13 h. ago Abanga Yakubu refutes allegations of leading unauthorised anti

Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations linking him to an illicit, parallel anti-galamsey taskforce purportedly operating in mining communities across the country.

Politics

55 h. ago Mahama pledges accountability for $10 billion “Big Push” funded by oil revenue

President John Dramani Mahama has moved to assuage public concerns over the management of natural resource wealth, assuring that oil revenues earmarked for his ambitious $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be disbursed and managed with utmost efficiency and transparency. The President’s pledge came during a crucial courtesy call from members of the Public […]

Economics

66 h. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

Politics

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.

Events

7 d. ago We’re streamlining the galamsey fight, too many are running helter skelter – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing disorder in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, revealing that his office has had to urgently intervene to restore order among key stakeholders.

Sport

1 week ago Mahama called for a cap on Supreme Court justices, but he has appointed 7 in 6 months

The National Imam of Shia, Sheikh Abubakar Kamaldeen, has questioned President John Mahama for appointing 7 Supreme Court justices in 6 months after telling Ghanaians he would place a cap on nominations. At the Muslim National Thanksgiving Day in Accra Tuesday, Sheikh Kamaldeen, right in front of President Mahama expressed concern over what he said was the increasing manipulation of the judiciary by politicians and referenced President Mahama's contradiction in opposition and in government to buttress his point of judicial manipulation, which he said has increased the people's lack of confidence in the judiciary.

Events

1 week ago Ashie Moore responds to Kwaku Azar’s allegations, urges calm and respect for legal process

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers' Authority, Mr Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has issued a detailed rejoinder refuting recent allegations allegedly made against him by legal scholar Professor Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar). The statement, released through his legal counsel, addresses claims of misconduct, extortion, and political abuse in connection with an ongoing criminal case involving Singaporean national Mr Toh You Kang. Mr Moore denies all accusations, insists the matter is being handled lawfully by Ghana's legal institutions, and calls on the public to remain calm and allow due process to run its course.

Politics

2 w. ago Lands Minister’s intervention prevents clash between 2 groups operating under National Anti

An intervention by the Lands Minister, Armah Kofi Buah, averted what could have been a fatal clash between two groups allegedly operating under a government taskforce to fight illegal mining in the Western Region.

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2 w. ago Concerned Small Scale Miners accuse gov’t of targeting, harassment, unlawful seizure of equipment

The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association is accusing the government’s anti-galamsey task force of engaging in unlawful activities in breach of their tenets of engagement. According to the group, the task force, in some instances, seized equipment that had been moved from mining sites. President of the Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, claims some members who […]

Events

2 w. ago CBOD accuses NPA of flouting President’s directive on petroleum vessel berthing

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has accused the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of violating a directive from the President concerning the berthing and discharge of petroleum products at the Tema Port. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the CBOD expressed deep concern over what it described as the persistent disruption […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ghana’s democracy runs on hidden political financing – Yaw Nsarkoh

Yaw Nsarkoh, former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, has raised concerns about the opacity of political financing in Ghana.

Politics

3 w. ago Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister questions Mahama’s recall of 3 career diplomats

Member of Parliament for Abirem and former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Charles Asuako Owiredu, has expressed concern over the recall of three recently appointed ambassadors by President John Dramani Mahama.

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3 w. ago GNFS refutes alleged attempt to set Nkawkaw fire tender ablaze

The Management of the Eastern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has refuted reports that some unknown individuals attempted to set the Nkawkaw Fire Tender ablaze.

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3 w. ago Scientists advocate repurposing of abandoned mining concession at DAAD

Restoring lands degraded by mining activities in Ghana could be far-reaching, as illegal miners continue to lay siege on abandoned concessions of large-scale companies.

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