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YEA’s life-changing programme arms 3,000 youth with skills and startup capital

Over 3,000 Youth Employment Agency (YEA) beneficiaries have received vital equipment and financial support to kickstart their entrepreneurial journeys. Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Ignatius...

Galamsey: Organised Labour would be acting as toothless bulldog if strike fails – Newsfile caller

A concerned citizen has expressed strong support for Organised Labour to follow through with its plans for a strike over the illegal mining (galamsey)...

Police Service react to accident involving truck with its stickers at Nkonsa  

The Ghana Police Service has disassociated itself from an accident involving a truck with its stickers at Nkonsa in the Ashanti Region. Following viral videos...

Police can’t keep anyone arrested beyond 48hrs without arraignment – Bobby Banson

Lawyer and lecturer, Bobby Banson has stated that the police do not have the legal authority to hold arrested individuals in custody for more...

John Dumelo, Efia Odo grace anti-galamsey demo finale [Video]

The final day of the anti-galamsey protest recorded significant support from prominent figures, including actor and politician John Dumelo and social media influencer, Efia...

Anti-galamsey protest: Work together to address illegal mining – UN urges Ghana

The United Nations has called on Ghanaians to work together to eradicate illegal mining, which continues to wreak havoc on the environment, economy, and...

Galamsey: We don’t value lives in Ghana – Dr Kofi Boakye-Appiah

A medical doctor and Research Immunologist, Dr. Justice Kofi Boakye-Appiah has expressed deep concern over the widespread impact of illegal mining widely known as...

We have to declare state of emergency over galamsey – Policy Analyst

A policy analyst and gender advocate, Dr Araba Etrew, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency in Ghana to address the...

What would Ghana lose if no new mining licenses are issued and L.I. 2462 repealed? – Professor asks Akufo-Addo

Professor of Business and Society and Research Lead at the School of Business and Law, Buckinghamshire New University, UK, has added his voice to...

Former Shaft FM workers congratulate former GM on her enstoolment as queen mother

Former workers of Obuasi-based radio station, Shaft FM have congratulated their former General Manager, Victoria Owusu on her enstoolment as queen mother of Toase. They...

New waste recycling plant in Nalerigu boosts sanitation efforts, creates 600 Jobs

In a bold move to environmental sustainability, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), in partnership with the Government of Ghana, has officially commissioned a...

Adansihene vows to chase away disrespectful MDCEs, MPs from palace visit

The Adansihene, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has issued a stern warning to Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) in...

UG refutes claims of mandatory Apple devices for Computer Science students

The University of Ghana has addressed and dismissed a false and misleading message circulating about a supposed requirement for students in the Department of...

Multiple students injured as Kwahu Tafo SHS bus is involved in accident

A bus carrying students and teachers from Kwahu Tafo Senior High School has been involved in a serious accident at Akyem Ettukrom along Osiem...

Catholic Church to lead protest walk against galamsey on Oct. 11

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, is set...

Lands Ministry receives petition from #FreeTheCitizens protestors

Representatives from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources have officially received a petition from the demonstrators of the #FreeTheCitizens and #StopGalamseyNow. The petition was...

Foreign Affairs Ministry issues red alert to Ghanaians in Lebanon

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has asked Ghanaians in Lebanon to be cautious amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Ministry has said...

Organised Labour can’t call off intended strike if demand isn’t met – Expert

A labour expert, Senyo Adjabeng, has stated that Organised Labour cannot back down on their planned strike action in protest against illegal mining (galamsey)...

Galamsey: Small-scale miners seek engagements with gov’t, Organised Labour

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners is seeking discussions with the government and Organized Labour to address the environmental threats posed by illegal...

Galamsey: How much time is more time? – UTAG asks Akufo-Addo

The National President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed doubts about President Akufo-Addo’s call for more time from Organised Labour...

