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Nollywood actress, Uche Montana has firmly denied claims linking her to the ongoing controversy surrounding fellow actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Montana dismissed allegations that she supplied drugs to Regina Daniels, describing the rumours as entirely false and damaging.

‘My attention has been drawn to a circulating post that appears to link my name to certain claims,’ she wrote. ‘For clarity, I have no involvement or connection to the situation described. This note is simply to set the record straight and protect my peace.’

Her response comes days after Senator Ned Nwoko made a lengthy Facebook post accusing some of Regina’s close friends and relatives – including actresses Sonia Uche and Uche Montana of undermining his wife’s alleged rehabilitation process.

Ned claimed that those individuals had repeatedly ignored medical instructions restricting access to Regina and were ‘bringing her the same drugs she was being treated for.’

The allegations have further fueled public debate over the reported breakdown of the actress’s marriage.

Just two weeks earlier, Regina Daniels alleged in a viral video that she had suffered domestic abuse, describing herself as a ‘slave’ in her husband’s home. Senator Ned Nwoko, however, refuted the claims, insisting that Regina was battling ‘drug and alcohol addiction’ and had physically assaulted domestic staff.

The stage is set for another thrilling edition of the Women’s FA Cup following the official draw for the 2025/26 Round of 64, held at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

This season’s competition will feature 20 Women’s Premier League clubs alongside Division One League sides from across the country, promising an exciting blend of top-tier quality and grassroots ambition.

In the Northern Zone, the draw has produced several mouthwatering local derbies, headlined by a clash between Premier League giants Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Prisons Ladies. The two sides, both known for their dominance in the zone, are set for an early test of strength.

Other intriguing fixtures include FC Savannah vs Bagabaga Ladies and Tuutingli Ladies vs Tamale Super Ladies, setting the tone for a fiercely contested opening round.

Down south, the Southern Zone draw has also delivered plenty of drama, including a final rematch between Jonina Ladies and Faith Ladies – a repeat of the previous season’s title decider, which Faith Ladies narrowly won.

Fans can also look forward to tough battles such as Army Ladies vs Blessed Ladies and Soccer Intellectuals vs Kessewa Ladies, which promise high-intensity football and potential upsets.

All Round of 64 matches are scheduled to take place between November 21 and 24, 2025, as the journey toward the coveted national title officially begins.

DRAMA HAS unfolded as the family of the late Samuel Aboagye, a former Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has hauled his wife, Abigail Salami, to court over a DNA saga.

The family has, reportedly, appealed to the Obuasi District Court to order for a DNA test to be performed on a three-year-old child of Abigail and Samuel Aboagye, to determine if indeed the deceased was the biological father of the child.

Helicopter Crash

Samuel Aboagye, who was the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East in the 2024 elections, was among the eight people that lost their lives during the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash near Obuasi.

According to reports, the bodies of the eight deceased persons were burnt beyond recognition, so it was extremely impossible to identify the bodies. Authorities therefore demanded DNA tests to help identify the bodies for burial.

Daughter’s DNA Request

Following the turn of events, the bereaved family therefore, requested that Abigail should produce her three-year-old daughter with Samuel Aboagye for a DNA test so they could identify the charred body of the deceased.

Abigail, who is based in the US, was said to have initially agreed to make her daughter available for the DNA test, but she allegedly started playing games with the family, as she refused to allow her daughter, who lives in Ghana, to do the DNA test.

Other Child Saves Situation

According to reports, following Abigail’s refusal to make her daughter available for the DNA test, the family had to reach out to another child of Samuel Aboagye with another woman, who willingly came for the DNA test to help identify the body.

The decision by the widow not to make her child available for the DNA test was said to have raised suspicion among the bereaved family, which did not utter a word initially.

Strange Divorce Request

DAILY GUIDE has gathered that Abigail, right after the funeral rites of Samuel Aboagye, allegedly, requested that the bereaved family should perform the necessary rites for a divorce between her and the late Samuel Aboagye.

