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The second edition of the Ghana Kidz Fashion Festival is scheduled to take place on December 20, 2025, at the Mikado Conference Centre.

Activities of the day will begin at 5:00 pm. This year’s event will feature a dual showcase comprising runway fashion shows and the Ghana Kidz Top Model Competition, aimed at celebrating creativity, confidence and talent among children in the fashion and modelling space.

The Ghana Kidz Top Model competition is designed to discover, groom and empower young talents, while promoting modelling done the right way. Contestants will impress audiences through traditional and cultural displays, commercial photo shoots to build public speaking skills, and various runway activities focused on confidence and self-esteem development.

Adding glamour to the event, children will model stunning designs from one of Ghana’s top fashion designers, Allan David, alongside emerging designers such as Sinwomba, Frankie’s Couture, Asak Clothing, Val Fredlance Clothing, and others.

The festival will also feature musical and dance performances, as well as other exciting surprises for attendees.

Organisers, Exopa Modelling Agency, say the initiative is part of efforts to popularise kids’ fashion shows in Ghana and beyond, while building sustainable talent pipelines within the fashion and modelling industry. The platform also provides young fashion designers with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and promote Ghana’s rich cultural fashion heritage.

Parents have welcomed the initiative, expressing excitement about the opportunity for their children to showcase their talents in a supportive and professional environment.

The Ghana Kidz Fashion Festival / Ghana Kidz Top Model 2025 is organised by Exopa Modelling Agency and supported by Ghandour Cosmetics, Image Reflexion, GH Reporter, Daily Guide, Shine Publications, among others.

Some selected students in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region have been sensitised on corruption, whistleblowing, and legal protections for citizens who report wrongdoing.

It was part of activities to mark the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day.

The sensitisation programme was organised by the Ellembelle Local Accountability Network (LANet) in partnership with United Civil Society Organisations for National Development (UCSOND) on behalf of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC).

The event was supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the European Union (EU), and GIZ.

The programme took place at Aiyinasi Methodist Junior High School and Uthman Bin Affan Islamic Senior High School, all in the district.

Through interactive discussions and real-life examples, the students learned about corruption and its harmful effects on society.

Facilitators explained whistleblowing in simple terms and introduced participants to the Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720) and the Witness Protection Act, 2018 (Act 975), which protect whistleblowers and witnesses from retaliation.

One of the highlights of the programme was the introduction of a student slogan, ‘Youth. Blow The Whistle Against Corruption’, aimed at reinforcing ethical behaviour and accountability among young people.

The schools’ authorities welcomed the initiative and described it as timely and educational.

The engagement was part of GACC’s nationwide efforts to promote transparency and integrity, particularly, among young people.

The Supreme Court (SC), by a unanimous decision yesterday, suspended the rerun of the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary election pending the determination of an application filed by Matthew Nyindam, challenging the decision of a High Court in Tamale which ordered the rerun.

This, according to the court, is to ensure that the court is not overreached by the rerun pending the application which it said discloses prima facie.

The then New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, on December 1, 2025, filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to quash the judgment of the Tamale High Court, which annulled his election and ordered a rerun.

The application, filed by his lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, is asking the apex court to issue an order of certiorari to strike out the High Court’s November 24, 2025 decision, arguing that the trial court acted without jurisdiction.

Top among the arguments is that the election petition filed by the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, was done outside the 21 days after results of the election had been gazetted as prescribed by law.

The decision by the High Court to order a rerun of the entire election, contrary to what the petitioner asked for, drew wild criticisms, with the Minority in Parliament describing it as not only flawed but ‘dangerous,’ warning that it poses a serious threat to the nation’s constitutional democracy and the sovereignty of voters.

He then followed it with an application for substituted service as they were struggling to serve the motion on the NDC candidate.

While the motions were pending, the Electoral Commission (EC), on December 10, 2025, issued a statement announcing a rerun of the election on December 30, noting that the rerun will be contested only by the three candidates who participated in the original 2024 Parliamentary Election for the Kpandai Constituency.

This restriction, it said, is to ensure the rerun is a direct continuation of the disputed poll, focusing on the same contenders.

Gary Nimako Marfo, while moving his motion for substituted service yesterday, urged the court to take judicial notice of the fact that the Electoral Commission has slated the rerun for December 30.

A five-member panel of the court presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang and assisted by Justices Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu, and Henry Anthony Kwofie, in its decision, ordered the EC to suspend all arrangements for the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election, in order not to overreach the court in its determination of the motion for certiorari.

Meanwhile, the court has granted an application by lawyers for Mr. Nyindam to serve the NDC candidate of the constituency, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, through substituted service.

