Author: Leo Nelson

By Leo Nelson Ayivor A Senior Divisional Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, has called on Ghanaians living in Togo to act as responsible ambassadors of their country by upholding values that promote Ghana’s reputation abroad. The respected traditional leader made the call during the 69th Independence Anniversary celebration organised by the Ghana High Commission in the Togolese capital, Lomé, on March 6, 2026. Addressing Ghanaian residents and members of the diplomatic community at the colourful event, Torgbi Vedzesu V emphasised that the conduct of citizens outside their homeland significantly influences how the country is perceived…

By Leo Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s High Commission in Lomé, Togo, has commemorated the 69th anniversary of Ghana’s independence with a colourful ceremony that brought together diplomats, government officials, members of the Ghanaian community in Togo and traditional leaders including Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, a Senior Divisional Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, who sat in for Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V, Paramount Chief and President of the Aflao Traditional Council. The event, held in Lomé, celebrated Ghana’s journey since gaining independence on March 6, 1957, and highlighted the enduring ties between Ghana and Togo. Addressing the gathering, Ghana’s Ambassador to Togo,…

TNR News Desk Two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon have sustained critical injuries after their battalion headquarters was struck by missiles amid escalating exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed in an official statement on Friday that the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters in UNIFIL came under two separate missile attacks within a seven-minute window on the evening of March 6. The strikes occurred between 5:45pm and 5:52pm local time, leaving two peacekeepers critically wounded and a third colleague traumatised by the incident. According to the military’s Department of…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has called on citizens to unite behind the government’s Reset Ghana agenda as the country marked 69 years of Independence from the United Kingdom. Addressing the nation at the forecourt of the Jubilee House, the President emphasised the need for collective responsibility, discipline, and integrity in rebuilding the nation’s economy and strengthening governance. Speaking before government officials, security chiefs, diplomats, and invited guests, President Mahama said the mandate given to his administration requires a fundamental transformation in how the country is governed and how national resources are managed. According to the President, the…

By Leo Nelson As Ghana marks it’s 69th Independence Anniversary, President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians to embrace unity, discipline and a renewed sense of national responsibility. In a national address at the Jubilee House to mark the historic day, President Mahama urged citizens to put aside political, ethnic and religious differences and work collectively towards building a stronger and more prosperous nation. “Nation-building demands discipline, sacrifice and a shared commitment to the ideals upon which our country was founded,” the President stated. “This anniversary is not only a time to celebrate our freedom but…

By Leo Nelson Ayivor The President of the Forum of Kings, Queens, Sheiks, Sultans and Traditional Leaders of Africa, who doubles as the Paramount Chief and President of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V, is making a strong case for the meaningful inclusion of traditional authorities in national and continental decision-making processes, arguing that their involvement would strengthen governance, peacebuilding and grassroots development across Africa. The respected traditional leader was speaking as the special guest of honour at a cultural event held in Kinshasa DRC, Tuesday, March 3, under the auspices of the DRC’s Ministry of Security and…

By Leo Nelson Ayivor On March 6, 1957, Kwame Nkrumah stood before a jubilant crowd in Accra and declared that “the independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa.” That historic proclamation placed Ghana at the forefront of African self-determination and ignited hope across a continent yearning to break free from colonial rule. Sixty-nine years on, the question confronting the nation is no longer about political independence. It is about direction, discipline and destiny. Where do we go from here? The Promise and the Paradox Ghana’s journey since independence has been a…

My beloved people of Ghana, sons and daughters of the Black Star, I speak not from nostalgia but from unfinished duty. History has called my name again because the questions we faced at independence still stand before you today. Who owns Ghana. Who directs her wealth. Who defines her future. Until these are answered honestly, independence remains incomplete. On this anniversary of the interruption of our constitutional order in 1966, I ask you not to dwell in bitterness but in understanding. Nations grow through memory. Forgetfulness is the enemy of progress. What happened did not only remove a government. It…

By Leo Nelson Artisanal fishermen in the central region, who were victims of a recent pirate attack at sea, have been thrown a lifeline as the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) executed a presidential directive to provide them with their seized fishing gear. Following the assault last week, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) Emelia Arthur, alongside the Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu-Senya West, Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui, arrived in Senya Beraku to provide immediate industrial relief to the affected fishing community. “The intervention – the donation of seven high-performance 40HP outboard motors – is a…

By Leo Nelson Member of Parliament Elect for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, has described his electoral victory as the start of a new chapter for the constituency, pledging peace, development, and inclusive leadership. Speaking after the final provisional results were declared, the National Democratic Congress candidate expressed deep gratitude to voters for the confidence reposed in him. “I want to thank the almighty Allah for giving us this victory, I want to thank all of them for having confidence in me and electing me as their parliamentary candidate elect.” He noted that the mandate came with responsibility and assured residents…