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Nkroful Chief Appeals to President for Modern Hospital

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Nana Kwasi Kutuahh V, Nkroful Divisional chief

The Divisional Chief of Nkroful, Nana Kwasi Kutuah V, has made a heartfelt appeal to the President to consider elevating the status of Nkroful, the birthplace of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, by constructing a modern hospital in the area.
Speaking during the recent celebration of Nkrumah Memorial Day, the chief emphasised the symbolic and practical importance of such a facility, noting that Nkroful still lacks a hospital, despite its historic significance.

Nana Kwasi Kutuah (middle) seated amongst the dignitaries at the NKRUMAHFEST

“Considering the pivotal role Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah played in Ghana’s independence, building a modern hospital here would be a lasting legacy and a fitting tribute to his name.

“You may expect to find well-developed infrastructure in Nkroful, but unfortunately that is not the case,” he said.
He added: “Let this be your legacy, build a decent hospital befitting the memory and stature of Kwame Nkrumah.”
The celebration dubbed: ‘NkrumahFest” marking the 116th birthday of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah, drew a massive and diverse crowd.

The celebration brought together a stellar cast of dignitaries from the political sphere, traditional leadership and the creative arts industry, as well as captains of Industries.

A vibrant display of Nzema culture and tradition featured prominently during the celebration.

For instance, Nana Kwasi Kutuah V led a grand procession of chiefs showcasing the rich customs and heritage of the people of Nkriful.

Nzema local dishes were also showcased to the thousands of people who had gathered for the celebration
Continuing, the chief stressed that honouring Nkrumah should go beyond ceremonial observances and urged the President to take decisive action that reflects the nation’s appreciation for the late leader’s contribution to Ghana’s development.

Nana Kwasi Kutuah also expressed deep appreciation to the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, for his consistent commitment to the development of Nkroful and for championing this year’s celebration.
He remarked, “This celebration has taken this remarkable dimension because of one person -Armah Kofi Buah.”

The chief used the platform to urge the government to prioritize economic freedom for Ghanaians, stating that while the country enjoys political independence, true economic peace remains elusive.
“Our leaders must work to eliminate corruption and promote genuine economic progress so that Ghanaians can enjoy not just freedom, but prosperity as well,” he concluded.

GoldFields Foundation donates equipment worth $790,000 donation to host communities

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MP Issah Salifu Taylor (in smock) together with Nurses behind the medical equipments

Health facilities in the Tarkwa and Prestea Huni-Valley Municipalities have received a major boost, following the donation of critical medical equipment by the GoldFields Ghana Foundation (GFGF), in partnership with Project C.U.R.E.

Valued at $790,000 the equipment – which includes ICU beds, neonatal incubators, nebulizers, surgical tools, otoscopes, centrifuges, sphygmomanometers and more were distributed over the weekend to public health facilities within GoldFields’ host communities.
The donation, according to the Foundation, is part of a broader effort to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the mining areas and reduce the burden on referral hospitals like the Apinto Government Hospital.
“This initiative is about building a legacy of medical excellence in our host communities,” said Abdul-Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.

Nana Adarkwa Bediako handing over medical equipments to another set of medical staff

“We are not only donating the equipment, but also covering the cost of transportation and installation. We expect the communities to take ownership and maintain the equipment going forward,” he added.
Abdul-Razak Yakubu noted that this donation forms part of a pilot project with Project C.U.R.E., and hinted that more health facilities would benefit in subsequent phases.
The Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal Health Director, Timothy Ofori, described the donation as a “milestone in the development of healthcare” in the two municipalities.

He praised the Foundation’s commitment to building a resilient health system. “We are building a robust health infrastructure here and GoldFields has once again delivered. These supplies will go a long way in supporting healthcare delivery at all levels,” he said.
Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Managing Trustee of GFGF, Issifu Taylor, emphasised the long-term impact of the initiative.
“This is not just a donation, it is a legacy. It is about ensuring that the mineral wealth of our land is translated into well-being for our people.

“When we invest in health, we invest in life. When we strengthen our health systems, we strengthen our future,” the MP said.
Taylor reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for sustainable investments in health, education, and infrastructure, which he described as the true pillars of development.
The donation reflects Gold Fields Ghana Foundation’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, particularly in the areas of health, education and community development.

The Foundation has over the years invested significantly in projects aimed at improving the quality of life in its host communities.
As the equipment begins to arrive in facilities across Tarkwa and Prestea Huni-Valley, health workers and residents alike are hopeful that this intervention will mark the beginning of a stronger and more responsive healthcare system.