The bereaved family, reportedly, considered Abigail’s divorce demand to be too early and strange, so they objected to it.

They explained that in Akan tradition, at least a year has to pass before performing divorce rites.

DNA Saga Pops Up

In spite of this, Abigail still insisted on getting an early divorce. Her persistence and pressure raised suspicion among the bereaved family, who subsequently asked Abigail to produce her three-year-old child for a DNA test before they sanction the divorce.

Legal Tussle

According to reports, Abigail, once again, refused to cooperate with the bereaved family, regarding producing her child for the DNA test, an action which compelled the family to start a legal case against her in a court at Obuasi.

A family member of the deceased, who did not disclose his name for obvious reasons, said the family suspected that the widow has something to hide following her demand for early break up from the marriage, hence ‘our demand for the DNA test.’

He indicated that the family has doubts about the child’s paternity, hence their decision to start a legal action against Abigail.

Meanwhile, the case has been adjourned to December 23, 2025.

In a related development, unconfirmed reports indicated that the widow has also started a separate legal action, seeking the court to stop the bereaved family from demanding a DNA test from her child, who is just three-years-old.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Board has introduced a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Framework, designed to clarify the objectives and principles guiding the BoG’s FX operations.

A statement issued by the Central Bank on November 11, 2025, said the framework reinforces the bank’s commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability under its inflation targeting mandate and a flexible exchange rate regime, where the exchange rate remains market-determined.

According to the Central Bank, its forex operations will first support reserve accumulation to provide a buffer against external vulnerabilities, dampen excessive short-term volatility in the foreign exchange market as well as respond to disorderly conditions without undermining exchange rate flexibility.

It said, ‘BoG will intermediate FX flows in a market-neutral manner, using inflows from sources such as the Gold Purchase Programme, or other export surrender requirements.

The framework emphasises a rule-based approach that allows exchange rates to be determined by market forces while limiting excessive short-term volatility but not eliminating it’.

The Central Bank also stated that Forex interventions will follow a structured discretion-under-constraint approach, ensuring that interventions do not target a specific exchange rate level but rather address market failures, such as the absence of hedging solutions for tail risks.

‘Reserve accumulation and intermediation objectives will be achieved through transparent and well communicated operations. FX operations will be conducted through competitive, variable-rate, fixed-amount auctions,’ it said.

‘Transparency is a cornerstone of the new framework. Auction amounts will be announced in advance, and results will be published on the same day. Twice-weekly FX operations for flow intermediation will be pre-announced at the beginning of each month, while interventions to dampen excessive short term volatility will be announced either on the same day or one day prior to execution,’ parts of the statement read.

The Bank of Ghana further indicated that it will publish aggregated monthly FX operations data to distinguish between operational objectives, within five business days after the end of each month on its website.

The breakdown, it explained will help market participants and the public understand the intent behind BOG’s actions and strengthen transparency and accountability.

The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, has called for stronger national coordination and clarity in Ghana’s sustainability policy framework to enable private sector participation and long-term investment in sustainable initiatives.

Speaking during Bright Conversations on the theme ‘Sustainability: A Strategic Imperative for Business Growth and National Development,’ she highlighted that while Ghana has made progress in developing climate and sustainability-related policies, the lack of coherence and coordination among ministries, departments, and agencies has hindered effective implementation and alignment of investments.

‘One of the major challenges we face today is the lack of clarity around national policy direction. There are several sustainability-related policies, but they are not coordinated. The private sector needs direction – if I’m investing in renewable energy or waste recycling, I need to know the national framework guiding that investment,’ she stated.

Ms. Wiafe emphasised that sustainability requires a collective effort, asserting that government coordination is critical to align private and public sector initiatives under a shared national vision.

She pointed out that the absence of a clearly defined policy path can discourage businesses from investing in renewable energy, circular economy projects, and climate adaptation solutions.

‘If we’re talking about waste management, we must define where it starts, how it’s collected, and where it ends. From generation to recycling, there must be a coordinated approach that allows everyone – from collectors to recyclers – to work toward the same goal,’ she explained.

