15 h. ago Okada rider dies after alleged assault by galamsey taskforce at Amenam

A 29-year-old okada rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has reportedly died after being brutally assaulted by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce at Akyem Amenam near New Abirem in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

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18 h. ago Galamsey Clampdown: Ankobra River patrol records success, over 150 changfangs destroyed

The Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), has reported a significant reduction in illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Ankobra River, particularly in the Gwira area. This follows a successful joint security operation, during which over 150 Changfang machines were destroyed, alongside the dismantling of makeshift camps and the seizure […]

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43 h. ago Ghana Armed Forces promotes young soldier who rejected galamsey bribe

Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who gained national recognition for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners, has been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the Ghana Armed Forces.  

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3 d. ago Sam George tells Bawumia to ‘shut up’ over Ablekuma North violence

Ningo-Prampram MP and Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has lashed out at NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his comments on the violence that disrupted the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency.

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3 d. ago 2 arrested for unlawful firearms possession in Ashanti Region

The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms. The suspects, identified as Acheampong Kwadwo, 21, and James Antwi Adjei, 24, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday at a known criminal hideout in Nweneso, Trabuom, and Nkwawie, following […]

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4 d. ago A/R: Illegal abortion clinic, unlicensed drugstore uncovered in Asawase

An illegal abortion clinic and an unlicensed drugstore have been uncovered in the deep slum of the Asawase enclave in the Ashanti region. The illegal facilities, both situated in the densely populated slum along the Peleele Stream in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, were found to be operating without regulatory approval, raising grave public health and […]

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4 d. ago Small Scale Miners Association Chair arrested for confronting anti

Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the IGP’s Special Anti-Galamsey team for trying to intervene in the arrest of illegal miners operating in the Desiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

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4 d. ago Natural gas supply to increase on Sunday to stabilise power – John Jinapor

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a significant enhancement in Ghana’s natural gas supply from this Sunday.  Consequently, ENI is set to temporarily shut down its non- associated gas wells to upgrade and increase supply of gas. Mr Jinapor, who disclosed this to the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday, […]

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5 d. ago Chinese national, Ghanaian driver shot dead at galamsey site in Subri

A Chinese national and his Ghanaian driver have been shot dead at an illegal mining (galamsey) site at Subri-Nkwanta in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

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5 d. ago “No standards, no trade”: FDA urges MSMEs to prioritise compliance for export and growth

Rhoda Appiah, Head of Communications and Public Education at the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has called on Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana to embrace regulatory compliance as a critical enabler of trade and competitiveness. Mrs. Appiah noted that the inability of MSMEs to meet international standards locks Ghanaian products out of […]

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5 d. ago One injured in clash between Manso Mpatasie residents and National Security in illegal mining crackdown

One person is injured in a clash between national security operatives and residents of Manso Mpatasie in the Amansie South District of Ashanti Region.

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6 d. ago ‘It’s collation, not rerun’ – Justin Kodua fires at EC over Ablekuma North dispute

NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, says the Electoral Commission (EC)’s decision to rerun the Ablekuma North parliamentary election is illegal.

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6 d. ago EC’s attempt to rerun Ablekuma North election illegal, in contempt of court – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of engaging in an act of contempt by attempting to rerun the parliamentary election in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North constituency.

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6 d. ago Nationwide power disruption expected on July 13 as plants shut down for maintenance

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdullai Jinapor has announced temporary disruption of power supply across the country on Sunday as gas suppliers, ENI, turn off their valves for rehabilitation.

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6 d. ago Mahama charges GoldBod taskforce to serve with integrity and discipline

President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the newly inaugurated GoldBod Taskforce, urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discipline as they take on the fight against illegal mining across the country.

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6 d. ago Massive destruction by galamseyers uncovered in Jimira Forest Reserve

JoyNews checks have uncovered the massive destruction of the Jimira Forest Reserve by illegal miners. The investigation reveals that vast stretches of the protected area have been cleared, with deep pits and toxic chemicals left in the wake of the miners’ activities. Environmental experts have already warned that such devastation could have long-term consequences for […]

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6 d. ago EC’s decision to rerun Ablekumah North polling stations illegal and unacceptable— Justin Koduah

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah, has strongly condemned the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to hold a rerun of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election, describing it as illegal, unacceptable, and an act of contempt of court. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, ahead of the July 11 rerun […]

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6 d. ago EC’s decision to rerun Ablekuma North polling stations illegal and unacceptable— Justin Koduah

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah, has strongly condemned the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to hold a rerun of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election, describing it as illegal, unacceptable, and an act of contempt of court. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, ahead of the July 11 rerun […]

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6 d. ago ‘I make a solemn pledge to support Goldbod’ – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged his unwavering support to the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) in its efforts to clamp down on illegal gold smuggling and strengthen the management of the country’s gold resources. 

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6 d. ago GoldBod Taskforce launch: Mahama promises 10% reward for whistleblowers

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a whistleblower reward scheme as part of a broader crackdown on illegal mining, declaring that informants who help retrieve gold or illicit cash will receive 10% of its value.

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