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The Health Facilities Regulatory Authority (HeFRA), has shutdown the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) Hospital.

A statement sighted by DAILY GUIDE, indicates that during an inspection at the health facility, HeFRA realised that care at the hospital was being provided under severely compromised safety and infection-prevention standards.

A statement signed by Acting Registrar, Dr. Winfred Korletey Baah, said HeFRA’s mandate under the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829), is to licence and monitor public and private health facilities.

Dr. Baah revealed that the facility has been operating with an expired HeFRA licence, which poses serious concerns for public health and safety.

The situation resulted in an administrative fine of GH?35,000 for regulatory violations, with the hospital directed to regularise its licensing status as well as maintain high safety standards in patient care.

He disclosed that the Tamale Technical University Hospital will remain closed until recommendations meant to address safety gaps and infection prevention challenges are fully addressed.

‘The facility must take expeditious steps to regularise its licensing status with the Agency, and must uphold high standards of safety in the provision of health services to its clients,’ he pointed out.

Dr. Baah assured that HeFRA remains committed to ensuring the safety of the public through the provision of quality healthcare services.

The Volta Regional Football Association (VRFA) has landed a major financial boost ahead of the 2025/26 Division Two League season, signing a headline sponsorship deal worth GHS150,000 with Mart ‘D’ Electrical and Construction Works.

The partnership was formalised on Monday, November 10, 2025, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the VRFA Secretariat in Ho.

The agreement was endorsed by VRFA Chairman, Daniel Agbogah, and Martin Davidson, CEO of Mart ‘D’ Electrical and Construction Works.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Agbogah hailed the sponsorship as a ‘game changer’ for grassroots football in the region.

He said the support would significantly ease the financial burden on clubs and improve the organisation and competitiveness of the Division Two League.

‘On behalf of the Executive Council and all stakeholders in Volta football, I wish to express our profound gratitude to Mart ‘D’ Electricals for coming to our aid at such a crucial time,’ Agbogah stated.

‘Every cedi will be put to effective and judicious use to promote the development of football across the Volta Region.’

He also announced that the RFA had decided not to increase registration or participation fees for clubs in the upcoming season, reinforcing its commitment to making football more accessible while raising the standard of the competition.

For his part, Martin Davidson, CEO of Mart ‘D’ Electrical and Construction Works, praised the VRFA’s leadership for its professionalism and forward-thinking approach to football development.

‘I have been following the progress of the Volta RFA for some time and have been impressed by the passion and dedication of its leadership,’ Mr. Davidson said.

‘As a company that values youth development and sports, we are excited to partner with the RFA to create opportunities for young talents in the Volta and Oti Regions.’

Mart ‘D’ Electrical and Construction Works is a wholly Ghanaian-owned firm specialised in electrical construction, installation, and engineering services.

The signing ceremony was attended by VRFA Vice Chairman, Caesar Franklin Heh, and RFA Secretary, Promise Michael Ahiagba, who joined both parties in celebrating what they described as a milestone partnership for Volta football.

The Nuel Initiative, organisers of the Ghana’s Gentleman pageant, has set December 6 as the date for the finale of the third edition, which will happen live at CLOGSAG headquarters in Accra.

According to the organisers, the event is a movement that redefines today’s man through leadership, service, and cultural pride.

‘The Nuel Initiative – the powerhouse behind Ghana’s Gentleman – envisioned a platform that celebrates the essence of the modern African man: elegant, intelligent, and purpose-driven. The pageant has since evolved into a beacon of leadership, providing a stage for young men across Ghana to showcase not just their confidence and charisma, but their commitment to community impact and social transformation,’ part of the press statement read.

The organisers further stated that this year’s competition has been nothing short of extraordinary. From hundreds of applicants across the nation, 50 passionate young men were selected. Through weeks of rigorous training, challenges, and social impact tasks, the number was narrowed down to six remarkable finalists-each embodying the ideals of intellect, creativity, discipline, and service.