Gary Nimako Marfo, counsel for Matthew Nyindam, told the court that all efforts to serve Mr. Wakpal with the motion for certiorari and motion to suspend the orders of the High Court have proved futile.

‘Ever since the judgment was obtained, all attempts to serve him have proved futile. Bailiffs have been prevented from serving him when they went to the house,’ he told the court.

He, therefore, urged the court for an order to post the processes on the walls of a facility with a digital address provided by Mr. Wakpal on court documents during the proceedings before the High Court in Tamale.

There was a little drama in the courtroom when MP for Tolon in the Northern Region, Habib Iddrisu, sent Mr. Wakpal GHS500 through MTN mobile money to confirm that a phone number provided by Mr. Nimako Marfo indeed belonged to the NDC candidate and is active.

The gesture drew wild laughter in the fully-packed Supreme Court, as details of the transaction were shown to a court official who confirmed same.

The panel, after listening to Mr. Marfo, held that there was sufficient justification to make order for substituted service and ordered that the motions be served on Mr. Wakpal through a digital address provided to the court.

The motion papers are also to be posted on the notice board of the High Court in Tamale and that of the District Court in Kpandai.

The applicant is also to serve Mr. Wakpal via WhatsApp through the mobile phone number provided by Mr. Marfo.

The postings are to remain for seven days after which Wakpal would be deemed served.

Courage Henrich of San Siro City Futsal Club has been crowned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2025 Futsal Premier League after an enthralling and fiercely contested season came to an end.

Henrich enjoyed an outstanding campaign, featuring in every league match and producing a series of commanding performances that consistently set him apart.

His influence, consistency and quality throughout the season earned him the league’s top individual honour as organisers celebrated the competition’s best performers.

While Henrich shone on an individual level, the major spotlight belonged to Dakota Futsal Club, who secured the league title for the first time in their history.

Dakota sealed the championship on the final day of the season, dramatically ending the reign of defending champions AMG Futsal Club in what proved to be a memorable climax to the campaign.

AMG Futsal Club, however, had reason to celebrate as Joseph Effah emerged as the league’s Top Scorer after an impressive haul of 30 goals, highlighting his attacking prowess.

Dakota’s title-winning run was built on discipline and defensive strength, with Abdul Rauf earning the Best Goalkeeper award following a string of match-winning displays.

Capping a remarkable season for the new champions, Dakota head coach Richard Adjetey Obeng was named Best Coach of the Season in recognition of his leadership and tactical excellence in guiding the club to their maiden title.

Ghanaian social media influencer, Joshua Buernortey Boye-Doe, known as KalyJay, has made history on social media following his ‘Kaly’s House Livestream’, which saw acclaimed influencers and personalities passing through to show support.

The livestream, produced by Rebirth Creative Studio and Digital Plugin, started on Sunday, December 14 across X, YouTube, and TikTok, featuring guests like Ama Burland, Yaa Bitha, Kojo Junior, and Gisela among others, keeping viewers glued to the streaming with meaningful conversations. The livestream, which begun on Monday, December 14, ends today and is expected to be graced by the likes of renowned broadcaster Naa Ashorkor, songstress Cina Soul, and Wendy Shay among others.

On X, many ardent followers of the show have shared laughter as well as their opinion of the event.

Osei Hemaa wrote, ‘Working and still glued to #KalysHouse can’t take my eyes off. I love the conversation and vibe going on there, kudos @gyaigyimii and the guys.’ Trasacco added, ‘Kalyjay need to adjust the days oo, additional two days won’t be bad oo. I love this.’

Kofi Airtime also wrote, ‘Because of Kalyjay’s house I just lie to my boss I’m not feeling well. He said I should take the rest of the days off and go treat myself. I’m watching #KalysHouse till Ebo Noah finish his ark and Thursday too is Kweku Smoke’s show.’

Designed as an immersive, creator-led digital reality experience, ‘Kaly’s House’ highlighted real moments, unscripted interactions, and community-driven activities.

KalyJay, earlier in an interview, shared that his motivation is deeply personal, stating, ‘I want to spend 72 hours with the people who have been there for me since the very beginning of my influencing journey. This is my way of saying thank you, a chance to laugh, create, connect, and let everyone see my world up close.’

He added that ‘Kaly’s House’ is for the real-time interactions, games, challenges, and audience-controlled moments.

Renowned entertainment pundit, MC Yaa Yeboah, has sounded words of caution to critics over backlash meted towards her in recent times, emphasising that she is not backing out from expressing her views.

MC Yaa Yeboah has received various backlashes from viewers of the United Showbiz programme on UTV, especially on social media, following her submission on the late Daddy Lumba controversy involving his two wives.

