MP Dr. Nyarku Rejects “Kwashiorkor” Label, Defends 2026 Budget as “Obiara Bedidi” In a forceful defence of the 2026 national budget, Member of Parliament Dr. Nyarku has dismissed criticism from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), rejecting what he calls their derogatory “Kwashiorkor” label and instead calling the Budget “Obiara Bedidi” or “something for everyone.” Dr….
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences for Nigeria over what he describes as the “killing of Christians” in the country, threatening to cut all American aid and suggesting possible military intervention In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the U.S. “will immediately stop all aid” if Nigeria’s government…
The dualisation of the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway, recently inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama, has become the main topic of discussion among residents of Ataabadze and surrounding communities. While many have welcomed the project as a long-awaited boost to regional development, others are expressing deep concern about the fate of their properties located along the…
A major fire swept through parts of the Kantamanto Market in Accra on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, destroying several shops and goods worth thousands of cedis before being brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The fire, which reportedly started around 1:00am, gutted shops along Tazani Lane, a busy section near the…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted an attempt to divert diesel products valued at about GH¢2.3 million, preventing what could have been a major loss to the state in tax revenue. According to the Authority, the foiled diversion involved a network of individuals and oil marketing companies who allegedly planned to evade import duties…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the Hague-based tribunal of acting as an instrument of “neo-colonial repression.” The three military-led governments issued a joint statement on Monday, declaring the ICC “incapable of delivering impartial justice” and charging that the court disproportionately targets African states….
Ghana’s former Education Minister and current Member of Parliament, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has revealed that he narrowly escaped death after unknown gunmen opened fire on his convoy during an official assignment. Speaking to Joy News, Dr. Adutwum said the attack occurred while he was on a field visit to inspect educational facilities and assess…
Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has expressed deep concern over the growing menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, across the country. Speaking at a public engagement on Monday, September 15, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie lamented that the situation has worsened despite several government interventions aimed at curbing the practice. He warned that galamsey…
Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday, August 25, formally announced the commencement of the Investigation Board’s work into the recent military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers. The crash, which occurred on August 6 in the Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah,…
Ghana has made history as the first African country to issue carbon credits under the Paris Agreement, following a landmark deal with Switzerland. On July 7, 2025, the two countries completed the transfer of 11,733 Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) generated from a clean cookstove project in rural Ghana. The initiative, financed by the Swiss-based…
