Author: Lamisi
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings taking place in Washington, D.C., United States, from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18, 2025. The meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and development partners from around the world to discuss global economic stability, development financing, and strategies to strengthen resilience in developing economies. Dr. Forson is accompanied by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana. The delegation is…
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly attempting to manipulate school placements for multiple students and engaging in bribery within Ghana’s school placement system. Dr. Belinda Glover, Deputy National Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, explained that some people have been showing up at placement centres with multiple forms, falsely claiming to be parents, in order to change programmes or alter students’ boarding status. “So we have been able to arrest some of them. In fact, they come with multiple sheets trying to make changes, either from day to boarding, from boarding to day, or sometimes changing the programme,” she…
President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister just days after Lecornu stepped down, reigniting tensions in a fractured political landscape. Lecornu originally resigned on Monday, October 6, after unveiling a new cabinet that collapsed within hours due to political backlash and internal dissent. But Macron brought him back on Friday, October 10, tasking him again with forming a government capable of navigating the legislative deadlock. On Sunday, October 12, Lecornu unveiled his second government, retaining several key figures while introducing fresh faces in an apparent attempt to broaden his support base. Among the notable appointments was…
The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have returned to Israel after more than two years in captivity, the Israeli military has confirmed. The hostages were abducted during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks and include twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, as well as Omri Miran who was seen reuniting with his wife, Lishay, in an emotional moment captured on camera. Israeli officials say the remains of up to 28 deceased hostages are yet to be returned. Their release comes as part of a deal under which Israel is freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700…
Microsoft is officially ending support for its Windows 10 operating system on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, marking a major shift for millions of users worldwide. After that date, security updates will stop, leaving computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to cyberattacks. The tech giant is urging users to upgrade to Windows 11, but many older PCs won’t meet the system requirements. Consumer advocates have warned that the move could force unnecessary spending and increase electronic waste. “The end of support for Windows 10 is shaping up to be a disaster for both consumers and the environment,” said Nathan Proctor of…
At least 15 people have died, and six others have been hospitalized after a canoe carrying mourners capsized on the Oti River near Kete Krachi in the Oti Region. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, October 10, when the canoe, reportedly overloaded with about 21 passengers, overturned while traveling from Okuma to Debume in the Krachi West District. According to eyewitnesses, the canoe became unstable midway through the journey and eventually capsized, throwing all passengers into the river. Rescue efforts by local residents and the Ghana Navy led to the recovery of several bodies, including children believed to be between…
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for allegedly plotting to assassinate a chief in the Eastern Region. The suspects, identified as Emelia Akua Asor and Butuakwa Seth, were picked up during an intelligence-led operation that uncovered their plan to eliminate the chief ahead of his first Royal Durbar, scheduled for October 17, 2025, at Akyem Kwabeng. According to the police, Emelia Akua Asor offered GH₵50,000 to undercover officers to kill the chief and another woman who was to be installed as Queen Mother. She also instructed her accomplice, Butuakwa Seth, to help identify the residences of…
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says the Office of the Attorney-General is prosecuting nearly 1,500 cases of illegal mining across the country, with the cases currently at various stages of trial. Addressing journalists on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Director of Communications at the Ministry, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, said the arrests were made by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) within the past nine months, a reflection of government’s renewed resolve to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey. She revealed that several mining equipment and vehicles had been confiscated since January 2025, including excavators, changfang machines,…
A U.S. federal judge in New York has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) concerning Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us”. Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the lyrics in the song, which included accusations such as calling Drake a “certified pedophile”, are protected as nonactionable opinion, not statements of fact. She reasoned that in the context of a heated rap feud; a reasonable listener would not expect the lyrics to present verifiable truth. Drake had sued UMG, rather than Kendrick Lamar, claiming the label improperly promoted and profited from the diss track, which he said damaged…
An Assistant District Planning Officer with the Yunyoo-Nasuan District Assembly in the North East Region was shot and killed by unknown armed robbers on Friday morning, October 10, 2025. The incident occurred when the victim was traveling on a Metro Mass Transit bus with registration number GN-5180, en route from Bunkpurugu to Tamale. According to eyewitnesses, the attack happened near Nakpanduri, where armed robbers ambushed the bus. The driver reportedly attempted to evade the attackers but was unsuccessful. The robbers then fired shots through the rear of the vehicle, fatally striking the officer who was seated on that side. The…