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GRNMA Demands Immediate Reinstatement of Dr. Paa Kwesi Aidoo by June 7 By Lawrence Odoom Tension is escalating at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital as the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, GRNMA, has issued a stern ultimatum saying unless the suspension of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Paa Kwesi Aidoo is nullified, nurses and midwives will join the ongoing doctors’ strike at 8:00am on June 7, 2026. In a press release dated June 6, the GRNMA leadership at KATH described the Minister of Health’s two-week suspension directive as “unnecessary” and counterproductive to resolving the hospital’s systemic challenges. According to the association,…

By Lawrence Odoom Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has emphatically repudiated assertions of governmental dysfunction, asserting that the current NDC administration under President John Dramani Mahama is neither beset by crisis nor riven by internal power struggles. Appearing on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, June 6, the South Dayi lawmaker confronted mounting media narratives surrounding alleged “tussles” ahead of the NDC’s flagbearer contest. He declared unequivocally: “This government is not in crisis, there is no power play, there is no turf war.” “Make the difficult decision” – Bentil urges Mahama on appointees with presidential ambitionsFor his part, private legal…

By Lawrence Odoom The National Democratic Congress has decisively quashed swirling speculation of an imminent government reshuffle, admonishing the public to treat as spurious the deluge of unverified claims proliferating across social media and informal channels. In an official communiqué issued on June 6, the party’s Deputy National Communication Officer, Godwin Ako Gunn, issued a stern caveat to supporters and citizens alike, underscoring that “no official communication had been issued regarding any reshuffle.” The party asserted that in a digital epoch where misinformation metastasizes with alarming velocity, certain actors persist in deliberately distorting facts to sow confusion and erode public…

H.E. Rev. Dr. Lilian Sally Addo, Global President IYNUNSCR 2250, Salutes Resilience as the Country Marks Independence By Lawrence Odoom As Sierra Leone commemorates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the emerald hills of Freetown and Bo echo not with lamentation, but with jubilation, a resounding testimony to a country that stared into the abyss of civil conflict and emerged, phoenix-like, with renewed resolve. The savage civil war of the 1990s was more than a military confrontation; it was a national crucible. It lacerated the social fabric, displaced generations, and etched trauma into the collective psyche. Yet, in the aftermath of desolation,…

By Lawrence Odoom Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on Friday joined the chiefs, people of Agogo, and a solemn gathering of family and sympathizers for the one-week observance of Nana Kwame Akuako Sarpong, the revered Agogohene whose five-decade reign defined an era. Nana Akuako Sarpong, an eminent lawyer, served as Agogohene for 50 years, etching an indelible legacy in the stool’s history. His distinguished public service extended to Parliament and high office, where he steered critical sectors including Health and the Interior with measured statesmanship. Delivering the government’s tribute on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang conveyed…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Love is often portrayed as a beautiful journey filled with laughter, companionship, and cherished memories. Yet, anyone who has truly loved knows that love can also leave scars. These scars are not always visible. They do not appear on the skin, but they mark the heart, shape the soul, and tell stories of sacrifice, disappointment, endurance, and growth. The scars of love come in many forms. They may be left behind by a broken relationship, the loss of a loved one, a friendship that faded, or the pain of loving someone who could not love us in…

The Physics of Transformation Author: Nelson Ayivor There’s a peculiar arithmetic to human change. One mile of effort doesn’t simply equal one mile of progress—it compounds, it curves, it eventually bends back upon itself until the very face you wear into the struggle becomes unrecognizable from the one that emerges. This is the story written in the creases around a thousand eyes: a mile into a smile. The First Steps Are Currency Every beginning carries the weight of pretense. The runner laces up shoes they haven’t worn in months. The writer opens a blank document with fingers that feel like…

By Leo Nelson As global markets grapple with renewed volatility in crude oil prices, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has moved to reassure businesses, investors and households that the country is better positioned than ever to withstand external shocks. Backed by an international reserve stockpile exceeding US$14 billion, the central bank says Ghana has built a strong financial buffer capable of protecting the economy from the immediate effects of rising oil prices. Speaking on the country’s economic outlook, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, expressed confidence that the nation’s reserve position provides a critical shield against…

By Lawrence Odoom Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has delivered relief items to traders devastated by the fire outbreak at Accra Central Market, as part of government’s immediate intervention to cushion losses and hasten recovery. The donation, presented on Friday, June 5, following her inspection of the gutted facility, included 30 cartons of cooking oil, 300 mosquito nets, two bales of used clothing, 300 blankets, and 100 mattresses. The items are intended to provide temporary reprieve to affected traders as they rebuild their livelihoods. Engaging victims at the scene, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang called for an urgent technical evaluation of the…

By Lawrence Odoom Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has disclosed that Ghana has eclipsed its 2025 reforestation target, with more than 31 million trees planted under the national “Tree for Life” Initiative. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 edition on Friday, June 5, Mr. Buah described the feat as a landmark achievement in the country’s drive to rehabilitate degraded landscapes and fortify environmental resilience. According to the Minister, Ghana surpassed the 30 million-tree benchmark through the convergence of effort from government agencies, traditional authorities, educational institutions, faith-based bodies, civil society, development partners, local communities, and…