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China Restricts Exports Of Seven Rare Earth Metals To All Countries
08 Apr

China Restricts Exports Of Seven Rare Earth Metals To All Countries

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China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, squeezing supply to the West of minerals used to make weapons, electronics and a range of consumer goods. The move, which Beijing had long hinted was possible, further ratchets up trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies and leaves American manufacturers scrambling for fresh supplies of the critical minerals they have relied upon for decades. China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, squeezing supply to the…
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From AirBus to AirMed- Top Radio Presenter Mocks NDC’s Cocaine Story
08 Apr

From AirBus to AirMed- Top Radio Presenter Mocks NDC’s Cocaine Story

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An Airbus scandal rocked the nation some years back when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was in power. Fast forward they have returned to power and there is another alleged scandal related to AirMed. In connecting the dots, both scandals are related to flying objects- planes; and a renowned radio journalist, Kwaku Dawuro, wants to know why the NDC has interest in turning any objects that flies into scandals. “Airbus when the NDC was in power, today they have returned to power so they have moved from AirBus to AirMed. NDC, from AirBus to AirMed”, he said. https://youtu.be/W8qe3b3EHB0
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Gov’t Owes Ghanaians an Explanation Over Kotoka Airport Blackout- Hon. Kennedy Kwasi Kamkam
07 Apr

Gov’t Owes Ghanaians an Explanation Over Kotoka Airport Blackout- Hon. Kennedy Kwasi Kamkam

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Former Member of Parliament, Hon. Kennedy Kwasi Kankam, has expressed deep concerns over the recent blackout at Kotoka International Airport, questioning the competence of the authorities in charge. He finds it perplexing that a major airport like Kotoka could experience a blackout for about an hour, especially during the night when a suspicious flight took off. Drawing from his experience as a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in Kumasi, where the airport's power station is equipped with backup generators and an automatic switch, Hon. Kamkam wonders why Kotoka Airport wouldn't have similar measures in place. "As the MCE in Kumasi,…
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Did NDC Take Campaign Cash From Cocaine Dealers? Dasebre Dwamena Wants To Know
07 Apr

Did NDC Take Campaign Cash From Cocaine Dealers? Dasebre Dwamena Wants To Know

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Outspoken radio journalist, Dasebre Agyei Dwamena, wants to know if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) mistakenly took campaign cash from cocaine dealers and promised them they could use Ghana to transact business in the aftermath of the 2024 elections. Addressing the issue surrounding the rampant busting of cocaine in the country, Dasebre Agyei Dwamena stated that he is surprised about how the new government is handling the matter. “It is strange how cocaine transactions have surged right after they took office”, he said. He continued that “It is as if before we went for the elections, they might have gone…
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20-Year-Old UK-Based Ghanaian University Student Busted At Lagos Airport With Cocaine In Suitcases
07 Apr

20-Year-Old UK-Based Ghanaian University Student Busted At Lagos Airport With Cocaine In Suitcases

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Operatives of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have allegedly arrested a 20-year-old Ghanaian-British national, Osei Parker, for attempting to smuggle 19.4kg of a potent strain of cannabis. The London-based student was reportedly arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos during the inward clearance of passengers aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Bangkok, Thailand, on April 3, 2025. According to reports, during preliminary questioning, the suspect claimed to be a Computer Science student at the University of East London. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the NDLEA, said in a statement on Sunday that…
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Why The US Is Banning Diplomats From Dating Chinese Nationals
07 Apr

Why The US Is Banning Diplomats From Dating Chinese Nationals

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In a move reflecting heightened diplomatic tensions, the United States has imposed a sweeping ban on romantic and sexual relationships between its government personnel in China and Chinese nationals. According to an AP report, the directive, introduced in January 2025 by then-U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, extends to American diplomats, their family members, and contractors with security clearances stationed across mainland China and Hong Kong. It prohibits any intimate involvement with Chinese citizens — a stark departure from previous protocols. Previously, U.S. staff were only required to report romantic contact with Chinese nationals or avoid relationships with specific individuals, such…
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MP Challenges Mahama And Felix To State Role In Cocaine Saga (VIDEO)
07 Apr

MP Challenges Mahama And Felix To State Role In Cocaine Saga (VIDEO)

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Rev Ntim Fordjour has challenged President John Dramani Mahama and his aide, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, to openly tell Ghanaians their role in the recent cocaine bust. “If there is anything they know about the matter, they should make it public”, he said. According to him, if President Mahama believes there is nothing to fear, he should also make it public and stop acting hurt. “Just this simple question and Mahama is claiming we have bruised his sour. And Kwakye Ofosu is also saying we have bruised his sour”, he remarked. He also cautioned President Mahama to allow the security agencies…
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Police Begin Investigation Into Shooting By 16-Year-Old At Adventist Senior High School
07 Apr

Police Begin Investigation Into Shooting By 16-Year-Old At Adventist Senior High School

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has begun investigations into a shooting incident that occurred at the Adventist Senior High School on Friday, April 4, at about 1200 hours. Preliminary investigations reveal that a I6-year-old second-year student (name withheld) brought a locally manufactured pistol loaded with one BB ammunition to school. The student allegedly attempted to show the firearm to his classmate and during an exchange the firearm accidentally discharged, hitting another student. A press release signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr Godwin Atsu Ahianyo, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, said: “All names of those involved are being…
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CDM Criticizes Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s ‘Clown’ Comment Directed At Rev Ntim Fordjour
06 Apr

CDM Criticizes Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s ‘Clown’ Comment Directed At Rev Ntim Fordjour

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The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has condemned Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu for calling Reverend John Ntim Fordjour a “clown” amid a serious national security debate. In a statement on Sunday, CDM described Mr. Kwakye Ofosu’s comment toward his colleague, MP and Ranking Member on the Defense and Interior Committee, as “appalling,” “crude,” and a “stain on the dignity of the Presidency.” According to the group, the insult, made via social media, violates not only the ethical expectations of public officers but also Parliamentary Standing Orders, which prohibit the use of offensive and derogatory language. “Mr. Kwakye Ofosu represents…
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NPP Slams Govt For ‘Intimidating’ Minority Over Suspicious Flight Allegations
06 Apr

NPP Slams Govt For ‘Intimidating’ Minority Over Suspicious Flight Allegations

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the government for allegedly intimidating the minority over their concerns regarding the unexplained presence of two foreign aircraft in Ghana—AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B. The party has demanded transparency and accountability, calling for a satisfactory explanation of the aircrafts’ missions in the country. In a statement signed by the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah on April 6, the NPP expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s response, led by Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The party described the explanation as inadequate and defensive, which they believe has only deepened public suspicion. The…
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