The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has invited all its presidential aspirants to take part in a balloting exercise to decide their positions on the ballot paper for the upcoming presidential primary. In a letter signed by the Secretary of the Presidential Elections Committee, William Yamoah, the party explained that the balloting will take place on … The post NPP invites aspirants

The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Samson Asaki Awingobit, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to involve minority political parties in the national fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to him, the fight against galamsey should not be limited to the government and civil society organizations (CSOs) alone, but … The post PNC

President John Dramani Mahama is set to meet the Auditor-General, Chief Justice, and Attorney-General on Thursday to decide on strict measures against public officials responsible for financial losses reported in the Auditor-General’s report. The President expressed worry over the growing cases of financial irregularities and reckless use of public funds by state institutions. He said … The post President

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court has convicted seven (7) persons for engaging in open defecation and dumping refuse at unauthorised places within the metropolis. Those convicted are Albert Quaye, Kwame Owusu Ansah, Daniel Nunoo, Razak Siedu, Haruna Abdul Rauf, Desmond Okeyika, and Moro Sebere. The court, presided over by Her Lordship Rosemond Vera … The post Court convicts

The Director-General of the Signals Bureau, Dr. George Atta Boateng, has cautioned social media users against spreading false information that could cause fear and unrest in the country. He said his outfit is closely monitoring online platforms such as TikTok and Facebook to track people who engage in misinformation and disinformation. According to him, offenders … The post Signals

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has raised serious concern about the lack of potable water in Kyebi and nearby communities, blaming illegal mining for polluting the area’s water bodies. Speaking with the media, Dr. Agyemang described the situation as “heartbreaking” and warned that his constituents are being poisoned through the … The post Kyebi

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has formed a nine-member committee to vet entries and select winners for the 29th GJA Media Awards. The committee is chaired by Mr. Gabriel Bosompem, a former Commissioner of the National Media Commission and former Production Manager of TV3 (Media General). Other members include Mr. Kingsley Obeng-Kyere, 2012 GJA–P.A.V. Ansah … The post Nine-member

The victorious University of Development Studies (UDS) Team, the FISU World Cup Champions 2025, will arrive in Tamale on Thursday, October 9, 2025. They have charged the people of Tamale to give the heroes the grand homecoming they deserve. The entire University Community and the people of Tamale are expected to welcome the World Champions … The post FISU World Champions return to Tamale on Thursday

In a fierce show of resolve to save Ghana’s water bodies from destruction, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force, in collaboration with the Nzema East Blue Water Guards, has launched a sweeping riverine operation along the Ankobra River, dismantling illegal mining activities that have long plagued the area. The operation, which spanned … The post NAIMOS

The Tema Regional Police wish to inform the public about some significant progress made in a case involving a robbery and rape incident that occurred on September 27, 2025 at Okushibli, along the Apollonia-A fienya road. Investigations revealed that the victim, a 19-year-old hairdresser, hired a motor rider, Nicholas Tetteh, to take her to Afienya. … The post Two jailed for rape and robbery appeared first

Engineer and analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for failing to repeal L.I. 2462, a law regulating small-scale mining, stressing that the party has no excuse given its majority in Parliament. Mr. Dedey explained that the governing party cannot blame the opposition for delays in addressing illegal mining, popularly … The post NDC

Aide to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, says he is pleased that the case involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is finally before the court. According to him, allowing the courts to determine whether or not Chairman Wontumi has breached the law is the right thing … The post I’m

Twelve people have been arrested for allegedly causing extensive damage to a section of the Tarkwa–Takoradi railway line at Akyem in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. Their arrest followed a viral video showing portions of the rail track left dangerously suspended in mid-air after illegal mining activities eroded the foundation beneath a … The post 12 arrested over Tarkwa-Akyem

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to purposely facilitating an unlicensed mining operation at Samreboi in the Western Region, when he appeared before the High Court in Accra. Consequently, Antwi-Boasiako was granted GH¢15 million bail by the court, … The post Chairman Wontumi pleads

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce has arrested an American citizen, Smart Philander, a Moroccan national, Nina Elfseky, and four Ghanaian accomplices for engaging in illegal gold trading without a licence. The Ghanaians included Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey. The arrests took place at the SSNIT Emporium, near Marina … The post GoldBod Taskforce

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024. This acceleration reflects easing inflationary pressures and a modest recovery of investment despite persistent global economic uncertainty. The number of countries experiencing double-digit inflation has fallen sharply—from twenty-three in October 2022 to ten in July … The post Sub-Saharan

A Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiative has been launched in the Bongo District to improve access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene practices in the Upper East Region. The project, estimated at GH¢600,000.00, is designed to provide inclusive WASH solutions in three sub-basins across five climate-vulnerable districts in the region, … The post GH¢600,000

In their efforts to reduce the impact of climate change on food security in Ghana, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) has provided hundreds of farmers in three districts of the Upper East Region with some climate resilient crop varieties. The new crop varieties on tomato, okra, and amaranth come with … The post CSIR-CRI provides

Gomoa Fetteh, Oct. 7 — The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) has called for increased investment in specialist training to strengthen the country’s health system and enhance access to quality healthcare. The call was made at the opening of the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 5th Scientific Conference of the College, held … The post Increase Investment in Specialist Training

African football boss, Patrice Motsepe, said on Monday he is “absolutely confident” that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will go ahead in Morocco, despite the country witnessing daily anti-government protests for more than a week. Young Moroccans took to the streets on Sunday for a ninth straight night of demonstrations, calling for an … The post CAF Confident AFCON