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Media personality Vida Adutwumwaa has taken a swipe at the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, accusing her of inaction and lack of commitment to growing the creative arts sector.

Speaking on United Showbiz, Vida questioned the Minister’s commitment to addressing the immediate concerns of creatives who depend on state facilities for their activities.

According to her, despite repeated calls for the renovation of the National Theatre, the sector minister has shown no urgency in tackling the challenges.

‘For many times we have raised concerns about the location of the National Theatre. It is said that its current location is prone to earthquake. I don’t know if they are waiting for the worst to happen before we take measures,’ she said.

She added, ‘When it comes to proactiveness, she is not helping we the creatives and she does not appear likely to be helpful to the industry.’

Vida noted that for years creatives have been appealing for venues to host events, but the Minister appears unconcerned.

She has therefore called on President John Mahama to reshuffle Dzifa Gomashie from the Tourism Ministry.

Her comments come amid renewed discussions over the future of the National Theatre, following government’s announcement of plans to undertake a major renovation and modernisation of the facility.

Meanwhile, Dzifa Gomashie has announced that government has secured support from the People’s Republic of China to renovate and modernise the National Theatre.

According to her, the project is intended to restore the theatre’s infrastructure, improve its technical facilities and reposition it as a world-class centre for Ghanaian arts and culture.

Vida, however, maintains that the response from the Ministry is not empowering enough to ensure the immediate completion of the renovation.

Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, has sparked fresh reactions online after she was spotted at the residence of her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, amid recent speculation surrounding their marriage.

A video shared on Instagram on September 5, 2026, appeared to show Regina Daniels several times inside Nwoko’s home.

According to reports, the footage was recorded during an Instagram Live session by one of Nwoko’s sons. Regina was seen in the background of the livestream, apparently unaware that she was being captured on camera.

The livestream reportedly ended shortly after the children realised that Regina had appeared in the video.

The footage has since generated discussions on social media, with users expressing different views about her presence at the politician’s residence following the recent public drama surrounding their marriage.

While some social media users interpreted her presence as a possible sign of reconciliation, others questioned the development, citing statements and positions she had previously expressed about her marriage.

The latest video, however, does not by itself confirm whether Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko have reconciled or whether their reported marital difficulties have been resolved.

The Bono Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Police Service has arrested two suspects, woman and her son, for unlawful possession of narcotic and restricted drugs at Kumi Daa Street (KDS), a suburb of Dormaa Central in the Bono Region.

The suspects have been identified as Mary Awuni, 66, and her son, Maxwell Akukah, 29.

They were picked up during an intelligence-led operation. A search conducted in their rooms led to the retrieval of 147 compressed slabs of suspected Indian hemp wrapped in sellotape, 270 boxes and 329 blisters of assorted Tramadol, 14 blisters of Rohypnol, GHS87,751 and CFA 2,000.

According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Mary Awuni was found with a metal trunk containing 14 blisters of Rohypnol, GHS72,612 and CFA 2,000.

She claimed the items and money were given to her by a man in Accra for delivery to another person in Côte d’Ivoire, but admitted ownership of the items found in her room.

Maxwell Akukah was arrested in a separate room where the suspected Indian hemp, Tramadol and GHS15,139 were retrieved.

He claimed the items belonged to his brother, Anthony, who was said to be outside Dormaa Ahenkro.

The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to apprehend other persons connected to the case for prosecution.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has abandoned plans to acquire about three acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens at Cantonments in Accra for the construction of its permanent headquarters.

The decision follows strong public reaction to the proposed arrangement, which would have seen GoldBod obtain the land in exchange for constructing a new administrative headquarters and ancillary facilities for Parks and Gardens.

GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Gyamfi, communicated the withdrawal in a letter dated September 4, 2026, to the Director-General of the Department of Parks and Gardens.

‘We wish to formally withdraw the said proposal forthwith. Accordingly, the proposal contained in our letter of August 20, 2026 should be considered withdrawn, and the matter closed,’ Mr Gyamfi said.

The initial proposal sought the allocation of approximately three acres of the Cantonments property to enable GoldBod to develop a purpose-built headquarters for its expanding administrative, technical, commercial, regulatory and operational functions.