The finalists include Christian Deh Kwaku Delali (Delali), Sarpong Nhyiraba Gideon (Nhyiraba), Adjei Asamoah Asher-Jude (Nii Adjei), Michael Elikplim Dovi (Elikplim), Amoah Sarpong Prince (Nana Kwasi) and Acheampong Agyei Stephen (Nana Agyei).

The grand finale promises to be an unforgettable display of poise, power, and culture. Guests can expect a red carpet experience at 5 p.m., followed by the main event at 6 p.m. – a thrilling blend of pageantry, performance, and purpose. The evening will celebrate the essence of African excellence, where intellect meets elegance and confidence meets compassion.

THERE WAS mad rush for enlistment in the military in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Several hundreds of applicants converged at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where the exercise was held.

The paper learnt that the enlistment was supposed to officially commence at 6:30am, but some of the applicants arrived at the venue at 1am.

All the applicants were made to sit in the stands of the stadium to ensure orderliness during the exercise.

Per the arrangements, 20 applicants were called at a time to the tartan tracks in the stadium, where their documents and height were checked.

After checking of the documents, each potential recruit was made to undergo a medical checkup right at the stadium before they leave.

The exercise, reportedly, started smoothly just as planned. The cold weather in the morning also made the applicants to feel comfortable.

According to reports, the troubles started when the sun appeared in the sky, with its attendant heat, which created discomfort.

The applicants, in order to avoid the heat of the scorching sun, then started to rush the process in order to leave the stadium.

This resulted in some of the applicants either getting injured or collapsing. A medical team at the venue quickly treated the victims.

After attending to some number of applicants planned for the day, the exercise was called off, to be continued today.

OVER 300 SUSPECTS, who are all males, have been apprehended during a joint military-police swoop at Dadwene and Anwona, located in the Obuasi enclave in the Ashanti Region.

The Wednesday dawn raid was targeted to arrest those who recently attacked members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) team, police personnel, officers of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and some Kumasi-based journalists.

The heavily-armed military and police personnel, reportedly, stormed various houses in the two aforementioned towns around 2am when the communities were quiet, and arrested every male, who are 18 years and above, as potential suspects.

All the suspects have since been taken to the Police Training Depot at Patase in Kumasi for profiling and screening to identify those who took part in the unjustifiable attacks, which also resulted in a car crash in which some journalists sustained various degrees of injuries.

Meanwhile, a press release by the Ghana Armed Forces, confirming the Wednesday morning successful raid, disclosed that similar operations were also conducted in some identified locations outside the Ashanti Region on the same day and time.

‘The Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana’s Police Service are conducting simultaneous targeted and intelligence-led joint swoops in the Ashanti Region, specifically, Dadwene and Anwona, in the Volta Region at Ehi and in the Ahafo Region at Hwediem, Kenyase, Goaso and Marhani.

‘The operations, which started at dawn today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at all the locations, aim at arresting identified persons involved in the recent attacks on members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) team, some Police officers and officials of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), including journalists.

‘The Armed Forces and the Police Service warn that any individual or group that attempts to obstruct the operations of any of the security services in their anti-galamsey operations or in the performance of any other lawful duty, will face the full force of the law,’ the statement said.

The press release, which was authored and signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Ghana Navy, Acting Director General, Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, was released on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

The report said the Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana Police Service have put in place adequate measures to ensure the safety and security of inhabitants of the towns where they conducted the swoops, urging the people to remain calm and go about their regular duties without fear or panic.

The security services also lauded civil society groups, the media and individuals for the massive condemnation of the unwarranted attacks and disruption of activities of the security forces in their anti-galamsey drive, and called for continuous cooperation of the general public.

Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice following a heated debate and a contested voting process in the House today.

The approval came after a head count which saw 163 Members of Parliament voting in favour and 69 against, following a challenge by the Minority to the initial voice vote declared by the Speaker.

Deputy Whip of the Minority, Habib Iddrisu, subsequently demanded a division vote, but Speaker Alban Bagbin rejected the request, ruling that ‘a division has been unnecessarily claimed.’