Many have flagged out her submission as bias towards the younger widow of the late musician, necessitating the backlash from some supporters who disagree with her stand. Her manner of questioning and engagement during interviews and panel discussions have also drawn criticism, with some observers pointing out that her approach is often too aggressive or disrespectful.

MC Yaa Yeboah, previously faced significant backlash for criticising actor Lilwin, after a road accident resulted in a child’s death. She stated that in a ‘civilised nation,’ Lilwin would be in jail for dangerous driving, a comment many found insensitive given the circumstances.

She has had public clashes with media personalities such as Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo and Efia Odo, over various issues, including the handling of celebrity behaviour and comments about beauty standards.

In her response, she posted an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photograph of her reading a newspaper boldly written ‘I Cannot Be Silenced’, with people screaming at her under the caption, ‘Know this and know peace’.

The post further read, ‘Know this and know peace, the louder the bullies shout, the firmer my resolve becomes. They tried to bury my words, not knowing I am the soil that grows stronger under pressure, TRY HARDER.’

MC Yaa Yeboah has defended her stance on various occasions, arguing that her comments are based on merit, hard work, and the need for professionalism within the entertainment industry.

FIVE SERVING officers of the Ghana Police Service have been interdicted and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for further investigation and necessary disciplinary action for misusing their uniforms on social media.

The five interdicted police officers, with ranks ranging from sergeant to constable, comprise four males and one female. They include G/Sgt. Samuel Agbemanyale, G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere, G/Cpl. Samuel Agbo, G/Cpl. Charles Oduro, and PW/Const. Elizabeth Dicka Korkor.

Misconduct on social media by some police officers has received criticism in recent times, causing damage to Ghana Police Service reputation and undermining their efforts to serve the country.

A statement signed by Director-General of Public Affairs, Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, indicated that these officers were involved in various acts of misconducts, hence their interdiction.

This move highlights the Inspector General of Police’s commitment to maintaining discipline and ensuring officers’ conduct does not compromise the Ghana Police Service’s integrity and public image.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, made a pledge after his official swearing-in ceremony that he is committed to maintaining discipline and ensuring that the conduct of officers, even on personal social media platforms, does not compromise the integrity and public image of the Ghana Police Service.

In his acceptance speech, the IGP emphasised his dedication to fostering a police service that is grounded in professionalism, transparency, accountability, and fairness.

‘In alignment with the transformation and modernisation of the service, I pledge to uphold the values, traditions, and culture of the Ghana Police Service.

‘In this regard, the guiding principles will include discipline and respect for seniority. I assure you, the President, that professionalism, transparency, accountability and fairness shall underpin my administration and focus on renewing attitudes and performance,’ he said.

Zenith Bank Ghana has been named Bank of the Year – Ghana at the 2025 edition of The Banker Awards in London, increasing its tally to six and making the institution one of the most consistently decorated banks in the country.

The recognition, awarded by The Banker magazine of the Financial Times Group, comes at a significant and symbolic moment for the Bank as it celebrates its twentieth year of operations in Ghana.

The award, regarded as one of the industry’s most closely scrutinised honours, evaluates banks based on a battery of performance indicators: capital strength, asset quality, earnings resilience, cost efficiency, technological prowess, and a demonstrated capacity to innovate in an evolving regulatory and economic environment.

Zenith Bank Ghana was adjudged to have shown a combination of balance sheet stability, prudent risk management, and sustained investment in technology-driven banking infrastructure.

The panel noted the Bank’s strong position in capital, sustained profitability, and measured expansion of digital channels as areas where the institution has maintained a steady trajectory despite the challenges that have confronted the financial sector in recent years. According to the panel, the Bank’s performance reflected a clear strategy that emphasises operational excellence and improved service architecture.

A key factor was the Bank’s recapitalisation programme in September 2024, when it increased its stated capital from the regulatory minimum of GHS400 million to GHS1 billion. By financing the increase entirely from retained earnings, rather than seeking external equity, the Bank preserved shareholder value while reinforcing confidence in its long-term objectives.

The committee added that the recapitalisation not only improved the Bank’s competitive position but also strengthened confidence among investors and customers.

It further enabled Zenith Bank Ghana to maintain and deepen its strategic partnerships with Development Bank Ghana (DBG), the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Mastercard Foundation’s Bridge-in Agriculture programme. Under the latter initiative, launched in May 2025, the Bank disbursed GHS22.2 million, in its first month, to businesses in the agriculture and related services, an area the organisers described as ‘central to Ghana’s development priorities.’