Under the arrangement, GoldBod would have financed and constructed a new administrative office for Parks and Gardens, together with other logistical and ancillary facilities to be agreed by both institutions.

GoldBod had presented the proposal as a mutually beneficial arrangement that would provide both institutions with improved infrastructure while ensuring the land was put to strategic institutional use.

However, following public backlash, the gold trading authority has now ended discussions on the deal.

Mr. Gyamfi thanked the Department of Parks and Gardens for its cooperation during the discussions and asked that the matter be considered closed.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cleared all 47 aspirants who went through the vetting process to contest for the party’s national executive positions across all nine (9) categories.

The National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) in a statement signed by its Chairman, Frederick Opare-Ansah said the vetting process which was conducted between August 31 and September 3, 2026 was successfully completed in accordance with the timetable published by the Committee ahead of the election.

The Vetting Committee after careful examination of the documentation submitted by the aspirants, its interaction with them and its consideration of the applicable eligibility requirements, submitted its report to NOEC.

‘NOEC is pleased to announce that the Vetting Committee has recommended that all 47 aspirants who appeared before it are suitable and eligible to contest for the respective positions for which they filed their nominations,’ the NOEC said in a statement.

The statement further pointed out that all 47 aspirants have been ‘cleared to contest,’ subject to the processes provided under the applicable rules governing the elections.

Positions

Aspirants

The National Chairman position is being contested by four individuals; former Chairman Paul Afoko; former General Secretary, John Boadu; former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, and former National Vice Chairman, Sammy Crabbe.

The thirteen aspirants seeking election as National Vice Chairperson include Henry Nana Boakye, Kojo Fosu Boadu, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Samuel Pyne, Richard Ahiagbah, and Abena Pokua Boaitey Amoah.

The rest are Alhaji Masawudu Osman, Yaa Amponsah Frimpong, George Kwabena Abankwah Yeboah, Horma Miezah, Richard Oti Aboagye, Bright Esselfie Kumi and Nana Akomea.

The four aspirants targeting the General Secretary position are the incumbent General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Eugene Boakye Antwi, Sylvester Tetteh and Charles Dwamena.

For the National Treasurer position, Alfred Kojo Thompson, Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah, Tahiru Issahaku Moomin and Ahmed Ruka Saida would be going head-to-head for the slot.

Those going for the National Organiser position are Glover Daniel Nii Kwartei, Salam Mustapha, Kwame Prempeh, Archibald Korletey Gamor, Emmanuel Korsi Bodja, Nana Kwadjo Agyei Yeboah, Daniel Agyenim Boateng and Ali Maiga Halidu.

The National Women Organiser position is being contested by Mavis Hawa Koomson, Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada and Safia Mohammed.

The National Youth Organiser position will be contested by Clement Opoku Gyamfi, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, Michael Osei Boateng, Vera Oye Bram-Larbi, Kumi Alfred Ababio and Abanga Fuseini Yakubu.

For the National Nasara Organiser position, Issaka Muazo Kunata, Salim Bamba, Razak Tahiru Maiga, Awal Mohammed and Mohammed Ali Suraj will be contesting for the spot.

The National Communications Director position sees Dennis Miracles Aboagye going unopposed.

Balloting

With the successful completion of the vetting process, the party has set September 9, 2026, for the balloting process to decide where each of the aspirants will be positioned on the ballot paper.

‘Specific times for the balloting for the respective positions will be communicated directly to the aspirants,’ the party said in a statement, while pointing out that spirants will be expected to participate in the balloting process either in person or ‘through their duly authorised representatives.’

The NOEC urged all aspirants and their representatives to cooperate fully with it to ensure an orderly and transparent balloting process.

Appreciation

Meanwhile, the Committee has expressed appreciation to the Chairperson and members of the NOEC for the ‘diligence, professionalism and commitment with which they discharged this important responsibility.’

The Committee also commended all 47 aspirants for their cooperation and conduct throughout the vetting exercise.

‘We also thank Party members, officials, supporters, the media and the general public for their continued cooperation and interest in the electoral process,’ it stated.

The statement added that the NOEC remains committed to conducting the remaining stages of the election process in a manner that is fair, transparent, orderly and credible.

It, therefore, called on all aspirants, their supporters and party members to continue to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the unity and integrity of the New Patriotic Party.

