Day: October 2, 2025

Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament Wednesday rebutted Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Mr. Samuel Nartey George over his recent comments on the DSTV impasse. The minority members described Mr George’s stance as ‘arrogant, disrespectful, and pompous,’ questioning his shift in position on the price reduction. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr Mathew Nyindam, Ranking Member on the Committee on Information and Communication, criticized Mr George for initially demanding a 30 per cent reduction in DSTV subscription prices. The statement highlighted that the recent agreement with Multichoice Ghana seems to have taken a different

Lagos: Mr. Alexander Kwame Nketia, a member of the AfCFTA Committee on Trade in Services, highlighted the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in reshaping Africa’s economic landscape. As the largest free trade area globally by number of countries, AfCFTA symbolizes a significant stride towards Africa’s economic sovereignty and self-sustained growth. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nketia emphasized that AfCFTA is more than a trade agreement; it is a catalyst for integration, tourism promotion, and job creation across Africa. Speaking at the inaugural Intra-African Trade Expo in Lagos, Nigeria, he noted the widespread adoption of

Accra: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Hamas has ‘three or four days’ to respond to the Gaza peace plan, which was outlined in Washington a day earlier. The peace plan aims to address ongoing conflicts in the region and has garnered support from a broad coalition of countries. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump emphasized the widespread support for the plan, stating, “All of the Arab countries are signed up. The Muslim countries are all signed up. Israel’s all signed up. We’re just waiting for Hamas.” The president underscored the urgency of the situation, warning that if

Asokwa: The people of Asokwa in the Bekwai Municipality can now heave a sigh of relief following the inauguration of a mechanized borehole to address the long-lasting water challenge in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the facility was donated by Nana Abena Adomah, daughter of the queen mother of Bekwai, as part of the Improving Access to Water in Bekwai area project. This initiative, spearheaded by Nana Adomah, was established to honor her mother, Nana Adwoa Pinamang, and aims to alleviate the daily burden of residents who previously had to trek long distances to fetch water, sometimes from

Berlin: Germany deported 50 people to Iraq on Tuesday, on a flight from Dusseldorf airport, authorities said. North Rhine-Westphalia’s Refugee Ministry disclosed that 26 of the deportees had criminal convictions. The deportation flights have sparked controversy due to the ongoing tense security situation in Iraq, stemming from decades of conflict and political unrest. According to Ghana News Agency, among the passengers on the Baghdad-bound deportation flight were seven Yezidis. The Yezidi minority has faced severe persecution, particularly during the reign of the Islamic State group, which controlled significant parts of Iraq. In 2023, Germany’s Bundestag officially recognized the atrocities committed

New york: US federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of 11 years and three months for rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who was convicted earlier this year on charges related to sexual offences. The prosecution’s request was submitted on Tuesday, emphasizing the nature of the crimes and alleging that Combs was responsible for ‘decades of unchecked violence’ and causing ‘decades of psychological, emotional, and physical damage.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Combs’ defense team has labeled the sentencing recommendation as ‘draconian,’ highlighting that he has already spent 14 months in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Cassie Ventura,

London: Superstar Madonna has said the custody battle over her son was one of the most ‘painful’ moments of her life, which led her to contemplate taking her own life. The ‘Material Girl’ singer, 67, revealed that her spirituality helped her get through the bitter dispute she faced in 2016 with filmmaker and ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their son, Rocco. According to Ghana News Agency, the popstar opened up on the ‘On Purpose’ podcast with Jay Shetty, explaining how her spiritual life has helped her overcome different challenges and view them as lessons rather than punishments. She expressed her deep