Author: Krobea

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Turkish infrastructure companies to begin the preliminary and detailed engineering designs for a major water treatment plant to serve communities in the eastern part of Accra. The agreement was concluded with Koçak Çevre and Hacıoğlu Holding A.Ş, both of which have extensive experience in the development of water supply and large-scale infrastructure systems. The partnership will see the two firms collaborate on the technical design of the proposed facility. Under the arrangement, the companies will undertake both preliminary assessments and…

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counsellor Lutterodt, for allegedly making inciteful comments in a viral video. The comments are said to have urged Ga youth to storm the residence of the late highlife musician, Daddy Lumba. Investigations by the police reveal that Counsellor Lutterodt’s remarks, related to issues surrounding the late musician, are deemed offensive and capable of causing a breach of the peace. He has since been granted bail but will be arraigned in court on Wednesday, March 11. According to a press release dated…

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, has initiated a private member’s bill seeking to amend Ghana’s Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574) to introduce a comprehensive campaign financing regime. The proposed amendment aims to regulate the raising and use of funds by political parties and candidates during election campaigns. It is also expected to establish clear rules governing donations, disclosure requirements and spending limits to promote transparency and accountability in Ghana’s political financing system. According to the lawmaker, the bill is intended to strengthen democratic governance by ensuring that political competition is conducted on a…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic of Korea for the start of a high-profile five-day working visit. The visit is aimed at deepening economic ties and securing new investments for Ghana. ​ The President’s arrival follows a series of international engagements under his “Accra Reset” initiative, making him the first African leader to visit South Korea since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June 2025. ​ ​The visit will be climaxed by a major bilateral summit scheduled for Wednesday. Both Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Mahama are expected to discuss a broad range of cooperation areas, including trade…

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…