She also stressed the need for consensus and collaboration among government agencies, regulators, and the private sector to ensure that sustainability efforts are well integrated into Ghana’s economic development agenda.

‘We need a unified national direction so that all players – government, businesses, and communities – can move in the same direction. Sustainability cannot happen in isolation,’ she added.

Parliament yesterday descended into grief and reflection as Members from both sides of the House commented on the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, which claimed six lives and left several others injured during the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise.

The tragedy, which occurred Wednesday morning, has prompted urgent calls for a review of the military’s recruitment procedures, as legislators demanded accountability, improved safety standards, and comprehensive reforms to ensure that future exercises do not end in similar tragedy.

Appearing before the House, the Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, confirmed that six people had died and 22 others sustained various injuries following the incident. He said five of the injured are in critical condition and currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit, while 12 are fairly critical and the rest are in stable condition under observation.

Dr. Forson said the incident occurred despite deliberate efforts by the Ministry and the GAF to decentralise this year’s recruitment exercise to avoid overcrowding.

‘The Ghana Armed Forces announced the recruitment processes about a month ago, and applicants were directed to appear at their chosen regional centres for documentation and body selection. This year’s recruitment exercise was being conducted simultaneously across all regions to decentralise the process, reduce congestion, and ensure fairness and accessibility,’ he told the House.

‘Unfortunately, despite these measures, a stampede occurred at the El-Wak facility in Accra,’ the Minister added.

He disclosed that the recruitment process in Accra has been suspended until further notice, while exercises in other regions are continuing smoothly.

Dr. Forson also revealed that the GAF has instituted an internal board of inquiry to investigate the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

The Ministry, he said, is collaborating with Armed Forces medical teams and law enforcement agencies to support the injured and the affected families.

‘The Ministry of Defence deeply mourns the loss of life and extends condolences to the bereaved families. The safety and dignity of applicants remain paramount, and every step necessary will be taken to prevent a recurrence,’ he assured Parliament.

Earlier, in separate statements, the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and the NDC MP for Guan, Fred Kwesi Agbenyo, had described the tragedy as both avoidable and a national wake-up call.

Mr. Annoh-Dompreh called it ‘a profound and systemic failure’ that demanded urgent action. Quoting Shakespeare’s The Tempest, he reflected on the fragility of life, saying the victims were ‘once among thousands of Ghanaians waiting for the opportunity to serve their country but met their fate in pursuit of that dream.’

He urged the immediate suspension of the exercise and the decentralisation of all future recruitment processes.

Mr. Agbenyo, on his part, described the incident as a ‘national tragedy and a painful reminder of the desperation many young people face in search of opportunity.’

He commended President John Dramani Mahama for his ‘swift and compassionate response’ in visiting the 37 Military Hospital, but called for a full-scale investigation into the tragedy.

‘If anyone slept on their job, they must be sanctioned,’ he insisted, adding that future recruitment should be decentralised and digitised.

Adding his voice, the NPP MP for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, said the Ghana Armed Forces failed in its risk and public health assessments ahead of the recruitment exercise.

He questioned whether the Ministry of Defence had collaborated with the Ministry of Health or the Ghana Health Service in preparing for such a large-scale public event.

‘After the elections, what were they anticipating, and what measures did they put in place? I doubt if there was any partnership with the health authorities, even though this was a field exercise with clear public health implications,’ he said.

Dr. Ayew Afriyie also called for better inter-ministerial coordination in future recruitment drives and urged the President, as Commander-in-Chief, to appoint a substantive Minister for Defence, noting that the current acting minister already holds the demanding Finance portfolio.

He further appealed for compensation and state support for the victims and their families, saying, ‘There is nothing that can replace a life, but there is a way for the government to make affected families feel seen, supported, and valued.’

Ghana has been thrown into yet again a national mourning occasioned by the tragic death of six compatriots and others injured.

The incident occurred when an unusual surge in the number of prospective applicants responding to the 2025/2026 Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise led to a stampede.

