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Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare is Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has visited survivors of the Burkina Faso terrorist attack, who are currently on admission at the 37 Military Hospital. A video shared on the X by 1957 News showed the minister, on Monday, February 23, 2026, first interacting with the only male survivor and then also meeting with female survivors, offering comfort and reassurances to them.Ghanaian tomato traders among victims of Burkina Faso terror attackThe tragic incident, which occurred at Titao, Burkina Faso, on February 14, 2026, claimed the lives of eight…
play videoInterim Man United coach Michael Carrick has improved Kobbie Mainoo’s performance Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has revealed that he recognised the potential of midfielder Kobbie Mainoo early on, which influenced his decision to give him more playing opportunities.According to Carrick, he first knew Mainoo during his academy days at age 13 and has since worked with him to understand his strengths and weaknesses as a footballer and how best to utilise him.Carrick explained that after taking over, he designed a training method specifically for Mainoo aimed at helping him regain his rhythm, something he believes has…
KIA is now Accra International Airport The Ministry of Transport has officially announced the reversion of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport.In a press statement on Monday, February 23, 2026, it stated that the decision is to restore the airport to its former name.”The ministry hereby informs the general public that the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport.”The facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before its redesignation. The government has considered it appropriate to restore the airport to its former and…
Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi There is no letup to the cocoa crisis as the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference steps into the fray. In a strongly-worded statement last week, the highly revered Catholic grouping expressed concern about the crisis which has gripped this critical sector of the economy. The Friday, February 20, 2026 statement, signed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, who is the Bishop of Sunyani and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, notes “the deepening crisis in Ghana’s cocoa sector and its devastating impact on farmers and rural communities.” While the recent reduction of the cost…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect. The news was contained in a statement issued by the Ghana Revenue Authority on Monday, February 23, 2026. Government moves to interdict GRA officers linked to GH¢82m tax evasion scheme ”His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana has appointed Mr Aaron Kanor as Ag Commissioner, Customs Division with immediate effect,” it stated. The statement indicated that, “Kanor’s appointment as Acting Commissioner reflects a career defined by integrity, operational excellence, and strategic leadership. His wealth of experience will strengthen…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, is expected to be the Chairman at the launch cum one day seminar for the unveiling of the Nigerian Sports Year Book. The event is expected to take place at the Olumo Hall of the Radisson Hotel, Issac John Street, Ikeja Lagos on Tuesday , March 3rd, by 12 noon. According to the organisers, Dikko will lead other top sports dignitaries to the event which will also feature a seminar on how athletes can manage post retirement plans and remain relevant . The Nigerian Sports Year Book which chronicles…
South African business leaders and policymakers are relieved but cautious after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs, paving the way for a lower blanket levy.The ruling removes an immediate layer of legal and trade uncertainty for exporters and policymakers. Since August 2025, a 30% US tariff on many South African exports — the highest on the continent — had left companies at a competitive disadvantage relative to other trading partners. The shift to a lower, across-the-board tariff, places South Africa back on roughly equal footing with global peers.Business leaders said, however, that the bigger…
Monday 23rd February, 2026 07:40 AM| By Aloys Michael Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in a meeting.PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/NatembeyaMashinani. Western Kenya is witnessing what many observers describe as a political reawakening, marked by high-profile engagements between the embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, and the Trans Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya. The encounter, far from routine, has stirred excitement across the region and triggered comparisons to the golden era of Masinde Muliro and Michael Wamalwa Kijana. For nearly two decades since Wamalwa died in 2003, Western Kenya’s…
Bessa Simons President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, has dismissed allegations suggesting that the union donated an amount of GH¢500 to the family of the late gospel musician Yaw Sarpong, as a token to assist with funeral expenses. Speaking in an interview on Starr FM, Bessa Simons vehemently dismissed the allegation, stating that the union joined the family for the one-week observance and supported them with GH¢500 for the observance, stressing that the union will make its official donation on the final funeral day. “I do not term it as GH¢500 from MUSIGA, it was…
Frank Asiedu Bekoe is Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Employment The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service.In a statement dated February 23, 2026, the Caucus referenced a communiqué issued by the Prisons Administration on February 17, 2026, which confirmed that three quarters of Rent Allowance covering the second to fourth quarters of 2025 remain outstanding for eligible officers.Describing the situation as troubling, the Minority stressed that the Ghana Prisons Service remains a…
