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Abu Kassim claims Women’s Coach of the Year at Ghana Football Awards

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Head coach of Police Ladies, Abu Kassim, has been named Women’s Coach of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Football Awards, held at the Grand Arena in Accra.

Kassim guided Police Ladies to their first-ever Ghana Women’s Premier League title, ending the dominance of Ampem Darkoa Ladies.

His side went unbeaten in the Southern Zone and topped the table with 39 points before defeating Ampem Darkoa 2-0 in the Championship final.

Under his leadership, Police Ladies showed consistent form throughout the season, scoring the most goals and conceding the fewest in their zone.

Kassim beat competition from Joyce Boatey Agyei, who led the Black Damsels to a strong debut season, and Mercy Tagoe, who guided Oaks FC to a top-four finish.

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Ghana validates First National E-Commerce Strategy

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Deputy Minister of Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi Deputy Minister of Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, in collaboration with the United Nations Trade and Development, has hosted a national validation workshop to finalise Ghana’s first National E-Commerce Strategy.

The workshop marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to harness digital trade for inclusive economic growth and transformation.

The workshop brought together senior government officials, representatives from the private sector, academia, civil society, and development partners to review and endorse the draft strategy.

The document outlines strategic goals and actions designed to overcome structural and trade-related barriers, empower micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), foster decent job creation, enhance social inclusion, and support economic diversification through e-commerce.

The initiative follows the eTrade Readiness Assessment (eT Ready) conducted by UNCTAD in response to a 2023 request by MoTAI.

Published in November 2023, the assessment identified policy gaps and development opportunities in Ghana’s e-commerce ecosystem. Based on these findings, MoTAI formally requested UNCTAD’s assistance in March 2024 to develop a comprehensive national strategy.

The event marked a significant milestone in both parties’ collective efforts to harness the power of digital trade. It marks not only the culmination of months of consultations, research, and inter-agency dialogue, but more importantly, it signaled the parties’ collective readiness to embrace the future of trade.

“This strategy is ambitious yet practical while promoting trust in the digital space, improving logistics and payment systems, supporting MSMEs to thrive online, and ensuring inclusive access for women and rural communities. It is the beginning of a coordinated national effort to make e-commerce work for all Ghanaians,” Mr Sampson Ahi, the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, said.

As part of the many efforts, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry in collaboration with all partners, is also establishing an E-commerce and Digital Trade National Steering Committee, comprising of members from the public and private sectors, academia and civil society organisations.

This Committee will guide, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the E-commence strategy and ensure policy coherence across sectors.

HUNCTAD’s support is provided within the framework of a joint programme aimed at leveraging digital ecosystems for increased MSME productivity, jointly implemented with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and coordinated by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO).

The programme is funded by the Joint SDG Fund Digital Transformation Round (2023) and focuses on building national capacity for planning and implementing inclusive e-commerce reforms.

Consultations leading up to the draft strategy included national dialogues held in June 2024, followed by stakeholder engagements through October and November 2024.

Beyond shaping the strategy’s content, this participatory process has fostered stronger inter-ministerial coordination and enriched public-private dialogue in Ghana’s digital economy space.

“Ghana’s commitment to shaping a forward-looking e-commerce strategy is a testament to the country’s vision for inclusive and sustainable digital transformation,” Torbjörn Fredriksson, Head of the E-commerce and Digital Economy Branch at UNCTAD, said.

The validation of the National E-Commerce Strategy represents a pivotal step in positioning the country to capitalize on opportunities within the global digital economy.

‘How can the hungry and unemployed defend government policy?’ – NDC communicator laments

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Issah Yusif Gaani, NDC communicator Issah Yusif Gaani, NDC communicator

A member of the Ashanti Regional Communications Team of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Issah Yusif Gaani, has expressed frustration over what he describes as neglect by the party following its return to power after defeating the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections.

Speaking in an interview on Oyerepa TV on June 12, 2025, Gaani questioned the logic of expecting unpaid and unemployed party communicators to defend government policies, especially when they themselves have not benefited from the interventions being promoted.

“For me, I have said it and I won’t hide it, the sacrifices we’ve made for this party are enormous. We pray and hope the leadership will take notice,” he said.

Gaani noted that he once held a position during the previous NDC administration, which prevented him from securing employment under the NPP government. Now, even with his party back in power, he remains unemployed.

“I read a news story yesterday that said those who are going to work on the poultry initiative (Nkok) nketen nketen) have already been trained. So how do you expect me to come and sit here to talk about such policies?” he asked.

“As a data sharer, when someone tells you that Adwuma Wura has created 2,000 jobs, how do you, an unemployed and hungry communicator, sit and defend that? It doesn’t add up.”

Gaani stressed that including party communicators in job opportunities and key initiatives would give them a sense of ownership and motivation to speak passionately about the government’s programmes.

“If you involve your communicators, they will have the passion to defend the government. When you are part of something, it becomes intrinsic, you can defend it wholeheartedly without hesitation,” he added.

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NDC U-turn on Dumsor Levy exposes hypocrisy, says Afenyo-Markin

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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the government’s indefinite suspension of the controversial Energy Sector Levy, aka ‘Dumsor Levy’, is proof of deep hypocrisy, confusion, and incompetence on the part of the Mahama-led administration.

He described the U-turn as a “shameful retreat” and said it completely exposes the NDC’s “intellectual dishonesty.”

“Just months ago, they were shouting from every rooftop that our administration was using COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war as excuses. Now they are in power and using the Middle East crisis to justify crude oil volatility? That is the height of hypocrisy,” he stated.

The Effutu MP slammed what he called the government’s chaotic approach to policymaking.

“This eleventh-hour postponement shows they had no plan. No stakeholder consultation. Just trial and error. How do you pass a levy and cancel its implementation a few days before it kicks in?”

He accused the NDC of betraying their own campaign promises.

“They promised relief. They promised no new taxes. Now, here they are introducing punitive energy taxes, and then suspending them when Ghanaians push back. That is not leadership. That is panic.”

The Minority Leader said the NDC cannot escape accountability.

“We will not allow them to blame the current power crisis on the absence of this levy. Akufo-Addo kept the lights on without taxing Ghanaians into hardship. They cannot use their failed tax as a scapegoat.”

Mr Afenyo-Markin called the government’s justification for the levy hollow.

“They claim they need it to pay energy sector debts. But under Akufo-Addo, we managed the power sector responsibly without burdening people. We didn’t hide behind crises. We planned and executed.”

He demanded that Parliament be recalled immediately to repeal the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 under a certificate of urgency.

“Postponing it is not enough. This levy must go. Ghanaians deserve better.”

He also warned that the Minority would resist any attempt to reintroduce the levy in future.

“We are ready to stand with Ghanaians. Any attempt to revive this levy will be rejected. Completely.”

Turning to the broader power sector issues, Mr Afenyo-Markin called for urgent structural reforms.

“What is happening at ECG is a disgrace. Expired meters are still running. People are using power without paying because the systems are broken. That is not the fault of the people. That is a failure of governance.”

He said the Loss Reduction Programme started under the previous administration, has stalled.

“Communities are crying for prepaid meters. The companies are there. The contracts exist. What is the delay? The Minister must bring the full policy documents to Parliament. Now.”

Mr Afenyo-Markin accused the government of disconnecting from the people’s economic reality.

“They are out of touch. Ghanaians are suffering. And instead of easing the pressure, they are finding creative ways to tax them. That is not what they promised.”

He ended with a strong warning: “Any response short of total repeal is unacceptable. Not just to us in the Minority, but to the people of Ghana.”

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The Story Of This Little Girl In Love Will Teach You A Lesson

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In this Nigerian family movie, Chief takes advantage of his employee’s poverty and marries their underage daughter. But the young girl refuses to submit quietly. Trapped in a life she never chose, will she find the strength to break free from his control?

Poor roads in Northeast will soon be history – Mahama

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President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama

]President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the North East Region that they will soon benefit from some of the best road infrastructure in the country.

He made this pledge during a working visit to the regional capital, Nalerigu, on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Speaking at the event, President Mahama acknowledged the long-standing challenges of poor road connectivity in the region, which he said have hindered economic activities across the six district assemblies.

He noted that his government, under the ambitious ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme, is committed to changing the narrative.

Mahama stressed that the 2025 national budget has prioritized infrastructure development to address what he described as a “historical injustice” faced by the region.

He said, “Ladies and gentlemen, development is movement and connectivity, and roads are the veins that carry economic life across our country. Despite its strategic location and agricultural potential, the North East Region has long suffered from poor road connectivity. This will soon be a thing of the past. By the time I leave office in four years, the North East Region will have some of the best roads in the country. Guided by this vision, my government, in the 2025 budget, has made infrastructure development a priority, and we’re committed to addressing the injustice the North East has faced.”

A key part of this initiative, according to him, is the completion of the ‘Mishio-Wuyima Bridge’ in the West Mamprusi Municipality, which has been incorporated into the Big Push agenda.

President Mahama confirmed that the Big Push programme will invest GHS20 billion in infrastructure projects nationwide.

He assured contractors executing projects under the initiative that they will be paid within two weeks of submitting their certificates to prevent delays and ensure timely completion.

