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The National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on party members who have not yet been appointed to government positions to remain loyal and continue supporting President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Speaking during a meeting with NDC executives and supporters in Hohoe as part of his three-day “Thank You” tour of the Volta Region, Mr. Asiedu Nketia emphasised that the number of qualified individuals within the party far exceeds the available government appointments. “It is impossible for everyone to be appointed at once,” he explained. “President Mahama has a four-year term and…

Ghanaian Afro-fusion star Gyakie has earned multiple Grammy considerations, marking another milestone in her international rise. The songbird, known for her silky vocals and emotive delivery, has been recognised across several major categories. Her After Midnight project has been considered for Best Global Music Album, while her single Sankofa has received nods for Best Global Music Performance and Best Music Video. In addition, her collaboration with 6LACK on Damn U has been listed for Best African Performance. These recognitions highlight Gyakie’s growth as an artiste who bridges cultures through sound. Her ability to blend soulful melodies with African rhythms continues…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested twenty-one (21) traders for displaying and selling their wares on open drains at the Agbogbloshie Market, in violation of the city’s sanitation and public health regulations. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, was led by Public Health Officers from the Assembly as part of ongoing efforts to sustain cleanliness in the Agbogbloshie enclave following the National Sanitation Day exercise held a fortnight ago and the reintroduction of the Clean Ghana Campaign Train — a sustained citywide initiative to enforce hygiene and environmental health standards. Prior to the enforcement exercise, the Mayor of…

Professor of Economics at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Peter Quartey, has cautioned that Ghana must implement strong safeguards to protect local industries under the newly announced zero-tariff trade arrangement with China. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Tuesday, October 14, Prof Quartey stressed that while the removal of tariffs could enhance trade and improve access to goods, it also poses a potential threat to domestic manufacturers if not carefully managed. “The fact that there is zero tariff doesn’t mean we should allow cheap, low-quality products to enter…

Aspiring General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi, says his decision to contest the party’s top administrative position stems from a deep conviction to rebuild, reform, and reignite the NPP into a more effective, disciplined, and results-driven political force. Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Tuesday, October 14, Mr. Boakye Antwi stated that the NPP’s internal structures have become “weak and disconnected”, a situation he believes contributed significantly to the party’s disappointing performance in the 2024 general elections. “I am contesting for the General Secretary position because I…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced stricter sanctions against individuals and businesses that issue dud cheques in a bid to curb the growing incidence of the offence and restore confidence in the country’s payment system. In a new directive issued on October 14, 2025, and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Aimee Vyda Quashie, the central bank reminded the public that under Section 313(A) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), issuing a dud cheque remains a criminal offence punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to five years. The Bank said despite previous measures introduced in 2021,…

The National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has rejected claims that his ongoing nationwide “Thank You” tour is a political strategy ahead of his presidential bid for the 2028 elections. Speaking to some party members and traditional leaders in Hohoe in the Volta Region, Mr Asiedu Nketiah said the tour is a long-standing NDC tradition aimed at expressing appreciation to Ghanaians for their support during the 2024 elections and reinforcing the party’s commitment to governance and accountability. “I want to be known as a grateful National Chairman,” he said. “I want to continue my…

Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he is sheltering in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of protests calling for him to quit. In a live broadcast to the nation on Facebook, Rajoelina, 51, said “a group of military personnel and politicians planned to assassinate me”. He did not reveal his location, but unconfirmed reports earlier suggested that he had fled the country on a French military aircraft. It follows a fortnight of nationwide protests, mainly led by young demonstrators, aimed at kicking him out of power. Rajoelina’s failed attempts to placate the young…

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading a high-level government delegation to Washington, D.C., for the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The meetings, which run from Monday, 13th October, through Saturday, 18th October, will bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, development partners, and global investors to deliberate on global economic priorities and strategies for sustainable growth. Dr. Forson is joined by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana. Over the course of…

…How Antwi and Oware-Mensah Money Laundering Machine” …Secret companies, ghost lists, and a GH¢38m scheme unravelled. The Attorney-General’s Department has filed sweeping criminal charges against two former senior officials of the National Service Authority (NSA), unveiling what prosecutors describe as one of the most egregious financial scandals in recent memory. The case, which implicates former Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi and former Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, centres on the alleged diversion of over GH¢653 million through parallel ghost personnel schemes and fraudulent banking transactions. According to charge sheets filed at the High Court in Accra, Antwi faces fourteen counts,…