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When contradictions and inconsistencies feature frequently in government communications, the integrity of the sources are justifiably put on the spot.

Ghanaians were confused and justifiably so last week when the President literally put Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu under the bus.

It was all about the controversial policy inclusion of Arabic and Chinese in the curriculum of schools. The subject has generated enormous heat on the public plane, the issue of Arabic especially added a religious touch to the public debate. Arabic was associated with Islam by some who do not know that there are Christian Arabs.

It all started on July 24, 2026 when Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that President John Mahama had directed that Mandarin and Arabic were going to be included in the school curriculum.

Following the proposal and the accompanying uproar in the media, the Office of the National Chief Imam issued a statement. In the statement, the Office denied that the introduction of Arabic was religiously inclined, pointing out the economic dividends which come with knowledge of the language in the global setting.

There has not been any reaction from the President regarding the Education Minister’s announcement, which he attributed to him anyway, until when he turned up for an activity in the Upper West Region.

During the September 13, 2026 public engagement, he denied what he said were the talks about the introduction of Chinese and Arabic by some people.

There has never been any such decision at the Cabinet which he chairs as President, he said emphatically.

So did the Education Minister lie or not? Knowing the Education Minister, a Cabinet member and against the backdrop of the seriousness of the subject under review, he could not have on his own volition simply announced the issue.

The risks in doing so are just too many for him to be so daring. The President has not been fair to the Education Minister who, as it were, has been left to carry his own cross on the public space where insults have become the order of the day.

Fortunately though, many know the truth. The President has thrown his Education Minister to the wolves so he can survive. As a President who is wont to chicken out when the kitchen gets too hot, this latest remark is about a man living to his billing.

Indecision is an attribute of his as he pointed out in his book ‘My First Coup d’etat’. In the memoir, he stated he has throughout life battled indecision, a typical example being when he was torn between riding a bicycle into a fire or a nearby river when he was growing up.

His decision to throw Haruna Iddrisu to the wolves is a means of containing the backlash that the subject has generated.

In any case, just as he was denying the Education Minister, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) was hosting a workshop at the University of Cape Coast to equip basic school teachers to implement the Chinese language curriculum effectively.

So what denial did the President put out? Perhaps the decision was taken outside Parliament.

We are surprised that he did not mention the Education Minister’s name but preferred to hide between ‘some people are going about saying that Arabic and Chinese are going to be taught in schools. As far as I am concerned as President of the Republic, no such decision was taken by Cabinet which I chair.’

Poor Haruna Iddrisu, he is unable to come out to clear himself as he struggles under the bus he has been thrown under by his boss. Let him be consoled by the fact that most Ghanaians know the truth.

Drama is boiling in Ghana’s music scene. As fans of Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke clash fiercely on social media over whose latest project reigns supreme, rapper Medikal has stirred the pot with a cryptic, jaw-dropping post.

Out of nowhere, Medikal took to X and wrote: ‘You can be the biggest artiste in the country and become the biggest underground artiste in this same country in the blink of an eye, Ghana na your mate?’

The timing? Netizens recall that at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on May 9, 2026, Black Sherif snatched the coveted Artiste of the Year (AOTY) crown, beating heavy favourite Medikal and other top contenders.

Since then, tongues have been wagging that Medikal is still nursing wounds over that painful loss.

Medikal’s post came just hours after Kweku Smoke’s banger ‘Bombele’ shot to No. 1 on Apple Music Top Charts Ghana, with Black Sherif’s latest release breathing down his neck at No. 2.

Fans wasted no time firing back. One user, Mummy Dummy, clapped back hard at Medikal: ‘You no recover from last year AOTY? Blacko really wound you waa biggie. He no come down G, e just be EP. We know about your failed album last year and we sana know what your next EP go do as well (sic).’

Many have likened the simultaneous album release on September 4, 2026, by Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke to historic hip-hop face-offs, sparking heavy online debates among music enthusiasts and commentators over streaming numbers, popularity, and rap skill.

Banks in the country wrote off GHS1.23 billion in bad loans during the first half of 2026, representing a 38 percent increase over the GHS893 million recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.

The figure, classified as loan losses and depreciation, was contained in the highlights of the Domestic Money Banks’ Income Statement published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

The July 2026 Monetary Policy Report, however, showed an improvement in the banking sector’s non-performing loan (NPL) position during the period under review.

The industry’s NPL ratio declined to 16.1 percent in June 2026 from 23.1 percent in June 2025, while the NPL ratio adjusted for fully provisioned loan-loss category improved to 4.6 percent from 8.5 percent over the same period.

The stock of NPLs also decreased to GHS19.9 billion in June 2026, compared with GHS20.7 billion a year earlier.

The developments suggest an improvement in credit risk conditions in the banking sector, although asset quality challenges remain a concern.

The report indicated that the private sector accounted for the overwhelming majority of NPLs, with its share increasing to 98 percent in June 2026 from 96.4 percent in June 2025.

In contrast, NPLs attributable to the public sector declined to two percent from 3.6 percent over the same period.

