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The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has received one million barrels of Ghana’s indigenous Jubilee Sweet Crude, delivered aboard MT Apache on July 15, 2026.

The information was contained in a statement from the refinery.

This is the second consignment of one million barrels of Ghanaian indigenous crude supplied to TOR under President John Mahama’s administration following the historic first delivery in December 2016 aboard MT Bodeira during his first term in office.

With this latest delivery, TOR has now received its third one-million-barrel crude cargo since May 2026-namely Bonga, Baleine, and now Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude. These supplies have enabled the refinery to continue producing petroleum products for both the domestic and regional markets, advancing Ghana’s energy security while promoting industrialisation and value addition.

Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Limited, a large-scale mining company, has pledged to transform its host communities through infrastructure development and full local content participation.

The company, which has taken over the Aboso-Bompieso mine in the Western Region, has also assured residents of significant local employment opportunities and community development initiatives.

Global Ore has therefore appealed to residents in its host communities to allow it access to its concession to commence operations and usher in a new era of mining activities in the area.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources recently transferred the Aboso Mining Lease from Adudanfed Company Limited to Global Ore Industries Limited.

However, the company is facing challenges from illegal miners operating on the concession and preventing it from commencing lawful operations.

Speaking at a community engagement in Tarkwa, the Managing Director of Global Ore, Joseph Yankson Forbah, said, ‘We are not just here to mine. We are here to transform lives.’

The engagement was organised by the Attorney General’s Office in Tarkwa on Friday to address concerns raised by residents and explain the legal implications of obstructing the operations of a company that has lawfully acquired a mining concession.

According to Mr. Forbah, the company’s vision extends beyond gold extraction and focuses on creating sustainable benefits for host communities through infrastructure development, youth employment and local content participation.

He stated that the company would construct first-class roads, build schools and health facilities, and ensure strict environmental protection measures.

Mr. Forbah explained that, in line with the government’s local content policy, the company would outsource some of its operations, including mining, catering and engineering services, to Ghanaian businesses.

He further disclosed that a Community Employment Committee would be established to ensure that qualified people, particularly engineers from the catchment communities, are given employment opportunities within the company.

‘All jobs that do not require specialised skills will be reserved for local people. There will also be training programmes to equip residents with employable skills,’ he said.

The MD added that the large-scale mining company would contribute significantly to national development through the payment of corporate taxes, income taxes and dividends.

‘We will also pay royalties to government and traditional authorities,’ he added.

The Western Regional Head of the Minerals Commission, Francis Annobil, confirmed that Global Ore had fulfilled all legal requirements under the nation’s mining laws to operate on the concession as a large-scale mining company.

The Principal State Attorney and Head of the Attorney General’s Office for the Western and Western North regions, Angela Oboshie Ababio, warned that illegal mining attracts a minimum prison sentence of 15 years.

‘We want peace to prevail, hence this engagement. We are fighting illegal mining, but we also want to consider the interests of the communities,’ she said.

The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 37-year-old security guard, Mohammed Abubakari, also known as Wofa Abu, to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of defiling an eight-year-old girl at Anyinam near Ahenema Kokoben in the Ashanti Region.

The judgment was delivered by Judge Isaac Apietu, following the prosecution of the case by Inspector Odoom Godfred.

According to the prosecution, the offence occurred on June 27, 2026, when the convict allegedly lured the child away from a companion after sending them on an errand.

The court heard that the incident was later disclosed to the complainant, who reported the matter to the police. Investigations were subsequently launched, and the child was referred for medical examination.

The prosecution tendered medical evidence during the trial, while police investigations also led to the arrest of the accused.

The court further heard that during police investigations, the convict admitted the offence in his caution statement.

After considering the evidence presented, the Bekwai Circuit Court found Mohammed Abubakari guilty of defilement under Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and sentenced him to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.

