Author: SAMUEL
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a modern, safe, and inclusive transport and logistics system to drive Ghana’s economic transformation and regional integration. Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair 2025 in Accra, President Mahama said the government was investing heavily in rail, road, maritime, and aviation infrastructure to ensure seamless movement of people and goods across the country and the West African subregion. “We are modernizing Ghana’s rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and freight move seamlessly across our country and…
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has issued a directive to all unlicensed mortuaries and funeral homes, both public and private to regularize their operations within a week from the date of its notice. The Agency in a statement issued on October 22, 2025 said it was concerned about the fact that a number of mortuaries and funeral homes were still operating without the necessary licenses, which is against Section 55 of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829). “The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA), established under Part Two of the Health Institution and Facilities Act,…
Residents of Adumasa in the Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region are living in fear following an armed robbery attack on gold buyers in the area. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, left six residents with gunshot injuries. According to Hon. Agyapong Andrews, the Assembly Member for the area, the armed robbers, who were on a motorbike, made away with gold, a gold machine, and money. He disclosed that the robbers fired their guns indiscriminately in the community, causing residents to flee for their lives. In a daring chase, however, a courageous taxi driver chanced upon the…
One person has been confirmed dead and others injured following a shooting incident linked to a chieftaincy dispute at Ahwerease near Aburi in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern Region. The Public Relations Officer, for Eastern Regional Police Command, Superintendent Ebenezer Tetteh, confirmed the incident and said the Police Command has arrested 34 persons and launched an investigation into the matter. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 22, , when it became necessary for traditional rituals to be performed to lift the ban on noise making, a ceremony that heralds the beginning of the Odwira…
Veep Opoku-Agyemang (Left) at the session. The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has joined world leaders and experts to deliberate on global food security and sustainable agricultural development at the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa. Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, participated in a panel discussion on “From Policy to Progress: A Diplomatic Legacy,” where he reiterated Ghana’s commitment to food self-reliance and agricultural transformation. The Vice President will address the gathering tomorrow. See photos from the session:
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu. The Ministry of Education has taken note of recent media reports alleging bribery in the ongoing school placement process, with specific reference to remarks attributed to the Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah. According to the reports, Mr Azumah stated: “Someone who knew I was an MP came to me at Community 16, where I live, and asked me to help their child gain admission to a certain school. Within a week, the person came back with evidence showing that they had paid GH¢30,000 to secure the placement. Why are we doing this…
Kwaku Sintim Misa has weighed in on the escalating tension between the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, and the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, over the stalled extradition process involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The veteran talk show host described the standoff as a “national embarrassment,” saying it exposes a lack of coordination within Ghana’s justice system. “Instead of fighting corruption, our institutions are fighting each other,” KSM on the KSM show monitored by Lovinghananews.com. “The OSP says it declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive and requested extradition. The AG says no docket was received. Who’s telling the truth?” KSM emphasised that…
Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Said Sinare, has delivered a pointed message to appointees of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging them to prioritize grassroots empowerment as a cornerstone of the party’s future. Speaking at a gathering of party members and youth in Accra, Ambassador Sinare emphasized that the party’s strength lies in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of its base. “The NDC’s future lies in recognizing and empowering the grassroots. Let’s give job opportunities to the boys who have sacrificed for the party and continue to keep our flag flying,” he declared. Ambassador Sinare further…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued fifty-seven (57) Nigerian nationals from a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate in Accra. According to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspects, identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation at Adom Estates, Community 25. Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer at the CID, said in a statement on Wednesday, “Preliminary investigations have established that the suspects operated a human trafficking network responsible for luring and transporting young men and women from Nigeria to Ghana under the guise…
Media icon Kwaku Sintim Misa has called out what he describes as the hypocrisy of Ghana’s economic management, accusing the government of “begging abroad while bleeding at home.” He questioned how Ghana could appeal to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $2 billion bailout when corruption-related recoveries within the country could yield ten times that amount. “It’s unbelievable,” KSM said. “We’re asking IMF for $2 billion with strict conditions, while over $20 billion sits locked up in corruption cases that no one seems interested in pursuing.” He explained that the Office of the Recovery of Assets (ORA) has processed…