The wife of John Odartey Lamptey has, for the first time, spoken publicly about what she describes as a “deeply disappointing and traumatic” experience with the Tesano Police Station during a critical moment in her ongoing domestic dispute. Her testimony follows a viral Facebook video in which her husband is seen physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their Ofankor residence in the Ga East Municipality. According to the victim, her husband accused her of inf

The Forestry Commission has dismissed media reports claiming two of its staff were interdicted for allegedly generating GHC623,000 in revenue for the institution. Describing the publications as “false, misleading and distorted,” the Commission said the reports sought to damage its reputation and misinform the public. The story, which appeared in the Supreme Newspaper and on several online platforms including opr.news, newsghana.com.gh, dailyviewgh.com, peacefmonline.com, and.

The Minister for the Interior has announced a nationwide Gun Amnesty Programme, marking a major step in government’s renewed effort to curb the alarming rise in illicit firearms across the country. Addressing journalists at the Information Services Department in Accra, the Minister warned that the proliferation of illegal weapons has become “a silent threat that has infiltrated homes, workplaces, social gatherings, and even schools.” According to him, unregistered firearms co

The funeral of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, will be open to the general public, her family announced on Tuesday. She will be laid to rest on November 28, 2025 at the Black Star Square (Independence Square), Accra. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, family spokesperson Oheneba Akwasi Abayie said the state funeral will begin at 6 a.m. at Independence Square, where the cortege will arrive to commence the proceedings. “The funeral acti

Ghana joined the continent on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to mark the 2025 African Statistics Day with a call for data-driven governance and accountability. The event, held at the Assemblies of God Head Office in Accra, also saw the official launch of the Governance Series Wave 2 Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Delivering the opening address, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu underscored the central role of credible data in building a just, peaceful,

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the resumption of its 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region, following a temporary suspension triggered by last week’s tragic stampede at the El-Wak Stadium. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin (Ghana Navy), Acting Director General of Public Relations, the exercise will restart on Thursday, 20 November 2025, with enhanced measures to ensure safety and a smooth screening process. The GAF

Renowned Broadcaster, Emefa Apawu has cautioned journalists, especially emerging reporters, to guard their independence even when they receive “soli” during assignments. Speaking on the Talk No Dey Cook podcast, she acknowledged that many young journalists operate under difficult economic conditions, but stressed that personal hardship must never compromise editorial integrity. Ms. Apawu explained that while some forms of “soli” may be offered as transportation or logistical

Former Broadcast Journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Emefa Apawu, has urged young journalists particularly those of the Gen Z generation to value their craft and fortify themselves with solid knowledge as they navigate the pressures of Ghana’s political and media environment. Speaking on the Talk No Dey Cook podcast, Apawu reflected on her own experiences interviewing top political figures, including moments where guests attempted to intimidate or undermine her. Sh

Seasoned Female Broadcast Journalist, Emefa Apawu, formerly of the Multimedia Group Limited, has opened up about the real reason she stepped away from the media after an illustrious 23-year career. Speaking in a candid conversation on the Talk No Dey Cook podcast, Emefa revealed that her decision to quit journalism — at a time many believed she was at her peak — was driven by one thing above all: her children. According to her, years of working six to seven days a week, const

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians and left several others injured during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. In a statement issued by the Minister, George Opare Addo, Esq., the Ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, friends, and communities of the deceased, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. “T

Member of Parliament (MP) for Pusiga, Ayamba Ayii Laadi, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of six persons during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the MP urged the nation to take solace in the will of the Almighty Allah, describing the incident as one that occurred by divine decree. “There is nothing that happens that doesn’t happen at the right time. This is what

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has temporarily suspended its ongoing 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following the tragic stampede that claimed six lives and injured several others at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. In a statement issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain (Ghana Navy) Veronica Adzo Arhin, GAF expressed deep sorrow over the incident and said the suspension was necessary to allow for a

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the tragic death of six prospective recruits following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Arhin, Ag. Director-General, Public Relations, Ghana Armed Forces; the incident occurred around 6:20 a.m., moments before the start of the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an une

Ghana’s Lands Minister and Acting Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged world leaders to form genuine partnerships with Africa in driving the global transition toward clean and sustainable energy. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil, the Minister declared that Africa holds immense potential to power the world’s green future through its abundant solar, wind, and hyd

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), has held a validation meeting in Accra to review Ghana’s First Biennial Report under the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The meeting brought together representatives from government agencies, development partners, and civil society organisations to validate data and finalise Ghana’s

The Government of Ghana has announced that a state funeral will be held for the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra. According to a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, the funeral is to honour Nana Konadu for her great work in promoting the rights of women and children and her service to national development. Nana Konadu

The Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been announced as the Chair of the 9th Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC 2025), scheduled to take place from 27th to 29th November 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The three-day event, organized by the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) in collaboration with the National Technical Working Committee of the GITFiC Agenda 2031, will feature high-level discussions on

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Hon. George Opare Addo, has expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of HIV infections and teenage pregnancies among Ghana’s youth, describing the trend as a growing threat to public health and national development. Delivering the State of the Youth Address in Accra, the Minister disclosed that young people continue to account for a large share of new HIV infections. In 2023, about 27.4 percent of the 17,774 new repo

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that the soldier reported to have fired the shot that killed Abass Ibrahim during the 2020 General Election in the Ablekuma Central Constituency has not yet been identified by the Ghana Armed Forces. Addressing a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, the Minister said investigations revealed that although a man dressed in military uniform was captured on video as the person who allegedly fired the fatal

The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, has cautioned that any tertiary institution that fails to strengthen its cybersecurity systems risks becoming a weak link in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the maiden National Cybersecurity Education Conference held in Accra, Prof. Jinapor underscored the urgent need for tertiary institutions to mainstream cybersecurity education and cultivate a culture