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The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that a farewell interaction and memorable picture-taking session were held in honour of the outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and his Service Chiefs at the Ministry of Defence (The Square). The event, which took place ahead of their final handing-over, marked the end of their tenure, during which they played key roles in safeguarding national security and upholding the integrity of the Ghana Armed Forces. As part of the transition, President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang also took turns to express their gratitude…

By Innocent Samuel Appiah In a thought-provoking homily delivered during the second Mass of the Third Sunday of Lent, Rev. Fr. Joy Senanu Ofori-Kemani, Associate Priest of the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, addressed the congregation with a powerful message centered on the theme of repentance. Drawing from the day’s readings—Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12, and Luke 13:1-9—Fr. Ofori-Kemani emphasized the urgent need for individuals to confront their sins and make a conscious decision to turn away from them. Fr. Ofori-Kemani began his homily with a relatable and compelling story about a man named Kwamena. After a bitter fight…

A member of the legal team of suspect Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Amakye Hussien, in the murder of late investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussien-Suale, has said that Ghana would have been shaken if the journalist had revealed secrets behind Tiger Eye Investigations. She indicated that these details were captured in some text messages at their disposal from the deceased. The lawyer added that in those text messages, Suale stated that the exposure by the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, on Tiger Eye’s operations titled, “Who Watches the Watchman,” would have hit in the country substantially.…

Five persons have been put before an Accra High Court for allegedly stealing fuel worth GH¢834,300 belonging to A-Bek Company Limited. The four of the accused persons, Bashiru Mohammed, Isaac Donkor, all drivers, Abdellah Dauda a driver’s mate, and Yaw Gerald a transporter and businessman, were present in court. The Court presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Alhaji Iddrisu, the first accused person, who is also a driver for failing to attend court. Despite the presence of counsel for Iddrisu, the court went ahead to issue the bench warrant. Two…

Ghanaians have called for drastic approach to fighting illegal mining (galamsey) Illegal mining, widely referred to as galamsey, has resurfaced on social media, prompting strong protests from Ghanaian netizens against this ongoing issue. This reaction is on the back reports that some illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt forest reserve ambushed and attacked members of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response team. A member of the team was reportedly brutally attacked with a machete by the galamseyers slashing his knee and leaving him in a life-threatening condition. The miners were also reported to be heavily armed, carrying assault rifles and machetes.…

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has taken a swipe at the leadership of the committee investigating the reasons behind the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections. Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe expressed his concerns, questioning the moral standing of the party’s national executives in selecting and appointing former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye as the chairman of the committee. According to him, Prof. Mike Oquaye, as he knows him, is not vocal or bold enough to speak his mind and express things as they truly are. “The national executives have no moral right to form a committee…

Benjamin Kofi Quashie, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders in South Africa, is advocating for the resourcing of the Ghana National Fire Service with modern equipment to enhance their effectiveness in combating the increasing number of fire outbreaks across the country. Speaking on JoyPrime’s morning show on Monday, Mr. Quashie stressed on the importance of equipping the Fire Service beyond just firefighting. “They should be properly resourced. Fire Service shouldn’t be limited to quenching fires only; they must be empowered to prevent disasters as well,” he stated. He acknowledged the growing fire outbreaks, referencing the Kantamanto…

In a landmark move to restore Ghana’s degraded forests and fight illegal mining, President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the ‘Tree for Life’ Reforestation Initiative at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region. The initiative, which was inaugurated on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, is a strategic national effort aimed at reversing deforestation, rehabilitating degraded lands, and ensuring long-term environmental sustainability. “This year’s theme, “forest and food,” reminds us that forests are not just landscapes of trees, but vital sources of sustenance, economic prosperity, and environmental stability. They provide us with food, medicine, clean air, water, and many…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has emphasized the urgent need for clean cooking solutions in Ghana, highlighting that nearly 60% of the population still relies on traditional solid fuels like charcoal and firewood. To address these challenges, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition launched a two-day National Clean Cooking Policy and Strategy Workshop to engage key stakeholders in developing a structured framework for accelerating the adoption of clean cooking technologies. “The NCCP will offer regulatory and fiscal incentives to boost investments in the clean cooking sector and will support local industry development, ensuring the…

Economic diplomacy has emerged as a powerful instrument for nations aiming to bolster their development agendas, strengthen international relations, and ensure sustainable economic growth. For Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are actively embracing this approach through the ambitious #Reset Agenda a strategic framework designed to rebuild the economy, create employment, and harness the skills and expertise of the Ghanaian diaspora. In an era where global economic nationalism and protectionist policies are increasingly common, Ghana must skillfully leverage economic diplomacy to secure its place on the international stage and achieve lasting prosperity. Economic diplomacy, which…