Author: SAMUEL
Nigeria has rejected comments by United States President Donald Trump alleging widespread killings of Christians in the country and placing Nigeria on a list of Countries of Particular Concern. In a statement responding to the U.S. President’s remarks, the Federal Government said the claims “do not reflect the situation on the ground,” insisting that Nigeria remains committed to protecting citizens of all faiths. “Nigeria notes the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a ‘Country of Particular Concern,’” the statement read. “While Nigeria appreciates global…
Economic Adviser at the Office of the Vice President, Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, has emphasised the importance of broad consultation and bipartisan input in the passage of the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, he emphasised that the sensitive nature of cybersecurity demands cooperation beyond political lines. “With such legislations, I will always call for bipartisan legislations,” he stated, stressing that industry expertise must guide the process. According to him, the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem should not be sidelined. “I think that the cybersecurity network in the country, in terms of professionals, civil society organisations, and others whose work…
Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has commended the government’s decision to revoke laws permitting mining in forest reserves, describing it as a bold and necessary step to protect Ghana’s natural ecosystems. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, October 30, Mr. Bosu said the move sends a strong signal that the government is serious about ending environmentally destructive mining practices. “It is very important that government sets an example by discouraging any irresponsible activity, particularly seeing that a lot of the miners now are running into our forest reserves and mining because they said if even the…
The government has warned that traditional leaders involved in illegal mining will be arrested and prosecuted. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources said while some chiefs are collaborating with authorities to promote responsible and sustainable mining, others have been found to be complicit in illegal mining operations. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah gave the warning during a visit to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), where he presented logistics, including vehicles, to bolster the fight against galamsey. He stressed that no individual, including chiefs, would be spared if found to be engaging in or…
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has dismissed claims of overpayment in its revenue assurance contracts with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This follows an announcement by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to recover a total of GHS125 million from Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, following findings that the company received overpayments from the state. Special Prosecutor Mr. Kissi Agyebeng explained at a presser in Accra on Thursday, October 30, that the amount represents unjust enrichment by SML through largely automatic payments that were detached from actual performance. In a rebuttal, the SML in a statement issued on Friday, October…
A Nigerian social media user, Ada Naija, has sparked widespread discussion after sharing a deeply personal reflection about her upbringing, arguing that bathing children does not make men pedophiles. Her post comes amid public outrage following the arrest of a father in Enugu State, accused of defiling his two daughters, aged 2 and 5. The disturbing incident has reignited debates about who children can safely be left alone with, with some netizens warning mothers never to let fathers bathe their daughters. Ada, however, disagreed with that generalization, recalling her own experiences growing up with a caring father who, despite being…
President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is set to undertake a three-day State Visit to Ghana from Sunday, 2 November to Tuesday, 4 November 2025, according to a press release from Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The visit will begin on Monday with President Steinmeier inspecting a full military Guard of Honour at the Forecourt of The Presidency. He will then meet privately with President Mahama before joining their respective delegations for bilateral talks in the Credentials Room. The discussions will focus on enhancing Ghana-Germany relations, particularly in trade, investment, technology, and development cooperation, followed…
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has announced a partnership with Fidelity Bank to roll out about 5,000 point-of-sale terminals to enhance its operations. Mr. Abdul-Salam, who was answering a question on the Authority’s sales and distribution when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee, said that the Authority had put in place measures to generate more revenue and to address the activities of illegal lottery operators. Currently, we have some equipment marked as obsolete, so we plan to replace it with new point-of-sale machines. We have an arrangement with Fidelity Bank to deploy around…
President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled all contracts between the Government of Ghana and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), according to an update shared by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. The decision follows the conclusion of work by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The cancellation covers agreements in the downstream and upstream petroleum sectors as well as the mining sector. Manasseh noted that the deal, valued at more than $500 million for the first five years and renewable for another five, will no longer be implemented. He emphasised that the contracts would have entitled SML to fixed revenue across…
The Ministry of Health has accused drone delivery company Zipline of failing to fulfill its core mandate of transporting essential medical supplies across the country. Speaking on Kessben FM monitored by Lovinghananews.com, Tony Goodman, Head of Health Training Institutions and spokesperson for the Ministry, alleged that the company diverted from its intended purpose. “Zipline was supposed to be transporting essential medical items like drugs and vaccines to health facilities,” Goodman stated. “But what did they end up doing? They were rather delivering condoms and even exam papers.” According to him, the company lacked the necessary logistics and equipment to operate…