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Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Asiedu Nketiah Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketiah, shares the view that the Kotoka International Airport needs a name change.He believes that Major General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka does not deserve to be named after the country’s Airport when he played no role in its building.Asiedu Nketiah believes that the name has been left unchanged over the years because no government has found the balls to change it.But left with him, the Kotoka needs to be changed as soon as possible.He is of the view that Kwame Nkrumah, who did the hard…

At a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the OSP noted that an alleged embezzlement of a GHC1.3billion from the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) at the NPA is currently under investigation. The three other individuals included in the investigation are; the Coordinator of the UPPF, Mr. Jacob Amoah, NPA staff, Freda Acheampong and another staff, Wendy Ashong Newman. “The OSP has also commenced investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in respect of an alleged embezzlement of a GHC1.3billion from the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) at the National Petroleum Authority. “The investigation primarily targets the following persons;…

The recent statements by Nana Obiri Boahen, a lawyer, former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and former deputy minister, attacking the moral right of Mrs Boakye Danquah Adu, the widow of the late J.B. Danquah-Adu, to express her concerns about her husband’s murder trial, are not only reckless but also deeply insensitive. Such comments must be condemned in the strongest terms. During a discussion on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Mr. Obiri Boahen expressed his disappointment that neither the widow, family members, nor parliamentary colleagues of the late J.B. Danquah were present in court throughout the years the…

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, I write to you with deep frustration and concern regarding the state of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) and the ongoing challenges practitioners and associations face under its administration. The industry is currently in a state of turmoil due to unresolved issues concerning the position of the Registrar and the general operations of the Council. This has dragged on since 2024, unaddressed, and on 10th February 2025, it escalated to the National Security level. This should alert you to the pressing nature of the issue, as hostility and unresolved matters led to an unidentified…

President Mahama interacting with some of the people The Government will complete the dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba Road and the construction of other major roads within the Central Region, President John Dramani Mahama, has said. He noted that late last year, the contract for the first phase of the dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba Road started and that upon completion, the project would facilitate the movement of goods and services and enhance trade. He said the second phase of the project would be from the Winneba roundabout to Mankessim roundabout, while the third phase would be from the Mankessim roundabout…

Karpowership Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As part of the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations observed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Karpowership Ghana organized a mentorship and career guidance program at Bompeh Senior High Technical School in Takoradi, reaching over 200 young girls pursuing Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) courses. The event, themed ‘Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science’, aimed at inspiring and equipping future female scientists,…

World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio, has cautioned Ghana against making a premature return to international capital markets, warning that such a move could undermine the country’s recent economic recovery. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s latest Public Finance Review report, titled “Building the Foundations for a Resilient and Equitable Fiscal Policy,” he stated that an early return could send negative signals to investors, leading to a reversal of gains made under Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts and exposing the nation to unsustainable borrowing costs. His warning follows Ghana’s successful restructuring of both…

You’d have found it hard to believe, before the start of the newly revamped Champions League season, that Serhou Guirassy, Dortmund’s center forward, will be leading the top scorers list after ten matchdays. No disrespect whatsoever to Guirassy,  who has earned his spurs,  doing his talking on the pitch. But prior to the 2024-25 season, Guirassy had only played one season in Europe’s elite competition; the 2020-21 season with Rennes. In his debut season, the deceptively nifty forward managed to score two goals in four games, adding gloss to the surprise that comes with Guirassy leading the top scorers chart.…

A teacher, Ishmael Famous, who was brutally attacked and stabbed in the left eye by a student of Asuoso Senior High School in Offinso, Ashanti Region, has expressed deep regret over his decision to pursue a career in teaching.The incident, which occurred last year, has left Mr. Famous traumatised, prompting him to question whether he would have been better off in another profession.“It is not as though the student was in class and I sent him out. No. We simply encouraged students outside the classroom to come in and learn,” he recounted in an interview with Adom TV.Mr. Famous described…

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly condemned the raid on the residence of former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.According to Afenyo-Markin, the operation lacked any legal basis and set a dangerous precedent for governance.“There was no such law supporting the actions. The contention here was that the man’s home was raided unlawfully.“That conduct was unconstitutional… we’re not sending the right signals to the electorates,” he argued on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, February 12.His remarks add to growing concerns over the rule of law and due process, especially when it involves high-profile figures.The raid, reportedly carried…