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GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has announced the appointment of media personality, Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray and actress, Joselyn Dumas as its brand ambassadors.

This strategic move aims to promote the country’s rich gold heritage and highlight it’s expertise in crafting authentic and exquisite gold jewellery through world-class artistry and ethical sourcing.

With Bola Ray’s charisma and Joselyn Dumas’ elegance, GoldBod Jewellery is poised to reach new heights, showcasing the beauty of Ghana’s gold ornaments to the world.

Speaking at the unveiling event held at the GoldBod Head Office in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, expressed his excitement about the partnership, describing it as a strategic move to project Ghanaian craftsmanship in jewellery fabrication for both the domestic and international markets.

‘Bola Ray and Joselyn Dumas represent excellence and authenticity- the very values that define the Goldbod Jewellery brand. Their appointment as brand ambassadors of GoldBod Jewellery marks a major milestone in GoldBod’s mission to promote local value addition to the country’s gold resources.’

Mr. Gyamfi further noted, that the collaboration marks the first step towards the actualisation of President Mahama’s vision of making Ghana a leading hub of authentic gold jewellery and ornaments in Africa.

As part of their ambassadorial roles, the two will spearhead brand campaigns, media engagements, and public outreach initiatives that showcase GoldBod’s latest collections of fine gold and diamond jewellery, bespoke ornaments and refined luxury accessories.

The Christian Faith Child and Youth Development Centre based at Breman Essiam in the Central Region is equipping the youth in the area with the requisite knowledge to become responsible adults and impact their communities positively.

The centre is a Compassion-Assisted Project under Compassion International Ghana and established through a partnership with the Christian Faith Church International (CFCI).

Since its inception about 15 years ago, the number of children who have been taught, equipped and resourced by the centre is about 316.

The centre was officially inaugurated in March 2010 with the primary aim of supporting the holistic development of children within the Breman Essiam community and its environs.

The project was birthed through the vision and leadership of Rev. Eric De-Graft Tawiah, who is the District Overseer of CFCI in Central District ‘B’.

He desired to see children and families experience transformation through Christ-led life.

He sought endorsement from the head office of the church, which was graciously granted by the Presiding Bishop of Christian Faith Church International, Bishop Emmanuel Botwey.

The project commenced with an initial enrollment of 200 participants and later increased to 316 in 2013.

The centre has since grown remarkably, impacting many lives spiritually, cognitively, physically, and socio-emotionally.

At a durbar to mark the 15th anniversary of the school, Rev. De-Graft Tawiah noted that over the years, the centre has worked closely with parents, caregivers and other stakeholders.

The event was on the theme: ‘Celebrating the Goodness of God’s Glory through Divine Grace’.

He explained that the centre was among other things to ensure that every child in the area received care, guidance, and opportunities to achieve their God-given potentials.

He praised the first Project Director, Mr. Seth Acquah Hackman, whose leadership laid a strong foundation for the project.

‘I also want to thank his successors and other dedicated staff and traditional leaders who have also contributed immensely to the growth of the project,’ he added.

The General Secretary of CFCI, Apostle John Ashun, indicated that in the last 15 years, the ingenuity and hard work of Rev. De-Graft Tawiah, resulted in the establishment and efficient management of the centre.

The Kumasi High Court has dismissed an application seeking to halt the final funeral rites of legendary Ghanaian musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.

The ruling, delivered yesterday by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur, gives the family the go-ahead to proceed with the funeral arrangements slated for December 6, 2025.

The late musician’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, had filed an interlocutory injunction praying the court to restrain Daddy Lumba’s extended family from organising the funeral until certain family matters were resolved.

However, the court held that under Ghanaian customary law, the authority over the body of a deceased person lies with the family, not the spouse.

Justice Smith Arthur noted that restraining the family would not be in the interest of justice or public order.

‘The application for interlocutory injunction is hereby refused,’ the judge ruled.

With the court’s decision, preparations by the family for the much-anticipated funeral can now continue without legal hindrance.

Daddy Lumba, whose music career spanned over four decades, is expected to be laid to rest on December 6, 2025, in a ceremony expected to draw thousands of fans, friends, and dignitaries from across the country and beyond.

