Author: TNRgh

When Isaac Joseph Cobbinah sets out to learn something, he likes to focus on it intently, and sticks with it until he feels like he thoroughly knows the subject. That’s why he plans to put his knowledge on rare earth permanent magnet recycling to work in the metallurgical lab for a few years after he walks across the stage at Montana Technological University’s commencement ceremony on December 13 with a Master of Science in Metallurgical/Minerals Processing Engineering. “I want to apply what I’ve learned before continuing my studies,” Cobbinah said. When Cobbinah left his hometown of Tarkwa, Ghana—a region known…

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has advised the government that all applicants wanting to enter Colleges of Education should take entrance exams. The Chairman of the NTC Governing Board, Kwami Alorvi, stated that this action will ensure that only qualified candidates are accepted, while also helping to improve the teacher training and recruitment process. In an interview on Adom TV, he mentioned that the current system allows nearly all applicants who meet the admission criteria, which he believes does not ensure the best teachers are produced. Mr. Alorvi also pointed out that implementing entrance exams would help tackle issues of…

The Ashanti Regional Communications Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has honoured the Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, for his contributions to the party in the region. The citation was presented by a delegation led by the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Augustus Andrews, who described Mr Muntaka as “one of the most effective Interior Ministers Ghana has had.” The delegation commended his tenure for reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening logistics for the security services, and promoting good governance. Ghanaian news subscription Receiving the honour, Alhaji Muntaka said the recognition was both…

Raphael Ofori-Adeniran If you’ve been following the escalating tensions in the Middle East, you’ve likely seen the headlines: Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Israel vow to “obliterate” Iran’s oil infrastructure. Iran allows only ships accepting Yuan, not US dollars. Iran allows ships through the Strait of Hormuz, except ships belonging to the US and its allies. Finally, the latest development is that Iran has decided to charge a US$2 million toll on every oil tanker that passes through the trade chokepoint. But what if all the shenanigans point to an audacious economic move by Iran—a move…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to protecting consumer interests and ensuring the delivery of safe, quality petroleum products in Ghana’s downstream sector. He made this known at the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day celebration held on 19th March 2026, at the Conference Room of the National Petroleum Authority, under the theme “Safe Products, Confident Consumers in Ghana’s Downstream Petroleum Sector.” The event brought together key stakeholders, including regulators, industry players, academia, consumer advocacy groups, and the media to deliberate on issues affecting consumer welfare. Delivering the welcome…

The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has once again demonstrated his big heart by reaching out to the Muslim community with a magnificent donation to support the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr celebrations. As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Mr Debrah generously provided bags of rice, cooking oil, bottles of water and cash to several mosques across the capital, ensuring that our Muslim brothers and sisters can mark the festival in grand style. The beneficiary mosques include the Masjid Abdallah at North Kaneshie, the popular Madina Central Mosque, Masalachi Kaado at Nima, Kissehman Mosque, and the Islamic…

By Leo Nelson President John Mahama has fired a warning shot at the nation’s landlord class. His message is simple: the law on rent advance is not a suggestion.Speaking to labour leaders at the seat of government, Mahama diagnosed a familiar ailment in Ghana’s political economy: a housing deficit so acute it has mutated into a licence for landlords to print money. His prescription is a return to the statute books, specifically Act 220, which explicitly caps rent advance at six months. In practice, however, the market operates on a parallel legal system where demands for one, two, or even…

Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants has successfully hosted the ShePower Summit 2026 at the College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), bringing together over 500 students, academia, and industry leaders to inspire and empower the next generation of female engineers and innovators. Organised as part of activities marking International Women’s Day, the summit forms part of Vivo Energy Ghana’s flagship ShePower initiative, which aims to promote greater participation of women in STEM. The summit provided a platform for female engineering students to engage with industry professionals through…

As Extradition Ruling LoomsBy Prince AhenkorahThe fate of Frederick Kumi, the man popularly known as Abu Trica, now rests on a knife-edge. Accra’s Gbese District Court has set March 25 as judgment day, when it will rule on a preliminary objection that could either green-light his extradition to the United States or shut down proceedings entirely.At the heart of the matter sits a dusty piece of colonial history: the 1931 extradition treaty between Ghana and the United States. And the question before the court is whether that ancient instrument can accommodate 21st-century financial crimes.US authorities have formally requested his extradition…

By Leo Nelson The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for a united national approach in tackling illegal mining, insisting that the fight against galamsey must rise above partisan politics. Speaking at the launch of the Patriotic Journalists Against Galamsey (PAJAG), the Minister stressed that the issue threatens the very survival of the country. He warned that politicising the fight weakens national resolve and undermines efforts to protect Ghana’s natural resources. According to him, illegal mining is no longer just an environmental issue but a national emergency that demands urgent and collective action. The Minister…