Images from the Bryant University training facility Bryant University in Rhode Island has been selected as the official base for the Black Stars during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to NBC 10 News.The Black Stars will train at the facility ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Reports indicate that Ocean State 2026 is expected to formally announce Ghana’s selection of Bryant University at a news conference on Thursday, February 26, 2026.Why aren’t we asking every sector to make their budgets public? – Kurt Okraku questionsBryant University was chosen as one…
play videoJacob Adjika is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana Ghana is set to launch Africa’s first-ever Blue Food Innovation Hub, an initiative spearheaded by the World Economic Forum in partnership with the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana, aimed at transforming the country’s inland aquaculture sector.The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana, Jacob Adjika, announced the initiative during a media engagement ahead of its official launch on February 25, 2026.According to him, the Blue Food Innovation Hub will serve as a platform to unlock knowledge, innovation, markets, and finance for Ghana’s blue food sector,…
Photo of recovered armed as well as CP Rabiu Mohammed and top officials of the Kaduna State Police The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against banditry and illegal arms proliferation, neutralising several suspected bandits and recovering no fewer than 30 firearms in coordinated operations across the state.The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kaduna on Monday, detailing successes recorded within the last two weeks.Muhammad said the operations were part of sustained intelligence-led offensives targeting bandits’ camps and criminal hideouts in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi and Kauru Local Government Areas.According…
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana has signed a US$20 million grant facility with Japan to improve healthcare delivery in selected hospitals in the Northern Region. The Minister in a Facebook post on Monday, February 23, 2026, revealed that the agreement was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto. Mr. Ablakwa said access to quality and affordable healthcare remains a key priority of the Mahama Administration. He noted that the grant will help strengthen health services and improve…
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has officially changed the name of Kotoka International Airport back to Accra International Airport.In a statement issued by the Ministry, the government explained that the airport was originally known as Accra International Airport before it was later renamed. The Ministry said it is appropriate to restore the airport to its former and internationally recognised name.According to the statement, the change of name will not affect airport operations, safety standards, or international travel arrangements. The Ministry also noted that in the records of the International Civil Aviation Organization, the airport’s code has always remained…
The police in the Ashanti Region have intensified their crackdown on violent robbery in Kumasi, leading to the arrest of four suspects linked to the fatal Ohwim Tigo Junction robbery and shooting incident. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, disclosed that the arrests form part of sustained intelligence-led operations launched after the February 10, 2026 incident, which claimed the life of a businessman and sparked public concern over rising vehicle-snatching activities in parts of the Ashanti Region. The robbery victim, identified as Andrews Amankwa, was reportedly attacked and shot by armed men at Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi. He…
Cocoa Farmers The fire stoked by the cocoa sector crisis continues and would persist until there is a reversal of the price haircut. The National Security challenge it is posing should not be ignored. It is time for serious business; addressing the challenge prompted by the price haircut and to avoid the insulting propaganda being churned out in response. The subject on our hands is beyond the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ‘choboi choboi’ propaganda associated with campaign rallies or TikTok political garbage by novices. Not even government WhatsApp group members can handle what is unfolding now regardless of how hard…
Nigerian businessman cum socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has expressed disappointment at Nigerian streamer, Cater Efe, for destroying his new car as part of a stunt with fellow streamer, Peller. Naija News reports that the incident happened on Saturday, just hours after Carter Efe was involved in a heated clash with Peller during a TikTok live session. A video that later spread online showed both men attacking each other’s cars and breaking the windshields with stones. The car damaged in the clash was one of the vehicles E-Money had shared as gifts during his birthday celebration a few…
Despite years of investment in greenhouse technology and controlled-environment agriculture, Ghana remains unable to achieve self-sufficiency in tomato production, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has said. The Executive Director of PFAG, Bismark Owusu Nortey, expressed concern that the country’s greenhouse projects have yet to translate into sustainable, year-round tomato production. Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Monday, February 23, he said structural bottlenecks continue to limit farmers’ ability to produce consistently and at scale. “It’s unfortunate that over the years of investment in greenhouse facilities for tomatoes, we are still not able to be self-sufficient in the…