British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer, Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo, has died in Thailand at the age of 43 following complications from a penile cosmetic procedure.

Ubiribo reportedly passed away in March 2026 while on holiday in Bangkok with his wife, fashion designer, Danielle Simba Allen.

According to reports, he had visited a cosmetic clinic in the Thai capital for a penile enlargement procedure, during which doctors administered about 40ml of hyaluronic acid mixed with lidocaine.

The procedure was said to have ended without any immediate issues. However, tragedy struck shortly after when he was receiving a massage at his hotel with his wife. He reportedly complained of sharp chest pains before collapsing.

He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital where doctors battled for over 100 minutes to resuscitate him, but he was pronounced dead.

Preliminary findings linked his death to a pulmonary embolism triggered by the procedure. It is reported that a postmortem examination conducted in the UK reportedly detected cellular material in his lungs consistent with the substance used during the enhancement.

Medical experts say the finding highlights that cosmetic procedures should not automatically be regarded as risk-free simply because they are performed outside conventional surgery, raising concerns about the potentially catastrophic consequences when filler is accidentally introduced into a blood vessel.

While often marketed as minimally invasive, experts have long warned that injectable cosmetic procedures can carry serious risks when performed incorrectly or when rare complications occur.

Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale held in Vietnam on Saturday.

Joheirry emerged as the winner after competing against 111 contestants from around the world. Her victory gives the Dominican Republic its second Miss World crown, following Mariasela Álvarez’s win in 1982.

Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés was named first runner-up, while Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia finished as second runner-up.

Although Ghana did not win the Miss World crown, the country recorded a notable achievement through its representative, Rumzia Sule.

Rumzia’s Beauty With a Purpose (BWP) project made it into the Top 6 in Africa, giving Ghana recognition for its work in the humanitarian and social-impact segment of the competition.

The Miss World pageant was founded in 1951 by Eric Morley and has grown into one of the world’s most recognised international beauty competitions. Unlike competitions focused mainly on beauty and fashion, Miss World places significant emphasis on humanitarian work through its Beauty With a Purpose initiative, which encourages contestants to develop projects aimed at improving lives in their communities.

The competition brings together contestants from countries across the globe and combines beauty, talent, public speaking, culture and charitable initiatives.

Following the 2026 edition, the Miss World Festival is scheduled to move to Tanzania in 2027, where the next Miss World competition will be held.

Ghana will therefore have another opportunity to compete on the global stage and build on Rumzia Sule’s achievement in the Beauty With a Purpose segment and possibly win the crown.

A 40-year-old woman is receiving treatment after her landlord’s wife allegedly bit off part of her ear during a fight at Fufuo in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.

The victim, identified as Yaa Achiaa, is nursing serious injuries following the incident which occurred after a disagreement over the disciplining of a child.

Police have not yet commented on the matter, but residents say the case has left the community in shock.

According to the victim’s account, she was correcting her daughter over alleged misconduct when her landlord’s wife, identified only as Afia, intervened and allegedly incited the child against her mother.

Yaa Achiaa reportedly confronted Afia for encouraging the child to disobey her. An exchange of words ensued and degenerated into a physical confrontation.

In the course of the struggle, Afia allegedly bit off part of Yaa Achiaa’s ear, leaving her bleeding profusely.

Residents who witnessed the incident quickly intervened to separate the two women and rushed the victim to a nearby health facility where she received first aid.

Residents have called for a full investigation into the incident to prevent reprisal and further escalation.

Tension is mounting in Gbane in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region over a protracted mining dispute between Nanlamtaaba Enterprise and Earl International Group Ghana Gold Limited, with community leaders warning that the situation could degenerate into bloodshed.

The Alliance for Gbane Development, a registered youth group representing residents of the community, said the area had been tense for more than eight weeks following the enforcement of a High Court order allowing Nanlamtaaba to undertake mining activities with police protection.

According to the group, the situation had created fear and insecurity among residents, particularly following alleged confrontations between armed personnel associated with Nanlamtaaba and members of the community.

Addressing the media on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Alliance said a recent incident involving three young men nearly triggered violence in the community.

It alleged that the three youths were assaulted by armed security guards of Nanlamtaaba after they were found sitting under a tree near an area the company claimed belonged to it.

