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A coalition of nearly 400 Ghanaians, including prominent public figures and a wide array of organizations, has launched a powerful campaign to halt the Israeli Film Festival scheduled to begin today at Silverbird Cinema at The Accra Mall. In a fiery press release issued yesterday, the group, which calls itself the “Cancel Israeli Film Festival Campaign,” condemned Silverbird for hosting what they described as “Zionist propaganda” and an attempt to “whitewash genocide and apartheid.” The coalition is demanding the immediate cancellation of the event and has called on all sponsors to pull out. The statement invokes Ghana’s long history of…

Minister of Energy and Green Transition Hon John Abdulai Jinapor has stressed the need for Africa to position itself with a well thought out framework in its quest to spearhead the green transition agenda aimed at harnessing the continent’s rich natural resources. Speaking at the 7th Meeting of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies (NOCs) CEOs Forum held in Accra, Mr Jinapor urged participants to use the platform brainstorm and find lasting solution to Africa’s energy challenges while tapping into experiences of other African countries. He underscored the importance for the eighteen participating National Oil Companies (NOCs)…

The African Disability Policy Advocates (ADPA) and the Okere District Assembly have launched a groundbreaking livestock empowerment programme that will train 50 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the district. The initiative, a first of its kind in the area, aims to provide sustainable livelihoods, food security, and long-term empowerment for the vulnerable group. The programme will also promote inclusive local governance. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on September 12, 2025, at Adukrom-Akuapem to formalise the partnership. Speaking at the ceremony, the Member of Parliament for Okere, Hon. Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, expressed his excitement and pledged his full support.…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Street Child Empowerment Foundation (SCEF), believes that supporting a child on the street is not charity, as deemed by people, but an investment in the future. Celebrating its fifteen years of dedicated work in transforming the lives of street-connected children and championing their rights to education and protection on September 12, 2025, the Executive Director of SCEF, Paul Semeh, mentioned that SCEF is not an offshoot of an organization that may have enormous resources but has shown resilience in the last fifteen years since its existence. The Executive Director indicated that the foundation is committed to…

Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apaak has cautioned that persistent examination malpractice risks undermining the credibility of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificates on the global stage. Touring Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Kumasi Academy, St. Louis Senior High School, and KNUST Senior High School, Dr. Apaak warned that malpractices, if unchecked, could erode trust in the nation’s qualifications. “If we don’t take care very soon, certificates awarded to our children will be questioned and queried because of this spate of exam malpractices. Other nations are…

In a blistering and emotional outburst, youth activist and development consultant Emmanuel Osei Gyamfi has come out swinging against the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He’s accusing them of “criminal neglect” and “wasted opportunity” following the death of the revered inventor, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, widely known as “Africa’s own Tesla.” Gyamfi’s fiery tirade was a direct response to a tribute from former Vice President and 2028 NPP flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Bawumia had praised Apostle Safo as a “pioneer of indigenous innovation.” “We love dead heroes,” Gyamfi shot back in a statement. “We ignore them in…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Cedi is taking a beating, but the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, is standing his ground, insisting the local currency remains fundamentally strong. His comments come amid a fresh wave of pressure on the Cedi, fueled by weak remittance inflows and seasonal factors. On Monday, the Cedi slipped further against major international currencies. The latest figures from the BoG show the US dollar selling for ₵12.16, the British pound at ₵16.46, and the euro at ₵14.24. Speaking at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr. Asiama downplayed the recent dip, arguing that the…

Front Desk report NAIMOS Dismantles Massive Galamsey Strongholds Along Ankobra and Bonsa Rivers in Unprecedented Offensive President John Dramani Mahama’s government has launched a full-scale assault on illegal mining, with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) leading a charge that has seen over 300 galamsey structures and dozens of machines destroyed in a blistering 72-hour operation. The lightning raids, which began on Thursday, September 11, and concluded Saturday, September 13, are a powerful demonstration that the President is not just talking the talk but walking the walk in his fight to reclaim Ghana’s polluted water bodies. The operation, executed…

By Gifty Boateng Kwabena Adu-Boahene’s alleged extravagant and immoral lifestyle is coming to light, raising serious questions about the abuse of power within National security and political circles under the erstwhile NPP government. The former head of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), who until recently was a Deacon at the Assemblies of God Church, is said to have celebrated his birthday by flying in strippers from the United States. According to a report, the 44-year-old, married to Angela Adjei-Boateng and with two beautiful children and several reported ‘side-chicks’, allegedly had adult dancers flown from Florida to his party. This celebration…

As Company Sinks GHS430 Million in Debt In a startling revelation, senior members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been accused of seizing vehicles and loans from the Microfinance and Small Loan Centre (MASLOC)—funds and assets specifically meant for Ghana’s youth and small businesses. The alleged actions have left the state-owned enterprise in a staggering GHS430 million debt. Sources at MASLOC claim that some of the party’s most influential figures, including former General Secretary John Boadu, embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (also known as Wontumi), and former Presidential Staffer Charles Bissue, took loans and vehicles but failed…