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The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, made a significant donation to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of businessman and philanthropist Mr Ibrahim Mahama. The donation is aimed at supporting the feeding of inmates during the Ramadan season. The contribution, which includes 1,000 bags of rice, 417 boxes of cooking oil, 200 boxes of mackerel, and 300 boxes of tin tomatoes, will be distributed across ten prisons nationwide. Beneficiary facilities, include Nsawam, Ankaful, Kumasi Amanfrom, Kumasi Central, Kumasi Manhyia, Sekondi, Koforidua, Tamale, and Sunyani Prisons. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mohammed-Mubarak, reaffirmed the government’s…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is facing growing criticism over the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Frank Abrokwah, as Deputy Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Concerns have been raised about DCOP Abrokwah’s track record, with critics pointing to his tenure as Ashanti Regional Police Commander, during which he was accused of failing to maintain order in several instances. His most recent controversy, which reportedly led to his transfer to Police Headquarters in Accra, was the chaos surrounding the Council of State elections in the region. Members of the public and security analysts, have questioned…

By Patrick Biddah A start of a 3-day capacity workshop for Police Public Relations Officers, has reignited more Jubilation among a section of the Police. The Jubilation, follows the suspension of the role of these officers by the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo-Dampare for over four years, when he centralised police information and communications. The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who reactivated the role of the Police Public Relations Officers by organising a three-day workshop, highlighted the importance of the role of decentralised communications. He said, the workshop is the first step in the…

The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, held a crucial meeting yesterday with over 22 bank Managing Directors to discuss the future of Ghana’s economy. The engagement, focused on restoring macroeconomic stability and fostering sustainable growth amidst ongoing financial challenges. Dr Forson, described the conversation as candid and constructive, highlighting the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline. He announced significant investment cuts and a reset of goods and services expenditure to 2023 levels. The government aims to achieve a primary surplus of 1.5% as part of its strategy to consolidate economic gains and rebuild confidence in the financial system. “As part…

Ahead of Ghana’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, former Minister of Youth and Sports, has made a significant contribution to support the Black Stars by donating 1,000 match tickets to the National Sports Authority (NSA). The donation was presented on behalf of Afriyie-Ankrah by Lazio Yusif, a Sports Analyst, and was officially received by veteran sports journalist, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah on behalf of the NSA. The gesture aims to boost attendance at the stadium, ensuring that the Black Stars receive the passionate support they need as they battle for qualification. Speaking on behalf of Afriyie-Ankrah, Lazio,…

Emirates, has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly delivered aircraft featuring the airline’s latest cabin innovations enter scheduled service. With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, the airline is expanding the list of its short to medium haul destinations served in the Middle East/GCC and Europe. For the first time, the Emirates A350 will make its debut in Africa and Southeast Asia. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline said: “Our strategic A350 expansion across diverse geographies in the Middle East/GCC, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia leverages…

As of 2025, a total of 24 industries have surpassed the trillion-dollar valuation, shaping economies and influencing global markets. But as technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors drive new opportunities, several emerging sectors are on track to break through this exclusive threshold within the next two years. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, five industries are set to skyrocket past the one-trillion-dollar mark between 2025 and 2026. Here’s a closer look at the sectors set for explosive growth. IoT and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Hit the Trillion-Dollar Mark in 2025; Public Cloud, Consumer Electronics, and Tobacco to Follow in 2026 The…

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso, Davies Opoku Ansah, has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to engage former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, with understanding, rather than punitive measures. Reflecting on the intense criticism Adwoa Safo faced during the 8th Parliament, Opoku Ansah, admitted that many, including himself, had been unfair in their judgments of her. “In the 8th Parliament, no MP endured more criticism than you, Adwoa. Many of us, myself included, judged you harshly. We blamed you for actions and inactions that we believed had dire consequences for our party. But today, with…

Accra, Thursday 20th March News breaking from National Security sources this evening indicate that the former Director General of the National Signals Bureau has been picked up at the Kotoka International Airport. The report indicate that Mr Kwabena Adu Boahene went into hiding and been evading the authorities for several weeks. But his luck ran out when upon a credible tip off he was picked up as he was travelling under a fake identity to evade capture. As he is being processed, our credible sources have informed us that because the former spy chief has networked with a lot of…

“Ungrateful people normally fade away(‘die’) prematurely”. This is a profound statement from one man of God in the country and therefore as people we must be careful about how we treat those who once helped us. The Presidential seat is NOT for the simplest or humblest or loudest. The seat is for the most prepared, as well as the most preferred by the majority of Ghanaians. Second or third or fourth chance also depends on the demonstration of sound leadership qualities after first defeat. Throughout history, successful people were once a failure. But these people didn’t apportion blame to others…