Articles by modernghana

Once a man beats you, it won’t stop — Actress Ngozi Nwosu speaks out

Nollywood veteran Ngozi Nwosu has shared a deeply emotional account of her past marriage, revealing that she endured physical violence from her late husband even before they tied the knot. In an interview with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, she disclosed the terrifying realities she faced behind closed doors.

Oct 25, 2025

Your penchant for pleasing everybody makes you a weak leader—Martin Kpebu to Bawumia

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has insisted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia rsquo;s penchant for pleasing everybody makes him a weak leader. He explains that the former vice president of Ghana is spineless and therefore cannot be given the opportunity to govern Ghana.

Oct 25, 2025

ECOWAS at a Crossroads: Reclaiming Democratic Integrity in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), once hailed as a beacon of regional integration and democratic oversight, now finds itself mired in controversy. Accusations of selective enforcement and political favoritism have cast a shadow over its credibility, threatening its relevance and survival in a rapidly shifting geopolitical land .

Oct 25, 2025

Building Pan-African Unity: Lessons from Our African Heroes and Ancestors

The African continent is rich in history, diversity, and untapped potential. As Africans, we can draw inspiration from our heroes and ancestors who fought tirelessly for independence, unity, and self-determination.

Oct 25, 2025

Ghana’s Economic Crossroads: BoG Crypto Rules, AfCFTA Forex Reform, GNCCI Competitiveness Push, and GSE Market Trends

Ghana rsquo;s economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift mdash; one marked by bold regulatory initiatives, dynamic market movements, and renewed calls for financial independence across the continent.

Oct 25, 2025

From Nets to Waste: Ghana’s Coastal Crisis and the Call to Ceremonial Stewardship

?? The Crisis Beneath Our Waves In 2025, the United Nations warned that by 2050, plastics may outnumber fish in our oceans. For Ghana, this is not a distant forecast mdash;it is a lived reality. Along the Sakumono coast, fisherfolk now haul in more plastic than fish.

Oct 25, 2025

Should Humankind's Younger Generations Start Ruling the Planet Earth - To Safeguard Its Long-term Well-Being and Welfare?

Dear critical reader, isn 39;t it such a boon for humankind that we are at the cusp of the AI era, with its many exciting possibilities? That begs the question, should humankind 39;s younger generations not now rule the planet Earth - in order to safeguard our beleaguered biosphere 39;s long-term well-being and welfare? For the vast majority .

Oct 25, 2025

Albert Amoah's move to Al Ahli Benghazi was agreed after WAC game - Kotoko Communications Director, Sarfo Duku

Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku, has disclosed that midfielder Albert Amoah rsquo;s transfer to Libyan side Al Ahli Benghazi was finalized shortly after the team rsquo;s 5-1 defeat to Wydad Athletic Club on Friday.

Oct 25, 2025

UN in Ghana Mourns the Passing of Ghana's Former First Lady, NanaKonadu Agyeman Rawlings

The United Nations in Ghana mourns the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, who departed on 23 October 2025. A trailblazer in women rsquo;s empowerment, she reshaped Ghana rsquo;s national discourse on gender equity in the early 1990s and left an indelible mark on the global movement fo .

Oct 24, 2025

Police Ladies Association mourns former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings 

The Police Ladies Association (POLAS) is mourning the death of the former First Lady. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, which sad event occurred at the Ridge Hospital on Thursday, October 2024. The National President of the Association, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs) who spoke to the press on the sudden demise of the former First Lady, expre .

Oct 24, 2025

2026 World Cup: I want committed players to make Black Stars squad and not mercenaries - Kurt Okraku

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has addressed growing speculation around foreign-born players expressing interest in representing the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Oct 24, 2025

OPDAG calls for urgent action to curb smuggling of illegal vegetable oil into Ghana

The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has called on the government to take immediate and decisive measures to stop the smuggling of illegal vegetable cooking oil into the country, warning that the situation poses serious health risks to consumers and threatens the survival of Ghana rsquo;s local oil palm industry.

Oct 22, 2025

GOPPA applauds government’s visionary oil palm policy to create over 500,000 jobs

The Ghana Small-Scale Oil Palm Producers Association (GOPPA) has commended the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its visionary commitment to revitalising Ghana rsquo;s oil palm industry. During a recent engagement with the Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Finance Minister Dr.

Oct 22, 2025

MTN MoMo to drive credit-based economy with ‘buy now, pay later’, overdraft schemes

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Mobile Money Limited, Shaibu Haruna, has announced plans by his outfit to introduce new initiatives to help drive Ghana rsquo;s credit-based economy. He observed that currently, many Ghanaians, both retailers and business owners, are compelled to save large sums of money upfront before purchasing items, a situa .

Oct 22, 2025

We’re investing heavily to tackle ‘MoMo fraud’, save industry — MTN MoMo CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Mobile Money Limited, Shaibu Haruna, has assured that the company is intensifying efforts to curb mobile money fraud and protect the integrity of Ghana rsquo;s financial technology (FinTech) sector.

Oct 22, 2025

Galamsey: 21 Burkinabes arrested for mining on river bodies in Amansie West

The Amansie West District Security Council (DISEC) has arrested twenty-one foreign nationals, all identified as Burkinabes, for engaging in illegal mining activities on river bodies at Esaase Bontefufuo in the Ashanti Region.

Oct 22, 2025

Seyi Tinubu: The Shadow Power Behind the Presidency?

Oluwaseyi Tinubu, commonly known as Seyi Tinubu, is the first son of Nigeria rsquo;s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Long before his father was sworn in as President in May 2023, Seyi had carved out a name for himself in business circles.

Oct 22, 2025

Cabinet orders reversal to original names of public universities — Mahama Ayariga

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has announced that the Cabinet has approved a directive to restore the original names of all public universities that were renamed during the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Oct 22, 2025

Brandon Thomas-Asante nets brace in Coventry City win over Portsmouth

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante continued his impressive run of form with a brace as Coventry City sealed a 2-1 win over Portsmouth in the English Championship at Fratton Park. The 25-year-old striker was the star of the night, scoring in both halves to hand the visitors all three points.

Oct 21, 2025

Tano North NPP member accuses MP Gideon Boako of selling 5,000 free fertilisers to stores in Sunyani, Techimantia

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tano North Constituency, Mr. Yeboah Victor Mensah, has launched a scathing attack on the constituency rsquo;s Member of Parliament, Dr. Gideon Boako, accusing him of corruption and gross misconduct in the handling of fertiliser meant for farmers ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Oct 21, 2025