UN report exposes substantiated sexual abuse involving foreign forces in Haiti
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A recent United Nations report has detailed four substantiated cases of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. These findings surface as the Kenyan-led and U.S.-backed mission transitions into a broader military mandate. The allegations implicate forces sent to stabilize […]
There are phony friendships in the music industry – Camidoh
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian musician Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie, known in the music industry as Camidoh, has spoken about the challenges of forming genuine friendships in the music industry. In an interview on Hitz FM today, he said most relationships in the industry are not genuine, advising artists to keep to themselves due to […]
Minority accuses government of delaying LGBTQ bill
By Sarah Baafi The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of deliberately delaying the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, raising concerns about what it describes as a lack of urgency and commitment to its passage. Addressing a press conference, the Assin South Member of Parliament and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence […]
Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK
The UK government has blocked Kanye West’s permission to travel to the UK, following controversy over his planned headline set at this summer’s Wireless Festival in London. The Home Office told the BBC the rapper made an application to travel to the UK yesterday via an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). It said the decision to […]
GACL Chairman defends new airport development levy
By Amoako Kwame The Chairman of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), James Agalga, has defended the newly introduced Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, describing it as essential to addressing congestion and upgrading ageing facilities at Kotoka International Airport. The levy, which represents a major shift in airport financing, is expected to fund projects aimed at easing […]
Five arrested for posing as National Security Operatives to rob Western North mining site
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly posing as National Security operatives to carry out a robbery at a mining site. The suspects have been identified as Iddrisu Abdalla (20), Abdul Rahaman Abubakar (21), Okasha Mohammed (19), Toffic Bawa (24) and Richard Gyapong (35). They were apprehended […]
Miracles Aboagye questions credibility of Global InfoAnalytics polls
By Sarah Baafi Dennis Miracle Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has questioned the credibility of polls conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, likening their forecasts to gambling. Speaking on JoyNews AM, Mr Aboagye dismissed the polling firm’s results, describing its predictions as unreliable and largely based on conjecture. “You know my position on […]
KNUST to host national World Sickle Cell Awareness Day event
The Focus on Sickle Cell (FoSCel) Foundation has announced that the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi will host the national climax of the 2026 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day commemoration in Ghana. The Foundation said the venue was secured with the support of KNUST management. World […]
Clock ticks on Trump’s ultimatum as Iran defies deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz by tonight
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Middle East conflict entered a volatile new phase on Tuesday as the U.S. President Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face “complete demolition” of its national infrastructure. With a deadline set for 8:00 p.m. ET (midnight GMT Wednesday), […]
Politicians must avoid chasing instant gratification
By Sarah Baafi Governments and their leaders often prioritise short-term applause over long-term solutions, Senior Lecturer and political analyst, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, has warned is dangerous for the nation. Speaking during a news review segment on Channel One TV, Dr Zaato highlighted how this obsession with quick wins undermines effective governance and public trust. […]
Rapper Offset stable after being shot in Florida
American rapper Offset is in stable condition after he was shot in Florida, according to a representative. Police said an “incident” occurred outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, sending one person to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The former member of the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was […]
Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
Kanye West has said he “would be grateful” to meet members of the Jewish community in the UK after controversy over his headline booking at this year’s Wireless Festival. In a statement, the rapper now known as Ye said he had been “following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly”. “My only […]
‘Many people don’t understand climate change’ – RNP Foundation begins 1 million tree campaign
The RNP Foundation has launched an ambitious nationwide tree planting campaign, warning that a lack of public understanding of climate change remains a major challenge in Ghana. At the launch event in Keta on April 4, 2026, Programme Coordinator Raymond Setsoafia Avevor said many Ghanaians still do not fully grasp the impact of climate change, […]
RNP Foundation commissions water tank and launches tree planting drive in Keta
By Seli Baisie The RNP Foundation has commissioned a water storage tank and launched a major tree planting initiative in Keta Central as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and support local communities. The event, held on April 4, 2026, at Tamekloe Gardens, brought together traditional leaders, local authorities, educators, and residents, marking the […]
