Author: SAMUEL
Celebrities are being urged by Ghanaian international model and climate advocate Victoria Michaels to reconsider their silence on important national concerns. She believes that too many people are passing up the opportunity to make a difference and that a celebrity’s power is derived from both influence and glitz. Victoria Michaels noted in an interview with Graphic Showbiz on Monday, September 15, 2025, that this lack of involvement leaves a number of urgent issues unsupported and frequently disregarded by the public and authorities. She explained, “Celebrities have unmatched visibility. Choosing silence in the face of injustice or environmental degradation can imply…
Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, has held talks with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), Sammy Gyamfi, in Accra, as his country considers adapting Ghana’s gold management framework to reform its mining sector. The visit, which happened on Thursday, September 18, 2025, was a component of Sierra Leone’s initiatives to increase mineral revenues, improve transparency, and stop the smuggling of gold. Similar reforms might “play a key role in boosting Sierra Leone’s economy,” Mr Bangura said, praising Ghana’s strategy as an “innovative step to formalise and strengthen its gold sector.” He expressed special interest…
The national conversation on galamsey has sparked heated exchanges beteen former Presidential staffer Dennis Miracles Aboagye and investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor. In a sharp rebuttal to Donkor’s recent comments, Aboagye accused the journalist of fueling partisan narratives in the past and failing to call out the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its role in the worsening destruction of river bodies. “Erastus Asare Donkor, you seem to be fighting anyone raising concerns about the deteriorating nature of our river bodies in 2025,” Aboagye said. He insisted that politics had undermined the fight against galamsey. “I still insist, politics is what…
President John Dramani Mahama has touched down in New York, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama, to take part in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Their arrival was warmly welcomed by a vibrant crowd of Ghanaians living in the United States, who turned up to show their support. While in New York, President Mahama will devote his engagements to critical global issues, including peace and security, the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate action, and regional economic integration. These areas, according to the Presidency, underscore Ghana’s commitment to multilateralism and the pursuit of…
President John Dramani Mahama will host a high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly to launch “The Accra Reset: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development.” “This initiative will introduce a bold and actionable framework to transform the global governance architecture, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose in a turbulent, post-SDG era,” the former Ghanaian president stated in a media advisory released by the Presidency Communications Directorate on September 21. Mahama said the event would gather “an influential assembly of Heads of State, leaders of multilateral institutions, philanthropic organisations, business innovators, and civil society representatives from across…
Newly posted teachers across the country have issued a one-week ultimatum to government over the non-payment of salaries, a situation they describe as unbearable. The Aggrieved Newly Posted Teachers group, made up of graduates from Colleges of Education and universities, says many of its members have been left stranded, with some going 12 months without pay and others for as long as eight months. Despite submitting a petition to the Ministry of Education and other relevant authorities on September 8, the group claims there has been no meaningful response. Their initial deadline of September 23 has since been extended. Speaking…
A fake recruiting letter that was making the rounds on social media has been exposed by the Ghana Education Service (GES), which advised people to disregard it. The letter made the untrue assertion that funding had been approved for the hiring of 50,000 teaching and non-teaching employees. The Service emphasised that no such exercise has been declared in a statement signed by Daniel Fenny, Head of Public Relations, dated Sunday, September 21, 2025. “Management wishes to state that the letter is FAKE and did not originate from GES. No such recruitment exercise has been announced yet,” the statement read. All…
The Kukurantumi Police Station in the Eastern Region has been temporarily shuttered by the Ghana Police Service due to an attack by irate youngsters that forced personnel to evacuate. Following violent circumstances in Kukurantumi on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) ordered the immediate closure and departure of personnel, according to a statement signed by Supt George Peprah Mills of the Eastern Regional Police Command. Part of the statement reads; “Some youth in Kukurantumi attacked the Kukurantumi Police Station and the barracks with stones, clubs and other implements and attempted to set the building on fire,” “A…
Launched in April 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was unveiled at MWC Barcelona as the successor to the S4. It featured a textured plastic back, IP67 water and dust resistance, a fingerprint scanner, and a heart rate monitor, reflecting Samsung’s early focus on security and health. Its 16MP camera introduced phase-detection autofocus, with video recording up to 4K (2160p) and 1080p at 60fps. The S5 also offered a removable battery, microSD support, and a USB 3.0 port. While praised for its display, performance, and battery life, it faced criticism for its polycarbonate build, bloatware, and inconsistent fingerprint sensor. In 2015,…
Lagos will host AfroTalks, a platform that brings together thinkers, creators, and change-makers to amplify African stories and interrogate the systems shaping the continent. Under the theme “Matrix,” AfroTalks Lagos will focus on the intricate networks of political, cultural, and economic structures that continue to influence how Africans live, work, and dream. AfroTalks was founded as a think tank with the aim of positioning African voices at the forefront of global and continental conversations. It is a space where dialogue meets innovation, where heritage meets contemporary ideas, and where Africans take ownership of their narratives. Past editions like AfroTalks Accra…