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has joined the long list of mourners of the former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings who passed on recently.

In a statement, the Chief Imam described the deceased as ‘an icon of women empowerment, youth development, and societal enhancement.’

Long before the twin concepts of Gender Equality and Child Protection flourished in Africa, the Chief Imam said ‘she had made, on the global stage, an indelible imprint on her advocacy for the wellbeing of the underprivileged.’

He recalls that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings raised the Office of the First Lady to another pedestal, where it was largely regarded as a tool of national service rather than an opportunity of personal aggrandizement.

Ghana, he went on, ‘has lost a daughter; Africa a mother; and the gender fraternity a voice.’

The world, he said, would forever miss a personality whose voice helped shape global advocacy for social protection and equal justice.

Sheikh Sharubutu expressed the hope that the former First Lady’s legacy of leadership and mentorship would continue to inspire confidence in the national efforts at providing equal opportunities that transcend gender, religion, and ethnicity.

Following the demise of the former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on October 23, 2025, Ghana was thrown into a state of mourning.

The Chief Imam has extended condolences to the family of the former First Lady and the Government of Ghana, as the nation mourns the distinguished departed soul.

The Chief Imam’s tribute was contained in a statement signed by his personal assistant, Dr. Mohammed Marzuq Abubakari Azindoo.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has explained that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, ceased to exist legally with the dissolution of the Eighth Parliament.

He explained that the bill, like all unfinished parliamentary business, lapsed at the end of that term and therefore had to be reintroduced in the current Ninth Parliament.

Addressing Members of Parliament yesterday, Mr. Bagbin stated that the expiration of the bill’s status was a constitutional consequence, not a procedural oversight.

‘All the businesses that were pending in the Eighth Parliament ended with the Eighth Parliament. And so, in the Ninth Parliament, what was pending had to be reintroduced,’ he intimated.

He revealed that after the Eighth Parliament passed the bill, it was transmitted to the then President for assent. However, the Presidency declined to sign it into law and failed to return it to Parliament as required by the Constitution.

‘They wrote to tell us they would not assent to it. But they did not give us the reasons nor transmit the bill back to us. They imprisoned it there, and so we didn’t get the bill back,’ Mr. Bagbin explained.

Following the start of the new Parliament, the bill, which was introduced as a private member’s bill, was taken up again by Members of the Ninth Parliament and processed through all the necessary stages in accordance with parliamentary procedure.

The Speaker disclosed that although the new government had expressed interest in taking over the bill as a public bill, he opposed that move.

He emphasised that the initiative must remain a private member’s bill since it was originally championed by Ghanaians, including traditional authorities, religious leaders, and civil society organisations, and not by the Executive.

‘I made it known to His Excellency the President that this is an initiative of our people – the traditional leaders, the religious leaders, and civil society leaders. Ghanaians wanted this bill passed as a private members’ bill, and so be it,’ the Speaker said.

He assured the House and the public that the legislative processes have now been completed and that the bill will soon return to Parliament for the Speaker’s formal action before being laid again.

He also disclosed that both sides of the House support the bill, and the President has indicated his readiness to assent to it once passed.

Mr. Bagbin appealed to civil society groups and the public to exercise patience, emphasising that Parliament is committed to ensuring the bill’s proper passage under the constitution.

‘Civil society is getting restless again, but I want to assure them that they know my passion in this matter. I want it properly passed so that implementation becomes easier,’ he said.

The Speaker added that Parliament is addressing a few technical issues identified in the draft to ensure the law reflects national consensus and withstands constitutional scrutiny.

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, first introduced in the Eighth Parliament, seeks to criminalise same-sex relationships and the promotion or advocacy of LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.

FIFA has opened the entry period for the Early Ticket Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026S, giving fans another opportunity to secure tickets after huge demand during the Visa Presale Draw.

Over one million tickets are available in this phase, which runs until October 31, 2025.

Fans must enter through FIFA.com/tickets, even if they previously joined the Visa Presale Draw. Those without a FIFA ID will need to create one before entering. The timing of entries during the period will not affect chances of selection.