The incident, according to the group, generated considerable tension and could have resulted in serious violence but for the intervention of military personnel and elders of the community.

‘We are restraining our youth. But restraint has limits. The State must act before it is too late,’ the group warned.

The Alliance said it was particularly concerned about the presence of armed men whom it claimed were neither police officers nor personnel of a registered private security company.

It questioned why private armed guards were allegedly providing security for Nanlamtaaba when the High Court order, according to the group, directed the Ghana Police Service to provide protection for the mining operation.

The group further alleged that personnel carrying pump-action firearms had entered underground workings operated by Earl International.

The group claimed one of Nanlamtaaba’s armed guards accidentally shot himself in the foot and had to be carried out of the underground workings by Earl International security personnel.

The Alliance said such incidents demonstrated the potential for the mining dispute to escalate into a broader security crisis if not urgently addressed.

‘We cannot continue to live in fear in our own community,’ it stated.

Court Order

The Alliance said it respected the authority of the High Court in Bolgatanga, which it claimed had granted Nanlamtaaba an interim order to carry out mining operations and directed the Police Service to provide security.

However, it argued that enforcement of a court order should not compromise peace and stability in the community.

The group also raised concerns about the regulatory status of Nanlamtaaba, alleging that records from the Minerals Commission showed that the company’s 25-acre mining licence had expired on May 14, 2025.

It further alleged that Nanlamtaaba did not currently possess the requisite mining operating permit and environmental permit required to undertake mining activities.

The Alliance stressed that it was not seeking to have the High Court’s decision overturned, but wanted the state to ensure that the order was enforced by professional security personnel and in a manner that protected residents.

Stop-Work Order

The group also raised concerns over a directive from the Chief Inspector of Mines ordering both Earl International and Nanlamtaaba to halt mining operations.

It said a subsequent directive dated September 2, 2026, ordered a two-week cessation of underground mining operations.

While welcoming the intervention on safety grounds, the Alliance questioned the decision to extend the stop-work order to areas it said were far removed from the disputed concession.

It claimed the development had resulted in close to 2,000 workers of Earl International being sent home.

The group argued that the economic consequences of the shutdown could further worsen tensions in the community.

Call for Intervention

The Alliance said it had petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to intervene, insisting that the government must act before the situation deteriorates.

Among its demands are the removal of what it described as untrained armed guards, the deployment of professional state security personnel where necessary, enforcement of directives issued by the Minerals Commission and an investigation into the alleged assault of the three youths.

It also wants investigations into the alleged seizure of property and the underground shooting incident.

The group urged the state to take immediate steps to prevent the mining dispute from becoming an inter-communal conflict.

One Africa Securities Limited has been admitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana’s Virtual Asset Sandbox, building on its earlier admission to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Regulatory Sandbox in January 2026. The dual sandbox participation marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to explore the responsible application of emerging technologies within the country’s financial markets, with the broader goal of expanding access to investment opportunities across Africa.

Under the SEC Virtual Asset Sandbox, One Africa Securities will explore asset tokenisation involving bonds within a controlled regulatory environment.

Separately, the company was among six entities admitted to the BoG Regulatory Sandbox in January 2026 to explore the tokenisation of Treasury bills, bonds and commodities.

Through the programme, participating institutions are contributing to the validation of proposed regulatory frameworks covering the exchange, custody, administration and issuance of virtual assets.

Together, the two programmes provide One Africa Securities with an opportunity to contribute practical market insights as the nation’s regulators develop frameworks for virtual assets and tokenised financial products.

‘This is an important milestone for One Africa Securities Limited and reflects our commitment to responsible financial innovation,’ said Edward Illiasu, Group Head of Fixed Income and Director at One Africa Securities Limited.

‘Our participation in these regulatory sandboxes allows us to explore how technology can enhance financial markets while ensuring that innovation develops alongside regulation, trust and investor protection,’ he added.

The company said tokenisation was increasingly being explored globally as a means of making the issuance, administration and accessibility of traditional financial assets more efficient.

Major financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan through its Kinexys platform and BlackRock, are also exploring tokenised assets and blockchain-enabled financial news coverage

Group Head of Innovation at One Africa Markets, Norbert Dziwornu, said technology must address real challenges within the financial sector.