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President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 15 individuals for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-Generals designates to represent Ghana in different nations throughout the world.According to a formal letter from the Office of the President dated June 10, 2025, written by Secretary to the President Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., this comes after discussions with the Council of State.Among the nominees are:Benjamin A. Quashie – Republic of South Africa Kojo Bonsu – People’s Republic of China Kulsoume Sinare Baffoe – Kingdom of Spain Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali – United Arab Emirates Hon. Captain George Kofi Nfojoh –…

A federal judge has ordered Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil to be released on bail, more than three months after he was detained. Mr Khalil became a symbol of the Trump administration’s crackdown on universities and foreign students when US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him in New York on March 8. Mr Khalil was a prominent voice in Columbia’s pro-Palestinian protests last year, and his arrest sparked demonstrations in New York and Washington DC. US District Judge Michael Farbiarz determined Mr Khalil was not a flight risk or threat to his community, and could be released…

Ghana’s poverty and hardship are not the will of God—they are the result of leadership failure. When politics becomes a path to personal wealth instead of public service, the soul of the nation suffers. True leadership is not about accumulation—it’s about transformation.My vision for Ghana is grounded in eight pillars of national revival: leaders should care for the people not necessarily self because they are paid. Contentment should be an attitude to be lived by leaders in Ghana.End Corruption with Accountability. Corruption is the cancer choking progress. Too many enter politics to enrich themselves—not serve. Ghana needs stronger laws, firm…

A young man has allegedly set fire to his brother’s house after a short argument on Friday, June 20, at about 1230 hours, causing damages to the victims entire belongings.The disturbing incident occurred at Nogokpo Kugbagbokope in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.The fire allegedly destroyed personal belongings, including clothing, Kente weaving equipment, food items, roofing materials, and a sum of GHC 1,275.00.Mr. Joe Kugbagbo, the victim, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), alleged that his younger brother Gabriel Kugbagbo approached him with ominous statement which he considered as a joke, as there had been…

Iran has said it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack, hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of a “prolonged” conflict with the Islamic Republic. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met European diplomats in Geneva who urged him to revive diplomatic efforts with the US over his country’s nuclear programme. His Israeli counterpart, Eyal Zamir, said in a video address that his country should be ready for a “prolonged campaign” and warned of “difficult days ahead”. Fighting raged into the night with the Israeli military announcing a new wave of attacks against Iranian missile storage and launch…

Humanity stands at a spiritual and biological crossroads. On one side is the current mainstream system — a world ruled by organized religion, profit-driven science, and a healthcare industry that profits from perpetual illness. On the other side lies a hidden truth: that human beings are energetic and spiritual beings capable of healing themselves, transcending disease, and evolving far beyond what we’ve been taught. But this truth remains buried, censored, and disguised. Why?Because if humanity collectively raised its vibrational frequency, the current global systems — religion, science, and medicine — would collapse. The people would awaken, self-heal, and no longer…

Some 8 individuals have been arrested by the Central North Regional Police Command for engaging in illegal mining activities and illicit drug peddling at Ayanfuri in the Central Region.This forms part of the command’s sustained efforts to crack down on illegal mining and related crimes.The individuals arrested include five Ghanaians identified as Isaac Odum, 39, and Lazarus Sango, 44, believed to be the owners of the site. Other Ghanaian suspects include Stephen Nkrumah, 30; Kofi Emmanuel, 23; and John Nkrumah, 27.Three Burkinabe nationals, Sulemana Naaba, 36; Benjamin Adibanga, 29; and Iddis Rogo, 30, were also arrested at the site.The team…

Prof Wisdom Tettey has been inducted as VC of Carleton University A Ghanaian professor, Wisdom Tettey, has been inducted as the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University, a leading public institution in Canada. He assumed the role officially on January 1, 2025.According to Carleton University’s official website, the formal installation ceremony took place on Monday, June 16, 2025, during the university’s spring convocation.The event marked the official beginning of Professor Tettey’s leadership, ushering in a new era of inclusive academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement at Carleton.Here is a brief profile of Professor Wisdom Tettey Prof Tettey joined Carleton…

Ghana’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has partnered with Fido Credit, a digital finance provider offering fast and convenient short-term loans, to deliver accessible and flexible credit solutions to drivers across the country. The initiative is aimed at easing access to short-term loans for Bolt drivers.Since the partnership launched, over 2,400 Bolt drivers have already taken advantage of the offering, highlighting a strong demand for alternative financing solutions within the sector. Through this partnership, drivers on the Bolt platform can apply for loans as business users without the need to submit formal proof of business ownership, a significant step toward financial…

Oheneba Nana Kwame Kyeretwie is the youngest son of the Asantehene The youngest son of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has graduated from DPS International School.In a viral video on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Oheneba Nana Kwame Kyeretwie was seen during the ceremony adorned in a green graduation gown with his colleagues’ whiles beaming with excitement. Reacting to the presence of his family at the event, he said, “I feel great but nervous.” The Asantehene and his wife Lady Julia Osei Tutu were in attendance at the ceremony to support Nana Kwame. Earlier in the week, the school held…