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By Leo Nelson Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a slate of high-impact bilateral agreements  following a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The diplomatic mission, described as a productive turning point in Ghana–Morocco relations, has yielded tangible results across education, agriculture, trade, and infrastructure development, signalling a deepening strategic alliance between the two African nations. Among the most consequential outcomes of the visit is the expansion of educational opportunities for Ghanaian students. Hon. Ablakwa disclosed that the number of Moroccan government scholarships offered annually to Ghanaian students has been doubled from 70 to 140.…

By Leo Nelson Acclaimed Ghanaian statesman and business magnate, Sir Sam Jonah, has made a stirring appeal for a new kind of leadership in Africa—one rooted not in wealth, influence, or popularity, but in strong moral character. Delivering the commencement address to the 2025 graduating class of Academic City University on Saturday, June 7, Sir Sam spoke passionately on the theme of leadership for nation building. In a hall filled with fresh graduates, faculty, families, and dignitaries, he posed a reflective question: “What does the future need most from our leaders?” His answer was direct and powerful: “Character.” Sir Sam…

By Leo Nelson After enduring prolonged suffering and uncertainty, residents of Salakope, Amutsinu, and Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the much-anticipated Blekusu Phase 2 sea defense project officially commences. The arrival of engineers and heavy machinery signals a new dawn for these coastal communities, ravaged by relentless tidal waves. This crucial development comes 91 days after President John Dramani Mahama’s visit, where he pledged urgent intervention to mitigate the devastating impact of the tidal waves, which have displaced hundreds and crippled livelihoods. Sylvester Kumawu, the Assembly Member for the affected area,…

By Leo Nelson As debate intensifies over Ghana’s newly introduced 1cedi fuel levy, Professor Patrick Asuming, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, has stepped forward to urge public support for the controversial measure, describing the levy as a difficult but necessary step toward rescuing the country’s crisis-ridden energy sector. His comments come in the wake of the passage of the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which imposes a GH¢1 per litre tax on petroleum products. The bill was passed by Parliament under a certificate of urgency and has since attracted both criticism and cautious support…

By Leo Nelson Sir Sam Jonah, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, describing his recent decisions – including the swift implementation of a Code of Conduct for political appointees and the appointment of young Ghanaians to top roles – as both commendable and visionary. His remarks came during a powerful address on “Leadership for Nation Building,” where he urged Ghana’s emerging leaders to embrace integrity, humility, and deliberate relationship-building as central pillars of their journey. Reflecting on his own beginnings as a labourer in the Obuasi mines, Sir Jonah challenged the…

President John Dramani Mahama’s administration continues to garner positive feedback regarding the implementation and management of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, particularly concerning the quality and availability of food provided to students. The latest wave of praise comes from an unexpected but crucial source: the caterers who work tirelessly to feed these students every day. A viral video featuring the dedicated catering team at Prempeh College, a highly regarded second-cycle institution in the Ashanti Region, has surfaced online, showcasing their genuine appreciation for the positive changes they’ve experienced under the current administration. The video paints a picture…

On the occasion of World Oceans Day, Ghana proudly joined the world leaders, scientists, and stakeholders at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference, currently underway in Nice, France, from 9–13 June 2025. The Conference is co-hosted by France and Costa Rica under the theme: “Accelerating Action and Mobilizing All Actors to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Ocean.” A high-level Ghanaian delegation is attending the global event, led by Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Hon. Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture . The Ministers were joined at the opening ceremony by Mr. Godfred Seidu…

By Prince Ahenkorah The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is abuzz with speculation, and sources close to the party suggest a palpable sense of unease within the camp of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The cause? The increasingly likely entry of former Minister for Food and Agriculture and current Abetifi MP, Bryan Acheampong, into the race for the next NPP flagbearer. While Acheampong has yet to formally declare his ambitions, whispers in political corridors have grown into a roaring torrent. The idea of his candidacy first gained significant traction when Andy Appiah-Kubi, a former MP for Asante Akyem North, publicly…

BY Prince Ahenkorah The streets of Walewale and Binduri are once again being choked by the iron fist of a government-imposed curfew, a desperate move to quell a fresh eruption of deadly shootings that have plunged these northern towns into renewed fear. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, acting on urgent advice from regional security bigwigs, has slammed down new curfew hours, effective Monday, June 9, 2025, as chaos threatens to consume the communities. For Walewale in the North East Region, the night will fall silent from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Binduri Township and its environs in the Upper East Region…

A GHC10 million defamation suit trumpeted by business magnate Dr. Daniel McKorley, CEO of McDan Group, against David Tamakloe, Managing Editor of The New Republic, has sensationally unraveled, exposing what Tamakloe’s legal team is calling a monumental hoax. After an Accra High Court granted an order for Substituted Service and the matter was widely publicized, including a prominent notice in the Daily Graphic on May 22, 2025, a shocking truth emerged: the supposed writ of summons is nowhere to be found in the High Court records. This astonishing development has left Mr. Tamakloe and his legal team bewildered. The very…