President Mahama added, “One of our first priorities is the completion of the Mishio-Wuyima Bridge in the West Mamprusi Municipality. Indeed, we have included the Mishio-Wuyima Bridge in the Big Push. The Big Push is a programme where we have devoted GHS20 billion to infrastructure development. The Finance Minister has stated that all contractors executing projects under the Big Push will be paid within two weeks of presenting their certificates, ensuring that projects do not stall.”

Mahama directs Finance, Energy Ministers to safeguard Ghana’s economic gains amid Israel-Iran tensions

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President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama

President John Mahama has directed the Ministers of Finance and Energy to adopt strategies aimed at protecting Ghana’s recent economic growth amid tensions in the Middle East.

His comments come after Israel launched a preemptive attack on Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities. Iran responded by launching several missiles into Israeli territory.

The president, speaking in the North-East Region during a Thank You tour, observed that the country was not “immune” to external shocks resulting from global events.

“Recent events in the Middle East, involving an exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran, have started to escalate crude oil prices dramatically,” he said.

“I’ve asked our Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, to closely monitor the developments, model the possible impact on our petroleum prices, and prepare measures to protect the recent gains we have made,” the president stated.

Crude oil prices surged on Friday after tensions escalated, prompting fears of energy supply disruptions from the Middle East.

Brent crude surged roughly 7%, settling around $74.23 per barrel after an intraday jump of over 13% to about $78.50, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed approximately 7.6–7.7%, closing between $72.98 and $73.12 per barrel.

Dumsor Tax retreat is an admission of incompetence – Minority Leader fires government

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The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s indefinite suspension of the controversial Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, also known as the ‘Dumsor Levy’, calling it a damning admission of failure, hypocrisy, and incompetence.

Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, in a statement on Saturday, June 14, described the eleventh-hour reversal as “a shameful retreat” that exposes “the fundamentally chaotic and inconsistent approach to economic governance” by the NDC administration.

“This is not a policy review. It is a complete retreat under pressure. It is governance by panic and improvisation,” he said.

“You don’t rush a law through Parliament only to suspend it days before implementation unless you’ve realised you never should have passed it in the first place.”

The Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, scheduled to take effect on June 16, was to impose additional taxes on petroleum products.

But following a June 13, directive from the Ghana Revenue Authority postponing the rollout, the Minority says the government has shown it never conducted proper stakeholder consultation.

“This government claimed it needed this levy to fix the energy sector. Now they’re postponing it, blaming global crude price volatility,” Afenyo-Markin stated.

“This is the same administration that mocked the previous government for blaming external factors like COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. Now they’re hiding behind the Middle East crisis. The hypocrisy is breathtaking.”

He argued that the NDC, while in opposition, vehemently rejected claims that global shocks justified economic hardship, accusing the Akufo-Addo administration of poor leadership.

“Today, barely six months into their own term, they are using the exact same excuses they once ridiculed. That is the height of political dishonesty.”

The Minority Leader said the delay proves the policy was ill-conceived from the start and urged the government to go beyond suspension and immediately repeal the law.

“Suspending the levy is not enough. We demand a complete repeal under a certificate of urgency. Ghanaians do not deserve to be toyed with,” he insisted.

He warned that the levy, even if postponed, remains a threat to the economic stability of ordinary Ghanaians.

“At a time when people are struggling with food prices, transportation costs, and utility tariffs, what kind of government chooses to slap on extra fuel taxes? This is economically reckless and morally bankrupt.”

Mr Afenyo-Markin rejected any attempt to blame the current erratic power supply on the Minority’s opposition to the levy.

“Let no one dare claim that because the levy has been suspended, that is why we have ‘dumsor’. The previous administration kept the lights on without such taxes. If you can’t manage the power sector without taxing people to death, you have no business being in office.”

He further criticised the government for failing to tackle operational inefficiencies at the Electricity Company of Ghana.

“You have expired prepaid meters still running. You have people using electricity without meters. Power theft is rampant. And yet, instead of fixing ECG, you want to tax fuel?”

He called on the Minister for Energy and Green Transition to present full policy documents on the stalled Loss Reduction Programme.

“We need to know why the programme to replace obsolete meters has stalled. There are companies ready to deliver meters. What’s the hold-up?”

Mr Afenyo-Markin said Parliament must be allowed to scrutinise all related reforms.

“This is not the time for executive opacity. We want documents, debate, and accountability.”

The Minority Leader reminded the government of its own campaign promises.

“They came into office promising relief. Instead, they have imposed the most punitive tax in recent memory and then backtracked in panic. That is not leadership. That is failure.”

He urged Ghanaians to stand with the Minority in demanding the total withdrawal of the levy.

“This is not just about politics. It is about principle. If we allow this tax to survive, no one will be safe from the next one.”

“The people of Ghana deserve light—and they deserve it without being taxed into darkness,” he concluded.

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Trump administration considers adding Ghana, 35 others to travel ban list

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The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post.

Among the new list of countries that could face visa bans or other restrictions are 25 African nations, including significant U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, plus countries in the Caribbean, Central Asia and several Pacific Island nations.

A State Department spokesperson said the agency would not comment on internal deliberations or communications. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Such a move would mark another escalation in the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on immigration.

The memo, which was signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent Saturday to U.S. diplomats who work with the countries, said the governments of listed nations were being given 60 days to meet new benchmarks and requirements established by the State Department. It set a deadline of 8 a.m. Wednesday for them to provide an initial action plan for meeting the requirements.

The memo identified varied benchmarks that, in the administration’s estimation, these countries were failing to meet. Some countries had “no competent or cooperative central government authority to produce reliable identity documents or other civil documents,” or they suffered from “widespread government fraud.” Others had large numbers of citizens who overstayed their visas in the United States, the memo said.

Other reasons included the availability of citizenship by monetary investment without a requirement of residency and claims of “antisemitic and anti-American activity in the United States” by people from those countries. The memo also stated that if a country was willing to accept third-country nationals who were removed from the United States or enter a “safe third country” agreement, it could mitigate other concerns.

It was not immediately clear when the proposed travel restrictions would be enforced if the demands were not met.

The countries facing scrutiny in the memo: Angola; Antigua and Barbuda; Benin; Bhutan; Burkina Faso; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Cameroon; Democratic Republic of Congo; Djibouti; Dominica; Ethiopia; Egypt; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Ivory Coast; Kyrgyzstan; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritania; Niger; Nigeria; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; South Sudan; Syria; Tanzania; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; Zambia; and Zimbabwe.

The list represents a significant expansion of a presidential proclamation issued June 4, when the United States fully restricted the entry of individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The United States also had partially restricted the entry of travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela under that order.

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Wardrobe Is a High-Fashion Rodeo Dream

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter outfits are next-level hot. From glittery chaps to luxe denim, we’re tracking every single show-stopping look.

The Cowboy Carter Tour is officially underway and, naturally, Beyoncé is giving fans more than just music. The fashion is already on another level.

Kwesi Appiah named Male Coach of the Year

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Sudan Head Coach, Kwesi Appiah Sudan Head Coach, Kwesi Appiah

Sudan head coach James Kwesi Appiah has been awarded the Male Coach of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Football Awards ceremony.

Appiah excelled with the Sudan national team by qualifying them for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), surpassing the Black Stars.

Sudan is also in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, being one of the top teams in their group.

The former Black Stars coach’s achievements this year have earned him a nomination for the Best Male Coach category in the 2025 CAF Awards.

The Ghana Football Awards 2025 are taking place at the Grand Arena, Conference Center in Accra on June 14, 2025.

The event will also recognize legends and footballers who are making significant contributions to the development of football in the country.

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Father’s Day: Husbands must adapt to changing roles – Ebo Whyte 

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By Eunice Hilda A. Mensah  

Accra, June 14, GNA – Mr James Ebo Whyte, a playwright and motivational speaker, has urged husbands to swiftly adapt to changing societal dynamics and embrace new models of family life to promote peace, joy, and harmony in their homes. 

Mr Whyte, popularly known as Uncle Ebo Whyte, said the traditional model of male-female roles in marriage had evolved, and modern men must learn to relate to their spouses differently from how their fathers related to their mothers. 

Speaking on a local broadcast on Friday ahead of the Father’s Day celebration, Mr Whyte noted that the image of the man as the sole breadwinner was outdated, as more women now held leadership roles in corporate spaces. 

“My father, years ago, was not seen in the kitchen. In fact, if the family saw him there, they would attack my mother and call her a witch,” he said. 

“Today, let’s say your wife is earning more than you do. She’s in a high position. At 4:30 p.m., you’re home already, but she’s just starting a meeting because she’s a head of department reviewing targets. 

“You’re resting at home at 5:00 p.m. and calling her to ask, ‘Where is my food?’ We should learn to understand our roles in the current world,” he said. 

The renowned motivational speaker said many modern women planned meals ahead and stored them, so husbands should be comfortable reheating their meals when necessary. 

“A lot of career women cook for the week, dish it into containers, and store it in the fridge. All you have to do is warm it and eat,” he said. 

