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By Nelson Ayivor There are days when smiling feels almost impossible.Life can be demanding. Bills arrive when the pocket is empty. Dreams sometimes take longer than expected to materialise. People we love may disappoint us, doors we desperately want opened may remain firmly shut, and circumstances beyond our control can leave us wondering whether tomorrow will ever be better than today. Yet, even in the middle of life’s storms, there is often a reason to smile. Sometimes, that reason is not found in the absence of problems but in the strength to face them. It is not always found in…

I used to feel genuinely excited whenever a new professor was appointed, another group of doctors graduated or newly trained engineers entered the profession. Each announcement gave me hope. I saw every new academic title as evidence that Ghana was building a larger army of knowledgeable minds—people equipped to solve our problems and move the country forward. I particularly enjoyed listening to inaugural lectures delivered by professors. These lectures often represented decades of disciplined study, research and intellectual achievement. I listened with admiration, believing that such knowledge would eventually leave the lecture halls, laboratories and academic journals and find practical…

The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has expressed his support for the Togbe Afrika Homecoming held at the Infinity Stars Hotel at Penyi, describing the initiative as a positive platform for promoting music, culture and youth empowerment in the Volta Region. The Minister’s gesture was warmly appreciated by Togbe Afrika, who commended him for his leadership and commitment to initiatives that bring people together while creating opportunities for young people. The Homecoming marks Togbe Afrika’s return to music after more than two decades. Beyond entertainment, the initiative seeks to use music to inspire young people to shun drug abuse…

Eighty-nine years ago, Gold Coast cocoa farmers challenged the power of European trading companies attempting to monopolise their hard-earned labour. Today, they face a similar challenge, as the Government of Ghana places tough restrictions on how they can use their land for cultivating cocoa. By Raphael Ofori-Adeniran History, they say, repeats itself. However, it does not always return wearing the same clothes. Sometimes it returns wearing a different uniform, carrying a different law and professing innocuous solutions. But the underlying theme can be ominous; yet remarkably familiar, as these so-called solutions are prone to being corrupted. In July 2026, the…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted seven police officers to their next ranks in recognition of their excellent performance and bravery in arresting suspects in the Adabraka gold robbery case. The beneficiaries comprise one Senior Police Officer (SPO) and six other ranks, all of whom have been elevated to the next rank for their professionalism, dedication, and effective operational and investigative work. The officers played a key role in the arrest of suspects linked to the Adabraka gold robbery incident, demonstrating commitment and courage in the discharge of their duties. The IGP…

By Our Correspondent Police in Ghana’s Western Region have arrested five suspects in connection with the armed robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, according to regional police authorities. The attack occurred on August 20 at approximately 8:00 p.m. at a gold purchasing establishment in Agona Fie, near Agona Nkwanta. Unidentified assailants shot Mr. Kobina in the chest; he was pronounced dead on arrival at Agona Nkwanta Hospital. Initial investigations, aided by closed-circuit television footage, identified the purported ringleader as Emmanuel Amponsah, 29, also known as “Vandam.” He was taken into custody the following day at a…

…GCAA Fires Back at GhATSEA, Alleges Sabotage Attempt TNR Files The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has rejected allegations of unfair labour practices, intimidation, coercion and victimisation levelled against its Director-General, Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA). In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the Authority denied allegations that National Security personnel were deployed to intimidate staff, describing their presence at critical aviation installations as a necessary safety and security measure. According to the GCAA, the dispute stems from an intended industrial action by GhATSEA, which the Authority referred to the…

As He Attempts to Overturn Legal Vacation Ruling  By Philip Antoh The Supreme Court has unanimously shutdown a review application filed by the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayeribi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, which sought to overturn a ruling allowing criminal trials to proceed during the legal vacation. A three-member panel, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, threw out the application on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The court held that the MP failed to establish the exceptional circumstances required to trigger the Supreme Court’s limited review jurisdiction, describing the application as unmeritorious. The full written reasons for the decision are…

….9 Board’s Members Fired  By Philip Antoh President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to political appointees regarding discipline and cohesion, as he prepares to undertake another major reshuffle targeting Chief Executives of state institutions. In a notice signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Presidency reminded Ministers, Deputy Ministers, CEOs, and board members that public office is a privilege. Appointees were instructed to discharge their duties with integrity, diligence, and humility while respecting established administrative procedures. The statement delivered a blunt warning: “Conduct that undermines governmental cohesion, institutional authority or the effective implementation…

Mahama Sweeps Out BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, other Boards By Prince Ahenkorah President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate dissolution of the governing boards of nine state-owned institutions, triggering a fresh shake-up at the top of some of Ghana’s key public enterprises. The Presidency announced the decision on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, confirming that the affected boards have been dissolved with immediate effect. The institutions affected are Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), Ghana Post Company Limited, the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC…