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In a move aimed at tightening the government’s belt and redirecting funds to more pressing needs, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the cancellation of all satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, the seat of government.This directive, according to Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, is already saving the presidency approximately GH₵120,000 every month.The cancellation extends to all offices within the Jubilee House, meaning no department or individual will have access to DStv or any other paid satellite TV service. This decision, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu emphasised, is part of a broader strategy initiated by…

Okyenhene’s beautiful black Rolls Royce The Overlord of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Okyehene Osagyefo Amotia Ofori-Panin’s convoy on Saturday, June 21, 2025, made a majestic entry into Akyem Old Tafo in the Eastern Region to the grand durbar of the Ohumkan Festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of the area.The Okyenhene who drove in a beautiful and elegant black Rolls Royce was led by his retinue who were in a number of four wheel-drive vehicles including Toyota Land Cruisers and Lexus.The celebration of the festival coincided with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Akyem Old Tafo Daasebre…

The Director of the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics (GICG), Dr. Amma Benneh-Akwasi Kuma, has issued a clarion call for collective national and global action to support individuals living with sickle cell disease, as Ghana marked both World Sickle Cell Day and 50 years of dedicated care at the GICG. Speaking at a commemorative event held at the institute within Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Kuma highlighted the pressing burden of sickle cell disease in Ghana and across sub-Saharan Africa, emphasising the urgent need for awareness, investment, and compassion. “Today, the world pauses to recognise and salute the courage of over…

This NPP primary campaign should position Kennedy Agyapong as a bold, independent, and results-driven alternative to the Nana Addo-Dr Bawumia political establishment. It should not be just choosing a party leader but a kind of leader that commands public trust if Ghanaian candidacy is not just a party leader. It should draw a sharp contrast between his practical, lived experience and what is portrayed as the failed, excuse-laden leadership of the Nana Addo–Dr. Bawumia administration.Key Themes Ken Should Vigorously Highlight and Their Political SignificanceThe people of Ghana are looking for a trusted or a true leader, but over the previous…

Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie, son of the Asantehene, Otumfo Osei Tutu II Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie, the son of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been admitted to study Astronomy at Wesleyan University in North Carolina, United States of America.The price will very soon be studying the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.According to a social media account, “Ashanti Nation”, which shared the news online, there is currently no public university in Ghana that offers Astronomy as a degree program.“Traditional universities are now getting involved academically but don’t yet offer full degrees in astronomy.…

Ghana is grappling with a growing public health burden as nearly 18,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease (SCD) each year—representing 2% of all births—making it one of the leading inherited disorders in the country. Speaking at this year’s World Sickle Cell Day celebration at the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics (GICG), Dr Eugenia Vicky Naa Kwarley Asare, a Senior Specialist Haematologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, warned that the alarming statistics are a stark reminder of the urgent need for national action, investment in healthcare, and widespread public education. “One in three Ghanaians carries either the HbS or…

Not long ago on a humid morning in Lagos, Nigeria, police spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin addressed the press. The grim news he anxiously related to them was that a long-hunted criminal had finally been arrested. The suspect, arrested in connection with the poisoning and death of a 65 year-old man in Abule Egba, was revealed to be the same man who had been terrorising the Mushin area of Lagos State for years. But despite the gravity of the alleged crime, neither the Lagos State Police Command nor the media disclosed the name of the suspect. Instead, the name of this…

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has undertaken a stakeholder engagement and cancer care improvement workshop at the University’s main campus, Sokode-Lokoe, in Ho.    The event was organised with the support of the American Cancer Society Global Academy, in collaboration with the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) Technical Working Group, as part of the Global Healthcare Provider Support Grant initiative.   The workshop brought together medical professionals, administrators, pharmacists, nurses and researchers to discuss practical strategies to enhance cancer care and strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration within the Ho Teaching Hospital.   Professor Lydia Aziato, Vice Chancellor of UHAS, in her remarks, encouraged…

The Naira-for-Crude initiative has ignited a profound debate in Nigeria’s economic landscape, yielding tangible results, such as the consistent drop in petrol prices. It is a development warmly received by many citizens.Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s influence on petrol prices demonstrates its authority, even as it raises fundamental questions about the interplay between state power and economic dynamics. If successfully implemented, the initiative could foster economic stability, diminish foreign currency dependence, and redefine Nigeria’s economic trajectory. However, a pressing question lingers: should these price drops translate to a reduced cost of living?The main thing about the Naira-for-Crude initiative is that it…

The management of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has called for urgent intervention to stop illegal sand winning activities along the banks of the Volta River at Adidome, citing serious operational challenges and threats to public health.In an interview wih the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis Lamptey, the Volta Regional Chief Manager of GWL, outlined the dire impact of the sand winning on water quality at the Agordome Water Treatment Plant, which serves Keta, Sogakope, Anloga and several other communities across the region.According to Mr. Lamptey, recent heavy rains have significantly increased the turbidity levels…