“We have to learn these things if we want peace in the house. If your wife brings in more income, ask yourself – because she’s carrying a financial load – how can I support her?” 

Mr Whyte encouraged husbands to participate more actively in the home and revise the notion that financial responsibility lay solely with the man. 

“The idea that every expense should be the man’s burden must change so that marriage becomes a true partnership,” he said. 

Uncle Ebo White observed that while many Ghanaian men were good fathers, they often fell short as husbands. 

“Your mother buys a gift for you and says, ‘Your father asked me to give this to you. Go and thank him.’ You go to thank him and the look on his face tells you he may not know anything about it. But that’s what makes him a good husband,” he added. 

Mr Whyte urged fathers to build strong, open relationships with their children and not be distant figures in the home. 

“If your children need something, why can’t they come to you directly? Why must they go through their mother?” he asked. 

“Let them feel safe and have access to you.” 

He emphasised the need to respect and support wives to sustain the home and encouraged men to repair strained relationships with their spouses. 

Mr Whyte attributed many of the challenges in fatherhood and marriage to societal shortcomings in the upbringing of boys. 

“Girls are raised carefully. Boys are left to find their own way, with the assumption that they will somehow know right from wrong,” he said. 

“When a man and woman are at the altar exchanging vows, the woman knows what she’s doing. The man may only understand what it means to be married five years in – if he’s lucky.” 

He noted that while society interrogated a woman’s readiness for marriage, a man was usually only asked whether he could afford it. 

“This results in the challenge I call the ‘motherisation of fatherhood’,  where wives have to tell their husbands how to be fathers and what their duties are,” Uncle Ebo Whyte said. 

He encouraged fathers to establish early bonds with their children to avoid feelings of irrelevance in the early stages of a child’s life. 

“Before birth, mother and child have already bonded for nine months. After delivery, the father is often just a cheerleader, irrelevant for the first three to six months,” he said. 

“When the baby is hungry, the father feels useless. Many men give up at this stage without realising that while the mother had a head start, they will also get their chance.” 

GNA 

Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe 

Cute and Chic Fashion Ideas Every Lady Should Try

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Looking cute and chic doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or practicality—it’s all about combining playful elements with polished style. Whether you’re heading out for brunch, a date, or just love to look effortlessly stylish, these fashion ideas will help you build a wardrobe that’s feminine, trendy, and fun.

1. Flowy Dresses with a Twist:

Floral mini or midi dresses with puff sleeves, ruffles, or wrap designs are super cute and flattering. Choose soft colors like blush pink, lilac, or mint green for a fresh, youthful look. Pair with white sneakers or strappy sandals for a sweet finish.

2. High-Waisted Jeans and Crop Tops:

This combo gives a balanced look—chic but not too dressy. Add a cropped blazer or kimono for an elevated touch. Accessorize with a cute crossbody bag and layered necklaces for extra flair.

3. Skater Skirts and Tucked-in Tees:

Skater skirts are playful and feminine. Tuck in a graphic tee or a simple blouse and complete the look with ankle boots or ballet flats. It’s perfect for casual days with a fashion-forward twist.

4. Matching Sets:

Two-piece sets in pastel or bold prints are both cute and sophisticated. Whether it’s a top with matching shorts, a skirt, or pants, they make styling easy and look very put-together.

5. Chic Jumpsuits and Rompers:

Choose ones with fun prints, wide legs, or belted waists for an instantly stylish outfit. They’re great for both day and night outings.

6. Accessories Matter:

Headbands, dainty jewelry, small handbags, and stylish sunglasses can turn a simple outfit into something eye-catching and elegant.

The key to cute and chic fashion is mixing fun, feminine pieces with clean, modern cuts. Confidence and the right attitude will make any outfit shine.

AI, automation, and the future of threat intelligence  

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Ray Kurzweil, a notable futurist says that “Our technology, our machines are part of our humanity. We create them to extend ourselves and that is what is unique about human beings”, implying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also an extension of human, created to assist simplify works. 

This quote set the stage for an in-depth discussion on the revolutionary role of AI and automation in bolstering threat intelligence when I had the privilege of joining an esteemed panel at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra – Ghana as part of the CISO Summit 2025.   The topic was “AI, Automation and the Future of Threat Intelligence”, and by extension the future of the workplace. 

Among others, the session explored how these tools are reshaping cybersecurity paradigms by bridging the gap between human ingenuity and data-driven precision. 

Less than a century old, artificial intelligence (AI) has already undergone three waves of transformative development. Today it gives humanity the most powerful tools for analyzing complex data, not only to find meaning but to learn without human intervention. Clearly, AI is now acting and thinking like humans (but not yet human). 

Evidently, AI has moved from experimental to essential, and permeating every area of our lives, including threat intelligence and cybersecurity in general. AI and automation are helping us develop the ability to correlate tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that enable quicker identification of threat actors and simulate attack scenarios. Also, aid in developing defense strategies based on potential, current and future threat landscape, and attributing attacks through behavioral analytics and data comparisons, which significantly improves understanding of adversarial methods. 

However, it is critical for the developing world to initiate steps toward domesticating AI by gradually developing our own use cases considering linguistics and peculiar practices. This will facilitate better appreciation and the potential of the tool. We need to simplify, invest and urgently start building capacity at both the individual and corporate levels.  

Some key benefits of AI and automation in threat intelligence include but not limited to: 

  • Speed: AI and automation can respond to threats much faster than manual intervention, reducing the window of opportunity for attackers. 
  • Efficiency: automated systems can handle repetitive tasks such as patch management, log analysis, and vulnerability scanning without fatigue. 
  • Consistency: AI and automation ensure that responses follow a consistent process, reducing human error. 

While speed, efficiency and consistency are desirable, it’s important to understand that AI and automation are not always perfect and can be prone to errors, especially when the data is not trained based on the expected outputs.  As we dive headfirst into this uncharted territory, we need to keep our eyes wide open. It is not just about the potential benefits and drawbacks, but also about how AI is going to continue to mold and reshape the workplace in ways we might not even imagine. 

It is therefore critical to look beyond excitement (sometimes the anxieties) and rather focus on becoming more conversant with the governing rules, ethical issues and the associated legal framework with data and AI. And where there is little or none existing, we must initiate steps towards their development. We must at all time balance safety and morality against speed and innovation. Machines could do a great deal, but what should they do is the question we need to continue addressing? 

Obviously, there is also the thorny issue of whether humanity is under threat, especially with the concerns that AI could lead to significant job displacement across various sectors, impacting individuals and economies. 

What readily comes to mind in response to the above sentiment is the second part of Ray Kurzweil statement “… we create them to extend ourselves and that is what is unique about human beings”. I believe the world will just get better if we nurture and collaborate with machines and technology to solve problems. 

Ultimately, AI will be our thought partner, not a replacement. 

Let’s keep the debate running… cheers. 

The writer is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Prudential Bank where he is leading the Bank’s charge to revolutionize the banking sector through effective technology, new ways of doing things in the tech space as well as pioneering digital transformation.  

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Kwesi Appiah named Male Coach of the Year

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Sudan Head Coach, Kwesi Appiah Sudan Head Coach, Kwesi Appiah

Sudan head coach James Kwesi Appiah has been awarded the Male Coach of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Football Awards ceremony.

Appiah excelled with the Sudan national team by qualifying them for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), surpassing the Black Stars.

Sudan is also in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, being one of the top teams in their group.

The former Black Stars coach’s achievements this year have earned him a nomination for the Best Male Coach category in the 2025 CAF Awards.

The Ghana Football Awards 2025 are taking place at the Grand Arena, Conference Center in Accra on June 14, 2025.

The event will also recognize legends and footballers who are making significant contributions to the development of football in the country.

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Please Don’t Leave The Internet Without Watching This NGOZI EZEONU Painful Movie

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Bank of Ghana Flags Yellow Card Affiliate and Hanypay as Unauthorized Entities – Bitcoin.com News

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88th Asafotufiami Festival launched  | Ghana News Agency

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By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu 

Big Ada, June 14, GNA — The Ada Traditional Council has launched the 2025 edition of the annual Asafotufiami Festival, marking the 88th celebration of one of Ghana’s most prominent and widely attended cultural events. 

This year’s celebration is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 8, 2025, on the theme “Peace, Unity and Justice: The Pillars of Our Progress”. 

Nene Agudey Obichere III, Manklalo of the Ada State and Chairman of the Ada Asafotufiami Planning Committee, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Asafoatsengua Osraman Gadugah VI, said the festival reaffirms the enduring values of the people of Ada, shaping their identity and legacy. 

He said these values were not just ideals but living and breathing pillars of Ada’s progress. 

Nene Obichere recounted the historical roots of the Ada people, noting their ancestral lineage through ancient traditions, including links to Israel and migratory journeys across deserts to the unified settlement of Lorlorvor and finally Ada, a land as where “the Volta River meets the sea, and the earth brims with promise.” 

He recalled heroic battles such as the Torjuenya, Adidome and Kantamanso, describing them as moments of courage and unity, which the Asafotufiami Festival commemorates. 

“Asafotufiami honours these sacrifices and reminds us that peace is hard-won, justice must be pursued, and unity across clans and generations is our greatest strength,” Nene Obichere said. 

