Author: Krobea

Immediate past Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has officially been sworn in as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso East Constituency. The ceremony took place on the floor of Parliament Tuesday, March 10, marking his formal return to the legislative house.​ The swearing-in follows a decisive victory in the recent by-election, which was occasioned by the passing of Mahama Naser Toure on Sunday, January 4.​ Baba Jamal, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emerged victorious after a hard-fought campaign focused on youth empowerment and urban renewal. According to official results from the Electoral Commission,…

The Melcom Care Foundation, the humanitarian arm of the Melcom Group of Companies, has donated GH¢500,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in support of the Fund’s ongoing ‘Heal Ghana Month’ campaign. The donation was presented during a visit by Melcom’s Group Managing Director, Ramesh Sadhwani, and Group Executive Director, Sonya Sadhwani, to the Secretariat of the Trust Fund in Accra. ‘Heal Ghana Month’ is a continuation of the Fund’s February fundraising drive dubbed ‘Kyere Wo Do’, meaning ‘Show Your Love’. The campaign, which appealed to individuals and institutions to support patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases, raised GH¢76,910, $570 and…

Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner Don Garber has announced lifetime suspensions of Ghanaian Yaw Yeboah and Ghanaian-born Derrick Jones Amaniampong. The decision follows an extensive investigation into gambling violations. It marks one of the most severe disciplinary actions in the league’s history, effectively ending the MLS careers of both players.​ The inquiry was conducted by the MLS in conjunction with independent integrity monitors and the law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. It revealed that both players engaged in “extensive” gambling on soccer matches, including games involving their own clubs.​ The investigation was triggered in October 2025, when Yeboah…

President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a strategic working visit to the Republic of Korea from Tuesday, March 10 to Friday, March 14. ​As a result, the President is scheduled to depart from Accra on Sunday to mark the beginning of the five-day mission. In a statement issued by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Sunday, March 8, the visit is aimed at deepening diplomatic ties and exploring industrial synergies between the two nations. According to the statement issued by the Minister, the visit will be anchored by high-level political dialogue. President Mahama is scheduled to hold…

One Ghanaian soldier who sustained serious injuries from two missile attacks at the Ghana Battalion Headquarters in Southern Lebanon has been medevacked to Beirut, where he has undergone surgery. The soldier is said to have suffered injuries to his hip and both legs. “He is stable and recuperating,” Deputy Minister of Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi wrote in an update to Friday’s attack. He noted that in all four soldiers, unlike the earlier reports of two, sustained minor injuries and recovering as well. “Unfortunately, fifteen officers lost all personal effects due to a fire at outbreak at their accommodation,” he disclosed.…

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has pledged his support for the continued growth and development of the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana. His commitment was made during an International Women’s Day engagement organised by Karpowership Ghana in partnership with the School of Engineering Sciences, which brought together female engineering students for mentorship, training, and career discussions aimed at increasing women’s participation in the engineering and energy sectors. Addressing students and faculty at the event, Mr. Dumelo commended the University and Karpowership Ghana for creating…

Karpowership Ghana, in partnership with the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana, commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with an industry engagement aimed at equipping female engineering students with the skills, confidence, and exposure needed to pursue careers in engineering and the energy sector. The event, organised under Karpowership Ghana’s theme ‘Empowering Women, Powering Lives’, aligned with the global International Women’s Day campaign theme: ‘Give to Gain’. It brought together female engineering students for mentorship, career conversations, and practical insights designed to bridge the gap between academic training and industry practice. Delivering the keynote address on the topic…

Government has officially lodged a formal protest at the United Nations headquarters in New York following a direct missile attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The complaint, channeled through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, follows a serious security breach on Friday, March 6, leaving two Ghanaian soldiers fighting for their lives and another severely traumatised. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the incident as a “grave violation of international law”. In the formal protest to the UN, Ghana demanded a “full, immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation” into the circumstances of the strike.…

Two Ghanaian soldiers are critically injured after two missiles struck the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in Southern Lebanon. This is seen as a fallout of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. A statement from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Friday, March 6 said the attack happened between 5:45pm and 5:52pm local time. The Officer’s Mess facility at the base was also hit, according to GAF, and completely burnt down. “The injured are receiving treatment at the Level One Medical Bunker and are currently stable while arrangements are underway for their evacuation to the UNIFIL Headquarters…

The Minority in Parliament has called for stronger maritime security measures and enhanced protection for Ghanaian citizens living abroad, particularly those working in the Gulf region. In a press statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the caucus expressed concern about reported attacks on Ghanaian fishing vessels within the country’s territorial waters, describing the incidents as a threat to fishermen and coastal communities. While commending the Ghana Armed Forces for responding swiftly to the reported attacks, the Minority said the incidents raised broader concerns about the adequacy of the country’s maritime security systems. “These incidents raise serious questions…