The case underscores the commitment of the courts and law enforcement agencies to ensuring justice for victims of sexual abuse while protecting their privacy.

July is National Mentoring Month and Saturday, July 18, 2026marks National Mentoring Day, a national platform to amplify the importance of mentorship, celebrate mentors and highlight the role of mentorship in personal growth, career development, and entrepreneurship.

This year’s event is hosted as a Webinar via Zoom: Zoom Meeting Link: https://lnkd.in/dgUg6k3d , Meeting ID: 337 573 4817 Passcode: Mentorship, happening on 18th July, 2026 at 6pm -8pm.

Since its launch in 2018, National Mentoring Day has grown into nationwide programs impacting 1,000+ individuals and businesses directly, and reaching 5,000+ more through schools and regional events across Ghana.

This year, the movement scales through the MentorXi platform http://www.mentorxi.app, which uses smart algorithms to match mentees with mentors based on career goals and vision. The goal is to empower one million youth and business startups through accelerated mentorship by 2030.

Mr. Atsu Geraldo de Lima, the Convener of National Mentoring Day, stated that as the nation marks National Mentoring Day, it is a reminder that the future of Africa rests on the quality of leaders being nurtured today.

He noted that under the theme ‘Mentorship, Leadership, and Service: Shaping the Next Generation of African Leaders,’ this year’s conference would bring together policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, and youth advocates to recommit to intentional mentoring as the bridge between potential and impact.

He expressed the hope that every participant would leave not just inspired, but equipped and accountable – to mentor one person, to serve one community, and to help build institutions that produce value-driven leaders. He added that when people invest in people, they invest in the continent.

This year’s celebration is a bold initiative designed to empower destinies and transform lives. We are honored to host a distinguished lineup of resource persons, including:

– Dr. Charles J. Buckman, Founder, Charles Buckman Foundation

– Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Founder, Worldwide Miracle Outreach

– Mohammed Saani Adams (Hajj), Director, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment

– Ibrahim Kwame Asante, Founder, Significant International Training Systems (SITS) and Coordinator, Technology Transfer, Commercialization Directorate, CSIR Head Office

– Ato Ulzen-Appiah, Director, GhanaThink Foundation

– Rev. Albert Ocran, Technical Director, Springboard Road Show Foundation

– Dr. James Owusu, CEO, Lyden Educational Consultancy, UK

The event will also feature a vibrant team of experts including:

-Mr. Peter Adetor, Team Lead, African Startups and SMEs in Export and Trade Secretariat (ASSETS)

– Sylvia Senu, Development Consultant

– Bekere Amassoma, Oracle Academy Program Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa

– Josiah Kwesi Eyison, CVO and Innovation Strategist, iSpace Foundation, for the panel discussion, MC: by WH Kobina Adomadzi Longdon, Developer and Chief Executive, TECHFARM Hub; Executive Convenor, AfCFTA Campus Connect; President, United Nations Youth Association – Ghana (UNYA-GH) and moderated by Ms. Emmaline Datey, CEO, ICS Africa.

Beyond this date, the project will witness regional mentorship tours to selected tertiary and senior high institutions in the greater, Ashanti and western regions, with the aim to empower students for excellence in life.

The initiative is supported by partners including GhanaThink Foundation, ICS Africa, UN Youth Association Ghana, Rotaract Ghana, Merit Accra, Ispace Foundation, and the hub networkand corporate institutions.

Veteran filmmaker, Socrate Safo, has argued that persistent negative publicity surrounding local films played a major role in weakening confidence in the country’s movie industry.

Speaking on Okay FM on Wednesday, the filmmaker said the media once played a significant role in helping the local film sector thrive through promotions and advertising, but that relationship later changed.

According to him, the film industry previously created business opportunities for media organisations, with filmmakers investing heavily in promotional campaigns and advertisements.

‘There was a time the film industry helped the media make so much money in terms of adverts and promotions. I remember the number of friends in the media whom I was personally sorting out for writing promotional content and ad libs,’ he said.