This phase includes a domestic exclusivity time slot for residents of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the three host nations. Successful applicants will be randomly selected to buy Single Match Tickets for games within their country starting 12 November. About 75% of tickets in this phase are reserved for these domestic slots.

After the domestic window, fans worldwide will be eligible for additional draws beginning 17 November, allowing access to matches across all three host countries. Further ticket phases will follow after the Final Draw on 5 December, and later on a first-come, first-served basis.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a befitting burial for the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, after paying a visit to the bereaved family.

According to him, the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings will be accorded a state burial in honour of her immense contributions to national development, women’s empowerment, and public service.

President Mahama, in an engagement with the bereaved family, recounted some fond memories with the late former First Lady, describing her passing as sudden and deeply painful.

‘The last time I saw her, she was her lively self, full of energy and passion for the causes she cared about. To hear of her passing within such a short period is truly heartbreaking,’ he said.

President Mahama also reflected on her legacy, pioneering the 31st December’s Women’s Movement, which he said continues to impact lives across the country.

‘When you travel around the country, you see evidence of her work – oil palm extraction and production projects that continue to empower women and support families. Her efforts transformed livelihoods and gave dignity to women through economic independence,’ he noted.

He extended the government’s condolences to the Rawlings family, assuring them of full state support in funeral preparations, saying, ‘On behalf of the government and people of Ghana, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family.’

The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and other government officials, signed the book of condolence.

Nana Konadu, who passed on October 23, 2025, was known for her pioneering leadership in women’s advocacy and her role in founding the 31st December Women’s Movement.

The event continues to draw prominent figures from Ghana’s political, social, and civic spheres, as the nation observes a period of mourning for a prominent public figure.

Wales football star Aaron Ramsey has increased a reward for information about his dog Halo, who has gone missing in Mexico, to $20,000 (£15,000).

The former Arsenal and Cardiff midfielder, who now plays for Pumas UNAM in Mexico City, said Halo was last seen in San Miguel de Allende, in Mexico’s Guanajuato region.

The beagle, who went missing on 9 October, was wearing a dog tracker collar and Ramsey shared a Google maps location of where she was last seen.

‘Any news about our Halo please contact us. Big reward for finding her. We are all praying she’s ok and can be back with us soon,’ Ramsey posted on Instagram.

The footballer first announced Halo had gone missing two weeks ago and has since posted several photos of the beloved pet on Instagram.

A $10,000 reward was initially offered but with no news of Halo’s whereabouts after a week Ramsey and his family doubled the amount.

‘We just want our girl back,’ he said in another plea on social media after the 10-year-old dog went missing.

The most recent photograph post is a black and white image of Halo snoozing, her head resting in the crook of Ramsey’s arm, with the caption: ‘What I’d do to hold you one last time Halo.’

Ramsey has also shared a message from his wife Colleen on social media saying they have some ‘serious questions’ surrounding the disappearance and worry the family ‘may never get answers’.

‘We still haven’t found Halo. I don’t think we ever will,’ his wife’s post read.

The Wales captain joined Mexican top-flight club Pumas UNAM earlier this year and made his debut in Liga MX in August.

The Caerphilly-born player is the first high profile British player to play in the Mexican league.

Former Board Chairman of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom Otchere, has filed an application seeking to quash a directive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) which ordered him to declare his property and income.

The application, filed before a High Court in Accra, argues among others that the OSP’s directive issued on August 4, 2025 is unlawful, violates the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and its regulations, and constitutes an abuse of power.

Paul Adom Otchere is under investigation by the OSP for alleged corruption and related offences regarding the award of a revenue assurance contract by the GACL to Evatex Limited.

He and two other persons were detained on July 31, 2025 by the OSP following an invitation for questioning by the OSP in relation to the contract, which the Office says it is examining possible procurement breaches, including a sole-sourced contract awarded to a company other than the one approved by the GACL Board.

Mr. Adom Otchere was later charged and granted bail, and as part of the bail terms was required to present two landed properties (of no specific value) registered in his name.

‘However, he has informed the OSP that he does not own landed property in Ghana. As a result, he remains in custody until the bail terms are satisfied,’ the OSP indicated in an earlier statement.