2 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for what it described as an outstanding performance in his two years in office. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this while receiving Governor Ododo and Kogi youths, who presented ₦100 million cheque to the party in support of President Tinubu’s re-election bid, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Prof. Yilwatda praised Governor Ododo’s strides in infrastructure development, security of lives and property, youth and women inclusion in governance, as well as improvements in the health and education sectors. He noted that the governor’s…
I’m A Celebrity fans are on full countdown mode as ITV drops fresh teasers for the hotly anticipated South Africa series. Two brand new trailers for the All Stars spin off have been shot viewers are in meltdown. With familiar faces, jungle jeopardy and that South African backdrop, excitement is building fast. Don’t miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your entertainment news It’s important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV & Celebrity news to share with our community of loyal…
IShowSpeed hailed Kenya as the highlight of his 29-day Africa tour, describing the visit as the most impactful for his streaming careerDuring his Kenya trip, the streamer hit 48 million YouTube subscribers, gaining roughly 360,000 new followers while celebrating from a helicopterSpeed explored Nairobi’s matatu culture, met students and javelin champion Julius Yego, and visited the Maasai Mara, where he was given a Maasai nameAmerican YouTube and Twitch streamer IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr, has praised his recent visit to Kenya.IShowSpeed explains why the Kenya visit left a lasting impact on him. Photo: IshowSpeed.Source: InstagramSpeed’s Africa tour took him…
A picture of the Benz racing on a domestic road In recent times, Ghanaians have consistently criticised individuals who engage in street racing on domestic roads.Several videos shared online, as well as news reports, have shown sports cars involved in fatal accidents, with some even reduced to ashes.In a latest video shared on Facebook and sighted by GhanaWeb on February 23, 2026, a group of individuals was seen recklessly racing on one of Accra’s roads.The video captured an overspeeding Mercedes-Benz dangerously overtaking other vehicles.Reacting to the development, Ghanaians have taken to social media to express frustration over the issue.While some…
Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has assured the Minority Caucus that government will not exceed its target of 60 ministers.Speaking during Friday’s Parliamentary sitting, Ayariga emphasised that despite the concerns raised by the Minority, the administration remains committed to its earlier pledge made while in opposition.He accused the Minority of harboring “diabolic intentions” to politicise the issue should the number of ministers surpass the promised ceiling.Ayariga reiterated that the government’s resolve is to maintain discipline in ministerial appointments, in line with its commitment to efficiency and accountability.The…
Medeama remain top of the table with 45 points Medeama SC’s advantage at the summit of the Ghana Premier League has been slashed to just three points following a hard-fought goalless draw away to FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday.The Mauve and Yellow entered the contest under pressure after surrendering valuable ground at home in a 1-1 stalemate against Aduana FC — a match in which captain Mubarik Yussif missed a dramatic last-gasp penalty that could have secured all three points.Determined to steady their campaign, head coach Ibrahim Tanko’s side produced a resilient display at the Nsenkyire Arena. Both teams delivered…
Attah Issah is the MP for Sagnarigu The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu and Ranking Minority Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Attah Issah, has signalled that prosecutions may soon follow over alleged financial mismanagement at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) under the previous administration.Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints on February 21, 2026, Issah said that when arrests are eventually made over the “rot” allegedly created at COCOBOD, critics should not characterise the actions as a witch-hunt.“When we soon start arresting people over the rot created at COCOBOD, no one should claim they are being witch-hunted,” he warned.Here is how much…
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the conflict felt far removed from Africa.Governments such as Kenya’s condemned the assault as “the embers of dead empires.”The African Union avoided taking sides.The continent instead grappled with grain shortages and the racist treatment of Africans fleeing the war. Four years later, the conflict is no longer distant. This week, Kenya revealed that as many as 1,000 nationals had been drafted into the Russian military, helping it fight a war they had little to do with.Kenya’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) in response to enquiries from Members of Parliament, indicated that, as of February…
Mumuni Jamil is an ICT tutor at Wa Technical Institute diagnosed with brain condition The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), commonly known as Mahama Cares, has funded a critical brain surgery for Mumuni Jamil, an ICT tutor at Wa Technical Institute in the Upper West Region, diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM).The family faced immense financial and emotional strain, with the required surgery at Euracare Advanced Diagnostics and Heart Centre costing GHS235,940. During transport from Wa to Accra, Mumuni suffered a critical episode that forced an emergency landing in Tamale, where doctors stabilised him before he…
Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to assent to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, describing it as a significant step toward reviving local industries and strengthening Ghana’s economy.Koomson said the primary objective of the 24-hour economy policy is to introduce practical measures that will enable local industries to expand production, grow sustainably, and create long-term employment opportunities.Speaking on Ahotor FM on Saturday, February 21,2026, he noted that the establishment of a dedicated 24-Hour Economy Secretariat is a move…
Week 2 of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League delivered goals, strong performances, and clear early contenders in Group B. The matches were played on Friday, 20th February 2026, at the UG Sports Stadium. Telecel Ghana opened the night with a hard-fought 1â0 win over Ghana Airports Company Limited. Telecel’s number 10 player Victor scored in the 10th minute, and Telecel held firm to secure all three points. The standout performance of Group B came from Wilmar Africa, who thrashed BOST Energies 4â0. Wilmar’s number 10 Roland Tetteh starred with two (2) goals, while Jacob Tescko and Desmond Googo…
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play videoMr Beast handling the newly-built bungalows to the teachers In a quiet Ghanaian community where classrooms once stood cracked and unsafe, two basic school teachers kept showing up every day with one simple mission; to do right by their pupils, but it has now become their biggest blessing yet, attracting global attention.Joseph and Emmanuel were not famous. They were not trending. They were just teachers, the kind who stay after classes to explain a difficult topic again, who buy chalk when it runs out, and who worry about children who come to school hungry.In a building that had been…
Dr Ato Forson speaking to authorities after the ban Government has announced a sweeping ban on the land transit of cooking oil through Ghana’s borders, directing that all such consignments must henceforth be routed exclusively through the country’s seaports.The directive, issued by the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, follows the recent interception of eighteen articulated trucks declared for transit to Niger but suspected to be part of a broader transit diversion scheme.Government set to revive Cocoa Processing CompanyUnder the new measure, cooking oil consignments entering Ghana for onward transit to landlocked countries will no longer be permitted to…
Accra, Ghana — Ghana has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its agro-industrial base following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and B5 Plus Limited for the establishment of a large-scale cashew processing plant in the country. The agreement, signed by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, and Executive Director of B5 Plus Limited, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani, outlines a framework for cooperation to develop and operate a cashew processing facility under a Build-Operate (BO) model. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Hon. Eric Opoku underscored the strategic importance…
Ugandan officials sign deal with Kenya to participate in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has finalized negotiations with Kenya over Kampala’s participation in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a significant strategic shift in regional energy diplomacy. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu and Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka led a high-level delegation to Nairobi on Friday to seal Uganda’s entry into KPC’s shareholding structure. The investment will be undertaken through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), the state-owned entity mandated…
Emmanuel has stayed by the side of his mentally-challenged wife, at a prayer camp, for 6 years The confessions of Christian Volotu, a physician assistant with the Ghana Health Service, puts the story in the right perspective: “In fact, all the cases I have seen when the women got sick, the men have left; they’ve all left, but to hear that someone has stuck to his wife in this state for 6 years, and resisting all the temptations to go outside, is a beautiful story.”And that is the moving and deeply romantic story of Emmanuel and Afia, who has been…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has debunked reports of an alleged attack on the daughter of former Governor James Ibori, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, who is the member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, describing the claim as false and media sensationalism. In a statement signed by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Valentine Onojeghuo in Asaba on Saturday, the party insisted that contrary to reports making the rounds that the lawmaker was attacked early on Saturday by suspected political thugs during the party’s congress in the council, there was no breach of…
It’s a repeat of the last T20 World Cup final as India take on South Africa in their first Super 8 clash. Both teams arrive unbeaten and have rarely fumbled – except for that South Africa vs Afghanistan match, which went into a second Super Over.Even as hosts, India won’t quite have home advantage, given South Africa have played three of their four group stage games on Ahmedabad’s flat wicket, which has an average first-inning score of 192 so far in this tournament – meaning we can expect a high-scoring encounter. If you’re away from home right now you can…
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong (L) and Fred Akuffo (R) and one other were former heads of state Ghana’s turbulent revolutionary period of 1979 reached its most dramatic and controversial turning point when the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), led by Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, ordered the execution of several senior military officers, including three former heads of state.The executions, carried out in June 1979, following military tribunals, were officially justified as a decisive response to corruption, economic mismanagement, and the abuse of state power that had plunged the country into severe hardship.Ex-Sergeant Peter Tasiri, ‘the main brain behind the June…