National Library Project: Oluremi Tinubu Says Over ₦20bn Raised

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that contributions exceeding ₦20 billion have been collected for the National Library project.

She said this was achieved through the Oluremi Tinubu at 65 Fund, a special initiative launched to commemorate her 65th birthday to channel public goodwill into a lasting legacy for Nigeria.

The first lady disclosed this during an interactive session with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Mrs. Tinubu had encouraged Nigerians to forgo sending personal gifts or publishing celebratory messages in newspapers, on television, or on the radio.

Instead, she called for donations to support the construction of a state-of-the-art National Library, which, according to her, is envisioned as a beacon of knowledge and cultural preservation for future generations.

She said responses from individuals, organisations, and communities across the nation have been overwhelming, with the fund amassing over ₦20 billion in a short period.

Speaking on her intentions, the First Lady emphasised that her efforts are driven by a deep sense of duty and patriotism, not political ambition.

“This is not about politics; it is about what I can do for my country,” she stated, underscoring her commitment to advancing education and intellectual development in Nigeria.

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High-Profiled Corrupt Nigerians Not Exempted From Visa Ban —US

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Visa Ban

The United States Mission in Nigeria has stated that individuals involved in corrupt practices can be barred from entering the United States, regardless of their economic status or position.

The Mission made this declaration via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.

The declaration reaffirmed the country’s stance on global anti-corruption efforts, as President Donald Trump tightens grip on immigration policies.

In May 2023, the US announced that it had taken steps to impose visa bans on persons who disrupted the recent general elections in Nigeria.

“Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving US visas,” the post read.

In a statement on the US State Department website, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle.”

At the weekend, President Trump imposed a new fee of $100, 000 on H-1B visas for foreigners.

The move has sent panic, confusion, and anger down the spines of workers on H-1B visas from foreign countries, as they are being forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the U.S.

A Reuters report said tech companies and banks sent urgent memos to employees, advising them to return before a deadline of 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday (0401 GMT), and telling them not to leave the country.

However, a White House official on Saturday clarified that the order applied only to new applicants and not holders of existing visas or those seeking renewals, addressing some of the confusion over who would be affected.

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Natasha finally returns to Senate after reopening of NASS office

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Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has returned to her office in the National Assembly.

This followed the reopening of her office in the National Assembly by the Sergeant at Arms of the National Assembly, along with a combined team of security operatives.

There was mild drama at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday following Natasha’s arrival.

The lawmaker, dressed in black, arrived at about 2:30 pm in the company of her supporters, shortly after the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the reopening of her office, which had been sealed for months.

However, her entry was initially resisted by some security operatives who prevented her from accessing the main building.

The Senate is currently on recess and is expected to resume plenary on October 7, 2025.

The unsealing of Natasha’s office is an indication that the suspended lawmaker may soon resume her official duties as a senator as lawmakers prepares to resume plenary on October 7, 2025.

Natasha had made an allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

The office had remained locked for six months, following Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension by the Senate in March over alleged violations of its standing rules.

Her suspension had sparked widespread reactions, with many, particularly civil society organisations and opposition politicians, condemning the Senate’s action.

She approached the court in July over the matter and made an unsuccessful attempt to resume sitting.

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Central Bank of Nigeria slashes interest rate for first time in 3 years

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Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, on Tuesday cut the interest rate from 27.50 percent to 27 percent from 27.50 percent.

CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced this at a press conference after the two-day 302nd MPC meeting in Abuja.

According to him, the members of the MPC unanimously agreed to the cut due to the country’s inflation decline for the past five months.

MPC also adjusted the Cash Reserve Ratio, CRR, to 45 percent for Deposit Money Banks and 16 percent for Merchant Banks.

It also adjusted the asymmetric corridor at +250/-250 basis points around the MPR.

The committee retained the liquidity ratio, LR, at 30 percent.

DAILY POST reports that this is the first CBN-announced interest rate cut since May 2023, when it was slashed from 18 percent to 17.5 percent.

This comes as industrial stakeholders and manufacturers called for MPR downward easing to bring down the cost of production.

The development comes as inflation moderated in August to 21.12 percent for the fifth consecutive time.

Similarly, the country’s economy grew by 4.23 percent in the second quarter of 2025 when compared to 3.13 percent in the preceding quarter.

