Author: Nhyira
Ghana has recorded a major milestone in its energy sector as the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition announces the successful completion of a crucial gas infrastructure upgrade carried out by Italian energy company ENI. The project, which forms part of Ghana’s long-term strategy to enhance domestic energy security and support cleaner industrial growth, has resulted in a significant increase in daily natural gas supply. According to the Ministry, the upgrade focused on key processing and delivery systems within the Western Corridor Gas Network. ENI’s technical enhancements have expanded capacity and improved reliability, allowing for the daily supply of an…
Controversial evangelist and founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has filed an application for bail pending appeal before the High Court in Accra. Agradaa, currently serving a custodial sentence following her conviction on charges of defrauding by false pretense and charlatanic advertisement, is seeking temporary release while her legal team challenges the ruling in a higher court. According to court documents, her lawyers argue that there are substantial grounds for appeal and that continued incarceration would cause undue hardship, especially given her responsibilities as a religious leader and the nature of the…
In a decisive move to modernize public service delivery and restore trust in law enforcement, Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced two major reforms: the launch of a comprehensive Digital Services Platform by December 2025, and the creation of an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) within the next six months. Addressing stakeholders in Accra, the Minister stressed the urgent need to digitize essential services and make security institutions more transparent and accessible to citizens. “Our aim is to shift from outdated, paper-heavy processes to a smarter, faster, and more citizen-friendly system,” he said. Unlike current fragmented…
Police in Hamilton, Ontario, have identified 17-year-old Mackale Lavoie as the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Berlinda Sarkodie, a Ghanaian woman who was killed in Toronto last week. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of July 8 in the city’s west end. According to Toronto Police, Sarkodie was found with multiple gunshot wounds after officers responded to reports of gunfire near an apartment complex on Jane Street. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Following initial investigations, authorities now believe the shooting was targeted. Surveillance footage and witness statements helped police trace the…
Chelsea sealed a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, delivering a performance that combined sharp attacking play with tactical discipline. Right from kickoff, Chelsea looked the more determined side. Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after intercepting a misplaced pass and calmly beating PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. Eight minutes later, Palmer doubled the lead with a curling strike from outside the box, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Momentum remained with Chelsea as halftime approached. In the 43rd minute, João Pedro made it 3-0 after receiving a clever lofted pass…
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis reminded the world why he’s one of the most dangerous men in the UFC heavyweight division, delivering a thunderous 35-second knockout at UFC Fight Night in Nashville. Facing off against Brazil’s rising prospect, Tallison Teixeira, Lewis wasted no time. After absorbing an early shot, he launched a powerful left hook that sent Teixeira crashing to the mat. Lewis followed with a barrage of ground strikes before the referee stepped in to stop the fight securing the fastest finish of the night and his record-breaking 16th UFC knockout. The crowd at Bridgestone Arena erupted as Lewis…
In a significant step toward resolving longstanding tensions with healthcare workers, the government has approved two key allowances demanded by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The decision, announced after high-level talks in Accra, is seen as a partial victory for nurses and midwives who have been pressing for improved working conditions under the 2024 Collective Agreement. According to GRNMA officials, the government has agreed to implement both the book and research allowance and the uniform allowance, two items the association has long argued are essential for professional development and dignity on the job. While welcoming the concessions,…
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has responded firmly yet diplomatically to the United States’ decision to slash the validity of most non-immigrant visas issued to Ghanaians from five years to three months. In a statement released Friday, the minister described the development as “regrettable” but noted that it offers an opportunity for constructive dialogue between the two nations. The U.S. government announced the change earlier this week, citing visa reciprocity standards and concerns over the high rate of overstays by Ghanaian nationals, particularly students. Minister Ablakwa acknowledged the issues raised by the U.S. but…
Doctors in Gaza are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an unfolding catastrophe at the Nasser Medical Complex, the largest functioning hospital in the war-torn enclave. With fuel reserves nearly depleted and Israeli ground forces intensifying their operations in southern Gaza, medical staff fear that critical systems will shut down within hours. The Nasser Medical Complex, located in the heart of Khan Younis, has been operating beyond capacity for weeks. Now, without sufficient fuel to power power generators, the hospital’s most vital services including intensive care units, operating theatres, and neonatal incubators are on the verge of collapse.…
Ningo-Prampram MP and Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has launched a scathing attack on NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his condemnation of the violence that marred the recent parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency. Reacting to Dr. Bawumia’s call for accountability and justice in the wake of the chaotic scenes at the polls, Sam George accused the former Vice-President of hypocrisy and selective outrage. According to him, Bawumia’s silence during past incidents involving political violence, notably the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, strips his current statements of credibility. “You don’t get to find your voice six years…