Author: SAMUEL

The scene of demolition The Ghana Police Service, the Narcotics Control Commission, and the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly have jointly demolished unauthorized structures at Amanful, a suburb of Takoradi in the Western Region, as part of efforts to pave way for development. The exercise, which began late Thursday afternoon, targeted illegal extensions and makeshift structures erected on unauthorized spaces, including pavements. Amanful is among the oldest communities in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis, rich in tradition and history. Yet, within this heritage lies a darker side. Main Spain, a section of Amanful, has for years gained notoriety as a hotspot for…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has once again urged municipal and district assemblies to re-examine accessibility to market centers across Accra, following a destructive fire outbreak at the Madina Market on Friday morning, September 19, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, the blaze began around 1:00 a.m. Firefighters responded swiftly with four fire tenders but faced significant delays due to poor accessibility within the market area. After several minutes of struggle, the GNFS managed to bring the fire under control, successfully salvaging a one-storey warehouse and adjoining structures. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The exact cause of the fire is yet…

Deputy National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Isaac Jay Hyde, has emphasized that his party’s pushback against what it calls oppression by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not a partisan battle but a collective responsibility to safeguard democratic freedoms. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, September 19, Hyde said the issue at stake goes beyond politics. “This fight is not just the fight of the NPP but for our collective good as a Ghanaian people. Today, the NDC is saying that they are silencing critics and going after those who speak out against abuse on…

MobileMoney LTD (MML), has officially launched its “Still Me Nsa Aka” consumer promo, designed to reward loyal customers and encourage wider adoption of transactions MoMo app. The promo which started on September 15, 2025, is expected to end on December 15, 2025. To qualify to enter the draw, Customers are required to perform their transactions through the MoMo app. Eligible transactions include peer-to-peer transfers both on MoMo and across other networks, QR and MoMo Pay transactions, payments on aggregator platforms, airtime and data purchases, as well as utilities, TV subscriptions, investments, insurance, and savings. Customers who spend a minimum of…

Kumasi-based second-hand goods dealer, James Dadzie, has emerged as the grand prize winner of a brand-new Hyundai Creta in the 13th edition of Telecel Ghana’s Dream Car Promo, the telco’s flagship SMS trivia campaign. The prize presentation took place at the bustling Kasoa Market, where a large crowd gathered to witness the handover of the car. The event was filled with music, fanfare, and applause as Dadzie received his keys. Overwhelmed with emotion, the father of two expressed gratitude to Telecel for the life-changing win. “I am very excited. I still can’t believe I am driving home a brand-new car,…

Brett Cornelius James was a famous Nashville-based country music singer, songwriter, and producer from the United States of America. Brett James Cornelius was only 34-year-old when he died. The late Brett James Cornelius compositions have been recorded 494 times by various artists. As a solo artist, he was signed to Career Records (Arista Nashville) in 1995, charting three singles and releasing a self-titled album. He returned to Arista in 2002, releasing two more singles. Brett James Cornelius cause of death Brett was killed when the small plane he was in crashed into a field in Western North Carolina in the…

The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed that nine suspects have been arraigned before the Adabraka District Court over a violent attack on Mutala Yayaa at Darkuman on September 10, 2025. According to police, the suspects—identified as Bernard Tagoe alias Asa Sese, Nii Eric Martey, Michael Lokko, Felix Adu Mensah, Habib Gusamu, Solomon Assan, Kwame Khalid, Jacob Addy, and Gideon Arthur, allegedly assaulted the complainant with a cutlass, axe, and scissors. The assault, which was captured in a viral video, left Yayaa with deep wounds on his head and body. “All the accused persons pleaded not guilty to charges of…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund continued its nationwide assessment tour of Regional and Teaching Hospitals with a visit today, Friday, September 19 to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital). The delegation, led by the Fund’s Administrator, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, engaged hospital leadership as part of efforts to better understand the state of healthcare delivery and the challenges faced in combating non-communicable diseases. The Fund’s delegation was received by Dr. Leslie Issa Adam-Zakariah, Medical Director, together with members of the hospital’s management team. During the meeting, leadership of Ridge Hospital outlined critical challenges affecting service delivery, ranging from human resource gaps…

The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has identified several key factors behind the recent depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. After a period of strong appreciation earlier this year, the currency has weakened again, trading at about GHS 12.11 to the US dollar on the interbank market as of September 10, 2025. CERPA cites seasonal foreign exchange demand linked to fuel and essential goods imports as a major driver of the decline. It also points to limited inflows from exports and remittances, persistent structural weaknesses in Ghana’s external sector, and speculation at forex bureaus as contributing factors. The…

Child rights organization Challenging Heights has threatened to formally petition key government institutions if authorities fail to immediately arrest and prosecute the stepmother accused of scalding her three-year-old stepdaughter with hot water in Winneba. Founder James Kofi Annan, speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey, described the alleged act as “attempted murder” and questioned why the suspect, identified as Akaima, a Liberian national, remains free while the victim receives emergency care for severe genital burns at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital. We shouldn’t even ask the police to arrest these people; they should immediately arrest this woman. This woman…