On August 4, 2025, the OSP wrote to Mr. Adom Otchere asking him to declare his income and property, urging him to ‘take note that you commit an offence if you fail to return the completed forms to the OSP within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the notice and if you intentionally or negligently fail to disclose any information.’

The OSP also threatened that any property or income not declared is liable to confiscation to the Republic.

The Good Evening Ghana host, through his lawyer, former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, wrote back to the OSP asserting that Mr. Adom Otchere is not a public officer and the fact that the OSP’s Act 959 ‘provides no basis for disclosure of property, funds or income, or confiscation of property, funds or income in a vacuum.’

Application

He has now filed an application before a High Court seeking to block the OSP from making him declare his property and income, arguing that the request was unlawful and flagrant abuse of the laws under which the OSP operates.

He also argues that nowhere in the laws governing the functions of the OSP and L.I. 2374 is he mandated to compel the declaration of properties and income by persons he is merely investigating, has not charged before court or has not obtained any orders compelling declaration of properties and income from the court.

‘That my former position as the chairman of the governing board of GACL to which the purported investigations relate, was not a public office, and in any event, the Office of the Special Prosecutor is not an office mandated by law to require disclosure of assets of public officers,’ the application further asserts.

He further argues that the OSP’s actions are arbitrary, an affront to the provisions of the law regulating the performance of its functions, and must be checked by the court.

‘That the threats of curtailment of my liberties issued by officers of the Respondent (OSP) as a result of my failure to fill the asset property and income declaration forms issued to me are clearly illegal and an assault on my fundamental human rights,’ the application pointed out.

He is therefore, seeking an order to quash the OSP’s directive as being in violation of due process and relevant provisions of Act 959.

He is also seeking a declaration that threats issued by the Special Prosecutor and his staff of ‘legal consequences’, ‘confiscation’ and ‘detention’ are unlawful and amount to harassment.

Again, he is asking for an order prohibiting the OSP from detaining him or in any manner curtailing his liberties or abusing his rights as a result of his refusal to obey the directive of the Office.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called on Ghanaians to refrain from actions that undermine the value of the Cedi.

The Minister who made the call during the launch of the Cedi@ 60 anniversary celebration in Accra yesterday, said it is important for the cedi to be protected as a nation’s currency.

He said the Cedi remains a vital symbol of economic independence and national pride adding that it does not only serves as a store of value and a medium of exchange that connects citizens and facilitates trade but also serves as a representation of the country’s sovereignty and heritage.

‘From the days of our first republic through to 33 years of uninterrupted democracy, the Cedi has remained resilient,’ he said. ‘Through periods of inflation, devaluation, redenomination, and recovery, the Cedi stands as a symbol of our national sovereignty.’

The Finance Minister emphasised that as the country celebrates 60 years of the Cedi, people must renew their commitment to safeguarding its stability while urging the public to avoid pricing goods and services in foreign currencies such as the US Dollar, warning that such practices weaken the local currency and harm the broader economy.

‘Let me remind everyone that the Ghana Cedi is our only legal tender,’ Dr. Forson stated firmly. ‘The US Dollar is not our currency. Continuous pricing of goods and services in Dollars only hurts us. Let’s stop it and protect what is ours,’ he stated.

Dr. Forson also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline and ensuring a strong and stable Cedi. He said the Ministry of Finance remains dedicated to policies that strengthen the currency and promote economic growth.

‘As managers of the economy, we have remained steadfast in ensuring a stable Cedi. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility has helped strengthen the currency, and we intend to sustain those gains,’ he noted.

Dr. Forson further encouraged citizens to view the Cedi not as a burden but also as a badge of national pride and economic independence.

‘Let us protect it, trade with it, and defend it with all that we have. The Ghana Cedi is more than just money, it is our heritage,’ he added.

The anniversary launch, which brought together players in the banking industry, some past governors of the Central Bank, heads of commercial banks, ministers of state, some members of the diplomatic corps, members of the academia and several dignitaries, was held under the theme, ‘Cedi @ 60: A symbol of Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience.’