Author: Leo Nelson

President John Dramani Mahama’s Accra Reset initiative is gaining significant international momentum, with a growing coalition of current and former global leaders aligning behind the vision, according to Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The initiative, which places health sovereignty for the Global South at its core, has emerged as a focal point of high level global engagement, particularly following President Mahama’s recent interventions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Writing on developments surrounding the initiative, Hon. Ablakwa said the Accra Reset continues to resonate with world leaders who share concerns about inequitable global systems and…

Taches Restaurant, known for its Ewe cuisine and cultural positioning, has unveiled comedian and digital creator Fo Lumor as its official brand ambassador, highlighting how comedy is increasingly shaping the entertainment and creative economy in the Volta Region. The restaurant, located at A&C Mall in East Legon, said the partnership reflects a broader cultural shift, where comedy and digital storytelling from the Volta Region are gaining national attention and commercial relevance. Fo Lumor, whose humour draws heavily on everyday Ewe life and language, represents a new generation of creatives redefining how regional culture connects with mainstream audiences. Taches described the…

In Ghana, journalists are stepping into a role that goes beyond just reporting, they’re becoming key partners in shaping the country’s economic recovery. That was the message from Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, delivered on his behalf by his advisor, Dr. Francis Yao Kumah, at a workshop for newspaper and online media leaders in Ada on Saturday, January 24. The Governor pointed out that while 2025 saw major progress, the way the story of recovery is told matters just as much as the policies themselves. “Stability is not the destination, it is the launchpad,” he…

By Nelson Ayivor As part of efforts to preserve the Pan-African legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the government of Ghana has embarked on official negotiations with the government of Guinea. According to Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the move aims to restore the site where Nkrumah served as Co-President of Guinea following the 1966 coup in Ghana. The property is expected to undergo full renovation and preservation, demonstrating profound respect for the late leader and creating a comprehensive experience for historians and tourists. By restoring the Guinea home, the government seeks to bridge the gap…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s gospel music industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of legendary gospel musician and composer, Yaw Sarpong. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Ghanaian gospel music, Yaw Sarpong’s passing marks the end of an era that shaped the sound, discipline and spiritual depth of Akan gospel music for decades. The sad news was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, although further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be officially disclosed. His passing has since sparked an outpouring of grief from musicians,…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has taken a decisive step toward restoring macroeconomic stability and repositioning Ghana for sustainable growth with the establishment of a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy. The newly constituted body brings together some of the country’s most respected economists, private sector leaders, academics, and former public officials to provide strategic and independent advice on economic governance. The formation of the Advisory Group underscores the President’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking as Ghana navigates fiscal pressures, debt sustainability challenges, and the urgent need for inclusive, job-rich growth. It also aligns with the broader Reset Agenda,…

By Nelson Ayivor Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Arthur Kennedy, has launched a scathing critique of the party’s current leadership, accusing it of using “dubious and procedurally flawed,” tactics to silence internal dissent in the Frimpong-Boateng case. Speaking in a widely circulated interview, Arthur Kennedy slammed the party’s move to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, describing the disciplinary proceedings as a vindictive attempt to mask deeper structural rot within the organization. “The interview issues came at 10 pm, and by the next morning, a statement was already issued. When did the national executives meet to decide whether the Professor…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a thirty-two (32)-year-old woman described as a key figure in the illicit drug trade during a targeted operation in Budumburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central Region. The operation, carried out on Friday, 16 January 2026, forms part of NACOC’s nationwide anti-narcotics campaign aimed at curbing drug trafficking and substance abuse across the country. According to NACOC, the suspect, identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei and popularly known as “Mother”, was apprehended following sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance. Opinion leaders in the area have described her as…

By Nelson Ayivor Accra, Ghana — Members of the Iranian community living in Ghana are intensifying their calls on the Government of Ghana and the international community to take strong and decisive action against what they describe as systematic human rights atrocities and extrajudicial killings committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Their demands come as unprecedented repression back home has drawn global condemnation and concern over the loss of civilian lives and violations of fundamental human rights. Since late December 2025, protests have erupted across Iranian cities, initially sparked by economic distress and quickly spiralling into broad expressions of…

…..as critical sandblasting works restore plant integrity By Prince Ahenkorah The ongoing revival of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has reached a significant technical milestone following the successful completion of extensive sandblasting works across critical sections of the plant. According to the refinery’s management, the exercise forms a central part of a broader rehabilitation programme aimed at restoring TOR to safe, efficient and sustainable operations. Corporate Affairs Officer of TOR, Godwin Mahama, described the sandblasting exercise as one of the most important maintenance interventions undertaken during the refinery’s revival journey, noting that it lays the foundation for long-term equipment performance…