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IGP Yohuno reassigns 84 officers, including 2 in leaked tape saga
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has reassigned 84 senior police officers across the country, with some moved from the Police Headquarters...
Don’t Put GoldBod in hands of people with no work experience – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has raised concerns over the competence of individuals mandated to establish the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).
According to him, those...
Nsuokyire residents protest illegal mining along Tano river [Photos]
Some residents of Nsuokyire in the Aowin District of the Western Region have confronted illegal miners operating along the Tano River, setting fire to...
This is not the first attack, but we won’t give up – Forestry Commission...
The Public Affairs Manager of the Forestry Commission, Joyce Ofori Kwafo, has confirmed that the Rapid Response Team officer injured by illegal miners is...
Bono Regional Minister warns violent conduct in chieftaincy issues will be dealt with seriously
Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, has warned that any violence linked to chieftaincy disputes in the region will be met with firm action.
Speaking...
GH¢6.2 bn worth of excavators are imported into the country – Lands Minister
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has revealed that excavators imported into Ghana are valued at GH¢6.2 billion, ranking...
Two Chinese, Ghanaians arrested for illegal mining in Tano-Anwia Forest Reserve
In a joint operation, the Rapid Response Team of the Forestry Commission and the Ghana Police Service have arrested two Chinese nationals and two...
L.I. 2462 to halt mining in forest reserves laid in ParliamentÂ
The Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462 seeking to strip the President of the power to grant licenses for mining in forest reserves has officially been...
Abu Jinapor’s PAs demanded $10k to sign licenses – Kwadwo Peprah alleges [Listen]
President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has accused former Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor and his close associates of...
Minerals Commission CEO must be sacked – Ken Ashigbey [Video]
The Convener of the Anti-Galamsey Coalition, Ken Ashigbey, has called for the dismissal of Martin Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals...
Two in court over kidnapping of 80-year-old American
The case involving two Nigerians accused of kidnapping an 80-year-old American has been adjourned to April 8, 2025.
Emmanuel Adedoyin Adebayor, a 28-year-old trader, and...
Lands Minister launches initiative to reform small-scale mining sector
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a new initiative to restructure Ghana’s small-scale mining sector, ensuring compliance with...
Gov’t disbands 26 Community Mining Schemes with immediate effect
The government has disbanded all Community Mining Schemes with immediate effect.
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, announced this during a...
YEA, Labour Ministry, GIZ Ghana launch Work Abroad Programme
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs & Employment, in collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and GIZ Ghana, has officially launched the Work Abroad...
Osman Ayariga chairs National Apprenticeship Programme Committee
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has been appointed as the chairman of the Technical Working Committee for...
Ghana imported GH₵6.2bn worth of excavators in 2024 – Lands Minister
In 2024, Ghana imported excavators valued at GH₵6.2 billion, making it the third-highest item in the country’s import bill, Minister of Lands and Natural...
Gov’t reclaims 7 out of 9 forest reserves from illegal miners
Seven out of the nine forest reserves that were completely overrun by illegal miners have been successfully reclaimed, the Minister of Lands and Natural...
I would always love to work with Bawumia  – Miracles Aboagye [Audio]
The Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has expressed his unwavering commitment to working with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)...
Gov’t revokes small-scale mining licences issued after Dec. 7
The government has revoked all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024, following recommendations from a technical committee jointly established by the Ministries...
Gov’t to audit mining permits issued after election [Audio]
The Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has announced plans to set up a committee to audit permits and licenses...
I fully endorse purchase of gold to stabilise cedi – John Jinapor
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has endorsed the purchase of gold as a strategic measure to strengthen the economy.
According to...
Military officer shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bawku
An officer of the Ghana Armed Forces has reportedly been shot dead following a brutal attack by unidentified armed men in Bawku, in the...
Weak regulation regime contributing to arms proliferation in illegal mining operations
The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms has observed a weak regulatory regime for small arms and light weapons is festering the proliferation...
Media Coalition against illegal mining calls for state of emergency to reclaim lands
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated the urgent need to reclaim Ghana’s lands and forest reserves from...
Minister hands over 100 acres of land to 30 ex-illegal miners for farming [Video]
The Central Regional Minister Ekow Okyere Panyin has handed over 100 acres of land to 30 former illegal miners to start commercial farming and...
Six excavators seized, 3 foreigners arrested for mining along River Anum
The Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Task Force has seized six excavators deployed in illegal mining operations along River Anum in the Bosome Freho District of...
Dampare: The IGP who divided a nation
Dr George Akuffo Dampare has been a polarizing figure, he's divided opinions in a way few recent IGPs have. For better or worse, he...
E/R Minister calls for investigation into drowning of two siblings
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has called on the Ghana Police Service to launch an immediate investigation into the tragic drowning...
Forestry Commission arrests illegal miners in Tano Anwia Forest
The Forestry Commission has arrested a group of illegal miners who continued their activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western Region...
2025 Budget: GOLDBOD is an initiative to loot funds – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the ruling government of using the newly established Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) as a vehicle...
TAGG hails Mahama’s budget as progressive for business growth
The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has lauded President John Dramani Mahama’s budget statement, describing it as a progressive step toward economic growth and...
2025 Budget: Ghana’s real GDP saw significant growth in 2024 – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded significant growth in 2024, highlighting the resilience of...
Gov’t commits 80% of common fund to local development
The government has reiterated its commitment to allocating at least 80% of the common fund to every district, aiming to enhance local development nationwide.
This...
Prof. Gyampo actively lobbied for his appointment – Miracles Aboagye alleges [Video]
The Director of Communication for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Miracles Aboagye, says he is not surprised by the appointment of Professor Ransford Gyampo...
I am sorry – Miracles Aboagye apologizes for NPP’s election loss [Listen]
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has personally apologized to every member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
Mahama will fulfill promise to repeal L.I. 2462 within 120 days – Murtala Mohammed
The Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Murtala Mohammed, has dismissed claims that the government has failed in its fight against illegal mining...
GHS140m needed to run Bokoro Agenda 111 hospital – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government needs approximately GHS140 million to make the Bokoro Agenda 111 Hospital in...
Finance Minister assures 2025 budget will cut wasteful expenditure
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the 2025 budget will focus on reducing wasteful spending while rationalizing expenditure to direct more...
Mahama launches African Political Parties Initiative
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, March 7, 2025, launched the Africa Political Parties Initiative in Accra.
The event, held at the Accra International Conference...