The Manklalo urged the people of Ada to be ambassadors of peace in their homes, farms and workplaces, advocating for transparency and fairness in both traditional and civic governance. 

“Whether you are Adi, Lomo, Korley, Okumo, Kabu, Agudey or Ofoe; today, we are one: Adali,” he emphasised. 

He extended a warm invitation to friends and relatives from Accra, Nungua, the diaspora, and beyond to participate in the celebration and experience the rich Ada heritage. 

He also called for a collective effort to transform Ada into a premier destination for tourism, modernised salt production, agriculture, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 

“Together, we can build an industrialised, resilient, and prosperous Ada,” he added. 

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Naana Adiki Manyeyo Adi I, President of the Ada Queen Mothers Consortium, highlighted several key activities lined up for the festival. 

These include traditional rites, candlelight processions, the Soobi-Soobi homecoming float, visits to the ancestral forest (Aplaneaye), a grand durbar of chiefs, cultural expos, music concerts, business and youth forums, among others. 

GNA 

Edited by Laudia Sawer/Benjamin Mensah 

Polished Workwear Inspiration For Elegant Women

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Polished Workwear Inspiration For Elegant Women

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Every stylish woman knows that the right workwear isn’t just about dressing up for a 9-to-5 routine—it’s about stepping into the office with quiet confidence and effortless elegance. In a world where first impressions matter and personal style speaks volumes, polished workwear has become a powerful tool for women who mean business and still want to look impeccably put together.

Gone are the days when office outfits were stiff, colourless, or predictable. Today’s modern woman blends structure with softness, allowing her wardrobe to mirror her professionalism without losing the feminine charm. Think sleek tailoring that skims the body gracefully, blouses with subtle pleats and luxe fabrics that feel like second skin, and midi-length skirts or trousers that flow naturally while still maintaining their crisp lines. Each piece is thoughtfully chosen not just for comfort or formality, but for how it elevates her presence the moment she walks into a room.

The magic lies in balancing sophistication with style. An elegant woman doesn’t just follow trends—she curates her wardrobe in a way that feels personal, refined, and versatile. She embraces soft neutrals, rich jewel tones, and the occasional bold hue to breathe life into her daily looks. Layering becomes an art: a tailored blazer over a silk camisole, or a structured dress cinched with a narrow belt, transforms an ordinary outfit into a statement of grace.

Accessories are kept tasteful yet intentional. A fine wristwatch, a pair of minimalist heels, and a leather tote complete the ensemble without overpowering it. And while the look is polished from head to toe, there’s still room for creativity—perhaps in a printed scarf tied at the neck, or a delicate pair of earrings that catch just the right amount of light.

17 Years Later the MCU Still Hasn’t Made Good on This Big Stumble

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Marvel Studios just missed its perfect opportunity to address storylines and mysteries set up in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, right at the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Most of the MCU’s core heroes have been given sequel after sequel following their debuts in the early days of the franchise, but the same cannot be said for Bruce Banner’s Hulk. Edward Norton’s version of the gamma-irradiated monster-turned-hero burst onto our screens 17 years ago, only to be replaced by Mark Ruffalo from The Avengers onward, but the more successful Hulk hasn’t really addressed his Phase 1 predecessor.

The Hulk’s distribution rights still seemingly reside with Universal Pictures, which makes producing a solo movie for Bruce Banner in the MCU, without Universal’s oversight, practically impossible. This doesn’t quite explain why Marvel has taken so many steps to ignore the events of The Incredible Hulk, however, with only brief references to characters and plot threads popping up in the years since. Captain America: Brave New World had the opportunity to finally fix this huge omission, but the Phase 5 movie went about this in all the wrong ways.

The Incredible Hulk Has Been Forgotten in the MCU

For many years after Mark Ruffalo took over the role of Bruce Banner from Edward Norton, the events of The Incredible Hulk were completely ignored. The Phase 1 movie introduced us to Banner five years after the experiment that transformed him into the Hulk. In search of a cure and under threat of being captured by General Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt) and Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth), Banner traveled to the United States and reunited with his former scientific and romantic partner, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler). None of these characters were mentioned for eight years after The Incredible Hulk’s release.

It was Thaddeus Ross who first returned to the MCU, with Hurt reprising his role in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, where he was reintroduced as the Secretary of State, introducing the Sokovia Accords to the Avengers. Roth then had a key role in 2022’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law as Emil Blonsky’s Abomination, but Marvel has still never quite followed up on the storyline of The Incredible Hulk properly. Some crucial characters, including Ty Burrell’s Leonard Samson, have been entirely removed from the MCU. Samson’s omission is particularly unusual, as he becomes the gamma-empowered superhero Doc Samson in Marvel Comics.

Captain America: Brave New World Could Have Addressed The Incredible Hulk (But Failed)


Interestingly, it was Anthony Mackie’s first theatrical adventure as Sam Wilson’s Captain America that had the best chance of continuing The Incredible Hulk’s story. Many aspects of The Incredible Hulk were addressed in 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World, which saw Thaddeus Ross become President of the United States, Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson) return as the mutated Leader, Betty Ross make a cameo appearance, and a new Hulk appear in the form of Thaddeus Ross’s Red Hulk. There was one key character that could have brought all these disparate threads together, however, who didn’t appear.

It’s a shame that Bruce Banner himself did not appear alongside Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World. Banner hasn’t been seen in the MCU since She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’s surprising and confusing ending, while Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 even made an effort to set up a friendship between Banner and Wilson. Brave New World should have followed up on this, but Banner was nowhere to be seen, even when his old lover returned, and his former archenemy transformed into a new Hulk. The Incredible Hulk remains an abstract part of the MCU’s history.


Even though several aspects of The Incredible Hulk’s story have still gone unresolved, there is still a chance that Marvel Studios can redeem the Phase 1 movie’s story and characters. Captain America: Brave New World may have laid the foundations for Marvel to continue its exploration of The Incredible Hulk’s place in MCU history, and upcoming projects and rumored stories can continue it. Mark Ruffalo hasn’t yet been confirmed to be returning in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, but it seems inevitable that he will be, creating the perfect chance for the Hulk’s story to develop further.

In recent years, there has been speculation that the Hulk’s film rights could be returning to Disney, which would allow for the development of a new solo Hulk movie in the MCU. Whether this explores a rumored storyline, such as Marvel Comics’s World War Hulk or something else, it would be fantastic to see an honest-to-goodness sequel to The Incredible Hulk be developed. Mark Ruffalo’s iconic Avenger deserves a lot more attention in the MCU, and continuing The Incredible Hulk’s storyline is the best way to make this happen.

Rethink, re-evaluate policy of non-alliance – Israeli Ambassador urges govt

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Israel overnight on Friday launched strikes targeting the heart of Iran’s nuclear programme.

The attacks, according to various media reports, claimed the life of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Chief, Hossein Salami. A number of civilians, including children are reported to have been killed in the attack.

The United States of America, in a statement from its Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, after the attack distanced itself from the strikes.

“We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” it said.

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu said “Operation Rising Lion” struck Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz, nuclear scientists, and what he called “the heart of Iran’s ballistic missiles programme.”

Six nuclear scientists were killed, Iranian state-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported.

Prior to the attacks, the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, interacted with journalists at his residence in Accra last Thursday, where he suggested to the government to rethink and re-evaluate its traditional foreign policy of non-alliance, which has been in existence since 1957.

He said that while Ghana’s foreign policy required it not to be aligned with any state to serve its national interest, rethinking such a policy could be healthy for its bilateral relations with other nations.

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“Obviously, Ghana’s non-alliance policy needs to serve its interest, but I believe that maybe the policy of non-alliance should be re-think and should be re-evaluated,” he said. 

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Mr Gilad said, “we do it in Israel day in and day out, we check ourselves, check our foreign policy and every state should check its policy too.

“Again, I humbly say with full respect to the sovereign decision-making process in the foreign affairs of the Foreign Minister here, but I personally think that rethinking or re-evaluating non-alliance policy is something which is healthy for the state and for the bilateral relations,” he said. 

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The ambassador’s call followed Ghana’s decision to abstain from a vote on a resolution adopted during the 1769th Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors on Iran’s non-compliance with its safeguards obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

The vote, which took place in Vienna, saw an overwhelming international support of 19 countries voting in favour and three against, with 11 states, including Ghana, abstaining.

Those that voted in favour included the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Germany, France, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Australia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Spain, the Netherlands, Morocco, Ukraine, Italy and Colombia.

Those who voted against the resolution were Russia, China and Burkina Faso, with Ghana, Thailand, Brazil, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Armenia abstaining.

Reacting to Ghana’s posture, the Israeli Ambassador said Israel was deeply disappointed at Ghana’s decision not to support the international resolution.

“We express publicly, openly and candidly our disappointment,” he said.

He, however, expressed happiness that Israel and Ghana had a healthy ongoing dialogue and “we have political consultations now and then”.

“The consultations this year are going to take place in Jerusalem towards the end of the year.

“This is not going to cast a heavy shadow on the relations, but we cannot ignore it,” he said.

