The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has briefed Parliament on recent flooding incidents affecting several parts of the country, citing both natural and human-induced factors as contributing causes. In his address, the minister described flooding as one of Ghana’s most persistent and destructive hazards, often resulting in the loss of lives, displacement of families, damaged infrastructure, and broader economic disruption. He pointed to several regions that have been hit by recent floods, including Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Northern, and Volta. “The floods were triggered by intense rainfall, in some cases exceeding historical averages,” he said....
‘I’m a clean boy; my success is from music’ – Shatta Wale dismisses claims of fraud involvement
Popular dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has responded to critics who claim he’s involved in fraudulent schemes. Following news of the arrests of several Ghanaian ‘businessmen’ allegedly involved in romance and inheritance scams, a video shared on X show Shatta Wale defending his source of income. Among those arrested by the FBI is Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, also known as Kofi Boat, an acclaimed business associate of Shatta Wale. This development has caused social media users to speculate about Shatta Wale’s possible involvement in the matter. However, in the video shared on X, Shatta Wale vehemently denied the rumors, claiming that...
Shirley Frimpong-Manso bemoans Ghana’s hype for Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’
Tyler Perry’s latest movie did not only gain traction in Hollywood; it had a global wave that swept through Ghana as well. A lot of Ghanaian movie lovers, critics and film buffs, took to their various media platforms to either pass commentary or analyse the movie when it was released. While a lot of people found ‘Straw’ as a movie with a storyline that touches on the many issues that single parents go through, others described it as one of Tyler’s usual wanton love for over-sensationalism. Speaking to Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s lifestyle and entertainment morning show, Daybreak Hitz,...
Negotiations between Thomas Partey and Arsenal not advancing- Sources
Negotiations between Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey and Arsenal Football Club over a new deal are not advancing as expected. According to Italian Football insider Fabrizio Romano, there is no agreement between the camps at the time of writing and it is likely that the 32 year old could leave the London club prior to the start of the 2025-2026 season. ESPN UK also stated that Partey is not expected to re-sign with the Gunners as his contract expires on June 30 five years on after leaving Spanish side Atletico Madrid. Source: citi sports
President Trump approves military strike plan against Iran — Final decision pending
Reports from international media indicate that President of the United States, Donald Trump, has approved a military strike plan targeting Iran’s nuclear facility at Fordo but is yet to issue a final directive for the operation to proceed. The plan, according to insiders, is in response to growing concerns over Iran’s enrichment of uranium and its potential threat to global security. President Trump, speaking to journalists, said: “I may do it, I may not do it… nobody knows what I’m going to do,” adding that diplomatic channels were still under consideration. Tensions in the Middle East have intensified in recent...
“We let you down — And we’re sorry”: NPP’s general secretary vows redemption and rebirth
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has issued a heartfelt apology to Ghanaians for the shortcomings experienced during the party’s time in office, vowing not to repeat the same mistakes if given another chance to govern. Speaking on Channel One TV on Wednesday, 19 June, Mr Kodua acknowledged both the accomplishments and the failings of the NPP’s administration, which ended following defeat in the 2024 general elections. “As a political party, certainly we did our best, but we couldn’t have gotten everything right,” he admitted. “And I have always said that on behalf of our...
Drowning of Lawra SHS students could have been prevented if they had access to life jackets – MP
Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bide A. Ziedieng, has brought to the attention of the House and indeed, the entire nation a tragic incident that occurred in the Lawra Constituency of the Upper West Region of Ghana on Saturday, June 14, 2025. According to the lawmaker, he received the devastating news that seven students from Lawra Senior High School had tragically drowned while attempting to cross the Black Volta River at Dikpe, near the Burkina Faso border. The students, all members of the school’s cadet group, had decided to jog along the riverside at Dikpe on Saturday morning. There were...
Nkɔkɔ nketenkete feed to soon hit the Ghanaian Market – Agric Minister
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says the upcoming launch of the ‘’Nkɔkɔ Nketenkete feed’’ brand signals a new era in agribusiness, particularly in efforts to boost domestic poultry production. During a working visit to the construction site of a state-of-the-art poultry feed factory by A2 Company in Kumasi, the Minister praised the bold move by the private sector player. The facility, which will produce under the brand name ‘’Nkɔkɔ Nketenkete Feed’’, is expected to be a game-changer, offering reliable, affordable feed to poultry farmers nationwide. According to the Minister, the factory will have the capacity to process and...
Agric Minister inaugurates new board for national food buffer stock company
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, on Monday, June 16, 2025 inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, reaffirming government’s dedication to enhancing food security in the country. The nine-member board, chaired by former Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr. Eric Osei-Owusu, was sworn into office by the Minister, who also administered the Oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy. In his address, the Minister stated that the reconstitution of the board reflects government’s continued commitment to ensuring robust governance and efficient...
Future MMDCEs likely to be elected, current appointees could be last – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that future Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may no longer be appointed, but rather elected, in line with growing public demand for greater accountability in local governance. Addressing participants at an orientation and training programme organised for MMDCEs on Wednesday, June 18, the President noted that the current system of appointing MMDCEs could soon be replaced, depending on the outcome of the work of the Constitution Review Committee. According to him, one of the key recommendations emerging from the Committee’s nationwide consultations is the introduction of elections for MMDCEs. He said the...