While agriculture, services, industries and oil sectors recorded growth, manufacturing, trade, ICT and motor assembly contracted.

Within the African countries, Nigeria’s interest rate and inflation are still among the highest, higher than Ghana and South Africa.

Ghana cut its interest rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 percent while inflation stood at 11.5 percent. South Africa’s interest rate is 7 percent, and August inflation stood at 3.3 percent. Credit: dailypost.ng

Rune Skinnebach Assumes Office as New European Union Ambassador to Ghana

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JENNIFER AMBOLLEY
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H.E. Rune Skinnebach with President Mahama

His Excellency Rune Skinnebach has officially commenced his duties as the European Union’s new Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana.

He formally assumed office after presenting his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The ceremony marked the official beginning of Ambassador Skinnebach’s mission to consolidate and expand the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the European Union. Prior to meeting with President Mahama, he presented his Open Letters to the Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

In his engagement with the President, both leaders underscored the strength of Ghana-EU relations, describing the partnership as productive, enduring, and mutually beneficial. They reiterated their joint commitment to enhance collaboration in areas of shared interest.

Ambassador Skinnebach conveyed his enthusiasm about his new role, saying “I look forward to further strengthening Ghana-EU relations during my 4-year tenure. Ghana remains a preferred trading partner of the European Union, and our collaboration continues to deepen.

“We remain committed as a partner to Ghana’s future, as reflected in our ongoing support for youth, education, and sustainability. I will also work to strengthen the EU’s role as Ghana’s primary security partner, and as Ghana’s political partner of choice.”

A career diplomat with more than two decades of experience in the EU’s external relations framework, Ambassador Skinnebach brings a wealth of expertise to his new post.

He previously served as EU Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi, Deputy Head of Division for Pan-African Affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels, and Head of the Political, Press and Information Section at the EU Delegation to Zambia. Notably, his diplomatic journey began in 1994 at the EU Delegation to Ghana, marking a return to familiar ground in his professional trajectory.

Redirecting Mining Flows Signals Bold, Pragmatic Policy Shift –Standard Bank

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Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank

Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank, has described the Bank of Ghana’s policy of redirecting foreign exchange inflows from the mining sector back to commercial banks as a bold but pragmatic policy shift.

The move, which took effect on September 1, 2025 reverses a 2022 decision that routed mining receipts directly to the central bank.

Under the new framework, mining companies must channel their U.S. dollar earnings through one designated commercial bank, instead of spreading transactions across multiple banks.

Policymakers say the change is designed to deepen market participation, improve FX liquidity and reduce volatility in the cedi.

Explaining the rationale, the BoG noted that the 2022 centralisation of flows had been triggered by sharp exchange rate pressures when banks competed aggressively for inflows.

The new rule seeks to strike a balance between stability and market depth.

Commenting on the decision, Jibran Qureishi said, “Redirecting mining flows back to the market is a bold but pragmatic step that could help improve FX liquidity in Ghana.

However, this measure is currently on a three-month trial basis and if excess volatility emerges, the BoG may revert to the old framework.

What’s encouraging is that the broader market remains short on USD/GHS, which could still support the cedi in the near term.

The policy shift coincides with a period of steady macroeconomic improvement. Inflation has eased for the eighth consecutive month, falling to 11.5% in August from 12.1% in July, well below the average of 20.4% in the first half of 2025.

Food inflation contracted by 1.3% month-on-month in August while non-food inflation also dropped to 8.7% year-on-year.

Mr. Qureishi added that the disinflationary trend could create space for further rate cuts:

“We still anticipate headline inflation to fall to between 7.4% and 7.8% by December 2025. This disinflationary path should provide the Monetary Policy Committee room to cut rates further, potentially reducing the Monetary Policy Rate by 500 to 700 basis points before the end of the year.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance is preparing to resume new primary cedi bond issuances in the fourth quarter as it reviews proposals from market players.

Together, these reforms signal Ghana’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, restore investor confidence, and reinforce market-driven mechanisms for growth.

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Let Innovation Replace the Thesis -VODEC Africa Founder Proposes 

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BERNICE BESSEY
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Daniel Asomani, Founder of VODEC Africa

In a powerful call for systemic transformation, Daniel Asomani, Founder of VODEC Africa, proposed a radical overhaul of Ghana’s higher education system — urging universities to give students the option of replacing traditional thesis writing with entrepreneurial product development.

Speaking at the National Economic Leadership Forum in Accra, held in honour of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday, Mr. Asomani outlined a bold vision: Empowering students to build real-world solutions from ideation to launch.