The Bank’s technology investments were also a key determinant in the assessment. Data reviewed by the committee showed that Zenith’s adoption of the Calypso platform has significantly enhanced its treasury and risk operations.

The platform’s real-time analytics and automation capabilities have contributed to a significant reduction in operational errors and an improvement in transaction processing speed-clear indicators of strategic investment in infrastructure that supports long-term resilience.

The committee also cited the launch of Z-Transfer, a bulk payment platform offering secure, scalable real-time transactions for high-volume clients, as further evidence of the Bank’s commitment to operational efficiency and service excellence.

For Zenith Bank Ghana, this year’s award caps a successful anniversary on the theme ’20 Years of Impact, a Lifetime of Shared Growth.’ The Bank’s leadership has described the milestone as both an opportunity for reflection and testament to institutional resilience in a sector that has undergone extensive reforms and consolidation over the past decade.

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, (MD/CEO) Henry Onwuzurigbo, described the award as a collective achievement and a confirmation of the Bank’s strategic focus. ‘At twenty years, this recognition is a reminder of the work that has gone into building a stable and trusted institution,’ he said. ‘It reflects the dedication of our staff, the confidence of our customers, and the support of our regulators and shareholders. We see it not as an end in itself, but as an encouragement to sustain the standards we have set,’ he added.

Under Mr. Onwuzurigbo’s leadership, the Bank has improved its commitment to service excellence by enhancing internal systems, reinforcing risk controls, and expanding its digital footprint to deliver a seamless, customer-first experience. These shifts have been framed as part of a broader effort to reinforce the Bank’s long-term resilience while responding to evolving customer needs and increasing regulatory expectations.

Zenith Bank Ghana’s sixth victory at The Banker Awards builds on previous wins in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. While awards are not the sole measure of a bank’s standing, the consistency with which Zenith Bank Ghana has appeared in the rankings underscores its place among the more stable institutions in Ghana’s financial landscape.

‘As we look ahead to our next decade, our focus remains on strengthening the foundations that make sustainable banking possible,’ Mr. Onwuzurigbo said.

‘This recognition is not a signal to slow down, but a reminder that consistency is earned year after year. Our commitment is to deepen our investment in technology and strengthen our governance framework while continuing to support the sectors vital to Ghana’s economic future,’ he further noted.

School for Life (SfL), as part of the Citizen-Led Actions for Educational Accountability and Responsiveness in Ghana (CLEAR) Project, has organised a national stakeholder’s convening on the state of public basic education and social inclusion in basic education in Tamale, the Northern region.

The CLEAR project is implemented by School for Life and its consortium partners and funded by the Global Partnership for Education.

The event, held under the themes; ‘Promoting Equitable Basic Education in Ghana’s Resetting Agenda’ and ‘Building Inclusive Societies through Education; the role of national and sub-national actors’ highlighted the progress made in Ghana’s basic education and social inclusion programming especially in Northern Ghana.

It also highlighted key gaps in government programmes and interventions to enhance quality learning outcomes and inclusive development processes.

The convening brought together practitioners from civil society, citizen groups, students, young people, government agencies, academia, donor agencies and other development partners, and the media to engender positive discourse and inspire critical reflections aimed at promoting equitable quality education delivery and enhancing the quality of wellbeing of marginalised people in the country.

Addressing participants, Director of School for Life, Wedad Sayibu, said education remains a cornerstone of Ghana’s social and economic transformation agenda and that foundational weaknesses threaten sustainable progress.

‘Major studies, including the MoE’s Sector Performance Report (ESPR) of basic education financing, reveal chronic underinvestment in early childhood and primary education where learning deficits begin.

Thousands of KG and primary pupils still learn in dilapidated structures, and multi-grade teaching remains widespread due to teacher shortages, particularly in deprived districts. These constraints directly affect learning levels, contributing to Ghana’s high learning poverty indicators as noted in a recent World Bank finding,’ she revealed

According to her, for the last thirty years, School for Life and partners have worked to expand access to quality basic education for children in underserved communities, particularly in Northern Ghana.

‘From our early work in Complementary Basic Education (CBE) through which we have helped thousands of Out-of-School Children (OOSC) to become literate in their mother tongue, to our continuous advocacy for inclusive education systems, School for Life has remained a trusted and credible Civil Society Organisation championing the rights of children, communities, and schools. Our work has transformed lives, empowered families, and contributed to national policy reforms that are still shaping Ghana’s education landscape today,’ she said

She disclosed than so far, over 456,500 children have passed through their CBE programme, some of whom have proceeded to the highest ladder in academia.

