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Jinapor denies issuing 1,400 mining licences since 2022
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has refuted claims that over 1,400 mining licences have been issued by the Ministry...
Organised Labour strike: We’re not worried – Angel Carbonu to opposers [Audio]
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, Â has said that there is nothing that can stop Organised Labour from...
Group to embark on demo against Organised Labour
A group calling itself Responsible Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has announced plans to embark on a demonstration on Friday, October 11, 2024,...
Judicial Service: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill cases not ready for hearing
The Judicial Service of Ghana (JSG) has announced that the cases related to the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values...
Organised Labour strike: I’ll be disappointed in gov’t if… – Angel Carbonu [Audio]Â
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has said he will be disappointed in government if the intended strike...
Alan pledges bold constitutional shake-up to empower chiefs
The Presidential candidate and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has given a firm assurance to traditional leaders that he...
Bawumia-led-government to promote responsible small-scale mining – NAPO
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has assured Ghanaians that a future government led...
Barker-Vormawor denied bail for the 3rd time
The convenor of the anti-galamsey protest organised by the Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been denied bail once again today.
This development at the Circuit...
Mining Licenses issued: Ofosu Nkansah exposes Franklin Cudjoe with Minerals Commission facts


The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme(NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has called out Franklin Cudjoe, founding President of IMANI...
NIA strike leaves Ghana card applicants stranded
The strike by staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) is beginning to take a toll on citizens, as scores of people who visited...
Organised Labour’s strike: Continue to provide full services – GMA to members
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has admonished members to continue providing full services without interruptions amidst Organised Labour's declaration of a strike action.
The nationwide...
GHS confirms second Mpox case
Ghana has confirmed a second case of Mpox, bringing the total to two.
The latest case is the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was...
Claim NPP government recorded annual electricity increment of 11%, false
Claim:Â Dr Ezekiel Agyekum-Obeng, a communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that the NPP government recorded 11% of annual electricity...
Tarkwa community miners urge government to resist calls for blanket ban on mining operations
Management and workers of the Tarkwa Community Mining have called on the government to resist ongoing calls for a blanket ban on mining operations,...
2024 polls: We never promised to release provisional voters register in a week –...
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims that it agreed to release a revised version of the 2024 voter register within a week following...
2024 polls: Bawumia’s track record proves his readiness to lead – Kwabena Agyepong
Senior Campaign Adviser to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has praised the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer for his exceptional leadership and significant...
Mahama issued more Small Scale Mining licences than Akufo-Addo – Minerals Commission CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama issued more small-scale mining licenses than...
Omane Boamah reminds EC to release voter’s register after last Tuesday’s IPAC meeting
Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to honour...
We’re not fully surprised – Lawyer on Barker- Vormawor’s bail denial
Lawyer for the #StopGalamseyNow protesters, Noah Adamptey, says they were not entirely surprised by the court's decision to deny bail to #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver...
Anti-LGBTQ bill: Sam George scolds Attorney General [Video]
The lead advocate for the anti-LGBTQ bill, Samuel Nartey George has taken on the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame over his delay in filing submissions...
Organised Labour strike: UTAG member comes under fireÂ
Numerous key stakeholders in Organised Labour have criticized the comments made by a member of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the...
‘President Akua Donkor’ – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
It’s over now–a much-awaited face-to-face encounter between the Electoral Commission and a pack of political wisemen called IPAC, representing various political parties plus concert...
Dear God, Why I’m not adding Ghanaian politicians to my prayer topics?
I bolted from church one Sunday, infuriated. When my pastor called for the entire congregation to pray for the government of Ghana, anger surged...
I will die for NDC to retain Cape Coast North seat – Chairman
The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu, has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure...
Police deny forcing arrested protesters to re-enact democracy hub demonstration
The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that individuals arrested during Democracy Hub's protest were coerced or forced to re-enact the demonstration at the...
National Ambulance Service at 20: Corporate fun games held
The Ghana National Fire Service team caused a huge surprise by grabbing all the trophies from Tag of War, Volleyball and Soccer at the...
Rwandan Foreign Minister says Congo refused to sign deal to ease M23 conflict
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said on Saturday his Congolese counterpart had refused to sign an agreed deal to help resolve the M23 rebel...
Bawumia launches CitizenApp to enhance public services
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched the CitizenApp, a revolutionary mobile application designed to enhance public service delivery and citizen engagement in...
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...
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)...
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,...
Napo leads mammoth walk in Ashanti region; Diana Asamoah, Agya Koo and others attend...
The Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Saturday led a mammoth walk in the Ashanti region.
Organised...
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...
What would Ghana lose if no new mining licenses are issued and L.I. 2462...
Professor of Business and Society and Research Lead at the School of Business and Law, Buckinghamshire New University, UK, has added his voice to...
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...
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)...
#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...
2024 election: Don’t spend less than 4 days in constituencies – NPP to Parliamentary...
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all parliamentary candidates to spend a minimum of four days per week in their...
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...