Author: Krobea

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that an investigation has been launched into the alleged assault by some officers on a journalist in Walewale in the North East Region. There were reports that Media General’s North East Region correspondent Solomon Kwame Kanawule was assaulted by officers conducting a special operation in Walewale. “The incident was reported to have occurred at the outskirts of Walewale, in the North East Region where in recent times there have been reported incidents of attacks on public transport resulting in deaths and injuries,” a press releases issued on Wednesday, January 28 said. The Armed…

A delegation from the Nanumba Traditional Council in the Northern Region on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo. The visit, held at the Authority’s headquarters, was aimed at fostering stronger collaboration between the Traditional Council and the NPA. The delegation was led by Nyelinbulgu Naa Dassana Andani Yakubu, Acting President of the Nanumba Traditional Council and Regent of Bimbilla. He was accompanied by Chief Amidu Seidu, Chief of Kpanso; Naa Zo, Assistant to the Regent; and Dr. Mohammed Rasheed, Secretary to the Overlord. Addressing the NPA Chief Executive,…

A 36-year-old midwife, Rebecca Odarquaye, has received a lifeline after the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, fully settled the cost of her life-saving brain surgery. Rebecca, who has spent years caring for expectant mothers, was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain aneurysm and advised by doctors that urgent surgery was the only option to save her life. Recalling the moment she received the diagnosis, she said fear and uncertainty quickly set in. “When the doctors told me about the condition, I was scared. I kept thinking about my family and the women I still want to help…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday brought his nationwide campaign for the NPP Flagbearer to a close in the Ashanti Region. In a frenetic climax, delegates in Sekyere Afram Plains, Kumawu, Efiduase and Manhyia North constituencies had the privilege of hosting the former Vice President on the final day of his campaign tour but it was those in the northern part of Manhyia who signed off the campaign in grand style. In a frenetic fashion, delegates and members of the party welcomed Dr. Bawumia with rapturous reception and songs of approval. Dr. Bawumia, who is highly tipped to…

The Supreme Court has quashed a decision by a Tamale High Court for the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) to conduct a rerun of the parliamentary elections in Kpandai over alleged irregularities. The decision by the apex court of the country reinstates New Patriotic Party’s Matthew Nyindam as the Member of Parliament. It was by a majority decision with only Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang dissenting. An earlier ruling by the Tamale High Court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew-Plange on Monday, November 24 to annul results of the December 7, 2024 elections saw Mr Nyindam declared a persona non grata in…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, January 27 granted an audience to the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa. The President lauded Mr Tong for strengthening the existing relations between Ghana and China during his tenure. “You haven’t just been an ambassador or diplomat, you have been a friend, and I’m sad to see you go. Of course, our relations with China are excellent,” the President remarked. Mr Mahama also thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his country’s involvement in negotiating Ghana’s debt restructuring and for providing significant support for Ghana’s development. He cited a $30 million…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that an approval has been granted by government to issue global streaming icon IShowSpeed a Ghanaian passport. This follows the American YouTuber’s recent visit to Ghana. Real named Darren Jason Watkins Jr., Speed was in the country on Monday, January 26 following visits to 18 other African countries in a continent-wide tour, dubbed ‘Speed Does Africa’. Popular Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya was IShowSpeed’s guide on his visit to the country. “Wode Maya, following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana,” Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote…

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has tipped former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to win Saturday’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate race in the first round emphatically. In its final survey released today, Tuesday January 27, Dr. Bawumia is projected to win the race by 61%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 25.10%. Followomg at third place is Dr. Bryan Acheampong at 5.20%, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwun at 0.10% and Kwabena Agyapong at 0.30%. According to the APL survey, 0.29% of delegates said they won’t be voting, while 8% were still undecided. The survey interviewed 9,122 delegates across all constituencies…

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) has officially handed over 16 pickup vehicles to the National Youth Authority (NYA) to support the effective implementation of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) across the country. The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, who led the handing-over ceremony, stated that the vehicles are intended to support National Apprenticeship Coordinators in the 16 regions to efficiently supervise master craft persons and apprentices. He noted that the availability of reliable transportation would enhance monitoring, improve coordination, and ensure the timely achievement of the programme’s objectives. Mr. Opare Addo further urged…

The draw for the Round of 16 stage of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup has been held. Defending champions Asante Kotoko have been given a tough challenge as they host Aduana FC for a place in the quarter-finals. That game is one of the three all-Ghana Premier League clashes drawn at Tuesday’s ceremony. Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC will battle FC Samartex in a Western Region derby while Nations FC also face off with Swedru All Blacks. Division One League sides Techiman Liberty Youth and Real Tamale United will also battle for a quarter-final place. 2022/23 champions Dreams FC…