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Youth Boss Ghali Bags NYA Board Seat
The head of the Ghana Youth Chamber, Sherif Ghali, joined the National Youth Authority board. He speaks for youth groups across the country at this high level. Youth Minister George Opare Addo asked the new board to lead the National Apprenticeship Program. This program aims to cut jobless rates among young people through skills training. Ghali brings years of business leadership to his new role. As the law requires, he must help create the Ghana Youth Federation, which will bring together all youth groups under one roof. Ghali promised to ensure that youth voices shape national plans. The Chamber stands behind his work to build fair youth programs that help all young Ghanaians.
NSB Revelations Expose Mahama Govts Secret Spending
Lawyer Martin Kpebu says Adu-Boahene's claims fail to answer legal charges against him. He believes the public learns from these statements despite their limits. Kpebu notes that money tracking remains the main issue. The Attorney General found cash moving from Signal Bureau accounts into private company hands. The former Signal Bureau head wrote that nearly one million cedis went to pay lawmakers who helped pass their agency law. He denied stealing money and argued that all spending served proper government purposes. His letter showed that over five million cedis were marked for election work last December. Another half million bought generators for what papers called human safety needs. Kpebu thanked Adu-Boahene for showing how...
First American Pope Wows Crowd with Blessing
The new leader of Catholics worldwide stepped onto the church balcony yesterday. Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV after 133 church leaders picked him. He rose fast through the church ranks after joining the top cardinals just two years ago. As the 267th pope, he leads 1.3 billion Catholics. At his first appearance, Leo spoke with a humble voice. He thanked Pope Francis, who died recently, and praised how Francis came to Easter services despite health problems. The new pope asked other cardinals to help spread church teachings with him. He told people across the Earth to keep their faith strong. His time as pope started a fresh page for the church. Many believers watched closely for changes he might make. The American-born church...
NSB Cash Scam Blows Lid Off Secret Spending
Security expert Richard Kumadoe says he expected the leaked memo from former National Signal Bureau chief Kwabena Adu-Boahene. He told TV3 yesterday that many people already knew about these activities. The document lacks security markings that would make it secret. Kumadoe believes Signal Bureau leaders went beyond their main duties with these spending choices. He questions why the bureau spent money on election operations. Such costs should come from national security headquarters unless the bureau runs its special projects. The memo claims almost one million cedis went to pay Parliament members who helped pass the Signal Bureau law. Adu-Boahene denies stealing any money. He says these payments helped move the law forward faster...
Suzy Flies to UK for Eye Treatment After Shooting
Ghana helped a student travel to England for eye care after her classmate shot her. The Foreign Affairs office secured travel papers for Suzy Pinamang and two helpers. Minister Ablakwa shared this news yesterday on social media. He said Ghana officials in London will assist them during their stay. Business leader Ibrahim Mahama offered to pay all medical costs for Suzy abroad. British diplomat Harriet Thompson played a key role in helping with visa approvals. Bantama lawmaker Francis Asenso-Boakye first asked the minister to step in after the shooting accident. The minister called this a good example of what happens when people work as a team. He sent words of hope to Suzy, calling her brave and telling her not to give up.
Trump Goes Gaga Over New American Pope
Donald Trump sent good wishes to Cardinal Robert Prevost, who became the new Catholic leader. He posted online after the church made its announcement. The former president called it a proud time for America because this marks the first US-born pope ever chosen. He hopes to meet with Pope Leo XIV soon. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel today, showing that cardinals had picked their new church head. People cheered loudly at St Peter's Square when they saw this sign. The voting process went fast, with cardinals agreeing on just the third try. They reached this decision during their first full day locked inside the Vatican. Church officials announced the name Leo XIV to excited crowds waiting below.
US Drops 14 APCs to Amp Up Ghana Defence
America gave Ghana 14 armored vehicles to help protect the country. The US handed these special trucks to the Ghana Armed Forces at a ceremony in Burma Camp. US Ambassador Virginia Palmer said these vehicles matter because danger grows near Ghana's northern borders. She promised America will keep supporting Ghana with security help. Defense Minister Edward Boamah thanked the American people for their gift. He said Ghana will take good care of these vehicles for many years. The military plans to use them against terrorists and during peace missions. These trucks arrive as safety worries increase across West Africa. Ghana faces more threats from nearby countries with fighting problems.
Sekondi Takoradi Buildings Set to Crash Down Soon
NADMO found almost a hundred unsafe buildings in Sekondi-Takoradi. They marked these places for teardown because they might fall apart any day. The city has 56 bad structures in Essikado-Ketan, 21 in Sekondi, and 18 in Takoradi. These buildings threaten everyone nearby. Emma Adu-Boafo from NADMO discussed this problem yesterday. She said many owners refuse to tear down these buildings because they belonged to their ancestors. Some people believe family houses must stay standing forever. NADMO has already sent notices to many homes but faces strong pushback from residents. The group asked courts to help force teardowns when they cannot find building owners. They hope to start work this year. People who live in these places must pay for...
Tamakloe Demands Mahama Destroy Galamsey Now
NPP founder Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe wants President Mahama to fight forest mining harder. He shared his thoughts during his second book launch with TV3. He feels unhappy about how the NDC handles illegal mining problems near water. He believes the president should focus on fixing the damage made by miners. He thinks forest areas need better protection from harm. The statesman disagrees with plans to send foreign miners home without trials. He believes these people must face Ghana courts first. He says they should serve prison time here before deportation if needed. Many critics have attacked Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak for wanting to deport foreign miners instead of trying them locally. The minister claims this policy protects Ghana...
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