Author: Krobea

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has revealed that the government is considering extradition as one of the key options in pursuing justice against a suspect accused of publishing intimate images of young Ghanaian women without their consent. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the Minister strongly condemned the act while urging the public not to further stigmatise the victims. “First of all, let me condemn the act in no uncertain terms,” she said. “However, in condemning the act I will hasten slowly to condemn the victims so we don’t end up victimising…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has outlined a broad inter-ministerial and international collaboration to address the alleged cybercrime involving the non-consensual publication of intimate images. In her interview with the BBC, she emphasised that the matter cuts across several state institutions. “So if you look at the work of the Ministry, it’s cross-sectorial,” she explained. “In this particular case you are looking at a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and all others. In fact the Russian Embassy inclusive.” She added that…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has expressed grief and frustration following the sudden death of his father, describing the loss as both painful and deeply personal. In an emotional social media post on February 15, 2026, Mr Ofosu Nkansah appeared to reference recent events surrounding his arrest, suggesting that he had sought permission to spend more time in Kumasi to observe his ailing father. “Those with power now who refused my request to spend more time in Kumasi to observe my seriously sick old boy too I thank you. I…

The Minister of Interior has lifted the curfew imposed on Nalerigu and it’s environs with immediate effect. This follows advice from the North East Regional Security Council. In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak indicated that the decision was taken following peace and security in the area. He urged chiefs, opinion leaders, youth and people of Nalerigu “to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area”. Ethnic clashes in the area left government with no decision than to…

Tano North Member of Parliament Dr. Gideon Boako has taken a decisive step to unite the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tano North Constituency following the party’s recently concluded presidential primaries. In a statement posted on his Facebook page today, he said he hosted key stakeholders at his home for a reconciliatory engagement, bringing together coordinators of all five contestants. “Yesterday, I hosted key stakeholders at my home, including the coordinators for all five contestants of the just-ended presidential elections,” Dr. Boako wrote. “We came together as members of the New Patriotic Party in the Tano North Constituency for…

Former Vice President and newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described as encouraging, steps members of the party have taken to come together, following what many have described as a bitter presidential primaries. At the party’s National Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the raucous nature of the just ended primaries, but also said reconciliation efforts he has seen from party members to one another is promising. “We have been through a gruelling election cycle. One that has the potential to have caused wounds and strained relationships. Elections can leave scars that…

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CE TAG) has announced a suspension of the industrial action declared on Monday, November 24, 2025. This follows the release of funds by government to settle the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance, the 2022 Research Top-up Allowance for Akrokerri College of Education and the All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022. “CETAG acknowledges this development as a significant step towards addressing the concerns that necessitated the industrial action,” a statement issued by the Association on Monday, February 16 said. “We commend the government for responding to these critical financial commitments.”…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdullai Ayariga, on Saturday, February 14, distributed essential tools and equipment to beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in Cape Coast. The ceremony marked the official handover of equipment to the first batch of apprentices under the programme, reinforcing government’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development. Other dignitaries were present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Mr Ayariga described the occasion as a significant milestone in efforts to equip young people with employable skills. “I stand before you today with deep pride and sincere gratitude at the…

Ten-man Hearts of Oak beat archrivals Asante Kotoko by a lone goal to move up on the Ghana Premier League table on Sunday. It was a crucial game for the two sides as a win will lift their title hopes after leaders Medeama SC dropped points in the matchweek. The tension in the match was more intense as Hearts of Oak’s Head Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani was making a return to a familiar ground, Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where he won the league title as Asante Kotoko coach. Prior to the game, the Porcupine Warriors had suffered a setback as…

Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has commended delegates and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern Region for their exemplary conduct during the party’s recent presidential primaries. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Regional NPP Headquarters in Tamale on Saturday, February 14, Dr Amin Adam said the peaceful and incident-free nature of the primaries once again demonstrated that the NPP remains Ghana’s most democratic political party. According to him, the transparent and orderly process reflected the party’s deep commitment to internal democracy and respect for due…