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...

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...

Ghana is set to receive 500 new buses by the end of 2025.   Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) will receive 350 Toyota Hiace minibuses, 100 Toyota Coaster buses, and 50 cargo trucks from the end of 2025, as stated by the Minister for Transport, Mr. Joseph Bukari-Nikpe.  At the Government Accountability Series press briefing in Accra on...

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for South Dayi District, *Hon. Courage Kwame Kokroko,* visited the site of one of the five legacy projects currently under construction at the Kpeve Market. The project, which is progressing swiftly, is part of the DCE’s commitment to improving infrastructure across the district. During his visit, *Hon. Kokroko* interacted with...

The Hon. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey led Ghana’s Delegation to Brazil to attend the 2nd Global Summit on School Meals Coalition.  The Hon Minister showcased the good work the Government of Ghana is doing in the area of school feeding, by providing hot and nutritious meals...

Story By: Kwame Larweh  A renewed push to accelerate Ghana’s transition to sustainable energy is gaining momentum, driven by collaborative efforts between key stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This was the central theme at a recent high-impact energy forum organized by Safety Communication Consult, a local consultancy firm. The forum, which brought together...

The Ga Traditional Council has issued a stern warning against the planned celebration of the Igbo New Yam Festival in Accra, citing fears that the event could disrupt peace and security within the Ga State. The council has formally appealed to relevant authorities to intervene and halt the event, which is scheduled for Sunday, September...

The debate over whether King Prof. Odaifio Welentsi, Nungua Mantse, should be hailed as Overking may seem like a mere quarrel of words. Yet in Ga-Dangme history—particularly in Nungua—such titles carry centuries of migration, settlement, and power struggles that shaped the community. In Nungua, titles are not just labels; they carry the full weight of...

Story By Kwame Larweh The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ablekuma Central, Hon. Frank Nkansah, has visited the fire-ravaged Lartebiokorshie community to offer support to residents reeling from a devastating blaze that destroyed six houses and a Chinese-owned warehouse. The fire, which erupted around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2025, spread rapidly from the...

The Coalition Against Galamsey has called on President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining activities. According to the Coalition’s Convenor, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has spiraled out of control and now poses a direct threat to lives, public health, and the environment. He argued that...