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2 Pep Guardiola described Manchester City’s hard-fought victory over Newcastle United as “massive” after his side survived a late onslaught to keep the Premier League title race finely poised. Two goals from Nico O’Reilly secured a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, trimming Arsenal’s lead at the summit to just two points and reinforcing the sense that the champions are stirring at precisely the right moment. “It was massive,” Guardiola said. “Newcastle are an incredible team. That game today is what we are going to face in the next 11. Every game will be like that, a battle.”…
While it might not seem obvious to many, one of the largest corporate battles in South Africa revolves around sliced bread. According to Sean Culverwell, Investment Analyst at Anchor Capital, South Africa’s food producers have a broadly positive outlook for 2026. This is due to easing input costs, cost efficiencies driven by investment-led economies of scale, and an emerging inflexion in industry volume growth. Culverwell said that the sector is entering into a new phase where structural efficiency, instead of pricing power, will determine long-term winners. The main milling and baking (Millkbake) players are Premier (Blue Ribbon), RCL Foods (Sunbake),…
ADUG have announced what it termed a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices A group calling itself the Concerned Media Practitioners has described the Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana’s (ADUG) announcement of a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices as misleading and lacking transparency.In a statement dated February 15, 2025, ADUG announced what it termed a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices. While acknowledging the announcement, the Concerned Media Practitioners argue that the union failed to provide adequate details to justify the claimed reduction.According to the group in a statement on February 19, 2026, the statement did not include previous…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, to immediately withdraw the Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019, describing them as “unconstitutional, unlawful and inconsistent with Nigeria’s international obligations.” The organisation also called on the President to initiate a transparent and inclusive legislative process to ensure that any lawful interception framework complies with constitutional safeguards, judicial oversight requirements, and Nigeria’s international human rights obligations. SERAP’s request was contained in a letter dated February 21, 2026, according to a statement signed and released on Sunday by…
Former President John Evans Atta Mills is back in the trend Former President John Evans Atta Mills has returned to social media trends since Saturday, February 21, 2026, following a remark by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, directed at the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).The renewed attention comes amid criticism by the finance minister, who accused customs officials of negligence leading to significant revenue losses through smuggling.At a meeting with customs officers, Dr Ato Forson expressed disappointment over what he described as serious lapses within the division.“I am very disgusted about what happened yesterday…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Eriabie, is dead, Naija News reports. He passed away on the morning of February 17 at the age of 63. News of his death spread across the film industry, leaving colleagues and fans in mourning. Eriabie became popular in the 1990s and early 2000s for his strong presence in Nigerian films. He gained wide attention through the movie series Izozo, a production that told the story of women trafficking and the struggles faced by victims. The film series was well-received at the time and brought him into the spotlight. His body has been moved from Lagos…
To:His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Subject: A Civic Petition to Africanize Ghana’s Judicial Attire and Restore Cultural Dignity to Our CourtsYour Lordship and Honourable Minister,We write as citizens deeply invested in the dignity, identity, and future of Ghana’s justice system. For decades, our judges have worn wigs and robes inherited from colonial Britain — symbols of a foreign legal tradition that no longer reflects the soul of our nation.In today’s Ghana, where we proudly celebrate our heritage, it is no longer fitting for…
1 The Catholic Bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have decried the worsening insecurity, deepening poverty and what they described as failure of governance in Nigeria. They called for urgent reforms to restore public safety and strengthen the nation’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The bishops made their position known in a communiqué issued at the end of their first meeting of the year held on February 5, 2026, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Lagos. The meeting brought together bishops of the province comprising the Archdiocese of Lagos, Diocese of Abeokuta and Diocese of Ijebu-Ode. Also…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa, saying that instead of loosening the laws or heeding calls to abolish them, the country should lean into taking them further. Responding to the debate on his State of the Nation Address last week, the president chided political parties, including those within the Government of National Unity (GNU), for wanting to scrap the laws. He insisted that broad-based BEE (BBBEE) had been fundamental to improving the lives of black people in South Africa, reducing inequality and reversing the injustices of the past. BEE critics have long argued…