Author: Krobea

Three members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have threatened legal action against the party over portions of its 2026 internal election guidelines which they describe as unconstitutional and discriminatory. The petitioners argued that the restrictions imposed on some categories of party members amount to the suppression of lawful political activity and could ultimately be challenged in court. The petition, addressed to the party’s General Secretary and copied to the Functional Executive Committee (FEC), National Executive Committee (NEC) and Director of Legal Affairs, Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe, maintained that the disputed provisions have become “justiciable.” According to the petitioners, the matter…

Operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), based in the Western Region, on Thursday, May 14 conducted riverine operations at Amenfi West District. The task Force teamed up with the Blue Water Guards to conduct the operations which aimed at clearing all galamsey activities or persons mining on the Tano river. In the course of the day’s activities the task force patrolled several areas along the banks of the Tano River. Some areas where the team had previously visited remained free of illegal mining activities. However, the taskforce arrived at Oforikrom, where it encountered some miners using Changfen…

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has urged staff of Zoomlion Kenya to prioritise competence, integrity and faithfulness as the company deepens its operations in East Africa. Addressing workers and management during a visit to the company’s Nairobi facility on Wednesday, May 13, Apostle Nyamekye said sustainable national and corporate development depends not merely on natural resources, but on sound governance systems, disciplined work ethics and quality human capital. According to him, countries that have attained prosperity did so through effective policies and principled leadership, stressing that competence and moral integrity must remain central to…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund on Thursday, May 14, received a donation of GH₵200,000 from Federated Commodities PLC (FEDCO) to support ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes across the country. The delegation, led by Hajia Maria Adamu-Zibo, visited the Fund’s office where they met the Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and members of the GMTF team to formally present the donation. The contribution was described as a significant show of commitment by FEDCO towards advancing quality healthcare and supporting initiatives designed to bring relief to patients in need. The Ghana Medical Trust Fund expressed gratitude for…

The Black Starlets have been left to rue a dramatic second-half collapse after throwing away a commanding two-goal advantage to settle for a 2-2 draw against Algeria in their opening Group D match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Thursday. The match was played at the Mohammed VI Football Academy and Ghana could not have asked for a better start to the tournament. Gavi Yao capitalised on an error from the Algerian goalkeeper to open the scoring in the third minute, with Eric Gyamfi doubling the advantage in the 10th minute with a composed…

A report by the Centre for Impact Analytics (CIA) has identified six areas of concerns by the public as far as public office holders are concerned. According to the report, which evaluated the effectiveness of the Code of Ethics launched in May 2025 by President John Mahama, to provide evidence-based insight into whether the code resonates with citizens and aligns with institutional risk priorities, accountability, asset declaration and conflict of interest situations were among the top concerns of citizens. “Roughly six key issues are responsible for between 70 and 75 percent of public concern. At the forefront are accountability and…

Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North Constituency Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schipol Airport in the Netherlands for yet-to-be-known reasons. The lawmaker was detained on arrival at the airport. According to a statement from Parliament, the Speaker and leadership of the House are in touch with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague “for detailed information on the matter”. “The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement signed by Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror said. Kwame Ohene Frimpong won the 2024 Parliamentary elections by beating New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Andy Appiah Kubi. He…

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has initiated specific interventions to deliver shipper services as a commitment to the 24-hour economic policy of government. In a letter sighted by NewsfileGH, the Authority underscored its strategic role in regulating commercial shipping and logistics service providers in accordance with its act. It insisted that the success of the 24-hour economy depends not only on extended operational hours but also on the efficiency, responsiveness and coordination of institutions responsible for trade facilitation and logistics services. As a result, the Authority has implemented specific interventions including the Shippers App, night-time monitoring of port operations, and…

President John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaian nationals currently trapped in South Africa following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country. The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who disclosed that the distressed Ghanaians had earlier complied with the Foreign Ministry’s advisory and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria to be rescued. “His Excellency John Mahama has granted presidential approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians in South Africa,” Mr. Ablakwa stated. “These distressed Ghanaians had earlier complied with the Foreign…

A Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) ran from Monday, April 20 to Friday, May 8, 2026 in Accra, Ghana, bringing together approximately 25 US service members and Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) medical professionals at the 37 Military Hospital, as part of African Lion 26. Every year since 2014, with the exception of a one-year gap due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US and Ghana Armed Forces have been conducting a MEDREX as part of African Lion. The US participants included personnel from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Dental Health Activity–Rheinland Pfalz, and the North Dakota National Guard. Medical professionals from both nations…