Declaring the outcome, the Speaker stated, ‘This House has accordingly approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie in accordance with the Constitution.’

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie succeeds Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, whose removal and ongoing legal challenge have generated intense national debate about judicial independence and constitutional procedure.

The charismatic duo, Mitch Brothers, born Padmond Annor and Padmond Annor Jr., has been recognised by the Ghana Creators Festival for their outstanding social impact through their widely celebrated initiative, Smile4mation.

The Ghana Creators Festival will take place on November 22 at the 3Music headquarters in Accra, at 1p.m.

In a heartbeat, Smile4mation has brought Ghanaians under one umbrella, becoming the internet’s go-to for wholesome storytelling and inspiring transformations.

The Mitch Brothers’ compelling new initiative has been spreading positivity and hope to street vendors, artisans, and other everyday people by highlighting their unique stories and rewarding their hard work with breathtaking makeovers and financial support.

Responding to news of the nomination, Nana Mitch stated: ‘This nomination isn’t just for us; it’s for everyone who participated in this journey of kindness, every smile we helped create, and every dream we helped come to life.’

Schardo Mitch also added: ‘Smile4mation started as a small idea, but it’s growing into a family-an initiative that reminds us that change begins with one act of kindness.’

The Ghana Content Creators Festival has blossomed into a premier event that celebrates, empowers, and connects content creators from Ghana, the rest of Africa, and around the world. Powered by Binance, YouTube, and more, the festival’s fifth edition aims to make a global impact by bringing together both established and emerging creators.

It will provide a platform for learning, networking, and collaborative opportunities within the broader creative community, slowly bridging the gap between the creative sector and the business world. This, in turn, will open doors to meaningful partnerships, sponsorships, and monetisation opportunities in the future, elevating Ghana’s vibrant content creation industry.

The Attorney General (AG), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has clarified that all payments towards the National Cathedral were made lawfully, contrary to a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the payments.

According to the Attorney General, the payments were made under the Contingency Vote which is categorised under ‘Other Government Obligations’ and not from the Contingency Fund as alleged by the plaintiff to the Supreme Court suit.

This is contained in the Attorney General’s statement of defence to a suit filed by a private citizen, Jonathan Amable, challenging the payments, and is seeking multiple declarations against government over what he describes as unconstitutional financial practices.

It would be recalled that payment for the National Cathedral was heavily criticised by then opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), leading to former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta being hauled before Parliament to justify the payments.

Mr. Ofori-Atta, during his appearance before Parliament, denied any wrongdoing while maintaining the National Cathedral project was financed through money allocated to the Contingency Vote under previously approved budgets and Appropriation Acts.

But Amable is challenging this assertion as well as the constitutionality of the $10 billion COVID-19 Relief Bond transaction between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

Amable contends that the transaction, which formed part of the BoG’s asset purchase programme, violated Article 181(4) of the Constitution, which governs public borrowing.

He argues that Article 179(2) of the 1992 Constitution requires the government to submit to Parliament, estimates for all its planned expenditure, and these planned expenditures must be duly classified in the relevant appropriation bills under related programmes and activities, for full transparency on what these funds are to be used for.

He is therefore, seeking among others, a declaration that the financing of the construction of the National Cathedral from the Consolidated Fund, without the prior approval of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chairperson of the Council of State, contravenes Article 179(11) of the 1992 Constitution.

He is also is seeking an order for the return of all monies allegedly withdrawn unconstitutionally for the project.

The Attorney General, in his response to the writ, defended the explanation of the former minister, arguing that the finances for the construction of the National Cathedral were approved by Parliament through the various budgets presented by the minister from 2018 to 2021.

Dr. Ayine further argues that there is nothing wrong with the provision quoted by the plaintiff, arguing that they are lawful and consistent with the constitution.

Touching on the COVID-19 Relief Bond, the Attorney General’s defence avers that the transaction between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana was within the lawful scope of fiscal management measures adopted during the pandemic.

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.