Swift intervention by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) averted a major disaster at the Kwapong Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Ahafo Region, after a fire broke out in one of the dormitory blocks early Friday morning. According to the Public Relations Officer for the Ahafo Region, the distress call was received at exactly 7:12 a.m. The Kukuom Fire Station crew arrived on the scene at 7:30 a.m., with reinforcement from the Goaso Municipal Fire Station joining shortly after. The combined efforts of both teams successfully brought the blaze under control by 8:45 a.m. and fully...
Mahama, Macron Hold Strategic Talks in Paris: Ghana Seeks French Support on Piracy, Health, and Education
President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral discussions at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, focusing on deepening Ghana-France cooperation in security, economic development, and regional stability. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum. The talks began on a solemn note, with President Macron extending heartfelt condolences to the people of Ghana following the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. President Mahama expressed gratitude for the gesture, describing it as a mark of enduring friendship between the two nations. Central to the discussions was Ghana’s appeal for French...
Police Restore Calm After Irate Youth Attack Nsuaem Police Station
Calm has been restored at Nsuaem in the Western Region after irate youth attacked the local police station on Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025. The violent incident prompted swift intervention by police and military reinforcements. According to a statement issued by the Western Central Regional Police Command, the unrest began when a group of about fifteen men, accompanied by two children aged seven and five, brought a suspect, Sulley Moses, 25, to the Nsuaem Police Station. The group alleged that they had seen the suspect by the roadside near Nivo Filling Station conversing with the children and suspected he was...
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment To Media Freedom At Paris Peace Forum
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to media freedom and the promotion of credible, independent journalism on the global stage. Speaking at the closing session of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, which focused on Information Integrity and Independent Media, President Mahama underscored the importance of safeguarding press freedom as a cornerstone of democratic governance. The high-level session, which brought together world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, centred on the future of information integrity and global democracy. President Mahama used the platform to highlight Ghana’s leadership on the African continent in advancing press freedom and supporting institutions...
Audit Reveals Over 20 MPs Skipped Numerous Parliamentary Sessions Without Permission
A newly released report assessing parliamentary participation has uncovered that a significant number of Members of Parliament were absent from proceedings without sanctioned leave. The audit, which spans 43 sittings held during the first quarter of 2025, highlights a troubling pattern of repeated absenteeism among several lawmakers. The data shows that some MPs failed to attend more than 20 sessions, raising concerns about accountability and commitment to legislative duties. Below is the list of MPs and the number of days they were absent without authorization: Name Constituency Days Joseph Frempong Nkawkaw 22 Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam 17 Blay Nyameke...
Former President of Ghana Pays Final Respects to Kenya’s Democracy Icon Raila Odinga
In a solemn and heartfelt tribute, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana journeyed to Bondo in Siaya County, Kenya, yesterday to honor the memory of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and revered champion of democracy across Africa. President Akufo-Addo was joined by senior officials of the Kenyan government and Gideon Moi, National Chairman of the Kanu Party, as they paid their final respects to Odinga, whose legacy as a statesman and reformist continues to resonate across the continent. Speaking during the visit, President Akufo-Addo described Odinga as a “beloved friend” and a...
Akufo-Addo Honored at DUA Forum, Calls for Inclusive Governance Across Africa
At the Democracy Union of Africa (DUA) forum held yesterday in Nairobi, Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana delivered a powerful address reaffirming the organization’s pivotal role in shaping the future of democratic governance across the continent. Speaking to a distinguished gathering of African leaders, policymakers, and civil society advocates, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the need for modernization in all spheres of African society — from production and distribution systems to inclusive governance frameworks. He called on member states to embrace reforms that prioritize equity and reject racism and ethnocentrism, describing these values as central to DUA’s mission. “DUA...
Government Ministries Face PAC Over Audit Infractions; Key Infrastructure Updates Revealed
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) convened on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to scrutinize audit infractions involving the Ministries of Transport, Roads and Highways, and Finance, along with their affiliated agencies. The high-level session saw ministers and agency heads respond to pressing questions on financial accountability and infrastructure progress. Appearing before the Committee, Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, announced that the long-awaited Kumasi by-pass project is back on track, with completion expected within 18 months. He confirmed that all outstanding debts to consultants and contractors have been cleared, paving the way for resumed construction. Hon. Agbodza also issued...
Air Force Officer Arrested for Alleged Assault at Burma Camp Pharmacy
A Ghana Air Force officer, Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams, has been arrested by military police following an alleged assault on a young woman and a pharmacist at Burma Camp earlier this week. Sources within the Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that WO1 Williams, reportedly attached to the Office of the Chief of Staff, confronted the victims inside a pharmacy located within the military base. The incident, described by eyewitnesses as unprovoked, left both individuals visibly distressed. A video of the altercation, now circulating widely on social media, shows a tall, dark-complexioned man aggressively confronting the pharmacist before slapping...
BoG Projects Continued Inflation Decline as Cedi Strengthens
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has projected a further decline in inflation by the close of 2025, citing the sustained appreciation of the cedi and disciplined economic management as key drivers of the country’s disinflationary trend. Speaking at the launch of the Cedi@60 celebrations in Accra, Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama announced that headline inflation had dropped to 9.4% in September 2025, down from 23.5% at the beginning of the year. This marks the first time in four years that inflation has returned to the central bank’s medium-term target band of 8±2 percent. Dr. Asiama attributed the progress to a...