He believes this shift could significantly increase graduate-led startups by 15% by 2027, if scaled across ten universities.

“These are not just statistics,” Mr. Daniel Asomani declared. “They are blueprints for transformation, roadmaps to prosperity and pathways to the Africa of our dreams.”

Under the forum’s theme: “#Is There Enough Youth Empowerment? – The Pathway to Sustainable Economic Development”, Mr. Asomani unveiled seven transformational ideas aimed at reshaping Ghana’s socio-economic landscape:

  1. Position Ghana as a West African manufacturing and digital hub under AfCFTA.
  2. Develop fintech regulatory sandboxes and partnerships to make Ghana Africa’s fintech capital.
  3. Add value to natural resources – refine gold locally, manufacture aluminum products domestically.
  4. Invest in human capital, prioritising education, skills and productivity.
  5. Expand affordable housing as a national development priority.
  6. Accelerate STEM education – Ghana lags with only 20% tertiary STEM enrollment.
  7. Support women entrepreneurs – 40% of VODEC’s Idea Challenge funding now goes to female-led initiatives, particularly in industries like shea butter processing, impacting over 600,000 women.

“We must stop being hewers of wood and drawers of water,” Daniel Asomani said. “We must transform from raw resource exporters to manufacturers of premium ‘Made in Ghana’ goods.”

Daniel Asomani stressed that transformation cannot rely solely on private initiatives – systemic change is required, especially in education and youth engagement.

“Transformation requires urgency. While China and India graduate millions in STEM annually, Ghana must catch up or risk falling behind in the knowledge economy,” he adds.

Also, addressing the forum, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, offered a deeply personal account of his own leadership journey, from school years to national politics — emphasising the importance of early youth engagement in governance.

“Youth empowerment is young people having the tools and power to shape their own future,” he said.

“It helps us understand the process of nation-building and teaches us to solve problems rather than run from them.”

Dr. Amoakohene urged the amendment of national laws to include affirmative action policies favoring youth, not just gender.

He added that gaps in existing frameworks, noting that while structures like NYA and NEIP support youth entrepreneurship, little exists to guarantee youth participation in leadership and policy-making.

“We must create legal pathways for youth representation in governance,” he asserted, proposing that young people be encouraged to lead from basic education levels all the way to cabinet positions.

Mr. Asomani concluded his statement with a reminder: “The Africa we dream of will not be built by chance — but by bold reforms, strategic investment, and empowered young people unafraid to lead.”

Chaired by Nana Barima Acheamping Sarpong II, Chief of Sekyere Asaman, the forum brought together stakeholders from academia, civil society, the political class and industry to discuss actionable strategies for youth development in Ghana.

Attendees were encouraged to support one another, form networks of emerging leaders, and commit to ongoing mentorship.

Hulk Hogan’s Wife Sky Signs Off on WWE Legend’s Son Nick Taking Over $5 Million Estate

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Nick Hogan and father Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan’s wife, Melanie Sky Daily, told a Florida judge she was on board with the late wrestler’s son Nick Hogan taking control of his estate worth over $5 million, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

On Thursday, September 18, Daily, 47, filed court documents stating she is the widow of Hulk (real name: Terry Bollea) and has an “interest in this estate as the surviving spouse.”

She said she waived the right to a hearing on Nick, 35, being appointed as the coadministrator of Hulk’s estate and consented to the petition he had filed. The other party working with Nick on managing Hulk’s affairs is a man named Terry McCoy, a longtime associate of the late entertainer.

Hulk died on July 24 at his home in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71. His cause of death was listed as acute myocardial infarction.His death certificate listed him as a “professional wrestler” and revealed he had been cremated at a facility in Florida.

As Us first reported, Nick filed his petition on September 9. He explained that his late father drafted his first will in 2016 but amended it in 2017, 2021, 2022 and a final time in July 2023.

In the final edits to his will, executed on July 28, 2023, Hulk asked that his daughter, Brooke Hogan, be removed as a beneficiary of the estate.

“Under no circumstances shall Brooke E. Bollea or any descendants of Brooke E. Bollea be considered a beneficiary or my last will and testament, and any reference in this last will and testament to my children or lineal descendants shall not include Brooke E. Bollea and the descendants of Brooke E. Bollea,” the filing read.

As Us previously reported, Brooke, 37, asked to be removed from the will and did not want a cut of her father’s estate.

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