A former Deputy Minister of Defence, Derrick Oduro, says recent tensions between Israel and Lebanon that affected Ghanaian peacekeepers may have been triggered by wider Middle East hostilities involving Iran. Speaking on iKulcha on iKulcha TV and Radio Kulcha, Major Oduro explained that the conflict escalated after strikes carried out by the United States and […]
Former Ghana Deputy Minister of Defence, Major Derrick Oduro, has explained that the primary role of United Nations peacekeepers is to maintain peace while avoiding direct military confrontation. His comments come in the wake of reports that some Ghanaian soldiers serving on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon were recently injured. Speaking on iKulcha TV and
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to focus on preparation and long-term planning as the country marks its 69th Independence Day celebration. Delivering his address during the national event, President Mahama emphasized that the progress and prosperity of the nation depend on how well its citizens and leaders prepare for the future. “The future
Dr Gordon Newlove Asamoah, has backed the decision to restore road tolls in Ghana, stating that it was not prudent for a developing country like Ghana to abolish the levy. Speaking on iKulcha TV and Radio Kulcha during a discussion with host Kwesi E Baako, Dr. Asamoah argued that the earlier decision by the erstwhile
Officers from the Preventive Unit of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have intercepted and confiscated about 560 Chanfang diesel engines at the Golden Jubilee Terminal of the Tema Port. Authorities suspect the engines were being imported for use in illegal small-scale mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. This marks the
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Baba Jamal, has won the Ayawaso East by-election conducted on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, reclaiming the parliamentary seat for his party. The poll was organized to fill the vacancy created by the passing of the area’s Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, in January. Baba Jamal secured a
The leader of the United Front Party (UFP), Nana Agyenim Boateng, has described President John Mahama’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as generally successful but criticized portions of the speech for containing what he termed “inaccurate figures.” Speaking during an interview on iKulcha TV and Radio Kulcha with host Kwesi E Baako, Boateng
The Mahama administration has annulled 541 public sector recruitments, appointments and promotions made in the final days of the Akufo-Addo government, following a detailed review by a presidential committee tasked with examining the surge in hiring after the December 7, 2024 general elections. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu presented
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has kicked off a nationwide membership registration drive, set to run from March 1 to March 31, 2026. The move aims to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and prepare for future elections. However, concerns have been raised about potential chaos in Asante Mampong, where the party faced tensions during the
Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has returned home after spending eight months in prison. Her husband, Asiamah, announced the development on Facebook on Tuesday, March 3, expressing gratitude and relief. “Thank God my wife is finally home,” he wrote. Nana Agradaa is expected to make her first public appearance later today when
