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Galamsey: Some elements within NDC frustrating Lands Minister’s efforts – Ken Ashigbey

The Convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, has called on President John Mahama to throw his full support behind the...

It was a positive engagement, but… – Ken Ashigbey on Mahama’s meeting with CSOs on galamsey

The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Ken Ashigbey, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his inclusive engagement with civil society organisations...

Nkawkaw Court remands 21-year-old galamsey operator for alleged murder of 52-year-old woman

A 21-year-old illegal miner, Samwin Larbi, has been remanded into police custody by the Nkawkaw District Court for allegedly murdering a 52-year-old woman, Akua...

Heath Goldfields sets record straight on acquisition of Bogoso-Prestea Mine 

Mining company Heath Goldfields Limited (Heath) has firmly denied recent allegations made by Future Global Resources (FGR) and Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited, describing...

FGR/Blue Gold challenges Bogoso-Prestea Mine transfer

Mining company FGR/Blue Gold has accused the Minerals Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of unlawfully transferring ownership of the Bogoso-Prestea...

Stakeholders push for front-of-pack food labels to fight rising non-communicable diseases

Health experts and other interest groups in consumer protection are intensifying calls for mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on food and beverages in Ghana. This is...

My father taught me not to inherit his enemies – Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

Klottey Korle MP, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has revealed that her father, former Jerry John Rawlings, told her never to inherit his enemies. She added that...

Fuel tanker catches fire on Buipe road

A fuel tanker traveling from Accra to Buipe for distribution caught fire after one of its tyres burst, according to the Sawla District Fire...

Over 70 lawyers storm CID headquarters to support Godfred Dame [Video]

More than 70 lawyers have gathered at the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra to show solidarity with former Attorney General and...

Misinformation is derailing galamsey fight -Presidential Staffer warns

Presidential Staffer, Dr. Samuel Ayeh, has warned that the spread of misinformation and false narratives is hampering the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining,...

Chairman Wontumi arrives at CID over Akonta mining probe [Video]

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has reported to the Criminal Investigations...

Police restore calm after violent clash at Sampa main market

The Bono Regional Police Command has restored calm at Sampa in the Jaman North District after a violent clash between two rival factions, Samormodua...

Open defecation incident disrupts learning at Kutre No. 1 Presby School

Teaching and learning have been brought to a halt at the Kutre No. 1 Presbyterian Basic School in the Berekum Municipality after unknown persons...

Galamsey rips through Nsuta rail line; 3km Takoradi-Akyem line destroyed

About three kilometres of the 60-kilometre active rail line stretching from Takoradi through Akyem to Nsuta in the Western Region has been destroyed by...

Luv FM Corporate Games: Corporate institutions eye ultimate prize

Corporate institutions in the Ashanti region, say they are fired up and ready to win most trophies at the upcoming Luv FM Corporate Games...

Three dead, others injured in gory accident at Ohene Nkwanta [Photos]

Three people, including a mother and son, have died in an accident at Ohene Nkwanta on the Accra-Kumasi Highway in the Ashanti Region. The incident...

We have to spend two weeks desilting Asokwa choked drain – Kumasi Mayor

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the Asokwa Municipal Assembly have started desilting chocked drains at Asokwa to allow easy water flow. Kumasi Metropolitan Chief...

Gifty Anti to be enstooled as Impuntuhemaa of Ekumfi Nanaben

Renowned journalist, media personality, women's right advocate and Philanthropist, Gifty Anti, is set to be enstooled as the Impuntuhemaa (Development Queenmother) of Ekumfi Nanaben...

GHS deploys 20,000 doses of Mpox vaccines to Western region 

The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service(GHS) has taken delivery of 20,000 doses of Mpox vaccines for a 21-day vaccination exercise to...

NAIMOS to patrol galamsey sites 24/7 with troops, drones and hotlines

The National Inter-Agency Taskforce on Illegal Mining (NAIMOS) says it will deploy around-the-clock patrols, drones, and new reporting lines to crush illegal mining after...

UEW lecturer apologises to Mahama and EPA boss [Video]

A lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, Dr Ekpor Anyimah-Ackah, has apologised to President John Dramani Mahama and the Executive Director of the...

Rachel Appoh marks birthday with call for breast cancer awareness

Former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Rachel Appoh, has dedicated her birthday celebration to raising awareness about breast cancer and promoting women’s...

Fishers Welfare Scheme launched in Shama

The Fishers Welfare Scheme has been launched at Apo-Bakano in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region to promote the social well-being and financial...

UN honours Ghana’s ASP Alison Raji Atuluk for outstanding service in Central African Republic

The United Nations has honoured Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Alison Raji Atuluk of the Ghana Police Service for her exceptional service and leadership...

Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s 40th day observance announced

Ghana will on Monday, October 20, 2025, gather at the University of Ghana Sports Complex Park to commemorate the 40th day since the passing...

‘You’re just a mere MP’ – Dr. Owusu clashes with Suame MP on galamsey debate

A panel discussion on Joy Prime’s Prime Insight show turned chaotic on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when Mining Consultant Dr Solomon Owusu and Suame MP John Darko...

Gov’t to tackle infrastructure challenges at Kwapong Nursing and Midwifery College – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asunafo South, Dr. Eric Opoku, has announced that government will soon begin...

Police urged to intensify action against reckless motor riding in Kenyasi

The Head Pastor of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Peace Temple in Kenyasi, Ahafo Region, Reverend Smart Gunda, has urged the police to...

Ahafo House of Chiefs urge teachers to promote Ghanaian culture to curb LGBTQ+ practices in schools

The President of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of Ntotroso, Barima Twereko Ampem III, has called on teachers to use...

Haruna Iddrisu rallies teachers and youth to uphold discipline and integrity

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on Ghana’s teachers and youth to uphold discipline, integrity, and hard work as the foundation of...

NIA to issue Ghana Cards to children aged 6 to 14 from today

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that it will begin issuing Ghana Cards to children between the ages of 6 and 14 from...

Stay the course to recover all loot – Togbe Afede charges gov’t

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has urged the government to live up to its promise to retrieve all public funds...

Chairman Wontumi expected to report to CID today

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to appear before the...

Fisherman jailed 18 months for GH¢20,000 outboard motor theft

A 52-year-old fisherman, whose side business involved stealing fishing outboard motors and selling them at Kpando-Tokor, has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment by...

Dr. Kingsley Agyemang shows commitment to Asafo with flood control project visit

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South Constituency, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, recently paid a working visit to Asafo to inspect the ongoing construction...

I pray God forgives you – Ken Ashigbey tells Stan Dogbe for NPP tag over galamsey advocacy

The convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Kenneth Ashigbey, has taken a swipe at Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe for accusing...

Chief of Anyima calls for urgent action to prevent Nkoranza-Mo land dispute violence

The Chief of Anyima, Obrempong Ameyaw Amponsem II, has urged the government and security agencies to take immediate measures to prevent potential violent clashes...

Rawlings family consoles Otumfuo [Photos]

The Agyeman-Rawlings family, led by former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, visited Kumasi on Thursday, September 18, to participate in the Dote Yie funeral...

Madanfo Ghana Foundation builds school block for Dzilakope community

In a heartwarming effort to improve education and safety for children in Dzilakope, a fishing community in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti...

Bryan Acheampong begins 9-day Greater Accra tour to rally NPP delegates

A leading contender in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, is currently touring parts of the Ashanti Region as part...