I am a Christian but don’t go to church- Rapper T.I
By Seli Baisie American rapper Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., known professionally as T.I., has said he identifies as a Christian but does not attend church, arguing that his faith does not require organised religion or clerical mediation. The Atlanta-born artist shared his views during a recent conversation with renowned gospel musician Kirk Franklin on Den […]
Akufo-Addo rejects claims he approached Mahama over Ofori-Atta
By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has rejected reports suggesting that he plans to approach President John Dramani Mahama over the return of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.In a rejoinder dated December 16, 2025, the Office described the publication by the Herald newspaper, which was repeated by other […]
Supreme Court halts Kpandai parliamentary rerun
By Ashiadey Dotse The Supreme Court has ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend all plans to conduct a parliamentary rerun in the Kpandai constituency. The court directed the EC to halt every activity related to the proposed rerun until the case before it is fully determined. This means the Commission is barred from taking […]
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed
Pop star Lizzo is celebrating a legal victory after a judge dismissed allegations of fat-shaming from a 2023 lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers. The singer, whose hits include body positive anthems such as Good As Hell and Juice, marked the development with a video statement posted to her Instagram and TikTok feeds. […]
Dashcam video shows couple trying to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack
A couple killed in the Bondi Beach shooting tried to stop one of the alleged attackers by grabbing his gun, dramatic dashcam footage shows. Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot themselves, their family said in a statement. Video of the incident shows […]
Universal Health Coverage improves remarkably in Eastern Region
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Region is the best performing region in Ghana, when it comes to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Of the ten best performing districts in Ghana, four Districts which have remarkably increased membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme in 2025, are in the Eastern Region. The Eastern Regional Director […]
E/R: PURC records 96% complaint resolution rate, expands consumer protection in 2025
By Gloria Edinam Atiase The Eastern Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) recorded a 96.4 per cent complaint resolution rate between January and November 2025, alongside expanded regulatory, monitoring and community engagement activities. According to the office’s end-of-year report for 2025, a total of 1,253 complaints were received during the period. The […]
A Plus pushes for third-term bid for Mahama, vows to test the law and rally Ghanaians
Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has openly called for a third-term presidency for President John Dramani Mahama, insisting that Ghana should move beyond term limits if national development is to be sustained. In a wide-ranging interview on The KSM Show, the MP said he is prepared to […]
Otumfuo to present Bawku Peace Mediation Report to President Mahama today
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is scheduled to present a comprehensive report on the Bawku peace mediation process to President John Dramani Mahama today, December 16, as part of ongoing efforts to restore lasting stability in the area. President Mahama earlier in 2025, tasked the Asantehene with leading mediation efforts to address the protracted […]
Late submission of graduate lists disrupts National Service planning, says NSA
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Service Authority (NSA) has expressed concern about the late submission of graduate lists by some tertiary institutions, describing the practice as a major setback to planning, verification and deployment for the 2025/2026 service year. Speaking at a press conference at the NSA headquarters in Accra on Monday, 15 […]
NSA uncovers over 8,105 ghost names, suspends 1,840 after IT reforms
The National Service Authority (NSA) has uncovered extensive irregularities in its payroll and registration system for the 2025/2026 service year, resulting in 8,105 names being flagged and 1,840 personnel suspended pending investigations by security agencies. Speaking at the Authority’s headquarters, the Director-General, Ms Ruth Dela Sedoh, said the findings followed the deployment of a new […]
NSA introduces support measures to resolve registration challenges
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Service Authority (NSA) has introduced targeted support measures to address administrative, technical and data mismatch challenges affecting the registration and validation of personnel for the 2025/2026 National Service year. The Director-General, Ms Ruth Dela Sedoh, said the steps were aimed at ensuring that all qualified graduates are able […]
National Service Authority arrests 10 over ghost names and payroll fraud
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the arrest of 10 individuals in connection with fraudulent activities involving “ghost names” in the 2025/2026 National Service database, as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the scheme. The announcement was made at a press briefing on Monday, December 15, 2025, […]
NSA reopens registration portal for final one-week window
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced a final one-week reopening of the 2025/2026 National Service registration portal to resolve outstanding reposting and validation challenges affecting some service personnel. The announcement was made at a press conference on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the NSA headquarters at Airport in Accra […]