Socrate Safo noted that the situation changed when some media personalities began criticising Ghanaian movies on air rather than encouraging audiences to watch them.

‘It was all good until the same media started running the films down by talking bad against the movies they were supposed to be promoting. They were saying things like, ‘It’s not nice, and it’s boring,’ pushing away potential viewers and investors,’ he stated.

The filmmaker recalled confronting a television presenter in Accra after hearing plans to compare Ghanaian films with Nigerian productions during a programme, explaining that he believed such comparisons were harmful to the local industry.

‘I had to go to them after the show to tell them that what they were doing was not good. They were damaging the industry,’ he recalled.

Socrate Safo maintained that the continued negative perception surrounding Ghanaian movies contributed to the industry’s decline, adding that both filmmakers and media practitioners have suffered from the reduced commercial activity.

‘If they were actually promoting the movies, they would have gotten more money, and it circulates. That is how industries grow,’ he added.

Rapper, Awal, has extended an olive branch to fellow musicians Fameye and Medikal, apologising for past misunderstandings and calling for greater unity within the country’s music industry.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM, Awal said he has reflected on some of the conflicts that strained his relationships with colleagues and believes it is time to move forward.

Recalling his fallout with Fameye, Awal said the two were once close friends before a business disagreement affected their bond.

‘I had issues with Fameye. I don’t even know how it ended, but there was a misunderstanding between us. I don’t know how he felt. Maybe he felt really bad. I would like to tell him that if I’ve stepped on his toes, I’m sorry,’ he said.

He added that he misses the friendship they once shared.

‘We were friends and there was business involved, but sometimes I feel bad that we don’t have that kind of vibe anymore,’ Awal stated.

The rapper also addressed his relationship with Medikal, explaining that their differences arose from the competitive nature of hip-hop, where lyrical jabs are often exchanged between artistes.

‘As for Medikal, I recorded a song, ‘Take It or Leave It.’ In the hip-hop fraternity, it’s part of the culture to take shots at someone. Medikal also used to like me and support me, but through rap culture, one way or the other, I stepped on his toes,’ he explained.

Awal concluded by apologising to anyone in the creative arts industry who may have been hurt by his actions or words, stressing the need for collaboration to elevate Ghanaian music.

‘To all my colleagues in the industry, if I’ve stepped on your toes in one way or another, I want to say please find a place in your heart to forgive me. Let’s do this together because we are doing this for the culture. Let’s put Ghana on the map,’ he added.

The Court of Appeal yesterday overturned a High Court judgement that found National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, liable for defaming former Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.

The court in its decision reversed the GHS500,000 awarded against Mr. Gyamfi as general damages by the High Court in a case that started in 2019.

The appellate court in a unanimous decision held that the statement complained of in paragraph 14 of Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s statement of claim was not defamatory and had not been proven to be false or malicious.

The court consequently found that the trial judge had erred in characterising the statement as defamatory, effectively quashing the earlier judgment against Mr. Gyamfi.

Background

Dr. Opoku Prempeh had sued Mr. Gyamfi for associating him with Seidu Yakubu who was one of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two Canadian ladies in Kumasi.

The High Court, Accra, General Jurisdiction 12, presided over by Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah found that Sammy Gyamfi defamed the Energy Minister at a press conference in June 2019 when he said that ‘Seidu Yakubu, suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of the 2 Canadian girls in the year 2019, is the errand boy of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.’

In his writ, filed on June 25, 2019, by Sarkodie Baffuor Awuah and Partners, Dr. Opoku Prempeh sought GHS1 million in damages, arguing that the statement had injured his reputation both locally and abroad after it circulated widely on traditional and electronic media platforms.

He contended that he had led a decent public and private life and that Mr. Gyamfi’s remarks falsely portrayed him as a supporter of thuggery and kidnapping without proof.