Mr Gilad added that, “I think mature relations such as the relationship between Israel and Ghana can be addressed and iron out any disagreement and this is what we do with Ghana”.

The ambassadors said, “As grown up people, we can address it with the government”.

“We did it in the past and we will keep on doing it in the future,” he said.

Gaza conflict

Describing the conflict situation in Gaza as complicated, he said he would not deny that there was a huge tragedy that impacted both the people in Gaza and Israel.

He recalled that the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, led to the “murder and butchery of 1,200 of our brothers and sisters and others hijacked as hostages”.

Acknowledging that Israel made a major mistake in assuming propping up Hamas, Mr Gilad said, “We appeased Hamas by paying the money and let the leadership of Hamas flourish and their bank accounts get bigger and bigger”.

“But the lesson we learned on October 7, 2023, is that you cannot go to sleep next to a poisonous black mamba and think that the snake’s stomach is full and, therefore, it is not going to attack you.

“This was our major mistake and we are not going to repeat this mistake,” he said.

The ambassador said Israel was committed to exerting pressure on Hamas to release Israeli hostages and, at the same time, put an end to Hamas’s control of Gaza.

In his view, if Israel did not put an end to Hamas, “we will see those attacks against us day in and day out.”

Assuring that Israel cared for the well-being of the innocent people in Gaza, Mr Gilad said the peaceful solution to the conflict in the Middle East lay with Hamas, which needed to release the 56 Israeli hostages, lay down their arms and Gaza disarmed.

“The Hamas leadership needs to leave Gaza just as the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, led by Yasser Arafat, left Beirut in 1982,” he said.

 Accusing Hamas of using the two million civilians in Gaza as human shields, he said fighting Hamas was nearly impossible without causing some collateral damage.

“Criticisms against Israel are unfair and such criticism should be directed at Hamas, which manipulates the world public opinion by inflating casualty numbers in Gaza.

He added that since the beginning of the Israeli military campaign against Hamas, Israel had opened access to humanitarian campaigns to bring food into Gaza.

SOL Charity Organization Donates Supplies to Asokwa Children’s Hospital  

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By Daniel Adu Darko  

Accra, June 14, GNA — The SOL Matured Minds Charity Organization, also known as Spices of Love (SOL), has donated essential supplies to the Asokwa Children’s Hospital in Kumasi, bringing smiles to patients and staff while reinforcing its commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in Ghana.  

The donation forms part of the organisation’s broader mission to restore hope and improve the lives of children, single mothers, widows, persons living with disabilities, and the underprivileged affected by poverty, illness, violence, and natural disasters.  

Items presented included bottled water, liquid soap, diapers and wipes, beverages, biscuits, toiletries, and detergents, among others.  

Mr Stephen Tetteh, Secretary of the organization, said the decision to support the Asokwa Children’s Hospital aligned with the objective of reaching out to children and expanding charitable work beyond the Greater Accra Region.  

“We chose Asokwa Children’s Hospital because one of our objectives is to provide support to children, and we also want to extend our charity to other regions of the country,” he noted.  

The hospital’s administrator, Dr. Osman Yakubu, received the donation on behalf of the facility, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the thoughtful gesture.  

“We are deeply grateful to SOL for choosing our hospital. These items will go a long way in supporting the children and easing the burden on families,” he said.  

President of SOL, Madam Vida Gyawu Dawuda, also used the occasion to thank the hospital for warmly welcoming the team and encouraging individuals and corporate bodies to join in supporting charity causes.  

“Let us all find ways to help those in need. As an organization, we remain committed to continuing our efforts to support the vulnerable across the country,” she assured.  

The donation reflects the values enshrined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting well-being for all and fostering inclusive support for disadvantaged communities.  

GNA  

Edited by Christian Akorlie   

“I Was Told My Child Had Died When I Was On A Movie Set, But I Didn’t Stop Filming” Samson Folarin

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“I Was Told My Child Had Died When I Was On A Movie Set, But I Didn’t Stop Filming” Samson Folarin

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Veteran Nollywood actor Samson Folarin, also known as Kukute, has revealed some of the most painful moments he has had to endure as an actor, while also stating how his child died when he was on a movie set.

According to the video that was posted on the official YouTube channel of Kunleafod TV during an interview, he made it known that someone came to inform him about his child’s death when he was working on a movie set, but that he had to continue filming because he already received payment for the job.

When asked what his most painful experience was as an actor, he said, “I was invited to a movie set and when I was about start filming, I was told that somebody was looking for me. I was told that my child died when I was on a movie set, but I didn’t stop filming. When I was done with filming on that day, I started crying and my colleagues were the ones comforting me.”

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Trump administration considers adding Ghana, 35 others to travel ban list

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The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post.

Among the new list of countries that could face visa bans or other restrictions are 25 African nations, including significant U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, plus countries in the Caribbean, Central Asia and several Pacific Island nations.

A State Department spokesperson said the agency would not comment on internal deliberations or communications. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Such a move would mark another escalation in the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on immigration.

The memo, which was signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent Saturday to U.S. diplomats who work with the countries, said the governments of listed nations were being given 60 days to meet new benchmarks and requirements established by the State Department. It set a deadline of 8 a.m. Wednesday for them to provide an initial action plan for meeting the requirements.

The memo identified varied benchmarks that, in the administration’s estimation, these countries were failing to meet. Some countries had “no competent or cooperative central government authority to produce reliable identity documents or other civil documents,” or they suffered from “widespread government fraud.” Others had large numbers of citizens who overstayed their visas in the United States, the memo said.

Other reasons included the availability of citizenship by monetary investment without a requirement of residency and claims of “antisemitic and anti-American activity in the United States” by people from those countries. The memo also stated that if a country was willing to accept third-country nationals who were removed from the United States or enter a “safe third country” agreement, it could mitigate other concerns.

It was not immediately clear when the proposed travel restrictions would be enforced if the demands were not met.

The countries facing scrutiny in the memo: Angola; Antigua and Barbuda; Benin; Bhutan; Burkina Faso; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Cameroon; Democratic Republic of Congo; Djibouti; Dominica; Ethiopia; Egypt; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Ivory Coast; Kyrgyzstan; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritania; Niger; Nigeria; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; South Sudan; Syria; Tanzania; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; Zambia; and Zimbabwe.

The list represents a significant expansion of a presidential proclamation issued June 4, when the United States fully restricted the entry of individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The United States also had partially restricted the entry of travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela under that order.

SOURCE: THE WASHINGTON POST

Free SHS inclusion greatest opportunity we’ve been given – Private Schools

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Private second-cycle schools have expressed overwhelming joy following their inclusion in the government’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, describing it as a long-awaited breakthrough for the sector.

Reacting to the development, Richard Kyei Naphtali, Public Relations Officer of the Conference of Heads of Private Second Cycle Schools (CHOPSS), said the announcement marks a turning point for private institutions, which have for years advocated to be part of the policy.

“Excitement is an understatement. We are more than elated. We think that it’s a welcoming news. It is a long-awaited news. It is something we’ve always wanted to have, and I think it is the greatest opportunity we’ve been given. It is good,” Naphtali stated on the Channel One Newsroom on Saturday June 14.

The government’s decision was announced by the Ministry of Education on Monday, May 27, during the launch of revised guidelines for the selection of schools by Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates.

Per the new guidelines, BECE candidates can now select up to seven schools instead of six, and for the first time, private senior high schools are included in the list of eligible institutions under the Free SHS policy. The school selection window opened on May 27 and will close on June 6.

CHOPSS believes the inclusion will not only boost enrolment in private schools but also deepen collaboration between the private and public sectors in the delivery of quality education in Ghana.

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Partey defends Kudus after challenging season at West Ham

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Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has come to the defense of international teammate Mohammed Kudus following what many have called an underwhelming season at West Ham United.

Kudus, who made 35 appearances last season, managed just five goals—well below the 14 he netted during his impressive debut campaign. However, Partey believes the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

“People are quick to judge based on goals alone,” Partey said. “Yes, the goals may have dropped off, but if you’re talking about quality, Kudus hasn’t had a bad year at all.”

“He remains one of the most talented players we have in Ghana. He’s our star boy, and we all know what he’s capable of.”

Kudus has been attracting interest from some to clubs, with Chelsea and Manchester United said to be in the hunt for the Ghanaian’s services.

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Papa Krem’s Pizza Golf Tournament 2025

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We’re coming to you live from the lush greens of the Achimota Golf Course, where the highly-anticipated Papa Krem’s Pizza Golf Tournament is teeing off this Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM prompt.

This special event brings together golf lovers, business leaders, and sports enthusiasts for a day of thrilling competition, good vibes, and community bonding.

Hosted by Papa Krem’s Pizza, the tournament promises not only exciting golf action, but also a grand dinner at the Club House and lots of prizes to be won.

Expect vibrant energy, classy swings, and friendly rivalries as golfers battle it out on the fairways.

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Davido has not sent me the 5k dollars he promised- Ananzo cries out

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Since it is only where the old woman sat and ate her kenkey that the rubbish could be picked from, Ananzo, the Ghanaian promoter Nigerian superstar, Davido promised 5k dollars has taken to social media to state that he is yet to receive the money.

