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Voter turnout in Volta Region a major concern for NDC – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on the party’s supporters in the Volta Region to...

Police react to claims over Barker-Vormawor’s medical expenses

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed recent social media claims suggesting that leader of the Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor was turned away from the...

Galamsey: Catholic Church petitions Akufo-Addo to declare state of emergency

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, along with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, have petitioned President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of...

Driver feared dead after head-on collision at Gomoa Mangoase [Photos]

The driver of a Kia Rhino with registration number AS 5365-16 is feared dead after colliding with a tipper truck with registration number GM...

Catholic Archdiocese of Accra’s prayer walk against galamsey [ Photos]

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, on Friday, October...

Galamsey: Sehwi Atronsu residents threaten to burn excavators

Residents of Atronsu, a farming community in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, have called on authorities to halt illegal...

Electrochem Ghana allocates 60 acres for out-grower salt production scheme

Electrochem Ghana is moving forward with its Out-Grower Scheme by allocating 60 acres of land for local salt production in the Ada West area. This...

GNFS launches permit and certification system to enhance service delivery

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has launched an initiative by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) aimed at simplifying the process for...

TEWU, GAUA suspend nationwide strike

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) and the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) have suspended their nationwide strikes. The strikes which brought many...

Police arrest five suspected landguards for encroaching on GSA lands

Five individuals suspected of being landguards have been arrested by the Police for allegedly trespassing on lands owned by the Ghana Standards Authority and...

Chief Justice calls for urgent action against galamsey and sand winning

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has made a clarion call for action against the unlawful activities degrading Ghana’s environment, particularly illegal mining, commonly...

Tortibo, a community battling for basic needs in Asuogyaman District

Located in the Asuogyaman District is Tortibo, a community with a population of about 700 blessed with breathtaking landscapes, including amazing mountainous views and...

Galamsey: Let’s renegotiate how we do mining in Ghana – Dzifa Gomashie

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South Constituency in the Volta Region, Dzifa Abla Gomashie has reiterated the need for the fight against...

Galamsey: We pray God touches the hearts of people – Catholic Bishop

The National President for Peace Justice and Creation of the Catholic church of Ghana, Father Nicolas Azzineh, has said it is his prayer that...

Bawumia’s solution against galamsey most practical I’ve heard so far – Nana Aba Anamoah

Ghanaian broadcaster, Nana Aba Anamoah has praised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's approach to addressing illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey". According to her, it...

Chieftaincy Ministry inaugurates six Traditional Councils in the Volta region

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs under the auspices of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has inaugurated six new traditional councils in...

Kwahumanhene allegedly extorts GH₵2m from ADB loan applicant

The Office of the President has written to the Paramount Chief of Kwahu, who is the Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)...

BoG directs Kwahumanhene to resign as ADB Board chair

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed the Paramount Chief of Kwahu in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Board Chairman of Agricultural Development...

14-year-old promotes peace as chair of Peace Council Board

Sophia Kamasa, a 14-year-old final-year student at New Ayoma M/A JHS in the Jasikan District, Oti Region, assumed the role of Board Chair of...

Court declines Ama Governor’s request to travel abroad

The Accra Circuit Court has denied an application by Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel outside the jurisdiction. This ruling...

AG orders EPA to lay L.I. on mining in forest reserves in Parliament for revocation

The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which allows mining in forest reserves, to...

Legon Botanical Gardens to be closed down

Mulch Company Limited has announced the permanent closure of the Legon Botanical Garden on October 30, 2024. The Dutch company shared the news which has...

Catholic Archdiocese leads protest walk against galamsey

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has organized a protest march against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, following a "Service of Preparation" held at...

Dormaa youth arrest over 10 ‘galamseyers’

Youth in Dormaa Ahenkro have taken matters into their own hands by arresting more than 10 illegal miners (galamseyers) operating in the area. The action,...

Ministry of Education spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng called to the Bar

In a remarkable addition to his already diverse and accomplished career, Kwasi Kwarteng Frimpong, the spokesperson for Ghana's Ministry of Education, has been called...

Six die in gory accident at Atwedie

Six people reportedly died on the spot in an accident at Atwedie near Juaso on the Accra-Kumasi highway on Friday October 11, 2024. The accident...

Galamsey: Deployment of military not sustainable – Eco-Conscious Citizens

Prominent environmental advocacy group, Eco-Conscious Citizens, is urging the government to adopt a more sustainable and long-term approach to tackle the illegal mining crisis,...

Galamsey: Applaud Organised Labour for suspending strike – TUC Chairman

Organised Labour has defended its decision to call off the nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, which aimed to pressure the government into taking...

Catholic Church to hold protest walk against galamsey today

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, will embark on...

NPA assures public of adequate LPG supply amid reports of shortage

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has addressed concerns over a potential shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Ghana, assuring the public that there...

Bolgatanga Central MP donates 50 motorbikes to NDC in Upper East Region

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has donated 50 motorbikes to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East...

Kyerematen will appoint 50% women in govt — Hopeson Adorye

A member of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign for President, Hopeson Adorye, has said Mr Kyerematen’s government will consist of 50 per cent women if elected. Mr...

Birim river: Changfans, water pumps destroyed on first day of military operation against galamsey

A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military...

Gov’t to launch US$5m fund and first phase of UG digital hub on December 1

The government will on December 1, 2024, commission the phase one of the country’s first youth digital hub and launch a US$5 million Endowment...

Over GH¢1 billion invested in infrastructure across public universities – Education Minister

The Government has made substantial investment in infrastructure across public universities in Ghana with the allocation of over GH¢1 billion for the construction of...

Galamsey: Shoot and kill illegal miners – Joe Wise reiterates

The first Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu,shoot-to-kill strategy as the antidote to ending the galamsey menace. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu,...

Small-Scale Miners Association vows to expose members involved in galamsey

The Director of Communications for the Association of Small-Scale Miners, Abdul Razak Alhassan, has issued a warning to members of the Association involved in...

Galamsey: You came with Kalyppo; we’ll sack you with ‘brown water’ – Akufo-Addo told

Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to ensure that he leaves behind a positive legacy, particularly...

Dr Apaak authorises release of over GH₵231K to support 264 Builsa South students

Builsa South Member of Parliament(MP) Dr Clement Apaak has authorised the District Assembly to release and disburse GH₵231,200 cedis from his portion of the...

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners push for restriction on changfa engine importation

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners is imploring the government to restrict the importation of changfa engines as part of solutions to...