Author: Krobea

Lincoln University has issued a last-minute communication to cancel an event scheduled for Thursday, March 26 to honour President John Dramani Mahama. The decision is said to have been taken after a group raised concerns about President Mahama’s perceived position on Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, currently before Parliament. The uuniversity had been in advance talks with the Ghana Embassy in Washington over the ceremony, especially the conferment of the honorary doctorate degree, honoraris causa, on the Ghana president, having conducted a full walkthrough and finalized all logistical and programmatic arrangements. This has come as a disappointment…

The Minority in Parliament has threatened to disrupt government business if the finance minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, fails to appear before the House to respond to questions regarding the Gold-for-Reserve programme. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh expressed concern over what he described as a deliberate delay in bringing the minister before the House. According to him, the delay comes despite the Speaker’s earlier acceptance of a motion filed weeks ago to probe and debate matters relating to the Gold-for-Reserve programme and the activities of GoldBod. He alleged that the…

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticised the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, over what he describes as the failure to schedule motions filed by the Minority for debate in Parliament. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, Mr Annoh-Dompreh accused the Majority Leader of offering what he termed as “flimsy excuses” for not programming the Minority’s motions, thereby undermining the work of the opposition in the House. He argued that such actions were not in the spirit of fairness and cooperation required for effective parliamentary business. “The reasons being given are simply not convincing. They are…

Across the Afram Plains, Nobi Agriculture is steadily emerging as one of Ghana’s most ambitious private farming projects. Led by Kwame Awuah-Darko, the 21,000-acre development is combining irrigation infrastructure, research, and modern processing to build agriculture at scale. The project’s growing significance was underscored recently when John Dramani Mahama visited the farm alongside Agriculture Minister, Eric Opoku, reflecting the increasing national attention surrounding the vision taking shape on the land. Across the plains where Ghana’s agricultural future is steadily taking form, Nobi Agriculture is quietly advancing one of the country’s most ambitious private farming projects. Spanning a planned 21,000 acres,…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, visited a family in the Bulemi community of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality on Saturday, March 21, following reports that a woman had been preparing meals for her children using faeces and urine. During the visit, Dr. Lartey engaged the family directly and coordinated immediate interventions, including medical and psychological assessments for the woman. Officials said the visit is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that vulnerable families receive the necessary care and support. Earlier on Saturday, the Minister also took part in the ‘Buddy Walk’ organised by the…

Hearts of Oak will switch back to the Accra Sports Stadium for their remaining home games in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League from Sunday, March 29. Currently fourth on the log, Mas-Ud Didi Dramami’s side began the season at the venue against debutants Hohoe United in a pulsating goalless draw. However, they opted to use the University of Ghana Sports Stadium as their home venue following renovations at the nation’s topmost sports stadium. Following similar renovations at the UG Sports Stadium, the former champions are returning to their traditional base. On Matchday 27, they will host beleaguered Swedru All Black…

A citizen has challenged government as regards the recent renaming of the Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. According to the plaintiff, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, the renaming by the government through the Ministry of Transport should have been done after an amendment to General Kotoka Trust Decree, 1969 (NLCD 339). He insists that within the meaning of Article 11 of the 1992 Constitution, the General Kotoka Trust Decree, 1969 (NLCD 339) remains valid and binding unless amended or repealed in accordance with law. However, this was not done. Mr Brako-Powers is, therefore, praying the Supreme Court to inter alia…

Gospel sensation Liizzy Gordon is out with her debut single, ‘Yesu Mogya’ (The Blood of Jesus), as the world prepares for Easter. Released under the AfroHive Music label, the song emphasizes the power of the blood that was shed on Golgotha. Liizzy Gordon is a passionate Takoradi-based gospel minister, worship leader, and inspirational recording artist whose music creates a deep atmosphere of prayer, healing, and spiritual encounters. Renowned for her heartfelt delivery and powerful worship presence, her ministry guides eager believers into genuine communion with God. Her sound combines traditional African gospel roots with modern worship styles, producing music that resonates…

Ghana has formally tabled a landmark draft resolution at the United Nations seeking to declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade and racialised enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. The initiative, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is scheduled for debate on Wednesday, March 25, coinciding with the International Day of Remembrance for Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The proposal, championed by President John Dramani Mahama in his role as African Union Champion for Reparations, seeks to move global discourse beyond symbolic recognition towards legal accountability. It calls for a formal declaration that acknowledges the…

Organisers of the Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup have commended former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his generous contributions towards the annual tournament. Since 2015, the community football gala brings together youth from Zongo communities, and it has become a consistent feature on the calendar of activities to mark the end of Ramadan. This year’s edition comes off Monday at the Madina Astro Turf with 16 Zongo communities participating. In a post on the official Facebook page of the tournament, Dr. Bawumia was commended by organisers for what they described as his “consistent support” towards the successful organisation of the…