The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has urged the people of Bawku to remain committed to the peace process being led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Refreshingly, he said, the overlord of Kusaug, Zugran Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II and the overload of Mamprugu, Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Sheriga have committed themselves to the Otumfuo peace process and are fully participating in it. In a statement issued by Ayariga, who is also the Majority Leader in Parliament, he condemned the violence in Bawku, saying that should not be used to settle the long standing Bawku…
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An uneasy calm is holding in Bawku after two days of renewed unrest in the town. During this period, violent confrontations between Kusasi youth and police resulted in gunfire, killings, multiple injuries, and significant property damage. The private residence of the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, ACP Adamu Seidu, as well as the homes of other officers, were set ablaze. Additionally, the private residence of the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, was also torched, alongside the property of the MP for Pusiga, Laadi Ayamba. Otumfuo Peace Process These incidents occur as Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II works to…
South Sudan has reversed its decision to deny entry to a man it said was a Congolese national deported by the United States after Washington imposed a blanket visa ban on South Sudanese citizens. In a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said the government had chosen to admit the deportee, identified as Makula Kintu, “in the spirit of the friendly relations between South Sudan and the United States.” US President Donald Trump has heavily cracked down on immigration since his return to power in January and has launched a series of deportation actions in recent months. On…
Afrobeats star Davido has made a definitive statement about his commitment to monogamy, firmly declaring that he will not cheat again. In an interview on the Breakfast Club podcast, the singer reflected on his controversial personal life and how past experiences have shaped his resolve to change. “My uncle that’s a governor has two wives. Another of my uncles: all his wives lived with him, and they played with each other. But upon all the money, there’s still wahala. . I’d rather go and live with how my other guys are living. Maybe because I’ve had bad experiences. Sometimes experience…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, has unveiled a set of measures aimed at enhancing the quality of telecommunications services across Ghana. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, April 9, the Minister acknowledged the growing public dissatisfaction with the performance of mobile network operators. “I have noted several complaints about the quality of service of almost all the network providers in the country,” he said. In response, Sam George announced that he has approved technology neutrality for MTN Ghana and has authorized the National Communications Authority (NCA) to offer additional spectrum to both MTN and Telecel Ghana. “I have taken decisive policy to approve technology…
Declan Rice revealed that he defied Arsenal’s set-piece coach Nicolas Jover when opting to shoot from the first of his two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid. After a well-balanced, goalless first half in the pair’s Champions League quarter-final first leg, Bukayo Saka won a free-kick almost 30 yards from goal shortly before the hour mark. Rice bent a sumptuous effort around Madrid’s grey shirts to break the deadlock with the first direct free-kick of his professional career. Yet, had Jover gotten his way, Rice’s piece of history would never have happened. “He [Jover] is telling me to cross,” Rice told…
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has led a delegation to participate in the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Week 2025, held in Cape Town, South Africa. The discussions focused on enhancing regional cooperation, improving regulatory frameworks, and ensuring energy security. Noteworthy topics included Africa’s substantial hydrocarbon reserves, which amount to 119.8 billion barrels of crude oil and 632 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Energy Bank Additionally, the event marked the launch of the Africa Energy Bank, a collaborative initiative by the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank, designed…
Independent checks have confirmed the Minority’s claims that two AirMed flights, at the centre of the cocaine saga, flew directly from Gran Canaria, Spain, to Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This contradicts the statement made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, who claimed that the flight originated from Luanda. A statement issued by the Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament on Tuesday raised questions about the activity history of the Cavok flights referenced by the Minister, noting that investigations have not revealed any records of these flights arriving in the country…
Broadcast journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, has challenged the government’s claims regarding the reclamation of the Jimira Forest Reserve from illegal miners. Recently, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced that the government had successfully reclaimed seven out of nine forest reserves from illegal mining activities. However, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 8, Erastus shared current photographs revealing significant devastation in Compartment 31 of the forest reserve located between Bonteaso and Adobewura. Armed thugs He reported, “Armed thugs have been illegally mining in this area for weeks.” According to him, although the authorities were informed when…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Kofi-Armah Buah, has called on the Minerals Commission to become a central ally in the fight to protect Ghana’s natural resources. The minister made this appeal during a strategic meeting held with the management and staff of the Minerals Commission, emphasising the urgency of reforming existing regulatory structures and halting activities that have contributed to environmental degradation. Illegal mining has remained one of the most pressing challenges confronting Ghana’s natural resource management in recent years. Despite numerous efforts by successive governments to curb the practice, illegal mining continues to pose a significant…