Author: Krobea

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is deceased. “The IGP is alive and well and going about his duties as expected,” the police said in a statement on Sunday,November 30. “We urge our officers, family members, loved ones, and the general public to disregard these reports.” The police cautioned persons behind the “malicious, insensitive, and reckless” reports to note that their act constitutes an offence under the country’s laws. Therefore, “perpetrators will be brought to justice when identified”. IGP Yohuno was recently recommended by the Police Council for a…

Member of Parliament for New Juaben South Michael Otchere Baafi has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to strongly rally behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and retain him as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections. Addressing delegates of his constituency in Koforidua on Saturday, November 29, Mr Otchere Baafi described the 2028 elections as crucial, insisting that it requires a formidable candidate with experience, like the former Vice President, to lead the NPP to victory. “I’m saying that the 31st January election is not a joke. It’s a crucial election and we need an experienced…

A Tema Circuit Court has sentenced two police officers to 13 years in jail for unlawful possession of narcotics and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Aleanor Kakra Barnes Botchway, found Assistant Superintendent of Police Nasiru Amadu and Corporal Emmanuel Mintah, guilty after almost four years of trial. Prosecutor Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ernest Kuofie said a police officer at the Afienya District Police made a complaint about the activities of the two police officers. First accused, Amadu, 48, was the Second-in-Command at Sakumono District Police Headquarters with Mintah. He said Mintah, 43, was…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign tour of the Eastern Region is turning out to be an exercise to consolidate his support in the region. Dr Bawumia, who is in the Eastern Region campaigning, has so far received tremendous support from members of the party in many constituencies he has visited so far. On Friday, he was endorsed by a number of party stakeholders in Akuapem North, Akuapem South and Okere. And on Saturday, Dr Bawumia received another set of endorsements as he continued his tour of the region. In the New Juaben South Constituency, 30 out of 34…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), led by its Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has held a special Muslim thanksgiving service at the National Mosque in Kanda as part of activities marking the Authority’s 20th anniversary.  The visit formed part of the NPA’s nationwide appreciation to faith-based organisations for their support over the years. During the service, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, offered prayers for the Authority, calling on Allah to grant the Board, Management, and staff continued protection and wisdom.  “May Allah guide the leadership of the NPA and bless the work they do for the people…

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has honoured the Group CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, Daniel Fahene Acquaye, with an honorary doctorate degree (Doctor of Science, D.Sc. Honoris Causa) in recognition of his exceptional contributions to agriculture, agribusiness, youth development, and technological innovation in Ghana. The prestigious honour was conferred by the Chancellor, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and supported by the Vice Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, during the climax of the University’s 59th Congregation ceremony on Saturday, November 29 in Kumasi. The celebration marked yet another milestone in Mr. Acquaye’s longstanding partnership with…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results of candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior Schools Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). A total of 461,736 candidates sat the exams from Monday, August 4 to Friday, September 19, 2025. However, subject results of 6,295 candidates have been cancelled as they are alleged to have brought foreign materials like prepared notes, text books and printed materials into the examination halls. The entire results of 653 candidates have also been cancelled as they have been found guilty for bringing mobile phones to the exams halls. Subject results…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s rising momentum in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries campaign continued on Friday with a number of endorsements for him in constituencies across the Eastern Region. Dr Bawumia, who has already had a number of open endorsements from key stakeholders in almost every region he has visited, is again consolidating his strong support in the Eastern Region, where he has been touring since Monday, and has already had significant endorsements form Members of Parliament (MPs), current executives, parliamentary candidates (PCs), former appointees and executives, as well as the party’s grassroot executives. On Friday,…

Former Minority Chief Whip Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, who is currently the Minister of Interior, has revealed that he warned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on the consequences of him joining Ghana’s delegation to ECOWAS Parliament. The Member of Parliament for Asawase further revealed that he had advised the Effutu MP not to travel to Port Harcourt and that there would be consequences for such action. Mr Afenyo-Markin’s attendance of the ECOWAS Parliamentary meeting against a resolution passed by the Ninth Parliament was brought to the attention of the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, who ruled on Thursday, November 27 that…

The government has called for a national legal framework to coordinate philanthropic efforts and align them with Ghana’s development priorities, citing the growing influence of private giving. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Philanthropy Conference organized by STAR-Ghana Foundation, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, said Ghana can mobilize significant domestic resources if philanthropy is structured and scaled to benefit more from volunteray donations of people like Alhaji Seidu Agongo. A businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Agongo’s philanthropic work spans health, education, and social welfare and is deeply rooted in his Islamic values and an innate desire…