Ghana

Oct
06
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigerians, Others Arrested in Ghana for Alleged Illegal Gold Operations

Nigerians, Others Arrested in Ghana for Alleged Illegal Gold Operations

Metro, News,
The Bono Regional Police Command in Ghana has arrested eight foreign nationals for allegedly engaging in illegal gold exploration and trading without a license in Wewe, a village near Banda, located in the Bono Region. The suspects have been identified as Sayuba Ziba, Kienu Dobou, Osman Tunabu, Nana Alhassan, Wadrago Abdulai, Aliu Sali, Ibrahim Wulba, and Alhassan Imoro. They are reportedly from Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and The Gambia. According to a statement from the Bono Regional Police Command, the arrests were made following surveillance and intelligence gathered about the group's activities. The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, October 2, 2025,…
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Sep
17
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
African Leaders Gather in Accra for 4th #GEJDemocracyDialogue: “Why Democracies Die”

African Leaders Gather in Accra for 4th #GEJDemocracyDialogue: “Why Democracies Die”

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Accra, Ghana – Today, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, hosted the fourth edition of the #GEJDemocracyDialogue, focusing on the theme “Why Democracies Die.” The high-profile event brought together former and current African leaders, diplomats, civil society representatives, and thought leaders to reflect on the future of democracy across the continent. Distinguished guests included H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, and H.E. Kadre Désiré Ouédraogo. Their contributions, alongside those of other participants, sparked insightful conversations about the importance…
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Aug
01
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria and Ghana Engage Diplomatically to Address Protests Targeting Nigerians

Nigeria and Ghana Engage Diplomatically to Address Protests Targeting Nigerians

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, held a high-level meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, on Thursday to address escalating tensions stemming from protests targeting Nigerians in Ghana. The demonstrations, which have sparked diplomatic concerns, saw some Ghanaians accuse Nigerian residents of contributing to rising crime rates. Ojukwu, in a statement posted on her official social media account, detailed the discussions, which centered on ensuring the safety of Nigerians and fostering amicable Nigeria-Ghana relations. “The Minister assured that the lives, properties, and businesses of Nigeria and Nigerians living in Ghana are…
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Jan
18
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Lessons from Ghana – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Lessons from Ghana – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Opinion, Politics, , , ,
Nigeria’s self-proclaimed status as the ‘Giant of Africa’ is being questioned once again, and a recent example from Ghana highlights this reality. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana conceded defeat even before the polls closed, showcasing a level of democratic maturity. This incident serves as a reminder that Nigeria’s claim to being a giant may not be entirely justified, considering factors beyond mere size or population. To begin with, a lot of what happened in Ghana was a stark and painful reminder that Nigeria is not a competitive political economy. The sooner we face this reality, the better!…
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