Author: Constance Awunor

Yvonne Agyapong, daughter of former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, has received four major awards at Yale University in the United States. The award ceremony took place on Monday, May 18, in Connecticut. Yvonne Agyapong graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science. She received the Arthur L. Pulley LLB ’53 and Bernice Cossey Pulley DIV ’56 Research Award for advancing peace and justice in Africa and the Americas. The award recognises students who contribute strongly to peacebuilding and conflict resolution through research and community work. As part of the recognition, Yvonne has received a full scholarship to…

The chairman of the Accra 2023 African Games, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare has claimed that the Ghana Police Service could not justify its bill of GH₵35.8 million for its services during the tournament. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Dr. Ofosu Asare said “Initially they were just to assist in providing security and we were even feeding the them. Then they later pulled out.Out of nowhere, they brought us this bill (of 35.8 million).” “So I wrote to them and asked them to justify it. And they could not justify it. I was shocked to the marrow with…

President John Dramani Mahama has criticised the previous administration’s handling of the Agenda 111 hospital project, saying the decision to start all 111 hospitals at the same time was not prudent. He made the comments during a meeting with the Northern Regional House of Chiefs on Friday, May 15, before travelling to Geneva for an international engagement. President Mahama said the project lacked proper planning and should have been done in phases. He argued that launching all 111 hospitals at once created serious financial and operational challenges. “I don’t think it was a very prudent idea to start 111 hospitals…

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, says the 2028 general election will be strongly influenced by young voters. He urged members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) to prepare for leadership roles as part of the party’s long-term strategy. Dr. Bawumia made the remarks at the opening of a three-day leadership training programme in Accra under the 2026 Leadership Pipeline Initiative. He said the NPP is deliberately investing in young people to prepare them for future leadership positions. “This training programme is for your benefit because we want the youth to take key leadership positions,” he said.He…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to evacuate the first batch of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks. The evacuation is scheduled for May 21 through a special chartered flight. According to the ministry, the flight will depart at 5:00 a.m. from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The exercise is being organised in response to safety concerns affecting foreign nationals in South Africa. The Ministry said the evacuation will be fully funded by the Government of Ghana. It stressed that affected citizens will not pay any fees for the trip home. “Note that this is a…

Irish President Catherine Connolly is expected to meet King Charles during a three-day official visit to Britain. The visit began on Monday with engagements in London, including a stop at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith. Speaking at the centre, President Connolly said some Irish citizens are leaving Ireland due to housing challenges. She said migration from Ireland has long been shaped by economic pressures. “Historically, modern-day immigration was driven by economic factors,” she said. She noted that many Irish people have settled in cities such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham over time. The President highlighted the long-standing impact…

Ghanaian music executive Richie Mensah has announced that Lynx Entertainment is exiting artiste management after nearly 20 years in the industry. He says the company will now focus on music distribution and consumer electronics under its expanding business portfolio. The announcement was made in a video shared on his social media pages on his 40th birthday, May 17, 2026. Richie Mensah said the decision forms part of a long-term personal goal to step back from active music production at age 40. “I promised myself that when I turned 40, I was going to retire from music,” he said. He added…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published new exchange rate figures showing relative stability of the Ghana Cedi against major international currencies on Monday, May 18. The Cedi is trading at 11.4068 to the US dollar on the buying side and 11.4182 on the selling side. This means the local currency continues to show limited movement compared to recent sessions. The Bank of Ghana data also shows the Cedi trading against other major currencies. The British Pound Sterling is buying at 15.1973 and selling at 15.2136. The Euro is also trading at 13.2635 on the buying side and 13.2754 on…

Lawyer and energy expert Lom-Nuku Ahlijah says Members of Parliament in Ghana do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution. According to him, MPs only receive limited protections linked to their parliamentary duties. He stressed that these protections do not prevent criminal investigations, arrests, or prosecutions. Mr Ahlijah made the remarks on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, May 18, during discussions on the detention of the Asante Akyem North MP. “There is no immunity from crime, even in Ghana, when you are an MP. We have had many cases where MPs have been prosecuted before,” he said. Mr. Ahlijah explained that…

President John Dramani Mahama has warned that cuts in United States aid to Africa could push millions of people into poverty by 2026. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Mr. Mahama said the suspension of USAID support could have serious social and economic effects across the continent. “It is estimated that the direct consequences of these aid suspensions could push about 5.7 million Africans into poverty by the end of 2026,” he said. Mr. Mahama also warned that the long-term impact could be worse if African countries fail to strengthen their healthcare systems. According to him, projections…