Nigeria’s government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82, died in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years. His successor, President Bola Tinubu who had initially declared a seven-day national mourning period has further approved Tuesday as a holiday. “This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” Nigeria’s interior minister said in a statement. Katsina state governor Dikko Radda, who returned to Nigeria on Monday after being with Buhari’s family in the British capital, said...
ENI Ups Gas Supply After Major Infrastructure Upgrade
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced a major breakthrough in Ghana’s energy sector following the successful upgrade of ENI’s gas infrastructure, which has increased daily gas supply from 245 million to 270 million standard cubic feet. The Ministry described the development as a “significant milestone” in the country’s quest for energy security, noting that the additional gas will help stabilise power generation and drive long-term economic growth. In a statement issued on Monday, July 14, 2025, the Ministry expressed appreciation to ENI and all stakeholders in the energy value chain for their role in delivering the upgrade....
Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits ‘error’
Ten people, including six children, have been killed in an Israeli air strike while waiting to fill water containers in central Gaza on Sunday, emergency service officials say. Their bodies were sent to Nuseirat’s al-Awda Hospital, which also treated 16 injured people including seven children, a doctor there said. Eyewitnesses said a drone fired a missile at a crowd queuing with empty jerry cans next to a water tanker in al-Nuseirat refugee camp. The Israeli military said there had been a “technical error” with a strike targeting an Islamic Jihad “terrorist” that caused the munition to fall dozens of metres from...
GES Returns to Previous Academic Calendar for Basic Education
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially unveiled the academic timetable for the 2025/2026 school year, offering a structured guide for Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools nationwide. This updated calendar is designed to promote consistency in academic activities and allow adequate preparation time for pupils, particularly those preparing for the pivotal Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a formal announcement signed by Daniel Fenyi, the newly appointed Director of Public Relations at GES, the institution laid out detailed timelines for school reopening, term breaks, holidays, and examination periods across all three terms. Mr. Fenyi’s appointment has been welcomed for...
Bawumia Condemns Violence at Polling Station, Urges Swift Action from President Mahama
Responding to the troubling scenes of physical confrontations and chaos at a polling centre including the assault on former Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has issued a strong warning against the growing trend of political violence. He warned that allowing such acts to become commonplace could steer the nation down a perilous road. “This will be a recipe for disaster if each political party will raise its own army,” he cautioned. The former Vice President urged President John Mahama to take decisive steps to ensure that those behind the violent incidents on Friday are promptly identified and...
Police Officer Interdicted Over Alleged Assault on Journalist During Ablekuma North Rerun
The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action following the circulation of a viral video showing a police officer allegedly assaulting a journalist during election coverage at Ablekuma North. In a statement released on Friday, the Service confirmed that the officer involved has been immediately withdrawn from election duty and interdicted. The case has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for a full investigation. “The Ghana Police Service has monitored a viral video in which one of our officers is seen assaulting a reporter,” the statement read. “The officer concerned has been withdrawn from the ongoing election...
Hawa Koomson Attacked as Violence Breaks Out during Ablekuma North Rerun
Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Hawa Koomson was reportedly assaulted at a polling center during the Ablekuma North election rerun. Distressing video clips captured the moment she was knocked to the ground after allegedly being kicked in the chest and lower abdomen before police officers stepped in. Other individuals caught in the chaos included the NPP parliamentary hopeful Nana Akua Afriyie and a female party operative, both of whom reportedly sustained injuries during the melee. Police looked helpless and called for reinforcement as the number of “thugs” who had stormed the Methodist Polling center outnumbered them. The...
Ghana Protests U.S. Visa Cutbacks, Pledges Dialogue to Restore Longstanding Reciprocity
Ghana has responded to the United States’ recent changes to its visa reciprocity policy, which now limits B1/B2 visas for Ghanaian nationals to just three months with a single entry. This marks a significant reduction from the previous five-year, multiple-entry arrangement that many Ghanaians have relied on for travel related to business, education, tourism, medical care, and family visits. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the government expressed concern over the impact of the new policy and assured affected citizens of its solidarity. The Ministry described the move by the US as a...
GFA-StarTimes partnership: ‘We’ve paid part of the over $800,000 owed’ – StarTimes PRO
Eli Kondoh, the Communications Officer for StarTimes Ghana, has disclosed that the company has made partial payment toward the outstanding sum of over $800,000 owed to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) from their previous broadcasting agreement for the Ghana Premier League. After the conclusion of the GFA’s five-year collaboration with Chinese media company StarTimes, television rights were transferred to AFA TV and Globe TV. Throughout the season, there were indications that renewal discussions were underway. However, those negotiations were officially discontinued in May. The GFA later clarified that both sides were unable to reach a consensus, attributing the breakdown to...
Ghana looking to collaborate with Portugal on Establishing National Airline
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted Ghana’s willingness to collaborate with the Portuguese government to set up a national airline, as part of broader efforts to enhance the country’s aviation industry and stimulate economic growth. He delivered these comments on Thursday, July 10, at the Jubilee House during a formal gathering to accept letters of credence from five newly appointed ambassadors to Ghana, including Maria Da Conceição de Sousa Pilar, Portugal’s new representative. The other diplomats hailed from Seychelles, Venezuela, Chad, and Gabon. During his conversation with the Portuguese ambassador, President Mahama emphasized the strategic value of strengthening ties between...