Ananzo appeared as a guest on Onua TV and when he was pressurized about whether or not he has received the 5k dollars from Davido, Ananzo stated that he was yet to receive the money.

Apply PRMA model to mining for full transparency

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr. Ing. Ken Ashigbey, has called on the government to consider replicating the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) model in the management of mining revenues for transparent and controlled utilisation of mining revenues.

Speaking to Channel One News in Sekondi-Takoradi on Friday, June 13, after a meeting with Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson and journalists, Dr. Ing. Ken Ashigbey explained that adopting the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) model in the mining sector would allow for greater public scrutiny and ensure that mineral revenues are used transparently for the public good.

“If you look at the contributions that gold has been making all of these years, they all go into the Consolidated Fund, and so you are not able to tell really where that is going. As we have done with Petroleum, we have the Petroleum Revenue Management Act currently in place.
“Same way, we should do that with our mineral resources. So that, as a country, we can say that this is what we want to do with our mineral revenues, and then you can look back at it and say that this is what it has done, and you’re able to have a hold on it,” he expanded.

Dr. Ing. Ashigbey cautioned that while a competent government today may ensure responsible use of resources, there is no guarantee of the same tomorrow—underscoring the need for a robust revenue model to establish clear, accountable utilisation mechanisms and assess the need for diversification.

“Today, you might have angels in power, who may decide that the resources must be put to good use, but tomorrow the devil will come, and you don’t know how it’s going to be done. Again, as a progressive people, you don’t spend these resources that are exhaustive on just recurrent expenditure.
“You have the examples of countries like the Arab Emirates. They started with oil, and what they have found out is that using the petroleum to diversify into other areas. It is the reason for us, if we put this law in place, it will then be able to help the country focus on how we use the revenues that is coming out of our mineral resources into other non-mineral resources areas that we would be able to have continuous and sustainable incomes coming in and people can look at it and say that this is where it came from“, he justified.
While noting that small-scale mining recorded a 70.1% year-on-year growth in gold output in 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines urged the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) to fulfill its commitment to trace the actual sources of this output. He warned that failure to do so could tarnish Ghana’s reputation by associating it with illicit gold trade and hinder the country’s ability to sell or declare its gold on credible global markets.

Dr. Ing. Ken Ashigbey, during a courtesy call on Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson, expressed appreciation for the Minister’s commitment to collaborate with the Chamber of Mines in promoting responsible mining and tackling illegal mining in the region.

He also encouraged journalists to boldly raise critical questions and hold stakeholders accountable to support the sustainable growth of the mining sector.

Mayorkun – Konko Below

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With a brand-new seductive hit song titled “Konko Below,” sensational Nigerian singer and songwriter Mayorkun has shocked his devoted fans and music enthusiasts.

Additionally, this song is from his recently released body of work, “Still The Mayor.” This brand-new masterpiece features a timeless selection of twelve thrilling popular songs that are sure to make listeners and fans happy.

LIVESTREAMING: United Showbiz on UTV

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The Saturday, June 14, 2025, edition of UTV’s United Showbiz programme is live with Empress Gifty discharging her duties as sit-in host.

This edition of the entertainment show is live with panellists discussing the major entertainment issues of the week.

MC Yaa Yeboah, Ziga, Amanda Jessih and Ola Michael are billed as pundits for the show.

Ama K Abebrese and Bullgod are also on the bill to bring some nuance to the conversations about the respective issues.

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Fuel Levy implementation date to be announced when indicators are favourable – Energy Ministry

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The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says the new fuel levy under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) will only take effect when market conditions are deemed favourable.

This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to the the Ministers of Energy and Finance to continue monitoring global developments before announcing a new date.

Richmond Rockson, Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Energy confirmed this, noting that the government is keen to preserve the recent gains in domestic pump prices and avoid introducing the levy at a time when consumers are already facing pressure.

“The President has directed the Ministers of Energy and Finance to keep monitoring the situation. So they will keep monitoring, and as and when the factors look favourable, definitely a new date will be announced.”

He noted levy’s implementation—originally scheduled for June 16th has been postponed due to external factors, particularly rising global oil prices.

“I can confirm that the government of Ghana, as issued by the GRA, has postponed the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141). This levy is what has introduced GHS1 on petrol, GHS1 on diesel and 20 pesewas on gas. So yes, I can give you that confirmation,” he said.

Rockson explained that from February 2025 until now, Ghana benefited from a “windfall” in the fuel market due to prudent exchange rate management, which brought fuel prices down from around GHS17 to GHS11–GHS12 per litre.

However, in recent days, international oil prices have spiked sharply—climbing from $60 to $74 a barrel in 72 hours—due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

“In fact, the last three days, if you check crude oil prices on the international market, it moved from $60 to $74, and this is the highest we’ve seen in the past five months,” he noted. “This has also caused some disruptions in our private module.”

Government suspends GH₵1 fuel levy indefinitely, new date to be announced later

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The government has indefinitely suspended the implementation of the GH₵1 levy on every litre of petrol and diesel, originally scheduled to take effect on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Spokesperson and Head of Communications for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, Esq., announced the decision in a post on Saturday, June 14.

“The implementation date for the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), which would have taken effect from Monday, 16th of June 2025, has been postponed after consultations with stakeholders. A new effective date will be communicated in due course,” Mr Rockson wrote.

This announcement comes after the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) also issued a directive postponing the operationalisation of the levy.

The GRA, in a public notice on June 13, noted that a new implementation date will be announced later, citing the need for further technical and operational readiness.

The Energy Sector Recovery Levy, introduced through recent amendments to the Energy Sector Levies Act, was expected to generate GH₵5.7 billion annually to help reduce Ghana’s over $3 billion energy sector debt and ensure fuel supply for power generation.

However, it had drawn criticism from various groups, including transport unions and civil society organisations, over its potential impact on consumers already grappling with rising living costs.

Stakeholders now await further direction from the Ministry of Finance and Energy on when the levy will officially take effect.

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Watch as King Promise ignites Bukom Boxing Arena with electrifying performance at ‘Battle of the Beasts’

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King Promise brought the crowd to its feet at the Bukom Boxing Arena King Promise brought the crowd to its feet at the Bukom Boxing Arena

Ghanaian Afrobeats superstar King Promise delivered a show-stopping performance on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Bukom Boxing Arena, leaving fight fans and music lovers entertained during the much-anticipated “Battle of the Beasts” boxing spectacle.

The event, organized by Sharaf Mahama’s Legacy Rise Sport in collaboration with British boxing legend Amir Khan, saw the historic arena filled to capacity as supporters flocked to cheer on their favorite boxers.

Stepping onto the ring-side stage in a sleek designer jacket, King Promise brought the audience to their feet with hits like “CCTV,” “Selfish”, and “Paris.”

Among the distinguished guests in attendance were industrialist Ibrahim Mahama, actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui, rapper Kofi Kinaata, music impresario D-Black, and actress Jackie Appiah, all of whom were spotted cheering passionately from ringside seats.

The bout itself was a spectacle. Abu Kamako, nicknamed “Ambitious Tilapia” and son of former boxing icon Bukom Banku, claimed a unanimous-decision victory over Stephen Ackon, where all three judges scored the bout 60‑54 in his favour, despite a slow start and heavy punches from Ackon, extending his undefeated streak to 4-0.

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7 Lawra SHS students feared dead in boat accident on Black Volta

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There are growing concerns that the missing students may have drowned There are growing concerns that the missing students may have drowned

A tragic incident has left seven students from Lawra Senior High School feared dead after a canoe capsized in the Black Volta River near Dikpe, Upper West Region, on Saturday morning.

The students, part of a group of ten from the school’s cadet corps, were reportedly engaged in a routine morning jogging exercise when they attempted to cross the river into Burkina Faso.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the canoe overturned midway, throwing all occupants into the water. Three students managed to swim to safety, but the remaining seven are missing.

Local authorities, including the Ghana Education Service, Lawra Municipal Assembly, and Municipal Security Council, have launched a search and rescue operation.

Divers are combing the river, but the Black Volta’s strong currents are hindering efforts, raising concerns that the missing students may have drowned.

The reason behind the students’ decision to cross the river remains unclear, prompting questions about safety measures and whether they had permission to use the canoe.

The Ghana Police Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) are yet to release an official statement.

Officials have visited the scene to coordinate recovery efforts, and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident has begun.

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Bibiani GoldStars receive Ghana Premier League trophy after goalless draw with Medeama in coronation match

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Bibiani GoldStars were officially crowned 2024–25 Ghana Premier League champions on Saturday following a goalless draw with Medeama SC in their coronation match at Dun’s Park in Bibiani.

The match, played in front of a jubilant home crowd, capped off a historic campaign for the Bibiani-based side, which clinched its first-ever top-flight title last weekend with a commanding 4–0 victory over Accra Lions.

Although Saturday’s fixture ended without goals, the atmosphere remained celebratory as fans packed the stadium to mark the club’s milestone achievement.

At the final whistle, GoldStars players and officials were presented with their winners’ medals before lifting the coveted Premier League trophy amid cheers from supporters.

