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By Philip Antoh Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defense and Interior Committee, Rev. Ntim Fordjour says, public safety remains the most critical pillar of any prosperous nation. He explained that the structural integrity of security sector governance determines the state’s ability to provide a safe environment for both citizens and visitors. He noted that his role requires holding the executive accountable through constructive engagement. He emphasized that his interventions are intended to support the effective functioning of the national security architecture. The Assin South Member of Parliament (MP) added that his team consistently raises proactive concerns to prevent policies or directives…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has announced a series of interventions aimed at improving the welfare of inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison, including plans to increase the prison feeding grant, grant amnesty to selected inmates, and support the construction of a fully equipped hospital for the facility. The President made the announcements during a visit to the prison, where the Men’s Ministry of Ringway Gospel Centre Assemblies of God donated assorted food items to inmates. The visit formed part of efforts to support inmates and draw attention to conditions within Ghana’s correctional facilities. Addressing prison officers…

By Gifty Boateng The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has officially launched the national onboarding of 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program. This decision represents a vital step toward strengthening the delivery of social safety and expanding care for the vulnerable. The LEAP Program, which was introduced in 2008, has evolved into one of Ghana’s top social protection interventions, increasing from 1,654 homes in 21 districts at commencement to about 350,000 households nationwide before the present review. The Program is aimed at offering support to very deprived…

TNR||Aljazeera Mali has been plunged into mourning after Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed during a series of brazen, coordinated attacks on military installations across the country, sources confirmed to Al Jazeera Sunday. The announcement came barely 24 hours after Camara’s residence in the heavily fortified garrison town of Kati was struck in simultaneous offensives launched by an al-Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg insurgents. A crucial architect of the military junta that seized power through consecutive coups in 2020 and 2021, Camara was regarded as a linchpin of the ruling establishment. “He was one of the most influential figures within…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has issued a decisive charge to district assemblies across the Upper West Region to revive the once-thriving tomato production sector in Sankana so as to fortify domestic supply chains and curb Ghana’s dependence on imports. She observed that Sankana was historically a pivotal hub for tomato cultivation and retains the agronomic potential to reclaim its preeminent status. The directive comes as government intensifies efforts to bolster local production, especially in the aftermath of violent attacks on Ghanaian tomato farmers in Burkina Faso that claimed eight lives. Addressing the Sankana Festival, the…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy In a moment of profound humility and contrition, Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah broke down in tears as he tendered a heartfelt apology to the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, following controversial galamsey remarks made by the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mary Awusi. The emotional appeal unfolded before a solemn congregation, where Dr. Debrah sought absolution not only for Dr. Awusi but for the government as a whole, describing the episode as an unfortunate misstep devoid of malicious intent. “Let the whole church forgive us. It was a slip. It wasn’t…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghanaian urban gospel artiste Kingzkid, born Emmanuel Essuman Mensah on September 29, 1989, has once again made headlines with the release of his latest project, the four-track Spiritual Songs EP. Dropped earlier in April 2026, the EP continues his signature style of merging contemporary urban music elements like hip-hop and drill with profound spiritual messages, aiming to reach younger audiences who might otherwise shy away from traditional gospel sounds. The project draws direct inspiration from Ephesians 5:18-19, a Bible passage that urges believers not to be drunk with wine but to be filled with the Spirit, speaking…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has issued a resounding call for the preservation of history, national unity, and accelerated development as traditional leaders, government officials, and residents converged to commemorate the 2026 Kalibi Festival in Sankana, Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region. Addressing a vibrant durbar, the Vice President described Sankana as a community steeped in profound personal and historical significance, recounting her enduring academic and cultural ties to the area. She underscored that the festival’s essence of unity and the safeguarding of heritage , must be zealously upheld, particularly by transmitting ancestral knowledge to younger generations.…

The Governing Board of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has cleared its top leadership of allegations of abuse of office following a petition related to the investigation of Sesi-Edem Company Limited. The company, owned by Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a member of the Council of State, had, through its legal counsel, Knightscild Chambers, petitioned the Board on 9 April 2026. The petition alleged abuse of power, unlawful investigative processes, and a defiance of High Court orders by the Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, and the Deputy Executive Director of the anti-graft agency. In a formal response dated 22 April…

A fire outbreak has completely destroyed documents, computers and other critical materials at the District Magistrate Courts ‘A’ and ‘B’ in Sunyani, dealing a major blow to judicial administration in the Bono Region. The inferno, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, reduced the court complex to ashes, leaving nothing salvageable. Confirming the incident to JoyNews, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, ADO I Kwame Adomako Antwi, described the extent of the destruction. “Wood, chairs, documents, computers, air conditioners—everything was razed down by the inferno,” he stated. The fire reportedly started around 3:00…