 39 members of the Ming family were sentenced. A Chinese court has sentenced to death 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, according to Chinese state media. Dozens of members of the Ming family were found guilty of conducting criminal activities, with many receiving lengthy jail sentences. The Ming family worked for one of the four clans that ran Myanmar’s sleepy backwater town of Laukkai, close to the border with China, and turned it into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres. Myanmar eventually cracked down, arresting many members of these…

Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to formally return to the Chamber for legislative business as the 9th Parliament resumes work on Tuesday, October 14, for the Third Meeting of the First Session. The announcement made pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, by Speaker Alban Bagbin, indicated that sitting on the day of resumption will be at 2pm. The House went on recess on Friday, August 1, 2025 after weeks of intense legislative work, including the passage of several key bills, approval of agreements, and debates on matters of national importance. What to expect The upcoming…

The Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Teachers has threatened to stage a demonstration on September 30 to demand payment of salary arrears and the issuance of staff ID cards. The group, comprising graduates from Colleges of Education and universities, says the protest will go ahead after the government failed to meet its September 23 deadline. The teachers, who have worked for months without pay, say the situation has left them in severe financial distress. According to them, College-trained teachers have gone over a year without salaries, while their university-trained counterparts have remained unpaid for the past eight months. Speaking to…

Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of government’s anti-corruption initiative code-named Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL). Ken Kuranchie filed the writ on September 24, 2025. He is asking the court to rule that the creation and activities of ORAL are unconstitutional. His case is based on Article 2(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution and the rules of the Supreme Court. He argues that ORAL has no legal authority to carry out investigations, issue reports, or prosecute current and former government officials. He says all actions taken…

The Ghana Police Service in the North East Region has secured the conviction of two individuals for possessing restricted drugs, following a successful collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). The suspects, Mumuni Iddrisu and Alhassan Braimah, were arrested at Gbintiri near Nalerigu on September 18, 2025, after authorities discovered 1,195 boxes of tramadol hydrochloride 120mg, popularly called “Red.” “Investigation disclosed that one hundred boxes of the tramadol were found in their possession, and they had also concealed over 4,500 packs of the drug in 25 five-liter yellow gallons,” the police stated. The two pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit…

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially announced the commencement of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. According to a notice issued from the Office of the Speaker on September 29, 2025, the meeting is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Parliament House, Accra. The notice, issued pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, emphasized that Members of Parliament are expected to reconvene to continue legislative business. “Pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been hit with disciplinary action by FIFA after fielding an ineligible player during a World Cup qualifying match earlier this year. In a ruling issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, SAFA was found guilty of breaching Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) and Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations. The violation occurred when midfielder Teboho Mokoena played in South Africa’s match against Lesotho on March 21, 2025. As punishment, FIFA has declared the fixture forfeited in favor of Lesotho, awarding them a 3-0 victory. South Africa…