Former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo attended the 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration at the Jubilee House on Thursday. This marked Nana Akufo-Addo’s first appearance to the seat of the Presidency since leaving office on January 7, 2025. Both former Presidents sat together with President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Ahyemand at the presidential dais during the event. Praise Many praised the two leaders, both from the NPP, for demonstrating statesmanship by attending the ceremony. Akufo-Addo, who recently left office, was commended for his deep love for Ghana and his unwavering commitment to the…
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Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara confronted President John Dramani Mahama with how illegal mining in Ghana commonly known as galamsey, is having negative effects on Côte d’Ivoire. A number of Ghanaian rivers polluted by galamsey, including Bia and Tano run through Côte d’Ivoire and are threatening livelihoods of the people of that country. During Mahama’s one-day visit to Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, March 4, Ouattara explained during a joint news conference that the galamsey issue in Ghana is having a negative impact on the environment of his country. The high-level discussions focused on defence, economic cooperation, cocoa trade, illegal mining and…
A mass trial of around 40 prominent opposition figures began in Tunisia on Tuesday, in a case that lawyers, relatives and rights groups say is politically motivated. Diplomats, politicians, lawyers, and journalists who are critical of President Kaïs Saïed are among the defendants. They could face the death penalty if found guilty of charges which include “plotting against state security” and “belonging to a terrorist group”. Human Rights Watch has labelled it a “mockery of a trial” based on “abusive charges”, while the UN recently urged Tunisian authorities to end “all forms of persecution of political opponents”. The country’s foreign…
Unknown gunmen reportedly stormed the residence of former Hohoe Member of Parliament, John Peter Amewu, on Wednesday, March 5. According to Amewu, one of the assailants, who identified himself as a bailiff, claimed they were acting on “orders from above.” The intruders allegedly insisted that Amewu was not properly elected as an MP in the 2020 elections. At the time of the incident, Amewu was not home. Authorities have yet to provide further details. The gunmen reportedly fired warning shots, sparking a confrontation with some of Amewu’s supporters. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM with Selorm Adonoo, Amewu said, “They said…
Assembly Members in the Afigya Kwabre South Municipality have demanded the immediate removal of the District Coordinating Director, Yvonne Naboo, accusing her of unilaterally suspending the operationalization of a quarry fund meant to generate revenue for development projects. According to the assembly, the fund was suspended following an illegal takeover of the revenue collection point by thugs after the 2024 elections. The members argue that the decision to halt the fund was made without their consultation, affecting the municipality’s revenue mobilization efforts. Speaking to Citi News on March 5, the Assembly Member for the Buoho Electoral Area, Evans Kusi Worae,…
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has inaugurated a 17-member ministerial committee aimed at revitalizing the declining Kumawood film industry. The committee, chaired by Bishop Ofori-Adu, has been tasked with developing a strategic framework to ensure sustainable growth and create long-term employment opportunities for industry players. The committee’s mandate includes assessing the current state of the industry and identifying key challenges, formulating policies to attract investment, and strengthening film infrastructure by improving production facilities and training opportunities. Additionally, the committee will explore strategies to promote Ghanaian films both locally and internationally while enhancing film festivals and cultural showcases to…
A two-day FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme for Ghana Premier League Clubs opened at the Technical Centre of the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. welcomed participants to the workshop, which has attracted top Premier League Executives at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram. He emphasized the importance of the programme for the growth and professionalisation of Premier League clubs, while highlighting that the programme would provide clubs with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance their management structures, improve governance, and ensure sustainable development. The General Secretary…
First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor has dismissed a private member’s motion from the Minority caucus seeking an investigation into the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024. The motion, introduced by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, alongside Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah and Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, argued that the dismissals violated good governance principles and citizens’ rights. However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga opposed the motion, stating that the matter was already subject to legal proceedings. Upholding the objection, Ahiafor ruled that debating the motion could lead to prejudicial remarks. “There was a preliminary objection and…
52 outstanding students from public and private schools across Ghana’s 16 regions have been honoured at the 32nd President’s Independence Day Awards Ceremony for their academic excellence in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The ceremony, sponsored by Nestlé Ghana, recognized 32 students from public junior high schools, 16 students from private institutions, and four students with hearing and visual impairments. The awardees received plaques as a symbol of their excellence, a laptop each, and educational supplies from Nestlé Ghana. Addressing the students, on March 5, Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, emphasized the need for a collective…
Traders are lamenting the rising cost of foodstuffs, citing multiple economic factors such as high labour costs and expenses incurred in transporting goods from farms and rural areas. Despite a general slowdown in inflation for January 2025, food inflation remains a major concern, increasing to 28.3% from 27.8% in December 2024. While the recent reduction in fuel prices has offered some relief, traders argue that the overall cost of doing business in the food sector remains high. Transportation costs, influenced by fuel prices significantly contribute to the final pricing of foodstuffs in urban markets. Additionally, labour costs in the agricultural…