President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Okraku has urged the Premier League Match commissioners to take an active role in enforcing the safety protocols during games, saying those who fail at their job will be sacked. Kurt Okraku met the officials on Tuesday (18 February) as part of their training on the enhanced Matchday safety and security protocols. He admonished them to ensure that any potential security threats are identified and addressed before, during, and after matches. They are to collaborate closely with local security agencies to maintain order. The enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols reflect the GFA’s…
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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has responded to criticism over its perceived lack of support for hiplife musician Okomfour Kwadee, clarifying that he is not currently a member of the union. Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, MUSIGA’s 2nd Vice President, Abena Ruthy, stated that despite Kwadee not being an active member, the union has assisted him in the past and remains committed to offering support on humanitarian grounds. “There was news about Kwadee recently. He is not even a member now. But our President was on us to link him up to Kwadee. So that is the kind of…
Three Chinese nationals and their Ghanaian counterpart have been arrested by National Security operatives along the Pra River near Supom-Dunkwa in the Shama District of the Western Region for suspected illegal mining activities. The suspects, whose names have been withheld, were allegedly operating under the pretext of sand winning and have been handed over to the Western Regional Police Command in Sekondi. A National Security operative, Hashem Tankonu, who led the operation, stated that illegal miners have adopted sand winning as a cover for engaging in galamsey. “Behind the house at the corner, there is a galamsey set up there…
A heavy rainstorm has caused significant damage in Nintin, a community in the Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, ripping off the roofs of several buildings, including the Presbyterian Basic School. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on February 18, 2025, following a drizzle that was accompanied by a powerful and destructive storm. Beyond Nintin, a nearby community, Hwidiem, has also been affected. The storm has additionally disrupted electricity supply in the area, leaving residents and pupils stranded. Members of the communities are therefore asking for support to help rebuild their lives.
Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has hinted of plans by the government to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s national security architecture to enhance professionalism in the system. Speaking during his maiden visit to the Police Headquarters on February 18, 2025, the Minister stated, “The government has a comprehensive plan to review the entire national security architecture and implement reforms to ensure professionalism.” While at the police headquarters, the minister engaged with the leadership of the Service, Regional Commanders, senior police officers, and the rank-and-file stationed at the headquarters. Commendation Alhaji Muntaka commended the efforts of the Ghana Police…
The state-owned Daily Graphic newspaper has come under a scathing attack from the NDC Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, for what he claims to be favouring the opposition NPP. The South Dayi MP was particularly critical of the Editor of the newspaper, Theophilus Yartey, accusing him of bias against the NDC. Dafeamekpor’s attack on the Daily Graphic and its editor stemmed from a lead story published by the paper on Monday, February 7, 2025, with the headline, “ Aftermath of gov’t directive: Minority condemns job termination… but Majority leader says gov’t stands by decision”. Mindset Taking to his X account,…
Newly-appointed member of the Counicil of State, Justice Sophia Akuffo, has said he will not be a poodle of the President. “I am not going to be singing his master’s voice, so to speak,” the former Chief Justice said. Speaking to journalists after the swearing in of the new 31-member council at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 18, she stated, “The Council of State is a body that is supposed to be advising the President. An adviser speaks with honesty. An adviser looks to the best interest not only of the person they are advising but of the function…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is exploring alternative strategies to reduce the high demurrage costs incurred by Bulk Oil Distributors (BDCs) at petroleum discharge ports. These charges, totaling $35 million annually, have raised concerns within the Authority. The NPA believes these excessive costs ultimately burden consumers through higher fuel prices. Speaking at the 2025 Downstream Dialogue, organized by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) in Accra, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPA, Edudzi Tameklo emphasized the urgency of finding alternative solutions to address the issue. “There are also structural challenges within the industry. I met with the…
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Publishing Company, Nana Kwasi Boatey, has announced the immediate rollout of the 24-hour economy policy to enhance the firm’s production capacity. He stated that the initiative would involve additional staff recruitment and an increase in sales. Speaking at a handing-over ceremony, Nana Kwasi Boatey urged staff to collaborate in ensuring the successful implementation of the policy. “My first and initial commitment is to ensure that we will practicalize the President’s vision of a 24-hour economy almost immediately. Because I have seen that you are ready for it and I see no…
The new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abigail Elorm Mensah, has stated that her priority is to ensure that women farmers get value for their farm produce to enable them to repay the financial support extended to them through the loan centre. Taking over from Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah at the MASLOC headquarters on Monday, February 17, 2025, the new CEO indicated that she will work to improve loan recoveries and enhance the paperless system to make support applications more efficient. “Anybody who takes over an institution has the wish to move the…