‘Through the Citizen-led Educational Accountability and Responsiveness in Ghana (CLEAR) Project, citizens across several regions are teaming up to demand accountability in the education sector. We have constantly witnessed community members, parents, school management committees, youth groups, and local leaders take ownership of the education agenda, asking the right questions, and committing themselves to positive change. This is what the convening seeks to promote; active citizenship, informed advocacy, and a shared responsibility for improving learning outcomes,’ she noted

The Director of School for Life, commended the government through the Ministry of Education led by Haruna Iddrisu for demonstrating commitment to ensuring that foundational and basic learning is given priority.

‘Uncapping the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) means that more resources is freed to support education programmes. Through the 2026 budget, we have seen some funding allocation to areas such as desk production, accommodation for teachers in rural areas and classroom infrastructure. This will go a long way to mitigate the challenges faced by the basic education sub-sector. We would, however, like to entreat the Minister for Education to pay particular attention to the budgetary allocation to the complementary education programming and to humbly urge him to use his high office to ensure that the CBE programme is given some critical support,’ she stated

School for Life (SfL) called for a national action to make GESI a School Governance priority, not an afterthought , invest in accessibility and dignity-enhancing school infrastructure, transform teaching workforce through sustained training in inclusive pedagogies, mobilize communities as co-guardians of children wellbeing and futures, and fix data and financing gaps.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, addressing participants indicated that his focus at the ministry of education is to strengthen foundational learning.

‘My focus at the Ministry is to strengthen foundational learning which holds the key to the success of secondary education. We must increase investment and the support for basic education,’ he said

He revealed that Ghana currently has about 5,000 schools under trees.

‘Ghana still has about 5,000 schools under trees which is unacceptable and the disparity between the North and the South is widening as well as urban and rural areas which is troubling and so I am happy to work with School for Life and other CSOs,’ the Minister noted

‘We are reviewing the curriculum currently and I intend to introduce three significant things to foundational learning which are financial literacy skills, ethical integrity, electronics, artificial intelligence, coding, robotics,’ he revealed.

‘To promote inclusive quality education, we are increasing official Ghanaian languages taught in schools from 9 to 13 including sign language,’ Mr. Iddrisu stated.

OVER thousands of Ghanaians from all walks of lives converged at the Accra International Conference Centre last Saturday for this year’s MTN Ghana’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols under the theme ‘The Heart of Christmas.’

As anticipation built to witness performances from Ghana’s leading acts billed for the concert, the atmosphere shifted gently as the MTN Viva Voices filled the hall with rich harmonies, setting the tone to welcome the acts.

The spiritual tone was further elevated as gospel powerhouse Joe Mettle ministered in song, leading the audience into moments of worship and reflection.

The evening sparkled with musical performances from Kuami Eugene, whose melodies brought youthful energy to the celebration, and Kofi Kinaata, who closed the night with an uplifting performance that left the audience smiling and reflective.

The evening unfolded with the First Lesson, read from Genesis 3:8-15 by Franklin Sowah, Director, Marketing and Sales of Graphic Communications, drawing the audience into humanity’s earliest encounter with hope and redemption.

Charles Nortey Oquaye followed with the Second Lesson from Genesis 22:15-18, echoing God’s enduring promise and covenant with His people.

Reading Isaiah 11:1-9, his voice carried a message of peace, justice, and the coming of the Messiah-met with warm applause from the audience.

Adding colour and movement to the scriptures, Dance With a Purpose (DWP) took the stage with a captivating theatrical performance, translating the Christmas story into expressive choreography that resonated deeply with the audience.

The Fourth Lesson, from Luke 1:26-35, 38, was read by the CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Sylvia Owusu Ankomah, recounting the angel’s message to Mary.

The journey through scripture continued with ASP Effia Tenge (Rtd.), who delivered the Fifth Lesson from Isaiah 9:2-7, proclaiming the birth of the Prince of Peace.

The Sixth Lesson, Luke 2:1-7, was read by Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Council and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, whose regal presence added solemnity to the nativity account.

The Seventh Lesson, Matthew 2:1-12, was read by Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, recounting the journey of the wise men.

Media personality, Anita Akua Akuffo, delivered the Eighth Lesson from Luke 2:8-16, vividly retelling the shepherds’ encounter with the angels, while the Head of Sales at Labadi Beach Hotel, George Ayisi, concluded the readings with the Ninth Lesson from John 1:1-14, reminding all of the Word made flesh.

MTN Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, expressed gratitude to customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders for their loyalty and trust, describing them as the heartbeat of the company. He reaffirmed MTN’s commitment to shared value, environmental responsibility, and innovation, highlighting the recent introduction of Ghana’s first biodegradable SIM card as a step toward reducing plastic waste.