64 m. ago Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency, orders arrest of rogue taskforces

President John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis.

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85 m. ago ‘Deal with galamsey, the situation is urgent’ – National House of Chiefs president to Mahama

The National House of Chiefs has made a passionate appeal to President John Mahama to take immediate and decisive action against the growing scourge of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey.

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7 h. ago Majority Leader appeals to Asantehene to expedite action on Bawku talks after recent killings

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga is making a desperate appeal to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to expedite action on the Bawku peace talks, as tensions in the conflict-torn enclave continue to claim lives. At least six persons have been killed in Bawku, allegedly by military operatives conducting an operation in the area. Speaking at […]

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8 h. ago Eni Ghana, partners boost gas processing capacity to strengthen energy security

Eni Ghana, along with its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has completed a major upgrade of its gas processing infrastructure, increasing capacity from 246 to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). The upgrade marks a key milestone in Ghana’s efforts to […]

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11 h. ago GIS appeals to parliament for support as it pursues full digitisation

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior to support its plans to fully digitise its operations nationwide.

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13 h. ago Prison Service to produce furniture, uniform for schools – Interior Minister 

The Interior Ministry is in talks with the Education Ministry to enable the Ghana Prison Service to produce 30 per cent of all school furniture and 30 per cent of all school uniforms. 

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14 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

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14 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

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15 h. ago Essikado MP cautions: Environments that silence dissent kill growth

Essikado-Ketan MP, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has called for a more respectful and open political environment, warning that any space where people feel unsafe to disagree is not about growth, but about control. Her remarks come in the wake of controversial comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned her recent nomination as […]

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16 h. ago “No matter how badly they treat you, never drop to their level”

Essikado-Ketan Member of Parliament, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has issued what appears to be a pointed response to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s controversial comments on her recent appointment. The Minority Leader suggested in Parliament that the elevation of Dr Grace Ayensu, who has been nominated as a Deputy Health Minister, was for “strange […]

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21 h. ago ‘Adidome is not a town of ritual killers’ – Chief breaks silence, denounces allegations

The Dufia of Mafi Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has condemned what he describes as “barbaric, backwards, anti-social” and false allegations linking his town to recent ritual murders.

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says

Nigeria's late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday aged 82, will be buried in his northern home state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state governor said.

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26 h. ago Tano Deity dispute: Bantamahene pardoned after offering guilty plea to Asantehene

The Bantamahene, Baffour Amankwatia VI, has offered a plea of guilty to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his involvement in a dispute among three factions laying ownership to the Tano deity.

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28 h. ago Minority, Majority MPs clash over credit for Ghana’s economic gains

Majority and Minority MPs have clashed in Parliament over Ghana’s recent economic gains, as inflation declines and the cedi strengthens against major foreign currencies.

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29 h. ago Cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium predominant in Ketu North Municipality

Cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium eye conditions have been identified as more prevalent in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. Health experts indicated that bleaching is the cause of cataracts, while dusty and sunny environments and other irritants were the major causes of pterygium conditions in the area. This was disclosed during a 3-day […]

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31 h. ago DJ Millzy and El Chapo’s ‘Pine & Jinja Campus Tour’ hits 100,000 students in first phase

DJ Millzy has wrapped up the first phase of the Pine & Jinja Campus Tour, marking a major milestone with over 100,000 students

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32 h. ago Nigeria declares public holiday to honour former leader who died aged 82

Nigeria's government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82, in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years.

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33 h. ago US Visa Restrictions fuel Ghanaian outrage, stoking economic concerns

A seismic shift in United States visa policy for Ghanaian citizens raises concerns about economic impact, educational dreams, and the very fabric of transnational families. Diplomatic and certain family-based visas continue to provide their multi-entry benefits. However, the new policy is a major setback for the majority, dramatically limiting travel for business, tourism, and especially student travel.

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34 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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34 h. ago Lucy Quist’s ‘Bold New Normal Conference’ returns on 25th October

The fourth edition of The Bold New Normal Conference, convened by transformational business leader, author, and global speaker Lucy Quist, takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Enclave Garden, East Legon, Accra, with a focus on Language and Culture. Each year, hundreds of change leaders gather at the conference to build on their […]

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