Galamsey: Govt committed to sustainable mining – Fatimatu Abubakar

Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar has reaffirmed the government's commitment to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders in addressing Ghana's illegal mining crisis, commonly referred to...

BudgIT Ghana launches ‘Tracka platform’ to boost accountability in gov’t projects

In other to enhance transparency and citizen engagement in public service delivery, BudgIT Ghana has officially launched its TRACKA platform. This innovative tool empowers citizens,...

Forward Africa Symposium: Akufo-Addo reiterates calls for cross-border digital payment systems

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated the need to build digital infrastructure across Africa to spur financial inclusion and cross-border trading. According to the president, this will...

#FreeTheCitizens demo: Chaotic scenes unfold at Kawukudi [Video]

Chaos marred the second day of the #StopGalamseyNow and #FreeTheCitizens demonstration following rioting at the Kawukudi Intersection on the Nima-37 Highway. A group of motorbike...

Gov’t must ban all forms of mining – #FreeTheCitizens protestors

Demonstrators of the three-day #FreeTheCitizens and #StopGalamseyNow protest have called on the government, particularly the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, to immediately impose...

Accra-Tema motorway street lights vanish

Almost all the street lights that were installed on the 19-km Accra-Tema Motorway have vanished after three years. A Daily Graphic team recently observed that...

28-year-old miner jailed 12 years for stabbing mason at Nsuaem

A 28-year-old miner has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for stabbing a mason with a...

Accra-Tema motorway street lights vanish

Almost all the street lights that were installed on the 19-km Accra-Tema Motorway have vanished after three years. A Daily Graphic team recently observed that many...

We’ll strike if our other demands are not met – Coalition Against Galamsey

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has urged Organised Labour to proceed with their planned strike if the government fails to meet their broader demands...

Six remanded over murder of Prison Officer at Kasoa Iron City [Video]

The Amanfrom District Court has remanded six suspects in connection with the murder of a Prison Officer, Lance Corporal, Gideon Adu Boakye at Kasoa...

#StopGalamseyNow: Manasseh’s open letter to Organised Labour

Dear Organised Labour, I write to first thank you for waking up from your sleep after so many years of allowing the politicians to have...

GNASSM taskforce arrest illegal miner; destroy 20 changfans on River Birim

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) taskforce, in collaboration with police have arrested an illegal miner on River Birim in Akyem Moaso...

Dompoase Krontihene donates cement, GH₵5,000 to Obuasi Pomposo R/C School after fire outbreak

The Krontihene of Adansi Dompoase, Kitikyie Bosompim Apenteng has donated GH₵5,000 and 50 bags of cement towards the rehabilitation of the Obuasi Pomposo R/C...

Students Loan Trust pays GH¢25m teacher trainee allowance

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has released GH¢25 million to cater for the allowances of 47,000 teacher trainees in all 46 colleges of...

Fire destroys properties at Obuasi Pomposo primary school [Video]

A fire outbreak has destroyed properties at the Obuasi Pomposo Roman Catholic primary B school in the Obuasi East district of Ashanti Region. Properties running...

Kete-Krachi Cluster of World Vision supports maiden teachers awards in Nchumuru district

As part of it commitment to education and community development, the Kete-Krachi Cluster of World Vision Ghana has made significant donation to support the...

National Security Ministry calls on Ghanaians to join fight against crime

As part of effort to enhance security and safety in the country, the National Security Ministry, has called on Ghanaians to actively participate in...

Ga Mantse to grace Homowo in UK

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, last Wednesday launched the United Kingdom (UK) version of the Homowo in Accra with a call...

Speeding accounts for 60% road crashes in Ghana

Sixty per cent (60%) of road crashes, particularly pedestrian knockdowns are speeding-related, speakers at a day-long road safety engagement forum in Accra have said. Tyre...

50-megawatt solar power plant at Yendi to be ready by November

Works on the 50-megawatt solar power plant being constructed at Galgu in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region, is expected to be completed...