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I died, went to heaven but… – Nollywood actress
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has shared a deeply personal and spiritual experience, claiming that she died briefly and visited heaven before being sent back...
‘If the Finance Minister doesn’t get it right…’ – AGI boss warns of fallout...
The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has warned about the economic implications of the recently announced 10% tariff on Ghanaian cocoa...
Ghana Water Company to spill excess water from Weija dam
Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced plans to begin spilling excess water from the Weija Dam.
In a notice dated April...
Gov’t to strengthen research unit of Geological Survey Authority – Lands Minister
The government has pledged to support the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) with resources to identify mineralized areas, assisting prospective miners in mining responsibly...
Five illegal miners, including three Chinese arrested along River Fum
Five illegal miners, including three Chinese nationals, have been arrested along River Fum in Assin Ayitey, located in the Assin North District of the...
Deportation without trial encourages environmental crime – Awula Serwah warns
The Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has criticised the government's approach of deporting foreign nationals involved in illegal mining activities without subjecting them...
A/R Minister directs NIB to look into persons using influence peddling in mining communities
The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has launched an investigation into individuals who are allegedly using the names of government officials to extort money from...
Sustainable Mining: Aggrey and Associates launch foundation to restore degraded lands
In a bold move to support environmental sustainability and promote responsible mining practices, Aggrey and Associates Limited has launched a new foundation focused on...
Sampa-Jinijini road construction to begin by June 2025
After years of neglect and growing frustration, residents along the Sampa-Jinijini stretch in the Bono Region can finally expect relief, as the government confirms...
CDM urges Ghana to leverage AfCFTA, WTO to counter U.S. tariff
The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) is urging Ghana to intensify regional trade integration and prepare to challenge the new U.S. tariff through international...
CDM advocates for national export support legislation amid tariff shock
In the wake of the United States’ imposition of a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports, the Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has proposed the...
CDM demands national response to U.S. tariff on Ghanaian exports
The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for a coordinated national response to the United States’ recent imposition of a 10% tariff on...
NIB engages BoG on strategic initiatives to drive growth and operational efficiency
The Managing Director of National Investment Bank PLC (NIB), Dr. Doliwura Zakaria, has led a high-level delegation to engage the Governor of the Bank...
June SIM card re-registration to be queue-free with new online system
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced that the upcoming SIM card re-registration exercise, set for June 2025,...
Prof. Aning slams deportation policy for foreign illegal miners
Security analyst Professor Kwasi Aning has criticised government’s new directive to arrest and deport foreign nationals involved in illegal mining without prosecuting them.
He warned...
‘Letting those who pose existential threats walk free is invitation to criminal networks’ –...
Security analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has issued a stark warning to Ghanaian authorities, cautioning that allowing foreign nationals who pose existential threats to the...
Why I don’t miss Lands Ministry – Abu Jinapor [Listen]
Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has shared that he does not miss his time at the ministry, despite having...
Gov’t to deport foreign criminals, not prosecute – Interior Minister Muntaka
The government of Ghana has announced a new policy focusing on the deportation of foreign nationals arrested for criminal activities, rather than prosecuting them...
We need a grassroots-based approach in dealing with illegal mining – A Rocha Ghana
Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Mr. Daryl Bosu, has called for a community-based approach to address the illegal mining crisis in Ghana,...
Government to overhaul mining policy and adopt bottom-up approach
The government is set to overhaul the mining policy and adopt a bottom-up approach in the licensing regime to ensure accountability and integrity in...
Some gospel artistes took my album to cemetery – Cwesi Oteng
Gospel musician Cwesi Oteng has shared his experience of being attacked by some of his fellow musicians in the gospel fraternity when he first...
FixTheCountry to embark on demo over gov’t inaction on illegal mining
The #FixTheCountry Movement is organizing a significant street protest on May 1, 2025, to demand immediate government action on the rampant illegal and irresponsible...
Man found dead by roadside in Ahwiaa
A 25-year-old man, Richmond Owusu Kankam, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ahwiaa, a suburb of the Kwabre East Municipality in the...
Defence Minister engages retired officers on welfare issues
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of retired military personnel following a meeting...
IET-Ghana engages Haruna Iddrisu on advancing Engineering, Technical Education
The leadership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Ghana, led by its President, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, on Friday paid a courtesy...
Finance Minister engages Chinese Ambassador to deepen bilateral cooperation
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson met earlier today with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, to strengthen ongoing collaboration and explore...
Muntaka orders immediate transfer of Police Commanders in mining areas
The Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately transfer all police commanders stationed in mining areas.
According...
Youth unemployment fuels illegal mining – Small-Scale Miners Association
The President of the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has raised serious concerns over the rising issue of illegal mining, also known...
Why I have reduced my social media participation – Prof. Kobby Mensah [Audio]
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has shared insights into his current focus and approach...
Gov’t moves to track excavators import
The government has commenced processes to track the importation and use of excavators in the country.
The initiative, which forms part of measures being deployed...
We must see illegal miners as dangerous terrorists killing us – Lands Minister
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has labeled illegal miners, also known as galamsey operators, as dangerous "terrorists" who...
Mpasatia: Two bodies retrieved as search for trapped miners continues
The search for missing persons feared trapped in a collapsed illegal mining (galamsey) pit at Mpasatia in the Ashanti Region has entered its second...
11 arrested for illegal mining along Bonsa River in Western region
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in the Western Region.
The...
Sammy Gyamfi rebuts claims of rushed GoldBod Bill process
The GoldBod Bill, which has sparked significant political debate in the country, was subjected to a thorough and consultative legislative process, contrary to claims...
Divine Winners honours several farmers at maiden Vital 05 awards
Divine Winners Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of high-quality bio-stimulants and organic fertilizers, recently held a special awards ceremony in Tarkwa to recognize the...
Minority slams gov’t over budgetary allocation for Goldbod
The Minority in Parliament has kicked against the huge budgetary allocation made to the Ghana Gold Board ahead of agriculture, health and others.
The Minority...
Parliament passes Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 without MinorityÂ
Parliament on Friday, March 28, 2025, passed the Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 by a majority decision.
The exercise was held without the Minority MPs...
127 youth graduate from AngloGold Ashanti with start-up equipment
A total of 127 youth have graduated from the AngloGold Ashanti Enterprise and Skills Development Centre in Anyinam under the National Alternative Employment and...
Man found dead in his room at Assin Atonsu
A 40-year-old man, identified as Kwaku Nimotia, has been found dead in his room at Assin Atonsu in the Central Region after being missing...
NDC members emboldened to engage in illegal mining– Ahiagbah claims
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to take...