Day: October 15, 2025

Michael Okyere Baafi Declines to Run Again for New Juaben South Parliamentary Seat

Jasmine Adjei

Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South in Ghana’s Eastern Region, has confirmed he will not contest the seat again after his current term ends. Speaking in a JoyPrime interview, Baafi stated that his political mission is nearly complete and that he had always intended to serve only one term. He explained that his entry into Parliament in 2020 was driven by a desire to address a specific issue in Koforidua’s parliamentary process, which he believes he has successfully resolved. “I came in to fix something,…

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Osman Ayariga, Medikal, other celebrities lead fight against drug abuse

Ramar Tee

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has cautioned young people across Ghana to avoid substance abuse and embrace positive lifestyle choices. Osman Ayariga made the call during the Leavers Party in the Park, an event organised by High School Clique and GLE Connect, where he joined hundreds of young people in an engaging outreach session aimed at promoting awareness on the dangers of drug and substance abuse. Speaking passionately, the NYA boss emphasised that the fight against drug misuse, especially among the youth, requires…

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‘December in GH 2025’ launched to make Ghana Africa’s preferred holiday destination

Ramar Tee

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially launched the 2025 edition of “December in GH,” a flagship tourism campaign aimed at positioning Ghana as Africa’s premier holiday destination. The launch ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, October 13, bringing together key stakeholders from the tourism, creative arts, and hospitality sectors. Also in attendance was Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, gathered The launch marked the official opening of Ghana’s festive end-of-year calendar—one of Africa’s most…

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Lawyer at 21, a feat worth celebrating: Meet Breman Asikuma’s Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq

Ramar Tee

Lawyer at 21, a feat worth celebrating: Meet Breman Asikuma’s Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq. From the quiet town of Breman Asikuma in Ghana’s Central Region emerges a young man whose story is inspiring an entire generation. Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq., has arguably become Ghana’s youngest lawyer — called to the Bar at just 21 years old — a feat that has amazed many and filled his community with pride. Born on April 12, 2004, Danquah’s journey has been marked by consistent brilliance and discipline. He began his education…

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Govt commiserates with families of Krachi boat disaster victims – Veep donates 600 life jackets to community

Ramar Tee

The government would bear the full cost of the burial of the victims of last Saturday’s boat disaster on the Volta Lake which claimed 16 lives, including 11 children. Also, the government would ensure that rapid support is provided for survivors and their families.­ The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, made this known when she led a delegation to visit Okumah, a community in the Krachi West Municipality in the Oti Region, where the disaster occurred.   The accident, which occurred last Saturday, led to the perishing of 16 persons,…

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Drop “Dr.” title or provide proof – GTEC to acting Registrar of Traditional Medicine Practice Council

Ramar Tee

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has written to the Acting Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, demanding clarification and documentation over his use of the academic title “Dr. (MH).” Ghana Travel Guide In a letter dated October 13, 2025, and addressed to Mr. Yusuf, GTEC stated that it had taken note of his use of the title “Dr. (MH)” and affirmed that it had not granted approval for him to use the title. Citing Section 7(i) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the Commission said it…

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Our systems are among the world’s most secure – MoMo Chief

Ramar Tee

The Chief Commercial Operations Officer of MobileMoney LTD (MoMo), Abdul Razak Issaka Ali, has assured Ghanaians that the company operates on one of the most secure data processing and transaction systems in the world, ensuring the highest standards of data protection, system integrity, and customer trust. Speaking at a high-level panel discussion on the theme “From Exclusion to Inclusion – DPI and Inclusive Development in Africa” during a conference organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on “Journalism and Digital Public Infrastructure”, Mr. Ali said Mobile Money Limited’s…

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Ghana records 26 new Mpox cases – Total now 713

Ramar Tee

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 26 new cases of Mpox as of October 10, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 713. According to the latest update, three patients are currently on admission, while the death toll remains at three, with no new fatalities recorded. On October 7, the number rose to 687 when the country recorded 17 new cases. The GHS has urged the public to remain vigilant and practice good hygiene to help curb the spread of the virus, which is primarily transmitted through…

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13 Communities in Central Gonja District connected to national grid

Ramar Tee

Thirteen farming communities in the Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region have been connected to the national grid as part of efforts to open up the area. The beneficiary communities include Nekpegu, Zomlampe, Torope, Dokope, Kpatinyan, Darivogupe, Bagpe, Dawunipe, Diwurupe, Larigbani, Mammudupe, Sankaupe, and Nyinyape. The project, executed by Ila Engineering Company Limited, forms part of the government’s broader agenda to extend electricity access to all parts of Ghana. Transformative impact At a joint commissioning ceremony held at Nekpegu last Saturday, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John…

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