Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that the fire incident at Maaha Beach Resort was caused by embers from a nearby blaze at Vision Beach, which ignited a thatched roof at the resort on Tuesday, May 28, 2025.. According to the Ellembelle District Fire Commander, DO2 Mark Hamilton, both beaches caught fire, resulting in significant damage. At Vision Beach, 15 rooms, including the kitchen and reception area, were affected. Meanwhile, 18 rooms at Maaha Beach Resort were destroyed. DO2 Hamilton noted that the Fire Service received a distress call around 7:59 p.m. reporting a fire outbreak at Vision…

Third Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Massawudu Osman, has issued a strong warning to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stating that the NPP will retaliate in response to the recent “Rambo-style” arrests of key members of their party. He firmly vowed that the party would reciprocate if it regains power, adopting a tit-for-tat approach against the NDC. His comments come after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) held NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in custody over allegations of causing financial loss to the state. “They say tit-for-tat is…

Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has been appointed as the Returning Officer for the presidential elections of the African Development Bank (AfDB), which takes place today in Abidjan. Ato Forson is expected to preside over the election process to usher in a new leader as Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s tenure comes to an end in September, after serving the maximum two five-year terms. There are five shortlisted candidates from various African countries vying to lead Africa’s biggest multilateral lender. The Minister expressed joy at being entrusted with the role, describing it as a singular honour. He affirmed his commitment…

Aide to the President, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has highlighted the irony in former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s call for impartial justice and due process following the recent arrests involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Reacting to Dr. Bawumia’s appeal for fair justice and adherence to the rule of law in safeguarding Wontumi’s constitutional rights, Bawah Mogtari described the call as ironic, especially when juxtaposed against what she described as the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration’s lack of transparency in handling cases involving political opponents. While Dr. Bawumia urged EOCO and other state institutions to operate…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to steering Ghana towards economic recovery, emphasizing the need for a bold reset rooted in past successes and future innovation. Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit under the theme “Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset: Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable Futuristic Economy,” President Mahama reflected on lessons from his previous administration and the urgent steps required to restore Ghana’s economic stability. “The theme could not have been more appropriate. It challenges us to examine where we have come from, acknowledge where we faltered, and above all, define where we must go…

Manager of Ghana’s men’s national team, the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has released his 23-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup, set to begin on May 28. The list notably excludes some of the team’s top-rated players.Absent from the squad are West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus, Arsenal’s Thomas Partey, Fenerbahçe defender Alexander Djiku, and Bournemouth’s rising star Antoine Semenyo. Their unavailability has paved the way for several new players to earn their first call-ups to the national team. Felix Afena-Gyan, who currently plays in Italy’s lower-tier side Juventus Next Gen, has made a return to the squad. This marks his…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC, United States of America, effective today. This follows the findings of a special audit into alleged corrupt practices at the embassy. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he outlined six ‘drastic’ measures taken to purge the embassy of corruption. He indicated that the President is fully aware of and has approved the measures, which will temporarily affect the operations and staffing of the embassy. “With the firm support of President…

A U.S. District Judge, Allison Burroughs, has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. The ruling, delivered in the Boston Federal Court, temporarily upholds the Ivy League school’s ability to admit international students. Harvard had argued in court that “without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.” Judge Burroughs’ injunction is set to last approximately two weeks, with further hearings scheduled for May 27 and 29. According to the Trump administration, the move to restrict Harvard stems from allegations that the university fosters violence, promotes antisemitism, and coordinates with…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as a disturbing pattern of politically motivated intimidation and harassment of its members by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The party alleges the misuse of state security institutions in a deliberate attempt to suppress dissent and erode democratic accountability in Ghana. The statement comes in the wake of the arrest of former NPP Parliamentary Aspirant, Alfred Ababio Kumi, also known as Adenta Kumi, who, according to his lawyer, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has been charged with the publication of false news by the National Investigations Bureau…

Team Lead of reputable online news portal The 1957 News, Nene Odompleh, has voiced concern over the rising trend of indiscriminate content poaching within the new media space. He raised this concerns after filing multiple copyright violation complains across social media platforms where some bloggers cover his watermark when they use his contents. Speaking on Thursday as a panelist on TV3’s The Afternoon Show, Odompleh highlighted the growing nuisance of social media bloggers reposting content from blogs and news websites without crediting from the rightful owners. He shed light on evolving tactics used by content poachers, including the concealment of…