Johnson Asiedu Nketia criticized Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George for defending recent Ablekuma North violence through social media posts. The NDC Chairman condemned George's Facebook response to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's violence condemnation. George had questioned Bawumia's credibility by referencing the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon incident where George suffered assault. Asiedu Nketia rejected any justification of current violence based on previous events. The party leader described George's statements as emotionally driven and poorly considered.
Asiedu Nketia emphasized that politicians cannot rationalize violence or promote retaliation through public discourse. He warned against creating endless cycles of justified...
Ghana will commence military recruitment by September, according to Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah. The announcement followed an eleven-hour inspection at 1 Garrison on Saturday. Government officials plan to add 12,000 new soldiers between 2025 and 2028. This expansion aims to strengthen national security capabilities across the country.
Dr. Boamah posted the recruitment details on his Facebook account after completing his facility visit. Merit will determine selection rather than financial payments from candidates. The minister warned potential applicants about corruption schemes targeting desperate job seekers. He praised current military personnel for their professional standards and commitment to duty.
The ministry...
A 21-year-old American woman discovered her biological father after decades of separation. Camille Harold traced her roots to Ghana with assistance from media personality Kofi Adoma. Her public search reached Assistant Commissioner of Police Jordan Quaye through his niece Janet. The retired officer recognized the description and confirmed his identity. DNA testing through South Africa and Canada established paternity with 99.99999 percent accuracy.
Quaye revealed that Camille's mother relocated to America during pregnancy in the early 2000s. The woman proceeded with adoption despite his objections to the decision. He signed required legal documents but maintained hope for future contact. Camille expressed overwhelming emotions upon...
Deloitte and Touche auditors discovered that National Cathedral management paid Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng $103,000 for housing expenses between January 2021 and December 2022. The clergyman received these funds while overseeing the cathedral construction project from his base in Kumasi. Cathedral officials justified the payments by citing his need for Accra accommodation at a Cantonments property. The rental agreement specified $4,500 monthly payments, yet records show only $3,000 was actually paid each month. This discrepancy has drawn criticism from observers who question the financial management practices.
The audit found no supporting documents to verify the rental arrangement or validate the accommodation necessity. Rev. Kusi...
Ghana and Serbia formalized their partnership through a cultural cooperation agreement during ministerial meetings in Accra. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie welcomed Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Marko Duric at the ministry headquarters. The memorandum establishes frameworks for collaboration in the creative industry and tourism investment between the two nations. Serbia will share arts and crafts expertise while Ghana offers its cultural heritage to Serbian audiences. This diplomatic step creates pathways for technical and professional exchanges.
Gomashie announced Ghana's participation in the 2027 World Expo in Serbia, which will host over 130 countries. She also invited Serbian representatives to join Ghana's upcoming...
Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apaak announced government plans to enhance STEM infrastructure in underserved communities across Ghana. The Builsa South Member of Parliament made these remarks during the Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize Exhibition at Accra's National Theatre on Thursday. His administration commits to establishing at least one STEM learning center in each region. The government will prioritize developing model schools in areas lacking adequate educational resources. These facilities will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and modern equipment.
The ministry plans to integrate practical STEM curricula developed by GSTEP into national education programs. Teacher training receives...
Eighteen African Americans visited Ghana's Dormaa Traditional Council after DNA tests confirmed their Bono Region ancestry. The group consisted of thirteen women and five men who traveled to Abanpredease Palace on Thursday. Traditional ceremonies welcomed the visitors with drumming, dancing, and cultural music that celebrated their heritage connection.
Dr. Vicky Aultmon led the delegation and spoke about restoring ancestral bonds across continents and centuries. The visitors received traditional Ghanaian names during a formal ceremony conducted by Barima Oppong Kyeremeh Buabasa. This naming process symbolized their integration into the Dormaa lineage and marked their cultural homecoming.
The delegation toured Dormaa Presby Primary...
Atlanta artist John Michael Gibson faced conviction on multiple criminal charges Friday. Fulton County jurors determined the rapper known as Cash Out committed racketeering, rape, pimping, aggravated sodomy, and two sex trafficking violations. The court cleared Gibson of single sex trafficking charges, sexual servitude, aggravated assault, and maintaining prostitution facilities. His mother, Linda Smith, received guilty verdicts for racketeering and trafficking offenses. Tyrone Taylor, another defendant, earned convictions on all charges except one pimping allegation.
Authorities alleged the defendants operated their music business as a front for prostitution recruitment. Testimony revealed women received meals only after performing...
Former President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction following CBS's decision to end Stephen Colbert's late-night program. Trump posted his reaction on Truth Social, stating his pleasure about Colbert's departure from television. He criticized the host's abilities and audience numbers, suggesting that Jimmy Kimmel might face similar consequences. The former president praised Greg Gutfeld as superior to other late-night hosts.
CBS announced on July 17 that The Late Show will conclude in May 2026, marking the end of ten years of broadcasts. Network executives attributed the decision to financial considerations while praising Colbert's contributions to late-night television. They described the comedian as irreplaceable and predicted his...
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