February 2025 – Page 3

GAMU Queen Shot To Death On Her Day Of Installation

February 24, 2025

Tragedy struck in Nungua West as the newly enskinned Gamu Queen was shot dead during her outdooring ceremony, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving many in a state of grief and disbelief. According to reports, the queen’s outdooring ceremony was underway when the shooting occurred, resulting in her untimely death. The circumstances surrounding the...

Kofi Adams must tread cautiously; Sports is not football.

February 24, 2025

By Kwame Larweh. The sports Minister Mr Kofi Iddie Adams have been up and going even before being vetted and sworn in as the nation’s new Minister for Sports and Recreation.He granted interviews on radio and television with primary focus on football, moreso the Black Stars and the Ghana Football Association(GFA). During those interviews he...

1,115 Gallons Of Smuggled Cocoa Beans Seized

February 24, 2025

In a significant bust, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has intercepted a massive haul of smuggled cocoa beans at the Ave-Havi border post near Akanu. The seized cargo consisted of 1,115 gallons of cocoa beans, which were being transported illegally to Togo. Acting on intelligence, GIS officers successfully intercepted the truck, with registration number AS...

Ben Nunoo Mensah’s Future at GOC Hangs in the Balance

February 24, 2025

As the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) gears up for its upcoming elections, speculation is rife about whether Ben Nunoo Mensah will seek a fourth term as President. Nunoo Mensah has been instrumental in driving Ghanaian sports administration since 2010, serving as both GOC Treasurer and President. Under his leadership, the GOC has faced significant financial...

Amidu Slams OSP’s ‘Fugitive’ Statement

February 24, 2025

Martin Amidu, a former Special Prosecutor, has made a startling claim that the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from Ghanaian justice is, in fact, a massive scam orchestrated by the government of Ghana. According to Amidu, the OSP’s invitation to Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, on...

JDM has cautions against allowing overzealous officers tarnish the reputation of government

February 24, 2025

His warning comes amidst the controversy surrounding the National Intelligence Bureau’s (NIB) invitation to Abronye, a vocal critic of the government. Youth Advocate Oliver Barker Vormawor has also weighed in on the issue, expressing his disapproval of the NIB’s invitation. He believes that the government should not use security agencies to silence opponents, and that...

Kwaku Ohene Gyan Nabbed As Gifty Oware Mensah Remains On The Run

February 24, 2025

Upon the disclosure of the high-profile in Ghana, with Kwaku Gyan, the Deputy to Gifty Oware Mensah, being taken into custody over allegations of “ghost names” on the government’s payroll. Meanwhile, Gifty Oware Mensah, the main figure implicated in the scandal, has gone into hiding and is currently on the run. The “ghost names” scandal...

Research dismisses religion, ethnicity as factors in NPP’s electoral loss.

February 24, 2025

Research into the poor performance of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 elections, particularly in the Ashanti Region, has dismissed religion and ethnicity as factors contributing to the party’s defeat. The study was conducted in all 47 constituencies and used both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data, where a...

Ablakwa, faces parliamentary scrutiny over the mass expulsion of Ghanaian citizens from the United States.

February 24, 2025

The incident has ignited debate about Accra’s diplomatic ties with Washington and its duty to safeguard the well-being of its nationals overseas. Legislators are seeking clarity on the expulsion process and the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaian deportees in US custody. They are also pushing for tangible solutions to mitigate the socio-economic impact of deportations on...