Coming on the heels of the recent Ghana Air Force chopper crash report of which investigation was made public on Tuesday, the relevant authorities must explain to Ghanaians why they were not on top of the exercise.

Just like in the case of the chopper incident, this too was avoidable; a blunder in crowd management.

Were this to have happened in some jurisdictions, resignations would have been announced, failing which heads would have rolled.

We are in a digital age where technology should leverage upon all human endeavours.

Many questions will justifiably be posed by Ghanaians as to why the surge was not envisaged and adequate measures taken to obviate the incident which occurred.

Losing this number of our compatriots in their prime, the hope of their families and by extension the country, is something which should get us mulling.

Measures such as getting the applicants to turn up in batches would have gone a long way in obviating the casualties.

Many are still receiving emergency treatment at the 37 Military Hospital as we compose this leader.

This is unprecedented in the history of recruitment into the Armed Forces, which makes us even more curious.

As an institution which is not a novice in crowd control tactics, we are at our wit’s end as to how such a blunder could happen.

It is not enough for the Armed Forces Public Relations Directorate to issue a statement explaining what happened.

A statement which sought to ascribe the cause of the incident to a security breach on the part of the applicants is not only disingenuous but a feeble attempt at exonerating the military from blame.

There is no way in our opinion that the Military Police, were they adequately deployed to the location and equipped, could not have used appropriate barricades to control the large turnout of applicants. In any case, why did such a large number of applicants be made to converge on a single location such as the El Wak Stadium?

We foresee the setting up of a committee of enquiry to determine the cause of the stampede with a view to obviating future recurrence. Much as we regard this as a routine response when such incidents occur, we are not excited because reports thereof will only gather dust on the shelves of the Defence Ministry or The Square. Unemployment has pushed our youth to respond to any opportunity, especially recruitment into the security services. The sheer numbers responding to the opening of the recruitment season showed how unemployment has increased and remains a challenge for governments.

We express our condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones when they went seeking employment.

A fierce disagreement has erupted in Parliament over the government’s decision to reintroduce a lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV Limited for the exploitation of the country’s lithium resources.

The Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has accused the current administration of negotiating an inferior deal compared to the one struck by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government during the Eighth Parliament, an agreement that the now-governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) had vehemently opposed at the time.

Speaking at a press briefing after the document was laid before Parliament, Mr. Jinapor described the new agreement as ‘a much worse form of agreement than the one negotiated by the Akufo-Addo administration,’ insisting that the terms now presented do not serve the national interest.

‘At the time, our friends from the other side said the agreement we negotiated was not in the national interest,’ he recalled and added, ‘They said they would get a better deal if given the opportunity. Today, however, they have returned to Parliament with a deal that is far worse than what they rejected.’

He argued that the earlier lease under the Akufo-Addo administration provided some of the best terms anywhere in the world, including a 13% free carried interest, higher than the legally required 10%, as well as a 6% equity and 6% royalty for the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), and a requirement for the company to float 30% of its shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange for local participation.

According to him, the government had also secured community royalties and additional benefits ‘over and above what the law required,’ which demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that the exploitation of lithium resources benefitted Ghanaians.

The Damongo MP expressed concern that the current deal lowers the royalty rate, despite the government’s claim that it had been ‘readjusted.’ He noted that on ‘the face of it,’ the new terms put the country in a worse position than before.

‘We are going to have an opportunity to dig into this agreement, but a cursory examination suggests that this agreement is a much worse agreement,’ Mr Jinapor said.

‘What has changed? If anything, the terms are worse. Ghanaians would have been better off if the previous agreement had been ratified,’ he intimated.

He appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to re-examine the deal and, if necessary, direct the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry to return to the negotiation table.

‘The natural resources of Ghana, including lithium, belong to the people and are held in trust by the President. We want the exploitation of these resources to be in the interest of the Ghanaian people. If they bring an enhanced agreement with better outcomes, we will support it. But this one is worse,’ Mr. Jinapor emphasised.

