A Retired Colonel of the Ghana Army and Executive Member of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Festus Aboagye has cautioned the government against rushing to declare a state of emergency in its fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, such a move at this stage would be premature and could […] The post Target
Ghana faces a fresh health crisis as over 200 junior doctors threaten to withdraw services after working for more than a year without pay. The Junior Doctors’ Association says members will stop outpatient services from October 7, extend to emergency cases by October 10, and blame government for “exploitation.” The looming strike comes as nearly […] The post Over 200 Junior Doctors threaten
The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Nana Agyemang Badu II, who also serves as Justice Daniel Mensah of the Appeals Court, has observed a reduction in the destructive effects of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. Speaking to journalists at the Jubilee House, following his swearing-in, alongside 20 others as a Justice […] The post Galamsey Is Going
The Chief and people of Nkaseim in the Asutifi South District have commended President John Mahama, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Newmont Gold Limited for their joint efforts in granting the community its long-awaited cooperative mining request, which is expected to create over 5,000 jobs. According to residents and traditional […] The post Nkaseim
KGL Foundation proudly announced its continuous support for juvenile football by championing the just ended U-17 Football Tournament, aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting sportsmanship among the youth in Ghana. This significant initiative reflects the KGL Foundation’s commitment to empowering the next generation through sports, education, and community engagement. Launched in 2021 and now […] The post KGL
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a series of bold reforms targeting Ghana’s judiciary, anchored in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 manifesto. Speaking during the swearing-in of 21 new Appeal Court Justices, President Mahama emphasised that restoring trust in the justice system is central to the NDC’s vision for national renewal. This commitment, according […] The post Mahama
Hearts travel to Bechem, Kotoko welcome Lions By Jesse Otoo Week four of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season kicks off this weekend with all clubs looking forward to securing the necessary results. The first three weeks of the season have been filled with excitement and some shocking results. Some league heavyweights have suffered some […] The post Weekend Ghana Premier League Fixtures &
The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, says the government has prioritised Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMTL) in its reset agenda, assuring that the Ministry of Transport would work diligently to resource the company, enabling it to operate a twenty-four-hour service under the government’s flagship 24-hour Economy policy. According to her, retooling MMTL with modern […] The post Government
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited has resumed production and distribution of its popular Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix following a successful review and reaffirmation of safety and quality standards by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). The company, a joint venture between Olam International and Sanyo Foods, suspended selected batches of the product in August, after issuing […] The post Nutrifoods
The immediate reversal of the United States’ visa restrictions on Ghanaian nationals marks a substantial diplomatic shift and offers a compelling narrative of resilience and success for Ghana’s foreign policy. The policy change restores maximum validity for B1/B2 tourist and business visas to five years (multiple entry) and for F1 student visas to four years […] The post U.S.
President John Dramani Mahama is set to meet leaders of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House today, October 3, 2025 to deliberate on the nation’s most stubborn environmental menace, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to a letter from the Presidency, dated September 17, 2025 the engagement is meant to provide a […] The post Editorial: Enough
At midnight on 19 April last year, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. It was an emotional garage sale. Over 31 tracks of heartbreak and emotional longing, Swift picked at the scabs of her romances with the rock star Matty Healy and actor Joe Alwyn, while pushing back at social […] The post How Taylor Swift made herself too big to fail appeared
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold returns to his roots on Friday with the release of his sixth album, “Fuji”, which he described as a tribute to the ancestral sounds of his home country. “That sound is the soundtrack of Lagos. It’s everywhere. That sound gave birth to Afrobeats and all the things that we hear right […] The post Adekunle Gold returns to roots with 6th album, ‘Fuji’
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr. Mfo Richard Tibetor, a teacher at Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, over alleged sexual misconduct involving a female student. According to a statement from the GES, the action follows the circulation of a disturbing video on social media purportedly […] The post GES Interdicts Headmaster
The Ministry of Finance has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 cocoa season, effective Friday, October 3, 2025. The decision was made following a meeting of the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), chaired by the Minister of Finance. According to a statement issued by the Ministry and sighted […] The post Gov’t increases producer price of cocoa
Six miners have been confirmed dead following the collapse of an illegal mining pit in Kasotie, a community in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, trapping several miners underground. Rescue efforts, led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in partnership with emergency services and local volunteers, […] The post Tragedy
By Bernice Bessey The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has pledged to address long-standing challenges confronting Ghana’s judiciary, assuring that under his leadership, concerns about the welfare and efficiency of the courts would no longer be overlooked. He made the commitment on Wednesday at the 44th Annual Conference of the Association […] The post Ayine
The youth of the Ashanti Region, backed by groups from across the country, have openly declared their support for Dr Bryan Acheampong, who is contesting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, with the hope of leading the party into the 2028 general elections. To them, Bryan is the “unifier and doer” the party needs […] The post Ashanti Youth Root For Bryan Acheampong appeared first
Two military officers are under investigation after allegedly attempting to rob a small-scale mining company in Prestea, Western Region. According to security sources, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. last Sunday when the soldiers, whose identities are being withheld, pending investigations, stormed the Long Shine Mining Company premises, under suspicious circumstances. It is not known […] The post Two
President John Dramani Mahama has raised strong concerns about the rising trend of hate speech on digital platforms, warning that it poses a serious threat to national unity, peace, and security. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Accra, the President condemned the use of cyberspace to stoke ethnic […] The post Hate Speech Threatens National Unity
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