September 2025 – Page 4

Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or

September 23, 2025

Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, with other honours going to Lamine Yamal, Luis Enrique, Viktor Gyökeres and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or. The 28-year-old was named ahead of Lamine Yamal and Paris club-mate Vitinha to complete a memorable campaign....

Gov’t reaffirms commitment to implementing Environmental Protection Act 2025

September 23, 2025

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing leadership, policy direction, and resources to ensure the effective implementation of the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124). It has, however, appealed for public support, stressing that environmental protection is a shared responsibility. The assurance was given by the Acting Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation...

Rising indiscipline in schools a security threat – UN Coordinator warns

September 23, 2025

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Zia Choudhury, has cautioned that the growing wave of indiscipline in second-cycle schools poses a significant threat to national peace and security if left unchecked. Speaking at an event to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Accra, Mr. Choudhury noted that increasing incidents of youth delinquency, ranging...

Mahama: Strong health systems key to Africa’s sovereignty

September 23, 2025

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to reframe health not as a financial burden, but as a strategic investment crucial to the continent’s development and sovereignty. Speaking at a high-level meeting organised by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in New York, President Mahama stressed the urgent...

NPP protests ‘selective justice’ under Mahama administration

September 23, 2025

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is staging a protest in Accra today, September 23 to express strong opposition to what it describes as the “misapplication of justice” by the John Mahama-led government. The party accuses the administration of weaponising state institutions to carry out politically motivated arrests and prosecutions targeting former NPP officials and sympathisers....

Huni-Valley Senior High School Launches Its 50 Years Anniversary

September 23, 2025

Huni-Valley Senior High School (Hunivass) has launched its 50th anniversary celebrations, marking five decades of secondary school education. The ceremony, held at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra, drew attention to the school’s humble beginnings and its resilience. Reflecting on the School’s History Dr. Anthony Kwasi Aubynn, CEO of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation...

MCE Pledges Support for Lartebiokorshie Fire Victims as Six Homes, Warehouse Destroyed

September 23, 2025

By Kwame Larweh The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ablekuma Central, Hon. Frank Nkansah, has vowed to support residents devastated by a massive fire that razed six homes and a Chinese-owned warehouse in the Lartebiokorshie community on Tuesday, September 8, 2025. During a visit to the affected area two days after the blaze, Hon. Nkansah...

Eeee Kennedy Agyepong! Wants To Be Flagbearer of Jimifuo and Kwasiafuo (Senseless Humans and Fools)

September 21, 2025

The highest evidence of a noble character is self-control, maturity, integrity, and charisma. Leadership is not a costume to wear when it suits one’s political ambitions. Hypocrisy, as our elders say, is the rotten fruit of selfishness. And Hon. Kennedy Agyepong has shown himself to be the very definition of self-seeking: a man who believes...

Dr. Bawumia’s Apology to Electorate and Delegates Is a Model for Every Public Leader

September 21, 2025

Dr. Alhaji Mahmoud Bawumia has demonstrated one of the rarest and most glorious strengths of true leadership: the courage to apologize. By openly acknowledging the economic and political shortcomings that contributed to the disappointing performance in the just-ended elections, he has shown that a great leader sees apology not as weakness, but as strength. In...

Three Days Without Water at Kyebi Due to Galamsey Activities

September 21, 2025

Reported by Daniel Yeboah For the past three days, residents of Kyebi in the Eastern Region have been grappling with a severe water shortage, leaving households, schools, and health facilities in distress. The crisis has been attributed to the destructive impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which has heavily polluted the Birim River...