Author: Gifty Boateng

Johnson Samlafo korbla, popularly known as JSK, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election as Deputy Volta Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging the party’s youth and Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN) comrades across the Region to renew their confidence in his leadership for another term. In a declaration that combines gratitude for his first term with a renewed commitment to the party’s youth wing, Samlafo korbla said his decision to contest again was driven by the desire to build on the experience he has acquired and do more for the youth of the region…

The Chief Justice (CJ) Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has come under intense attacks after his visit to some State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and passed some comments deem to be political. This is not the first time he is attracting this heavy criticisms from members of the public as well as politicians and social commentators for mingling with political actors. In the past months, the CJ was seen in the midst of the Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in Canada for the World Cup. He was also at the funeral of the father in-law of the Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod,…

The Police has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of the newly enskinned Chief of Yidani, Naa Ntimla Nwenisim, and his son, Ntimla Bilaga. The suspects,25-year-old Majejiba Magne and 34-year-old Haruna Nlegle, were arrested following intelligence gathered by the Police. According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the attackers entered the compound and demanded to be directed to the chief’s room. When the demand was refused, they allegedly fired a shot into the roof of a nearby room before forcing their way into the chief’s room, where they shot the two victims.

The Prof. Rasnford Gyampoh led Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) recorded significant financial gains in 2025, with its net surplus increasing by 271.57 per cent as total income, assets and accumulated funds rose substantially. According to the 2025 State Ownership Report, the Authority’s net surplus increased from GH¢69.52 million in 2024 to GH¢258.30 million in 2025. Its net surplus margin consequently improved from 36.25 per cent to 67.95 per cent over the period. Total income almost doubled, rising by 98.24 per cent from GH¢191.76 million in 2024 to GH¢380.15 million in 2025. The growth was driven mainly by a GH¢196.49 million…

A Ghanaian student, Mercy Yaaba Bredu, has died two days after travelling from Ghana to pursue a master’s degree in China. She reportedly collapsed at the airport shortly after arriving and was taken to hospital, where she died on Wednesday, August 26. Bredu, a first-class graduate, had secured scholarships to study in both the United States (US) and China before choosing to further her education in the Asian nation. She travelled from Ghana on Monday, August 24, and was also hoping to explore opportunities in the import business. Her death has left former classmates, friends and members of the ASSENS…

Developer LMI Holdings, the private firm seeing to the revived Saglemi Housing Project, has committed to completing the first 700 housing units by March 2027, with the first phase of 1,500 units expected to be completed by December 2027. The commitment was highlighted during President John Dramani Mahama’s inspection of the Saglemi project in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Saglemi project, originally conceived as a 5,000-unit affordable housing estate under the late President John Evans Atta Mills, stalled after a change in government, with subsequent legal and investigative processes bringing construction to a halt. The…

Two watchmen, Adams Nyaaba, 72, and Elvis Adongo, 32, at the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School, in the Upper East Region, have been arrested by the police. It follows their alleged sexual abuse of a female student living with autism on multiple occasions, forcing a statement from the Ministry of Education demanding the immediate reinstatement of the 14-year victim as a boarding student, and investigation into the act and report finding immediately. According to reports, the two accused persons have been arrested and helping with investigation. Sources say the first incident occurred in the last week of June 2026, shortly…

Successful Ghanaian businessman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kessben Group of Companies, Stephen Kwabena Boateng, has reportedly died after a short illness. The unfortunate news occurred today, Thursday, August 20, 2026. The man of many parts popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben was 68. Kessben until his sudden passing was a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist who built a diverse business empire spanning media, education, hospitality, transport and financial services. He also served as a member of the National Peace Council from 2004 to 2010. His death has sent shivers across business, media, and political communities, with tributes expected…

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), has offered explanation to early Thursday, August 20, power outage in parts of the country, According to the company, the power blackout was due to a major fault on the Akosombo-Volta transmission line. GRIDCO in a statement issued on Thursday by the Corporate Communications Directorate, said the fault resulted in the automatic tripping of the Akosombo generating units. It also affected some thermal generating plants as part of the system’s protection mechanisms to safeguard the integrity and stability of the National Interconnected Transmission System, forcing light out in parts of the country including Accra. The…

The Dzorwulu showroom of Zonda Tec Ghana Limited, was over the weekend the centre of attraction when the firm displayed it latest locally assembled vehicles for the attention of the general public. The 2-day event, held on 13 and 14 August attracted companies and individuals who stormed the premises to catch a glimpse of the range of vehicles, made enquires and purchases at a very affordable rates. On display were full range of automobiles designed to deliver power, efficient and durability on Ghana’s road. The 2026 Zonda Tec Auto Sale and Expo, was a partnership between the company and the…