John Boadu has polled 2,888 votes (48.5%) at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, to emerge the newly elected National Chairman of the party. The theme for Conference was: “One Party, One Purpose, United for Victory.” John Boadu had previously served as the substantive […] The post John Boadu: The New Kid On The Block appeared

A raging fire has destroyed several shops and residential units in a one-storey commercial and residential building at the Old Traffic Light area, near the Koforidua Central Police Station, in the Eastern Region. The fire, which broke out at about 11:02 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026 reportedly caused extensive damage to businesses and property […] The post Koforidua fire ravages shops, homes appeared

Tension has reached dangerous levels at Larteh-Akuapem in the Eastern Region, following a confrontation between the Larteh Kubease and Ahenease factions, during which a chief was reportedly shot in the hand on Saturday. The incident, which occurred amid a longstanding traditional dispute between the two factions also resulted in police intervention, with tear gas reportedly […] The post Chief

The demolition of unauthorised structures along the La Beach, popularly known as Labadi or La Pleasure Beach, in Accra, over the weekend has generated considerable public debate, particularly over the manner in which the exercise was carried out. Armed military and police personnel reportedly stormed the beachfront at about 4:30 a.m. and ordered occupants to […] The post Editorial:

“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” That was one of the mantras of Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. It meant diplomacy backed by force. As US imperial ambitions expanded, the message was clear: negotiations carried more weight when the other party knew what refusal might […] The post Africa faces gunboat diplomacy without the gunboats

Ghana has one of the most successful consumer payment stories in Africa and one of its least-told business ones. Bank of Ghana data shows that in June 2026 alone, Ghanaians made 954 million mobile-money transactions worth GH¢492.9 billion, up from GH¢323.2 billion in the same month a year earlier. Yet only 37% of Ghanaian businesses […] The post How frictionless payments are helping Ghana’s

Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State have been thrown into panic after kidnappers reportedly demanded a combined N50 million ransom for each of their victims abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State. The victims were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa […] The post Abductors

A fresh disagreement is emerging between the Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke and the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, over who has the authority to occupy the position of Iyaloja General of the state. The dispute followed the monarch’s declaration that the Iyalode of Osogbo, Chief Awawu Asindemade, had been returned to the position […] The post Governor

Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, has said Boko Haram insurgents have been weakened but not completely defeated. Yahaya spoke on Saturday at the 13th meeting of the forum in Maiduguri, Borno State, where he identified insecurity as one of the major challenges still confronting northern Nigeria. “Boko […] The post Boko Haram

Mr. Joseph Amankwah, the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwabre East, has commissioned a free primary healthcare facility for the Zongo community at Ntonso in the Ashanti Region. The facility is expected to provide accessible and quality primary healthcare services to residents within Ntonso Zongo and adjoining communities. The establishment of the facility is intended to […] The post Kwabre

A US Marine was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder and robbery after a woman’s body was discovered in a hotel room in Japan, prompting the country’s prime minister to express her outrage to the US over the alleged incident she called “ extremely brutal and heinous.” A 39-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her […] The post Japan PM protests to US

US President Donald Trump has continued rallying for Republican candidates while visiting Ohio, proposing a defiant outlook on his party’s chances in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump told a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, that he believes there will be a “big surprise” in the upcoming elections, claiming his Democratic opponents do not know what […] The post Trump

More than 1,000 years after his death, the remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel have arrived in Bulgaria. A symbol of Bulgarian national identity, Samuel was a warrior emperor who battled the Byzantine Empire to expand his kingdom before suffering defeat and dying soon after in 1014. His supposed remains were discovered in a Greek […] The post Remains of Bulgaria’s Czar Samuel return

Major bridges in Kyiv have been hit by Russian drone strikes for four consecutive days, as Moscow ramps up attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine’s capital. Two people were injured when the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge was struck on Sunday morning for the second day in a row, while the Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge was hit multiple […] The post Kyiv

Exercise and High Blood Pressure Exercise is one of the keys to lower your blood pressure. Working out also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you’re already being treated for hypertension. You don’t have to be an athlete, either. Put the Fun Back in Exercise Find activities you enjoy, and aim for 30 […] The post Get Started With Exercise To Lower Blood Pressure