The Miners’ title triumph means they have become the third consecutive club from the Western Region to win the league, following in the footsteps of Medeama and Hasaacas in recent years.

Their consistent performances and commanding displays throughout the campaign have earned them widespread praise.

Saturday’s coronation drew a large turnout, with dignitaries, supporters, and community members uniting to honor a season that has placed Bibiani firmly on Ghana’s footballing map.

Tragedy As Groom And His Friends D!e In Car Crash Moments Before His Wedding

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The deceased, SP Mustapha Garba Gumau, a senior police officer, was reportedly enroute from Gumau to Magaman-Gumau for his wedding fatiha scheduled for 10:00 am when the accident occurred around 9:00 am at Bargan Tsamiya village.

What was supposed to be a day of joy turned into heartbreak in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, as a groom and two of his friends tragically lost their lives in a fatal accident just moments before his wedding ceremony.

NSS payroll scandal justifies NPP’s fall – Martin Kpebu declares

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Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has strongly linked the National Service Scheme (NSS) payroll fraud scandal to the defeat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections.

“This scandal justifies why Ghanaians decided to kick out the NPP,” Kpebu asserted during a panel discussion on TV3’s The Key Points on Saturday, June 14.

Ghana vulnerable to global oil crisis as strategic buffers run dry

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The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s energy strategy to reduce the country’s exposure to global oil price shocks amid Israel-Iran tensions over oil prices.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, June 14, he stressed that Ghana must move away from its overreliance on imported refined petroleum products and take greater control of its hydrocarbon resources.

“There is a lot of geopolitical tension. We cannot continue to be price seekers, we cannot continue to be global observers. We cannot continue to allow international oil marketing companies to come down here, take our hydrocarbon resources and ship everything back to Europe, go refine and process them, and then we will go back with our cargos for the refined product to our country for $400 every month,” he lamented.

He noted that such a dependency model leaves Ghana’s economy at the mercy of external shocks, such as the ongoing missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, which are already driving up global crude prices.

“That strategy has also got to change. I think that the current Energy Minister, John Jinapor, if anybody can fix the situation, should be better placed. We will urge him to re-strategise and get Ghana to be a global observer.

“Anytime the prices go up, our economy is busted completely, and then things have to go back because Iran is fighting Israel. We should not be feeling this impact immediately,” he added.

His comments come on the heels of a directive issued by President John Dramani Mahama for the Finance and Energy Ministers to monitor the escalating tensions in the Middle East and assess their possible impact on Ghana’s economy.

Speaking during his thank-you tour of the Savannah Region on Friday, June 14, President Mahama underscored the importance of staying ahead of global events that could reverse Ghana’s recent economic gains.

Amoah revealed that Ghana’s strategic fuel reserves have been depleted, with the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) currently holding “not a single litre.” He also noted that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), which could have bolstered national fuel security, remains largely idle.

“We should not be feeling the impact [of global price shocks] this immediately. But as it stands now, our buffers are all down,” he warned.

COPEC is urging the Energy Ministry to take immediate steps to restore fuel reserves and retool national infrastructure to refine oil locally, warning that without such reforms, Ghana will continue to suffer from every global crisis.

 

Reacher Season 4 Reveals Major Casting Announcement

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The fourth season of Prime Video‘s Reacher is really shaping up. Earlier this week lead star Alan Ritchson confirmed that the fourth go-round wouldn’t be focusing on the actor’s favorite of Lee Child’s books, Die Trying, but rather the thirteenth book of the saga, Gone Tomorrow. It’s not the one many were expecting, but should be a fine season of television, nonetheless. The plot follows Reacher as a case of mistaken identity (in this case, he thinks a woman on a train is a suicide bomber) threatens to bring down an up-and-coming politician’s career. The woman on the train took her own life, and now Reacher teams with her brother and an NYPD detective to figure out why she made that choice.

The Jack Reacher books typically have the title character unraveling a conspiracy, and Gone Tomorrow‘s is one of the more interesting. And now, we know who is going to be stepping into the shoes of some of the novel’s main characters.

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Marc Blucas (Narcos: Mexico) will be playing John Samson, the aforementioned up-and-coming politician while Kathleen Robertson (Scary Movie 2, Bates Motel) will be playing his wife, Elsbeth. The How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and This is the End‘s Jay Baruchel will be playing a character named Jacob Merrick, a renamed version of Jacob Mark, the brother of the deceased Susan Mark in the novel.

Sydelle Noel (GLOW, Black Panther) will be playing Tamara Green, a renamed version of Theresa Lee, with whom Reacher and Mark pair in the book. The name of Lee’s partner, Detective Docherty, however, will remain the same in the upcoming season, where he’ll be played by Pineapple Express and Poker Face‘s Kevin Corrigan.

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The upcoming season is actually going to be changing up quite a few names. For instance, Svetlana Hoth is now Amisha Hoth, though her daughter, Lila, will have her name stay the same. Since the show is changing up names, will it change up background and motivations?

In the show, Amisha will be played by Indonesian-French singer/songwriter Anggun, whose acting credits include Raya and the Last Dragon. The role of Lila will be inhabited by fellow Indonesian singer Agnez Mo. Reacher will be her biggest American project to date.

There’s plenty of source material for the series to mine in the future, should it continue to just adapt Child’s books. Lee wrote 25 of them solo before his brother, Andrew Child, joined in the fun for The Sentinel, Better Off Dead, No Plan B, The Secret, In Too Deep, and the upcoming Exit Strategy.

Reacher Season 4’s production kicks off on Sunday, June fifteenth. It is expected to begin airing in early to mid-2026.

Pogba eyes Monaco return following doping ban

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Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with AS Monaco as he targets a return to professional football following a doping suspension.

The 32-year-old French World Cup winner is edging closer to a homecoming with the Ligue 1 side, with BBC Sport reporting that discussions are centred around a potential two-year contract. Monaco are hopeful of finalizing the deal in the coming days.

Negotiations have been ongoing for several weeks, with Pogba already training ahead of pre-season as he prepares for his return to competitive action.

Pogba was provisionally suspended after a random drug test following Juventus’ opening game of the 2023–24 season against Udinese. He was initially handed a four-year ban, but it was reduced to 18 months in October after a successful appeal.

In November, Pogba mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Juventus and has been eligible to resume his career since March.

According to the final ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Pogba had inadvertently taken DHEA—a substance that boosts testosterone and is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Notably, the court found that DHEA has performance-enhancing effects only in females.

Trump administration to expand travel ban on 36 more countries including Ghana

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Fuel levy delay due to Iran-Israel conflict, rising oil prices

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The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has confirmed that the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), which would have introduced a GH₵1 increase on petrol and diesel prices and a 20 pesewa rise on gas, has been postponed.

Richmond Rockson, the Public Relations Officer for the Ministry in an interview on the Channel One Newsroom on Saturday June 14, explained that the decision is influenced by recent fluctuations in global oil prices.

He stated, “I can confirm that the government of Ghana, as issued by the GRA, has postponed the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141). This levy is what has introduced GH₵1 on petrol, GH₵1 on diesel, and 20 pesewas on gas. So, yes, I can give you that confirmation.”

Rockson attributed the postponement to a combination of factors, including a recent surge in international oil prices and the government’s commitment to shielding consumers from sudden price hikes.

He noted, “From February till date, a windfall was experienced on the fuel market as a result of the prudent management of the exchange rates, which has brought fuel prices from an average of GH₵17 to an average of GH₵11 or GH₵12, depending on which Oil Marketing Company (OMC) you buy from.”

However, Rockson highlighted that in the past 72 hours, oil prices on the international market have increased due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict between Israel and Iran.

He explained, “In fact, the last three days, if you check crude oil prices on the international market, it moved from $60 to $74, and this is the highest we’ve seen in the past five months. This has also caused some disruptions in our private module.”

He further emphasised that the government is closely monitoring these developments. “The President has directed the Ministers of Energy and Finance to keep monitoring the situation. So, they will keep monitoring, and as and when the factors look favorable, definitely, a new date will be announced,” he added.

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Afenyo-Markin challenges Parliament’s ruling on sub judice rule 

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By Elsie Appiah-Osei  

Accra, June 14, GNA- Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed a motion to vacate the ruling of First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor, which sustained a preliminary objection to a private member’s motion. 

The motion numbered 16 was seeking parliamentary consideration of the Chief of Staff’s directive concerning mass revocation of public sector appointments. 

 According to Mr. Afenyo-Markin, the ruling “fundamentally misconceives the nature and application of the sub judice rule, erroneously subordinates Parliament’s constitutional mandate to the mere existence of related litigation and establishes a dangerous precedent that threatens the very foundations of parliamentary democracy in Ghana.” 

He made the application on the said on the Floor of Parliament in Accra, on Friday, June 13, 2025. 

Mr. Afenyo-Markin cited the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Vincent Ekow Assafuah versus Attorney General, which allegedly held that a constitutional body could not be restrained from performing its mandate by the mere filing of an action. 

He emphasised that only an express court injunction, supported by cogent evidence of irreparable harm, could halt the constitutional functions of a state institution. 