The increase in loan write-offs alongside the decline in the NPL ratio could reflect efforts by banks to clean up their loan portfolios and remove impaired facilities from their books, the BoG report indicated.

The banking industry had also recorded a decline in NPLs in October 2025, when total NPLs fell by 6.2 percent to GHS20.1 billion from GHS21.4 billion in October 2024.

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has said the nation’s horticultural sector offers significant opportunities for economic growth, job creation and investment beyond the aesthetic appeal of gardens and flowers.

She said the sector supports a wide range of economic activities involving growers, skilled workers, service providers, markets and other value-chain participants.

‘Behind what we see are growers, skills, services, markets, and livelihoods,’ she said.

The Vice President was speaking at the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS), where she called for greater support for businesses in the horticultural sector to enable them expand, create jobs, access larger markets and compete internationally.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said attention should be given to the entire horticultural value chain, including production, transportation, storage, quality standards, financing and access to markets.

She also called for the integration of greening into national development planning, stressing the importance of trees, gardens and green spaces in creating healthier and more resilient communities.

The Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Augustus Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, also called for investment in the infrastructure and market systems required to make the country’s horticulture industry more competitive.

He said stronger connections were needed between production, aggregation, processing, logistics and markets, supported by financing, standards, skills and technology.

Mr. Tanoh cited the Netherlands and Kenya as examples of countries that had successfully developed their horticultural industries.

He disclosed that plans were underway under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme to establish a cut-flower corridor along the Daboya-Singa pathway.

The corridor, he said, would link production to the Tamale Air Cargo Hub and international markets, creating opportunities for the expansion of Ghana’s floriculture industry.

The Chief Executive Officer of Stratcomm Africa and Convener of the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, Esther A. N. Cobbah, said Ghana had the resources required to develop a thriving horticulture and floriculture industry.

‘We have soil, we have sunshine, we have water, we have plants; therefore, we have business and we have jobs,’ she said.

Madam Cobbah urged Ghanaians to look beyond the aesthetic value of the country’s natural environment and recognise its potential to generate businesses, employment and economic opportunities.

A 49-year-old trailer driver, Clement Ofori, has been remanded into police custody by the Tafo Circuit Court following a horrific accident at Krofrom in the Ashanti Region that claimed the life of a 20-year-old pillion rider and injured several others.

Ofori was driving a DAF trailer truck with registration number GR 5404-13, carrying a 40-foot container loaded with transit goods from Tema to Burkina Faso, when the vehicle allegedly developed a brake fault while descending towards Tafo-Nhyiaeso.

The prosecution told the court that the brake failure made it difficult for Ofori to control the heavy-duty vehicle, causing it to crash into six vehicles, a tricycle and a motorbike on both lanes of the road.

The truck also reportedly rammed into and damaged some roadside stores, leaving several people injured.

The deceased has been identified as Atta Junior, a 20-year-old pillion rider who was on the motorbike when the crash occurred.

Several other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for treatment.

The body of Atta Junior was deposited at the Tafo Ebenezer Mortuary for preservation and postmortem examination.

Driver Arraigned

Ofori was arrested by personnel of the Tafo-Pakrono Divisional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service and arraigned before the Tafo Circuit Court on Friday, September 11, 2026.

The prosecution told the court that investigations were ongoing and requested additional time to enable the police to gather more information on the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Presiding over the case, His Honour Festus Fovi Nukunu remanded Ofori into police custody to reappear on September 25, 2026.

Greater Accra’s Lamiley is back on top. After facing a slow moment some weeks ago in this year’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) competition, the Ga-Dangbe queen staged a stunning comeback on Sunday night, leading the awards league with a big win.

The fan-favourite walked into the night with three nominations – Best Costume, Most Eloquent, and Star Performer – and walked out with the biggest of them all: Star Performer of the Night.

And she did it in grand style. Lamiley brought history to life with a powerful re-enactment of Naa Dode Akaibi, the first and only woman to become King of the Ga-Dangbe. It was a bold pick – a story GMB has seen before, but never quite like this.

Resident judge Janet Sunkwa-Mills, who has been on the panel for years, could not hide her admiration. She noted she had seen the Naa Dode Akaibi story performed several times on the GMB stage, but Lamiley’s delivery was distinctive, fresh and unforgettable.

The win marks a major turnaround for Lamiley, who has been one of the most talked-about contestants this season. With seven nominations and four awards already in the bag since the competition began, she remains one of the most decorated queens of GMB 2026.

In a short message to her supporters after the win, an emotional Lamiley said, ‘God bless them,’ thanking everyone who has stood by her. But she wasn’t done celebrating – she issued a rallying call for more support as the competition gets tougher by the week.

TikToker, Priscilla Kyeremaa, popularly known as Prisywan, has apologised to dancehall star Shatta Wale after his lawyers threatened legal action over comments she made about him.

Prisywan issued the apology on September 11, a day after the musician’s lawyers gave her 48 hours to delete the video, retract her comments and apologise.

