The Ghana Federation of Labour on Wednesday accused the opposition New Patriotic Party of fostering reckless conduct among members, citing the Yen Suro Ahunahuna protest of September 23 as evidence and pointing to insults on social media against state, traditional, and religious leaders. Secretary General Abraham Koomson alleged that the party seeks to shield affiliates who looted public resources during its eight year rule, argued that invitations from security agencies follow alleged breaches and due process, and described attacks on mandated institutions such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor under Kissi Agyabeng as unfounded. He urged the party to accept failures, act with humility in opposition, and reorganise, warning that...
Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigah II, Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area and President of the North East Regional House of Chiefs, endorsed youth efforts to confront illicit drug networks in the region. Speaking through his elder, Chief Sulemana Elijah Abdulai, during a program by the regional directorate of the National Youth Authority on Monday, September 22, 2025, he pledged firm backing for task forces safeguarding young people. The authority staged a health walk in Nalerigu to support the Nalerigu Youth Association campaign against drug abuse. The Palace signaled a readiness to engage young residents and warn of long-term harm from substance use, calling for immediate, coordinated action to protect their futures. He urged...
At a training in Ho on September 23, 2025, Rev. Christian Baladzi urged small firms to prepare for the proposed 24 hour economy and use social media to grow. He called it a chance to expand output and keep services available at any time, while gains depend on firms positioning themselves and working together. He described social platforms as a marketplace to showcase products and draw customers across cities and countries, helping even very small enterprises reach wider markets. Backed by the Mastercard Foundation and the Ghana Enterprise Agency, the program centers on innovation and conflict resolution to keep leaders competitive and improve livelihoods. Executive Secretary Abdallah Alhassan Samari sought a reset to revive dormant...
Ghana has achieved a notable step internationally as Samuel Williams Yeboah becomes the first Ghanaian to join the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on the UN Register of Conventional Arms. Mr. Yeboah, who also leads the Global Arms Control Advocates, contributed significantly to the group’s final report, which aims to shape global standards for transparency and responsibility in the arms trade. His selection marks an important moment for both Ghana and Africa, showing a growing influence in global peace and disarmament matters. Established in 1991, the register asks member countries to submit annual reports on major conventional weapon transfers, with the goal of promoting security through openness and cooperation. The...
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining public order throughout the country. Officials have called on residents to assist by reporting any suspicious behavior and sharing reliable information that may lead to the arrest of lawbreakers. During a press briefing on September 24, the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, emphasized that the police remain determined to pursue and prosecute offenders, affirming that every individual is accountable to the law. The police encouraged all citizens and relevant groups to continue their cooperation by supporting efforts to prevent crime and sharing information that aids investigations. This renewed commitment follows the capture...
The National Commission for Civic Education in Adansi Asokwa held a stakeholder forum. UNFPA supported the event and its civic theme. Midwife Patricia Nyantekyi defined adolescence as the ages ten to nineteen. She highlighted nutrition, reproductive care, mental health, and substance risks. She said family planning and education guide responsible choices.
She added that contraception prevents pregnancy, supports schooling, and limits HIV. Detective Sergeant Eugenia Nkansah described gender based violence as harm driven by inequality. She urged community education through churches, mosques, and information centers. She asked parents to meet the basic needs of children. District Director Jacqueline Mahu thanked participants and stressed...
The Chief and Elders of Amanase issued a disclaimer stating that Mr. Kofi Addo Agyekum is not the Gyaasehene of Amanase and does not control the Gyaasehene Palace. They cited reports that he wears full regalia and shares flyers on social media that present him as the rightful officeholder. The flyers also advertise a funeral at the palace. A statement signed by Richmond Ntiako Breni, Secretary to the Amanase Traditional Authority, described these claims as false. The notice aims to prevent public confusion.
The release referenced an operation on April 23, 2023, when the Suhum District Police recovered fresh human remains and skeletons at the Amanase Palace. That action led to the destoolment of the then Gyaasehene, Nana Addo Agyekum...
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage rejected accusations regarding the intentional release of her intimate video during a Hot 97 radio interview. The performer became a blackmail target in 2021 when criminals attempted to extort money for the private footage. Savage refused the demands and faced public criticism after the material circulated online. Social media users attacked the artist rather than supporting her victim status during the ordeal.
The musician addressed theories suggesting she orchestrated the leak for publicity purposes. Savage argued that such claims lacked logic because professional staging would have involved superior production elements. Critics with media platforms contributed to the harmful narrative by blaming the...
Ghanaian broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah has urged film authorities to prioritize indigenous storytelling within the nation's cinema industry. She believes authentic cultural narratives could position Ghanaian productions as competitive alternatives to Hollywood and Bollywood offerings. Anamoah expressed concern that local filmmakers concentrate primarily on romantic themes while neglecting valuable heritage tales from Asante, Ga, Fante, and Ewe communities. She questioned how domestic cinema could achieve global recognition by duplicating international romantic formulas rather than exploring unique cultural assets.
The television personality expressed surprise that legendary figures like Yaa Asantewaa and Tetteh Quarshie remain absent...