“Mr. Speaker, the mere pendency of the action cannot, therefore, justify parliamentary inaction,” the Minority Leader argued.  

“Mr. Speaker, Parliament’s deliberative function cannot be suspended simply because a citizen has chosen to file a lawsuit touching upon a similar subject matter,” he added. 

Mr. Afenyo-Markin also highlighted the potential dangers of the ruling, stating that it “creates a perverse incentive structure whereby any individual could effectively silence Parliament by filing a lawsuit touching upon matters of public debate.” 

The Minority Leader therefore urged the Speaker to exercise the revisionary jurisdiction conferred by Order 127 of the Standing Orders of the House to set aside the ruling and restore Motion No. 16 to the parliamentary agenda for debate.  

“Mr. Speaker, such action would reaffirm Parliament’s constitutional independence, protect the integrity of democratic accountability, and ensure that urgent matters of national importance receive the attention they deserve,” the Minority Leader said. 

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Edited by Benjamin Mensah 

Trump administration lists Ghana, 24 other African countries for possible travel ban – Report

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The Trump administration is reportedly considering new visa restrictions on citizens of 36 countries, including Ghana and 24 other African nations, as part of an expanded travel ban policy.

According to a report by The Washington Post, an internal State Department memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was circulated to U.S. diplomatic posts on Saturday, June 14, 2025, giving the listed countries 60 days to meet security and documentation standards or face entry restrictions.

The memo highlights concerns such as unreliable civil documents, lack of cooperation with U.S. immigration enforcement, high visa overstay rates, and instances of citizenship granted through monetary investment without residency requirements.

It also mentions vague references to “antisemitic and anti-American activity” by individuals from some nations. Countries showing willingness to repatriate their nationals or agree to “safe third country” asylum deals may see restrictions waived.

The list includes Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, alongside nations from Central Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.

This follows President Trump’s June 4 proclamation, which imposed a full ban on travellers from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Libya, and Iran, and partial restrictions on eight others.

The policy stems from an executive order signed on Inauguration Day, directing U.S. agencies to identify countries with inadequate vetting and screening processes.

The Biden administration had previously revoked similar bans in 2021, labelling them discriminatory, but Trump campaigned on expanding them. A State Department spokesperson declined to comment, citing internal deliberations, and the White House has not yet responded.

Affected governments are now expected to engage U.S. diplomats and submit compliance plans by 8 a.m. Wednesday, though no specific implementation date for restrictions has been set.

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President Mahama orders oil impact assessment

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President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern that the escalating missile exchanges between Israel and Iran are contributing to a rise in global crude oil prices, posing a potential threat to Ghana’s fuel costs and overall economic stability.

In response, the President has directed the Ministers of Finance and Energy to closely monitor the unfolding conflict, emphasizing the need to assess its possible impact on Ghana’s economy.

Speaking during his ‘Thank-You Tour’ of the Savannah Region on Saturday, June 14, President Mahama stressed the importance of proactive measures to safeguard the country’s recent economic gains from external shocks.

“Today, I wish to reaffirm that our commitment to the people of the Savannah Region will never shake. Despite the progress we’ve made in stabilising the economy, Ghana is not immune to the shocks of global events,” he said.

“I have instructed the Ministers of Finance and Energy to keep a close eye on the developments and model the possible impact on our petroleum prices. They must prepare appropriate measures to safeguard the gains we’ve made,” he added.

Meanwhile, the President has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding access to higher education with the announcement of a new public university in the Savannah Region.

He emphasized the university’s strategic role in supporting the government’s Feed Ghana programme,  which seeks to transform agriculture into a major driver of economic growth and job creation.

“I’m proud to announce that, in line with the NDC’s 2024 manifesto to establish a public university in each of the six new regions, a public university will be built right here in the Savannah Region,” he stated.

“This university will not only be symbolic; it will be functional, targeted, and grounded in our national agenda for skills-driven development,” Mahama said.

“This university will train the human resources to drive our Feed Ghana programme and help deliver an agriculture-for-economic-transformation agenda,” he added.

Emmanuel Agbaxode, Ewoenam Kpodo pick number two spot on ballot for second term bids 

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By Michael Foli Jackidy 

Ho (V/R), June 14, GNA – Mr. Emmanuel Agbaxode, the Chairman of the Volta/Oti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and Madam Ewoenam Kpodo, the Regional Treasurer, have both picked the number two spot on the ballot as they seek re-election for a second term in office. 

The balloting exercise, which took place in Ho on Friday, June 13, 2025, was supervised by Mr. Benjamin Aklama, the designated Electoral Officer for the regional polls. 

Both candidates, who are journalists with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), expressed optimism about their chances, interpreting their shared ballot position as a symbol of continuity and renewed mandate. 

“We believe picking number two reflects the start of our second journey. It’s a positive sign that our second term victory is not just possible, but assured,” said Mr. Agbaxode in an interview with the GNA after the balloting. 

The duo has been key figures in the leadership of the regional GJA over the past term, with Mr. Agbaxode spearheading several capacity-building initiatives and media engagement programmes. 

Madam Kpodo has played a central role in ensuring financial accountability and mobilising resources for the Association’s activities in the Volta and Oti regions. 

Their decision to seek re-election comes as the GJA prepares for both regional and national executive elections scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2025. 

Members of the association across the country are expected to vote to elect new leaders who will steer the affairs of the GJA for the next term. 

The elections are being closely watched, as the Association faces increasing calls to play a more proactive role in media development, press freedom advocacy, and welfare improvement for journalists. 

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Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah 

NDC Chairman Shaddad Jallo passes away

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The Ashaiman Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shaddad Umar Jallo, has died.

He passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, June 14, 2025, in East Legon after reportedly complaining of feeling unwell. While the official cause of death is yet to be confirmed, family sources suspect complications related to high blood pressure.

Jallo was serving his second term as constituency chairman and was a member of the NDC’s National Zongo Caucus Coordinating Team. He played a pivotal role in the party’s 2024 election campaign and was widely credited with reducing the New Patriotic Party’s vote share in Ashaiman.

Beyond his constituency, he worked closely with the Zongo Caucus to expand support for the NDC in Muslim communities across the country.

A family member, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Jallo was disheartened in his final days over the lack of political appointments for individuals from Ashaiman under the current Mahama administration—something he had strongly advocated for.

He will be buried on Sunday, June 15, at 9:00 AM in accordance with Islamic rites.

Jallo is survived by his wife and eight children.

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This Supernatural Horror Comic Show With a 92% RT Score Just Made Its First Episode Free to Stream on YouTube

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Syfy’s new series Revival recently debuted on television, and the premiere episode is now available to watch for free. Following the Revival premiere episode’s airing, it has been added to YouTube, presenting the full premiere episode.

The show premiered on June 12. Created by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, it is directly based on the comic book series of the same name by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton.

Joy Prime to premiere “PrimeTime” with George Quaye on June 18

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In a bold move to enrich its primetime entertainment lineup, Joy Prime is set to premiere a compelling new talk show titled “PrimeTime” on Wednesday, June 18, hosted by celebrated media personality George Quaye.

The launch signals the channel’s continued commitment to delivering smart, relevant, and highly engaging content for Ghanaian audiences.

PrimeTime: A talk show that matters

PrimeTime promises to be more than just another talk show. With Quaye’s deep experience and commanding presence, viewers can expect:
• In-depth conversations with Ghana’s thought leaders, influencers, and cultural shapers.
• A unique blend of entertainment and intellect.
• A fresh, youthful tone that resonates across diverse audiences.

The show’s launch also aligns with Joy Prime’s broader push to create appointment television programming that becomes a staple in the daily lives of its viewers.

George Quaye: A powerhouse in Ghanaian media

A household name in Ghana’s entertainment landscape, George Quaye brings more than two decades of experience as a broadcaster, actor, events producer, and communications expert. From his early rise to fame in the hit series Taxi Driver to leading the production of landmark events like the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Quaye has become synonymous with creativity, credibility, and charisma.

His most recent work includes founding Image Bureau, a creative communications agency, and delivering top-tier radio and television shows that blend insight, humour, and substance. His transition to Joy Prime represents a strategic fit with the brand’s ambitions to become a content powerhouse.

A winning brand with winning content

The debut of PrimeTime follows a recent high for Joy Prime, as its Friday comedy series “On A More Serious Note” was crowned Comedy of the Year at the prestigious Ghana Comedy Awards.

This win underscores the channel’s ability to blend entertainment with quality, humour with substance.
Joy Prime continues to shine as a hub for family-friendly entertainment, offering a trove of well-curated programmes for both children and adults. From animated series and engaging kids’ blocks to high-energy reality shows and informative lifestyle programmes, Joy Prime remains committed to being the home of wholesome, exciting and accessible content.

What lies ahead

The addition of PrimeTime adds yet another layer to Joy Prime’s dynamic programming slate, further boosting its reputation as one of Ghana’s most exciting television brands. With George Quaye at the helm, the show is set to become a go-to platform for meaningful dialogue, timely debates, and unforgettable moments.

As the station continues to evolve with the times, it remains focused on its core goal: to deliver strong, influential, market-leading and profitable content that connects deeply with its viewers.

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