Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

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.…

The Deputy Clerk to Parliament, in charge of Information Management Service and aGhana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSig) Fellow, Dr Gloria Sarku Kumawu, has called on governments in Africa to position themselves in good stead to ensure the provision of uninterrupted internet connectivity to all, irrespective of their geographical location. Dr. Kumawu was presenting a paper on the topic, “international trade and internet governance, the African perspective”, at the opening of a four day in person training for potential fellows of the Ghana School on Internet Governance, GhanaSig’25. She examined the impact of regulations governing international trade between and among…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced it will hold a press conference tomorrow to address the Electoral Commission’s decision to rerun the parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North constituency. This comes after the Electoral Commission (EC) announced that it would rerun the election in 19 polling stations within the constituency on Friday, July 11, 2025. The move follows a prolonged impasse in declaring results for the area, more than seven months after voting was held on December 7, 2024 which has left the constituency without representation in parliament. The collation process was disrupted on election day, leading to the…

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, and member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Eric Edem Agbana, has described the University of Professional Studies, Accra’s (UPSA) renewed enforcement of its dress code, including a ban on anklets and nose rings , as an overreach and an affront to personal expression at the tertiary level. In a personal statement made on X (formerly twitter), the MP condemned the policy as excessive and cautioned against what he called a creeping culture of control in academic institutions. “I understand the importance of instilling discipline and upholding codes of conduct in our educational…

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Indian diaspora in Ghana, describing their reception as a reflection of the enduring friendship between the two nations. “Gladdened by the incredible warmth shown by the Indian community here in Accra, Ghana. The spirit of togetherness and the deep cultural linkages are truly wonderful,” Prime Minister Modi shared in a statement as he arrived in Ghana for a landmark state visit. The visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over 30 years, aims to deepen bilateral cooperation across critical sectors.The diplomatic visit will focus…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially disassociated itself from controversial comments made by its Bono Regional Chairman, Mr. Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, against the founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Abronye launched a scathing attack on Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, accusing him of shielding members of the LGBTQI+ community. In a video making rounds online, Abronye further described the Archbishop using derogatory and unprintable language, including calling him a “useless man” and labeling him a criminal. According to a press statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the attention of the National…

Award-winning Ghanaian Reggae-Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has once again asserted his claim as the originator of the genre tag Afro-Dancehall, following global recognition of fellow Ghanaian singer Moliy’s chart-topping success with her viral hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly).” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stonebwoy emphasized that the origin and fame of the Afro-Dancehall should be credited to him in the annals of history. “A Name Originated by @stonebwoy. Let it be etched in the books of history… AFRO-DANCEHALL 🇬🇭🇯🇲🌍 To The World And Beyond…” His statement came in response as a quote to a Billboard Hip-Hop tweet…

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party and 2024 NPP flagbearer hopeful, Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, has made a passionate appeal for an end to what he described as the “cyclical retribution” that continues to plague Ghana’s governance and judicial system. He made the call in response to the ongoing public discourse and controversy surrounding the suspension and petition for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Martyrs Day commemoration at the Supreme Court, Agyepong detoured from the day’s solemn observance to weigh in on the national issue, stressing the…