Author: Krobea

The Manhyia Palace has announced Sunday, November 30 and Monday, December 1 as dates to host a concluding session of Asantehene’s mediation of the Bawku chieftaincy conflict. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has led mediation efforts to find a lasting peace in the Upper East Region town. Long-standing chieftaincy disputes have led to loss of lives and properties running into millions of Cedis damaged. The Asantehene, however, praised both sides for a “positive” approach to the process so far. He also appealed to all concerned to avoid any actions likely to affect the progress towards a lasting solution to the Bawku…

The Acting Minister of Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has taken delivery of the investigative report on the deadly helicopter crash on August 6. He has, consequently, presented the report and its findings to President John Dramani Mahama at a short meeting. The presentation was made following a meeting of the National Security Council. The investigative committee was given 30 days by President Mahama to complete investigations into the cause of the deadly crash. All eight on board the Z-9EH (GHF631) helicopter perished. The report is expected to be made public on Tuesday, November 11.

Ghana’s small-scale mining sector — once a source of livelihoods and local pride — has spiraled into a full-blown national crisis. Across our mining districts, law enforcement officers from the Police, Military, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are being attacked by armed galamsey operators. Our rivers run brown poisoned with mercury, cyanide and arsenic compounds. Our farmlands have similarly become poisoned moonscapes of destruction. The time for half-measures is over. The Government of Ghana must declare a State of Emergency in the small-scale mining sector — now. State Of Emergency Only Solution. A state of emergency in this call is…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a Southern African national at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle over 30 kilograms of cannabis into Ghana. The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Thailand, was apprehended by NACOC officials after intelligence led to a thorough search of his luggage. The cannabis was carefully concealed in vacuum-sealed packages hidden within his personal belongings. In a shocking twist, an airline official stationed at KIA was also arrested for allegedly aiding the suspect in bypassing routine security checks. NACOC officials revealed that preliminary investigations suggest a coordinated effort between the…

Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have apologised over incident that followed their 1-0 loss to Asante Kotoko on the rescheduled Matchday 5 game on Sunday. Right after the blast of referee Reginald Collins Amoah’s whistle, the Phobian players rushed onto the officials apparently in protest of a disallowed goal. Key among them was Mohammed Hussein, who was prevented by security officials as he charged on the officials. But the club’s management appears unhappy about the players’ action. “Following the conclusion of that match, we acknowledge with deep regret the unfortunate scenes that unfolded after the final whistle,”…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has broken his silence on comments by Asante Akim South Member of Parliament (MP) Kwaku Asante Boateng, who labelled him a stranger in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and not fit to lead the party as its flagbearer. The MP’s comment attracted widespread criticism, with the national secretariat and the NPP Ashanti Regional Parliamentary Caucus among groups that condemned the statements. Addressing NPP members during his tour of the Oti Region on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia expressed disappointment at the comments, saying they are divisive and an affront to the proud tradition of the NPP,…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to uphold the party’s unifying tradition of respect for all, and reject the introduction of tribal sentiments in the ongoing internal election campaign against him by some members. Dr. Bawumia said a national party like the NPP, built on the proud UP tradition of bringing ethnic groups together, should reject what he described as “dangerous and divisive” tribal campaign by some members of the party due to his aspiration to be the party’s 2028 flagbearer. Dr. Bawumia was reacting to much-maligned attacks against him by…

Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 budget statement and government’s economic policy on Thursday, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations. Dr. Forson described the encounter with the traders as the highlight of his visit to the Western Region, noting that the conversations were both humbling and inspiring. “It was clear that our efforts to stabilise the economy are beginning to bear fruit,” the Minister said after the interaction. “Many spoke of easing prices, renewed confidence, and a growing sense that the tide is finally turning in…

Asante Kotoko’s Morifing Donzo converted a penalty in the final minute of the first half to give the Porcupine Warriors a 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.  The loss is the first for Hearts of Oak this season after a sterling run under Head Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, who was facing a side he won the Premier League with twice. The Phobians had drawn four and won four going into the postponed Matchday 5 encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium. But Asante Kotoko, who have three outstanding games in the season due to their…

Donald Trump has said the US will not attend the G20 summit in South Africa over widely discredited claims that white people are being persecuted in the country. The US president said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa is hosting the meeting, where leaders from the world’s largest economies will gather in Johannesburg later this month. South Africa’s foreign ministry described the decision by the White House as “regrettable”, while a spokesman for the foreign ministry, Chrispin Phiri, told BBC News that the success of the summit will not “rest on one member state”. None of South Africa’s…