Minister’s Defence

However, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, rejected the opposition’s claims, explaining that the government had adopted a ‘scaled royalty’ system to make the project both attractive to investors and beneficial to the state.

According to him, the new structure allows the royalty rate to rise as global lithium prices increase, a model designed to ensure long-term gains while enabling immediate commencement of operations.

‘We agreed with the company to start at 5% royalty so the project can begin. As prices go up, the royalty will rise to 10%. There’s nothing changing. We are simply making sure we take advantage of the project for the benefit of the community and the country,’ Mr. Buah explained.

He further stated that with lithium prices currently around $675 per tonne, maintaining a flat 10% royalty rate would have rendered the project unprofitable and deterred investment.

‘If somebody is going to produce lithium sold at $630 per tonne and their cost is $675, obviously no one will invest. That’s why government is introducing this flexible scale,’ he said.

The minister added that the new agreement would create jobs and stimulate industrial development, particularly in the Mankesim area, where land has already been acquired and communities have been affected.

‘We are thinking about jobs, industries, and the opportunities ahead. The decision we have made is in the long-term interest of the people,’ Mr. Buah stressed.

Despite the Minister’s defence, the Minority insists that the revised terms fall short of what Ghanaians deserve from such a strategic mineral.

Mr Jinapor maintained that the opposition would subject the document to ‘intense scrutiny’ once referred to Parliament’s Committee on Mines and Energy.

The lithium project, the nation’s first commercial-scale venture into the mineral critical for electric vehicles and renewable technologies, has become a political flashpoint, with both major parties accusing each other of failing to protect the national interest.

For now, the fate of the Barari DV Limited lease lies with Parliament’s committee system, but the debate has already reignited broader questions about how Ghana manages its mineral wealth in the era of green energy.

Acting queenmother of Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region, Nana Efua Ntaa Ama Foah II, has called on interested and credible investors to move to the area and exploit the vast, untapped gold resources.

According to Nana Efua Ntaa Ama Foah II, Daboase and its environs still have areas with gold deposits which are untapped.

The Acting Queenmother was addressing a durbar of traditional leaders to announce the outcome of a Tarkwa High Court contempt ruling involving two traditional factions in the area.

She, therefore, appealed to the government to turn its attention to the area and bring investors to tap into the vast potential in the land.

‘I am therefore appealing to the government to turn his attention to the Daboase area and bring in companies who can invest or harness the mineral deposits to help create jobs for the people,’ she added.

She said her people are willing to work and support the investors for mutual benefits.

‘We have people in our communities who can be employed as security personnel. We have lots of caterers in our area who can also be employed,’ the queenmother indicated.

The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 191 suspects, including one female, in connection with a recent mob attack on security officers at Ehi Police Station in the Ketu North Municipality.

The Volta Regional Police Public Affairs Director, Chief Superintendent Francis Gomado, disclosed this at a press briefing held at the Regional Police Headquarters in Ho.

He stated that the arrests followed a joint police-military operation launched in response to violent attacks on law enforcement personnel in parts of the Volta, Ashanti, and Ahafo regions.

According to him, the swoop was carried out in Ehi and surrounding communities to apprehend individuals suspected to have taken part in the attack.

Chief Supt. Gomado revealed that intelligence indicated some suspects fled the community after the incident.

He advised residents to respect the law and avoid acts of violence or retaliation when incidents occur.

‘Anytime something happens, we should let the law take its own course. What happened has led to the arrest of many people, including some responsible parents who are now being questioned. This should serve as a deterrent to others,’ he stated.

He further urged the youth to desist from mob actions and attacks on law enforcement officers, emphasising that the police are committed to protecting all citizens.

‘We will leave no stone unturned in protecting the good people of the Volta Region,’ he said.

Chief Superintendent Gomado also stated that screening of the arrested suspects was ongoing, and that those found innocent would be released.

He assured the public that the Regional Police Command remains dedicated to maintaining peace and security in the region.