Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

The Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has expressed profound grief over the sudden passing of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, describing the late legislator as “a young man full of promise, intellect, and energy that this House needs to sustain itself.” Speaking in Parliament, a visibly emotional Ayariga admitted he initially dismissed reports of Mr. Kumi’s death as a hoax, citing the nature of misinformation often seen in Ghanaian politics. “I saw on our platform some publication to the effect that we had lost our younger brother Ernest Kumi. But I didn’t believe it.…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has boldly declared that the era of unmet loan approvals and the Fund’s failure to meet its core mandate is over. She made this statement at the official launch of the No Fees Stress Initiative, held at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua on 4th July 2025, where she openly addressed the Fund’s past shortcomings, describing them as being characterized by nonchalance. According to Dr. Shiraz, the Fund has, for the first time in four years, disbursed second semester loans to qualified students. Just three…

Ghanaian songstress Labena, popularly known as “Ghana’s Tattoo Girl”, has released a brand-new five-track album titled ‘Life in Roses’ under the Grand Nubian record label. The exclusive album listening session took place at Bayview Village, Atomic Junction in Accra, attracting a blend of industry players, fans, and media personalities. Among those in attendance were celebrated music duo Keche, Mike 2, Adom FM’s Da Don, Nana Adwoa Silky of DL FM, media personalities from Top FM, and a host of other music lovers. Labena gave a stellar performance of all five songs on the album — Ago Make Am, Am Gone,…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo Akweley, has stirred excitement ahead of this weekend’s President’s Cup showdown, promising players of Accra Hearts of Oak $1,000 for every goal they score against their arch-rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko She made the bold declaration during a visit to the Phobians’ training session alongside the Mayor of Accra, Nii Alottey Kpakpo, urging the players to bring glory to the capital by defeating the Porcupine Warriors in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium this Sunday. “Win so that the mayor and I, anytime we are walking,…

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a sharp response to criticism from the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ben Cardin pushing back against what he called an attempt to undermine Ghana’s sovereignty and dictate its foreign policy direction. The controversy erupted following a tweet from the U.S. senator who appeared to question Ablakwa’s presence in Washington, D.C., amid outstanding financial obligations to American firms and taxpayers. The senator insinuated that Ghana was prioritizing debt repayments to China while defaulting on commitments to the United States , a claim Ablakwa found not only inaccurate…

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government will soon launch the President’s Scholarship, aimed at honoring and supporting ten exceptional students from second-cycle institutions across the country. The announcement was made during the official launch of the No Fees Stress Policy, where the Minister highlighted that the scholarship scheme will form part of the enduring legacy of President John Dramani Mahama. According to the Minister, the selection process will be purely merit-based, with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) responsible for determining and declaring the top-performing students. “The President’s Scholarship will honour 10 brilliant students,…

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Marketing Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has declared that the GoldBod Taskforce will be relentless in its fight against gold smuggling, vowing to ensure that every gold smuggler is put behind bars. He made the bold statement while addressing members of the taskforce after a brief training session with the National Security . His address comes ahead of the official launch of the Taskforce scheduled for July 8, 2025. “We will not rest until every gold smuggler is behind bars. The Gold Board is a very critical state agent for the economic recovery of…

English Premier League side, Liverpool Football Club has announed it will immortalise the number 20 jersey of the late portuguese star, Diogo Jota for his contributuion to the club following his tragic passing. News of Jota’s sudden demise broke across the internet this morning, following reports of a car accident that claimed his life and that of his brother, André. Liverpool Football Club paid tribute to the 27-year-old Portuguese international, reflecting on his vital contributions to their recently concluded historic season, which saw the club secure its 20th Premier League title in the 2024/25 campaign. The club highlighted his sharp…

Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that the goal of his ministry is to make data a utility and not a luxury. He made this known at a quarterly press briefing in Accra, emphasizing that equitable digital access is a foundational goal of the government’s development agenda In his opening remarks, the minister reaffirmed his pledge to lead with transparency and accountability, stating that no major policy would be made without consulting the people and institutions it affects. “Our goal is to ensure that data is not a luxury, but a utility accessible and…

Chief Executive Officer of The Ghana Report and I-ZAR Group, Rashida Saani, has been nominated for the coveted Global Leadership Award at the upcoming Global Entrepreneurs Award, set to take place from November 21st to 23rd, 2025, at the La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The Global Entrepreneurs Award, hosted during the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious platforms honoring trailblazing leaders and entrepreneurs who are redefining industries and driving global impact. Rashida’s nomination places her among an elite group of transformative figures celebrated for their outstanding contributions to leadership, economic development, and innovation.…