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The menace of galamsey tests the law enforcement powers of state – Kofi Abotsi

Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Professor Kofi Abotsi, has stated that the issue of illegal mining also known...

Oliver Vormawor denied bail; Felicity Nelson, four others granted GH₵20k bail

The High Court has denied bail to Oliver Barker Vormawor, a key figure in the Democracy Hub protest, while granting GH₵20,000 bail to Felicity...

Oti Region records over 4,000 teenage pregnancy cases

In response to the alarming rise of over 4,000 teenage pregnancy cases in the Oti Region from 2023 to August 2024, okada riders in...

O’Reilly student murder: Deceased to be buried on October 18

The family of O’Reilly student who was murdered by his schoolmate has fixed October 18, 2024 for his funeral. His distraught father, Enock Bortey Sackey...

Anti-Galamsey protestors granted ¢70k bail each

An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has granted bail to Ama Governor and eight other individuals involved in recent anti-galamsey...

Postpone strike, focus on long-term solutions to galamsey – Akpaloo tells Organised Labour

The flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has urged Organised Labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike, set to begin...

Aggrieved NIA workers declare strike over delayed implementation of Service Scheme

The Divisional Executives Council of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, representing the National Identification Authority (NIA)...

Galamsey: Charismatic Bishops pray for deliverance to protect Ghana’s natural resources

The Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference has offered fervent prayers, seeking divine intervention to protect Ghana from economic activities that harm the nation’s natural resources,...

Swarm of bees attack thief, forces him to return stolen item [Video]

A suspected thief was attacked by a swarm of bees after stealing a battery from a house in Zimbabwe, forcing him to return the...

Fertility Society of Ghana links galamsey chemicals to rising infertility rates

Health experts are sounding the alarm over the severe impact of illegal mining, or "galamsey," on fertility rates in Ghana, linking the issue to...

N/R: Interior Minister extends curfew hours in Kpatinga

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey has officially renewed the curfew hours for Kpatinga and its surrounding areas through an Executive Instrument. This decision...

20-year-old robbery suspect escapes Police custody in Juaboso

A 20-year-old man, Yaw Tawiah, also known as Jah Boy, has escaped from police custody, prompting an ongoing investigation, sources at the Juaboso District...

Okudzeto Ablakwa dares Napo to prove LGBTQ curriculum claims

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has thrown a challenge to Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) over recent claims regarding his...

5 Nobel-worthy discoveries that haven’t won the prize

The best minds in science will be thrust from academic obscurity into the spotlight next week when the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and...

Prophet Nigel Gaisie predicts historic defeat for NPP in upcoming elections [Video]

Ghanaian prophet Nigel Gaisie has predicted a massive defeat for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections. Speaking on his spiritual...

Digitisation agenda of the courts to continue unabated — Chief Justice

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Fosu Agyeman, a distinguished figure in Ghana’s police service, has ventured into the music industry after a long and...

Suspected terror attack in Israel claims policewoman’s life, injures 10

A policewoman has been killed and 10 others injured in a shooting in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, local authorities said. The gunman was...

Climbers rescued after three days on mountain

A British climber who went missing in the Himalayas has spoken of her relief after surviving for two days in "brutal" conditions that put...

Their behaviour landed them in trouble – Akufo-Addo justifies detention of anti-Galamsey protestors

In the wake of growing calls for the release of the 53 detained anti-Galamsey protesters, President Akufo-Addo has spoken against suggestions that the government...

Ascension Trust UK partners TAC-GH to screen 8,000 people

  The church is gradually moving from the old ways of winning souls through crusading and evangelism to a more diversified approach . As part of...

ECOWAS pesticide registration harmonization set to transform West Africa’s agricultural industry

Industry leaders and stakeholders in the agricultural sector from west African countries gathered for the “Information and Exchange Workshop” in Accra, Ghana, marking a...

Six arrested in connection with lynching of prison officer in Kasoa

Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal lynching of Lance Corporal Gideon Adu Boakye, a prison officer stationed at the Nsawam...

NERG warns against vandalism, religious divisiveness ahead of elections

The National Election Response Group (NERG), formed under the Electoral Violence Monitoring, Analysis, and Mitigation (E-MAM) project, has issued its first update on the...

Fetish Priests Association to embark on nationwide protest over galamsey

The Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, led by its President, Kwaku Bonsam, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest in response to...

French countries exiting ECOWAS has ‘worsened’ security – Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said he hoped Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc,...

Man arrested for stabbing newlywed wife to death, burning corpse

Police in Lagos state have arrested 30-year-old Motunrayo Olaniyi for allegedly stabbing his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death during an altercation at their home. According...

COCOBOD sensitizes farmers on proper farming methods

Cocoa farmers have been urged to avoid using mosquito nets and polythene materials in the fermentation of cocoa beans, opting instead for plantain leaves,...

Berekum East MP awards 19 pre-tertiary teachers for exceptional service

In recognition of their dedication and hard work, 19 pre-tertiary school teachers in the Berekum East Municipality have been honored by Nelson Kyeremeh, the...

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...