Aside the monetary demands, he also sought an order of the court directed at Sammy Gyamfi to retract and apologise for the defamatory statement within seven days after the judgement.

He averred that in his entire public and private life, he had led a decent lifestyle worthy of emulation, so Mr. Gyamfi had no justification to link him with ‘miscreants’ to dent his image.

The High Court, presided over by Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah, ruled in Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s favour, awarding GH?500,000 in damages and ordering Mr. Gyamfi to publish a retraction and apology.

Following the High Court judgment, Mr. Gyamfi’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal along with an application for stay of execution to challenge the ruling – an appeal the Court of Appeal has now upheld.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced the full payment of GHS162 million of arrears owed to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the Government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

A statement issued by COCOBOD on Wednesday July 16, 2026 said following the implementation of the DDEP in 2023, payments to some non-participating Cocoa Bill holders remained outstanding due to COCOBOD’s financial constraints but has fully settled the obligations.

‘The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) wishes to inform investors and the general public that it has paid GHS162 million in full settlement of outstanding obligations to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the Government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)’.

‘The Board has now fully settled these obligations as part of its commitment to honour all legitimate debts. Beneficiaries are advised to contact their respective fund managers to access their payments,’ it stated.

COCOBOD further expressed its appreciation to the affected investors for their patience and understanding adding that it remains committed to restoring confidence, strengthening its financial position, as well as ensuring the long-term sustainability of the country’s cocoa industry.

Content creator and fashion influencer, Wesley Kesse, has announced he’s leaving corporate life behind to focus fully on creativity, just months after relocating to the United States of America.

In a candid update shared on his social media pages, Wesley Kesse opened up about getting laid off from his job – a role he took on after moving to the United States 10 months ago.

‘The first thing you expect to hear today. Most of you know me as Wesley, the passion and lifestyle content creator from Ghana. Yeah, and that’s probably not the first thing you expect to hear today. I got fired,’ he said.

The influencer revealed he moved to the US to start afresh, leaving behind the comfort and life he had built in Ghana. ‘Like every new immigrant, you have to start from somewhere. Two months after moving here, I got a job. You all saw it. I had something that was going to keep me stable while I still figured out life in a new country,’ he explained.

But now, that stability is gone. Instead of dwelling on the setback, Wesley Kesse says the moment forced him to make a choice. ‘Life has a way of redirecting you, even when you don’t understand it in the moment. Life is just asking one simple question: Are you ready to bet on yourself again?’ he quizzed.

Betting on creativity, Wesley said he’s done trying to balance survival with his true passion – creating. ‘My time in the corporate world was short, but it made one thing clear: my passion lives in creating. This isn’t a pity post, just an honest update. I’m stepping into a season of creativity and consistency,’ he wrote.

He promised fans more lifestyle, fashion and storytelling content in the coming months. ‘I choose creativity, consistency. I choose to build, and this time around, you get to watch the entire journey – the wins, the setbacks, and the moments that don’t make it on Instagram, and hopefully, a comeback.’

The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, Northern Region, has held the third day mourning and prayer (adua) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II.

Thousands of mourners from across the country converged on the palace to pay their last respects.

An Islamic funeral rite was held at the palace, while traditional drumming and cultural dances were performed to showcase Dagbon’s heritage.

Traditional leaders, politicians, clergy, civil society representatives, university officials and delegations from various ethnic groups attended the ceremony.

Among those who paid their respects were National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia; Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John; Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe; Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu; NDC National Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka; Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam; former Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed, and Northern Regional Chairman of the National Peace Council, Bishop Matthew Yitiereh, among others.

Many mourners described the late Ya Naa Abukari II as a father figure whose reign was marked by reconciliation, peace and the restoration of dignity to the Dagbon Kingdom after years of division.

Funeral rites for the late Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II are expected to continue in accordance with Dagbon customs and Islamic traditions as the kingdom mourns one of its most revered leaders.