The John Mahama government’s efforts to combat illegal mining have faced a significant setback due to reports of alleged internal sabotage. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) claims to have been attacked by a mob, allegedly incited by the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), […] The post Hwidiem

As Ghana’s political landscape begins to shift in preparation for the 2028 general elections, Akwasi Opong-Fosu, a former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development is emerging as a notable figure within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Although he has not officially declared his intention to contest the NDC presidential primary, strong indications from the […] The post Opong-Fosu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government is considering a review of the law governing the operations of private tertiary institutions in Ghana, to grant them more time to meet the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) requirements for charter status. He made the revelation when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […] The post We Won’t

A special security task force of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has arrested 30 commercial drivers at Santasi for allegedly charging passengers unapproved fares at night. The drivers were reportedly demanding GH¢10 for short trips that officially cost GH¢3, particularly from Santasi to Ahenema Kokobeng. The leader of the taskforce, Sergeant Sampson Dadzie, said the […] The post Editorial:

The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Eric Abavare, has called for the immediate resignation of Members of Parliament alleged to have instigated an attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. […] The post Step

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has extended a massive support package to the people of his constituency, benefitting over 300 tertiary students, 50 persons with disabilities (PWDs) and dozens of apprentices under his skills training programme. As part of the initiative, the MP also presented two brand new pickup vehicles, […] The post Armah

Nsuaem, a once-bustling mining community in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality has been rendered a virtual ghost town, following last Wednesday’s violent attack on the local police station. Most of the male residents have fled the area, leaving behind mainly women and children. The few men still seen in the community are those who claim they did […] The post Nsuaem turns ghost town after

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Monday said it has approved a final register of 2,802,790 eligible voters for the November 8, governorship election in Anambra. Prof. Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman, said this during the signing of the Peace Accord for the Governorship Off-Cycle Election by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Awka. […] The post Anambra

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Thousands of supporters of the Governor and his new party APC, from all eight local government areas, dressed in white t-shirts, graced the occasion in Yenegoa, the state capital. Other supporters were seen signing and drumming along some major streets […] The post Governor Diri formally

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States amid rising security tensions. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke urged peaceful dialogue following US President Donald Trump’s recent threats of military action against Nigeria. The governor appealed for constructive diplomacy rooted in the long-standing […] The post Adeleke

The government has released GH¢100 million to the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus food crops from farmers and revamp the country’s long-dormant National Food Reserve Programme, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Osmond Amuah, has disclosed. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra recently, Mr. Osmond Amuah said the intervention, approved by […] The post NAFCO Announces

The new management of Sankofa Mines, under the leadership of Alhaji Ishaq Dauda, is injecting fresh capital into the company’s operations as part of a major transformation agenda aimed at restoring the fortunes of the wholly Ghanaian-owned large-scale gold mining firm. As part of the modernisation programme, the company is constructing a new tailings dam […] The post Sankofa

Nollywood Actor Jim Iyke has opened up about his early years, revealing the emotional cost of choosing passion over parental expectation. The actor described how standing firm in his decision to pursue acting at just 18 led to him being kicked out of his father’s house in an interview with Chude Jideonwo. “You finished university […] The post I was kicked out for choosing acting over

Common myths about chronic pain include that it’s “all in your head,” that more pain equals more damage, or that rest is always the best option. In reality, chronic pain is a complex physical condition with psychological components, pain can persist even after tissue damage has healed, and gentle movement is often more beneficial than […] The post Myths and Facts About Chronic Pain appeared

After years in exile, women once branded as witches are finding their way home. But as Ghana’s Parliament delays a law to end witchcraft accusations, the fragile hope of freedom and safety still hangs in the balance. Once labelled a witch and forced into exile, Adamu Mahama has finally returned home. After years in the […] The post Feature: