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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…

By Leo Nelson The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has apologized to the Church of Pentecost over controversial remarks made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mavis Awusi, about the church’s Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye. The apology follows mounting public backlash over the comments, which were made in response to concerns raised by the Church about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. During the Church’s General Council Meeting, Apostle Nyamekye had raised serious concerns about the environmental degradation caused by galamsey operators. He pointed out that the pollution of…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT Centre at the Sankana Cluster of Schools in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region, in a decisive move to bolster digital literacy and experiential ICT education for students. The cutting-edge facility is poised to narrow the digital divide in the enclave by equipping learners with access to modern computing infrastructure and revolutionizing hands-on instruction in Information and Communication Technology. Speaking to Citi News, District Chief Executive for Nadowli-Kaleo, Mary Haruna, hailed the intervention as a watershed moment for education in a district where ICT…

Legal counsel for Sesi-Edem Company Limited, the firm owned by Council of State member Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has issued a rebuttal to media reports claiming that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is “free to investigate” the company. In a press statement released on Saturday, 25th April 2026, Knightscild Chambers clarified that the interim injunction granted by the High Court on 14th April 2026 remains fully in force. The firm described assertions that the injunction had expired as “wrong as a matter of law and fact”, citing specific civil procedure rules that extend such orders once an interlocutory application…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a dynamic, investor-friendly environment to spur sustainable growth and shared prosperity. The assurance was given during a courtesy call at the Presidency in Accra by a delegation from the CEO Network Ghana, led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ernest De-Graft Egyir. The over 130-member delegation was there to formally invite the President to serve as Guest of Honour at this year’s Ghana CEO Summit scheduled for 28th May, 2026. President Mahama emphasized that government profoundly values the private sector’s contributions and stands…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President Donald Trump and scores of attendees were swiftly evacuated on Saturday night after gunfire erupted outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Authorities have confirmed the president is safe and a suspect is in custody. The alleged gunman, identified by law enforcement as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was subdued by Secret Service agents near the venue where President Trump and senior officials had assembled, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Public records indicate Allen worked as a teacher and video game developer in Southern California, CNN reported.…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC), Edward Ato Sarpong, has asserted that Ghana’s resolute return to fiscal discipline is delivering measurable gains, reinforcing both the banking industry and the broader national economy. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Non-Traditional Export (NTE) Statistics Report in Accra, Mr. Sarpong highlighted the indispensable role of prudent fiscal stewardship in restoring macroeconomic stability and revitalizing investor confidence. “Ghana’s recent fiscal consolidation efforts, characterised by expenditure rationalisation, improved revenue mobilisation, and strengthened public financial management, have contributed significantly to stabilising the financial system,” the ADB MD stated.…