Author: Krobea

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), in partnership with COMAC, the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and other major stakeholders, has hosted the 2025 Downstream CEOs Breakfast Meeting, bringing together industry leaders to chart a progressive path for Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The annual gathering has become a strategic platform for dialogue among top executives, policymakers and operators whose decisions collectively shape the industry’s direction. This year’s meeting focused on fostering bold conversations around the sector’s performance, with participants exploring ways to deepen collaboration and strengthen regulatory systems. Attendees emphasised the need for enhanced operational efficiency and better coordination across…

Some 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are in Benin to support the government following Sunday’s failed coup, Benin’s foreign minister says. The attempt was foiled after Nigeria deployed fighter jets to drive the mutineers out of a military base and state TV headquarters, where they had declared a takeover. This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to the country, although it is not clear if some have been withdrawn since Sunday. Benin’s Foreign Affairs Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari on Thursday said some of the regional troops sent…

A second-half strike by Patrick Mensah handed Aduana FC a 1-0 away win over Heart of Lions in a Matchday 14 Ghana Premier League game on Friday, December 12. Bashir Hayford’s side were seeking to make amends from their last defeat after relinquishing a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Nations FC.  Their last game at the Kpando Sports Stadium also saw them share spoils with Karela United.  Therefore, the coming of Cioaba Aristica’s men was an opportunity to secure all the three points.  However, they played without some key players including leading goalkeeper Lawrence Osei and midfielder Etse Dogli,…

An Accra High Court has given the go-ahead to the family of late Highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, to hold his funeral rites as scheduled. The family had made preparations for the funeral to be held on Saturday, December 13 but was stopped after the Court earlier Friday ruled that the immediate family be involved in the planning process. The High Court later reviewed its decision, ordering the plaintiff to pay a GH¢2 million compensation to the Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu for the cost incurred in plans for the Saturday ceremony. The presiding judge gave the…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, December 11, welcomed a high-level delegation from Namibia’s National Assembly as part of a study visit focused on strengthening petroleum governance. The team, made up of members of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, was hosted by the Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr Godwin Tameklo (Esq.), at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra. During the visit, the delegation toured the National Fuel Monitoring Command Centre, where they received a detailed briefing on how Ghana monitors fuel quality, distribution and compliance in real time. Mr Tameklo described the Centre as a major pillar of…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, has announced that plans are underway to establish a Ghana Trade House in the UK to expand market access for Ghanaian products. She revealed the initiative during an engagement with Ghanaian businesses and partners, emphasising the government’s commitment to strengthening trade ties with the United Kingdom. According to the High Commissioner, the Ghana Trade House will serve as a dedicated outlet for showcasing and distributing Ghanaian goods, including processed foods, textiles, crafts and other export-ready products. She explained that the facility is designed to enhance visibility for local…

The Accra High Court, which ruled on Friday morning that the family of late Highlife musician Daddy Lumba should meet and settle on a new date for his funeral, has reviewed its decision. The Court has asked the plaintiffs to pay Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu GH¢2 million by 2pm, failure of which the body should be released for the funeral tomorrow, Saturday, December 13. The latest decision comes after the defendants sought a review of the decision. The presiding judge had adjourned the case to Thursday, January 15, ordering both the immediate family and the extended family to agree within three…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has begun a five-day tour of the Greater Accra Region. The tour is to engage party delegates and seek their support for the upcoming Presidential Primaries. The tour is expected to offer the former Assin Central lawmaker the opportunity to sell his vision to the party when given the nod on Saturday, January 31. Starting in the Ada Constituency, Ken Agyapong is expected to tour all 46 constituencies of the region.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has given instructions for the Kwame Danso Police Station and the District Police Headquarters to be closed. Personnel have been reassigned to other parts of the Bono East Region until further notice, the IGP further ordered. This follows a violent mob attack on Wednesday, December 10. According to a police statement issued by the Acting Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Bono East Regional Command, ASP Appiah Danquah, it all started at about 10:30am while the Kwame Danso District Court was in session. An irate mob of about 100 youths is…

Family friend to the Fosus Evangelist Papa Shee, real name Nana Yaw Akosah, doesn’t want any party to jubilee over the latest High Court ruling on the final funeral rites for Highlife legend Daddy Lumba. The High Court in Accra on Friday, December 12 ruled that all preparations towards the Saturday, December 13 ceremony should be suspended. The extended family led by Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu had led preparations at the Heroes Park of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the funeral, which was rescheduled from Saturday, December 6. But after the immediate family led by sisters of the deceased musician…