Admitting that she had gone too far, Prisywan said, ‘Shatta, I am sorry. I acknowledge that I crossed the line with this particular one.’

She said she respected Shatta Wale’s decision to consider legal action and apologised for any harm her comments may have caused.

The controversy started after Prisywan posted a TikTok video on August 29, 2026, in which she advised Shatta Wale to take his mental health seriously and described him as a ‘confused artiste’.

Shatta Wale’s lawyers, Porta Legis Consultancy, said the comments were false and damaging to his reputation.

They also claimed the video was widely circulated and led to the cancellation of a meeting with investors

The lawyers demanded that Prisywan remove the video, retract her comments and apologise, warning that failure to comply could lead to court action.

Prisywan has now complied with the demands, saying she does not take pleasure in hurting people.

A 22-year-old man, identified only as Awineme, has been lynched by irate youth at Aburokyire, a farming community in the Offinso area of the Ashanti Region, after allegedly murdering a farmer and severely injuring a chief in a machete attack.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, reportedly began when Awineme allegedly attacked and killed Osei Kwabena, a caretaker farmer of the chief, in a bush.

According to a resident who spoke to the DAILY GUIDE in a telephone interview, the suspect returned home shortly after the alleged killing, drenched in blood, and reportedly announced that he had murdered Osei Kwabena.

The resident said when the chief, Nana Osei Bonsu, attempted to find out what had happened, Awineme allegedly turned on him and attacked him with a machete.

‘He came home drenched in blood. He announced that he had killed Osei Kwabena, so when the chief tried to understand the situation, he started attacking him,’ the resident recounted.

Nana Osei Bonsu reportedly sustained severe machete wounds and was rushed to St. Patrick Hospital in Offinso, where he is said to be battling for his life.

The injuries to the chief are reportedly so severe that doctors may have to amputate one of his hands.

The resident further disclosed that after attacking the chief, the suspect allegedly attempted to attack another person in the community.

His actions reportedly angered some of the youth, who attempted to restrain him.

However, according to the witness, all efforts to stop him proved futile, compelling some of the youth to resort to beating him with sticks.

The suspect subsequently died from injuries sustained during the mob attack.

The bodies of the two deceased persons have since been deposited at the morgue, while the police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder, the attack on the chief and the subsequent lynching of the suspect.

Ghanaian actress and media personality, Nana Adjoa Lovia, stole the show with her remarkable hosting skills as red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe held in Dsseldorf, Germany.

The actress brought charm, confidence and professionalism to the red carpet, engaging guests with witty, insightful and entertaining interviews. Among the top personalities she interviewed were gospel star Joyce Blessing, veteran highlife legend Akosua Agyapong, rapper Rap Fada, popular media personality Appiah Stadium, and Maame Akosua Serwaa, wife of the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba, among other celebrities.

Her interviews gave the stars an opportunity to share thoughts on their careers, Ghanaian music, industry growth and the importance of celebrating Ghanaian talent on the global stage.

Lovia also engaged guests about their personal journeys and experiences within Ghana’s entertainment space, drawing admiration from both guests and fans for her eloquence and poise.

The event brought together Ghanaian artistes, industry professionals and entertainment personalities from Ghana and across Europe to celebrate Ghanaian music and culture.

For Nana Adjoa Lovia, the role added another dimension to her growing portfolio, seamlessly combining her experience as an actress with her flair as a media personality and top-tier red carpet host. Her outstanding performance on the night was widely regarded as one of the highlights of the ceremony.

The Ghana Police Service has identified, arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a second-year law student of Central University.

Baidoo, 23, died following a motorbike crash on the Tema Motorway on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at about 4 p.m.

The development follows investigations into a viral video relating to the incident, with the Police saying General Corporal Koranteng is currently in custody.

In a statement, the Police said its Homicide Unit was intensifying investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding Baidoo’s death.

It said the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) had also been tasked to investigate the conduct of the officer.

‘The Ghana Police Service has identified, arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo. The Ghana Police Service assures the public that the matter is being thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigations,’ the statement said.

The Police action follows a petition by Baidoo’s family to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), requesting a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

According to the petition, filed by Nyamekye and Partners on behalf of Baidoo’s father, Evans Baidoo, Ivan had left his home at Old Ashongman to play football with friends at East Legon.

He had booked a YANGO-operated motorcycle with registration number M-26-AB 384, ridden by Samuel Arthur Wesley.

The petition said Wesley told investigators at the Airport Police Station that a member of a police patrol team riding another motorcycle began chasing them from the UPSA-Legon junction towards the Tema Motorway.

According to the rider’s account contained in the petition dated September 7, 2026, the police officer caught up with them and allegedly ‘hit them from the back of the motorbike’, causing the rider and Baidoo to fall.

The petition named the officer as General Corporal Robert Koranteng.

Baidoo reportedly sustained severe injuries, including head injuries, broken ribs and internal bleeding, and subsequently died.

The rider survived the crash but sustained less serious injuries.

The family subsequently petitioned the CID to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that appropriate action was taken.

The Police Service said investigations were continuing and assured the public that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigations.