Author: Insight News

Her Ladyship Justice Mariam Gyasi Jawhari, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, has cautioned that Ghana’s food security and public health are in grave danger due to the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on the environment. Speaking as Guest of Honour at the 43rd Annual National Ijtema (Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association of Ghana (Lajna Ima’illah) in Sunyani, Justice Gyasi Jawhari decried the moral and environmental decay gripping the nation, attributing it to the relentless pursuit of material wealth at the expense of human and ecological well-being. “Our quest for financial prosperity has led to the…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament is all fired up after a strategic workshop to agree on what systems and policies to adopt to make the side more effective in the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic which officially commences tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21, 2025 as announced by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The Minority Caucus, on Thursday held the said strategic workshop where it resolved to tighten its internal unity and be a responsible side that holds government to the task in the national interest of Ghana rather than individual or other parochial interests.…

The Independence Square in Accra was on lockdown Saturday night through to Sunday morning as Dancehall King Charles Nii Armah Mensah known publicly as Shatta Wale celebrated his birthday with a massive concert that pulled tens of thousands of fans from all corners of the country. The event, dubbed “Shatta Fest 2025 x Shattabration: The King Calls”, was nothing short of electrifying as the self-styled Dancehall King proved once again that his grip on the Ghanaian and Africa music scene remains unmatched. From the early hours of Saturday afternoon, fans began trooping to the historic venue, draped in Shatta Movement…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested some gunmen who falsely posed as National Security officers, and stormed the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono, Greater Accra, on Saturday to shoot indiscriminately, causing fear among residents and patrons. What was supposed to be a calm evening at the Celebrity Golf Club turned into fear and confusion on Friday, October 18, 2025, when the attackers fired several gunshots, damaging parts of the property. In a viral video post on X by GHOne, showed people running for their lives as the guns were fired. One of the men was seen shooting at people on…

Ghana has finalized a comprehensive Oil Palm Plantation Policy with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as part of efforts to drive agricultural transformation and the creation of some new 500,000 jobs in the country, Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Dr. Forson said Ghana’s 2026 national budget would contain the financial breakdown of the comprehensive Oil Palm Plantation Policy. “This forms part of a broader national strategy to develop economic crops and to transform agriculture into a powerful driver of jobs, growth, and industrialisation. “The potential is enormous. With the right investment and partnerships, we believe Ghana can…

Late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, known in private life as Charles Kwadwo Fosuh did not die intestate but actually wrote his last will and testament which gave specific and detailed instructions on how his property and assets should be distributed after his death, his lawyers as at the time of his demise on Saturday July 26, 2025 have noted. “As the last lawyers of the late Daddy Lumba before his demise, we have in our custody some instructions from the late Daddy Lumba which serves as a guide to the family as to how he wants his funeral and…

The Minority Health Caucus of Parliament has accused Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh of deceiving nurses, doctors, and other health professionals, as well as the general public, with claims that the government has approved funds to employ and pay them. The Minority Health Caucus is now demanding the immediate extension of the expired financial clearance, prompt payment of all arrears owed, and reforms within the Health Ministry and the Ghana Health Service to prevent future lapses. Many of these health professionals have worked tirelessly for nearly a year without pay, and what began as whispers of discontent has grown into…

WAFAD GROUP, a leading agribusiness enterprise in Ghana, in partnership with Hubbard Breeders and with the support of Gates Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a ground breaking initiative to uplift rural communities through sustainable dual-purpose poultry production. This landmark five-year program, which was officially launched on October 13, 2025, in Kumasi, forms part of the Gates Foundation’s broader effort to strengthen inclusive poultry systems across sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to empower over 250,000 smallholder farmers in Ghana, particularly women and youth, through the CHICKEN4U project. Under this initiative, WAFAD will produce and distribute millions of high-quality dual-purpose…

A 51 Year-old proud royal blood of Asante Mampong, Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu, has been nominated to occupy the vacant Asante Mampong stool. The nominee will soon swear the oath of allegiance to his overlord, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to start his reign. Before Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu would swear to Otumfuo, he would first swear the oath of service to the people of Asante Mampong as their chief. The nominee was selected by the reigning Asante Mampong Queenmother, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, in consultation with her elders and kingmakers. Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu is…

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia yesterday, Wednesday October 15, 2025, commence a nationwide campaign tour to enable him tell the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) across all 275 constituencies why he is the best person to lead the Party in the December 2028 presidential elections. The ‘Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Campaign’ made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday October 14. The statement said it is a grassroots-focused tour designed for the 2028 flagbearer hopeful to have a direct and personal engagement with the Polling Station, Electoral Area Coordinators, Constituency Executives (current & former), former Members of…