An Emirati-backed cement project threatened ancestral prayer caves. The community fought back.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a strong warning to illegal miners operating on Ghana’s rivers and forest reserves, particularly those polluting water bodies, to either stay away or risk their lives. He said the government, under President John Mahama, is determined to win the war against illegal mining, […] The post Lands

A major blow has been dealt to illegal mining operations in Ghana following a successful raid carried out on September 17, 2025 by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in collaboration with the 4th Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces and officials from the Forestry Commission. The coordinated operation targeted deep-seated galamsey activities within […] The post NAIMOS-Led

A 45-year-old businessman, Bawa Yusif  Sarkodie, has been arraigned before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly defrauding a Contractor, James Gyekye, of GH¢400,000 under the pretext of selling him a wheel loader earthmoving machine. Sarkodie, together with two accomplices, Yaw Sam and Fred, who are currently at large, is facing two counts of conspiracy […] The post Sarkodie Allegedly

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has chalked a critical milestone by commissioning five scientific laboratories and UHAS Bulletin at a short but impressive ceremony. The laboratories are ZebraFish lab; Graduate Research lab for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences; UHAS Dental Clinic; Imaging Simulation Lab; UHAS Counselling and Wellness Centre, as well as launch […] The post UHAS

A businessman based in Dome, Maurice Osei-Anim, has been hauled before the Circuit Court 11 in Accra, on a charge of attempting to commit a crime, specifically defrauding by false pretence. Presiding over the case, Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah granted the accused a bail of GH¢70,000 with two sureties one to be justified and the […] The post Businessman in court for

Deputy Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Ms. Mercy Larbi, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to human rights and underscored the critical role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. She made these remarks at the opening ceremony of a two-day UPR Civil Society Midterm Review […] The post CSO

Barely a fortnight after the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) expressed concern over the government’s announcement to construct a six-lane expressway from Accra to Kumasi, former Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has added his voice to the criticism, condemning the move as misguided and financially irresponsible. The […] The post Bantama

The Ghana Chamber of Shipping, under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport, has held a one-day stakeholder forum on Ghana’s maritime transport. The forum brought together key stakeholders from Ghana’s maritime, logistics, and transport ecosystem to dialogue on current inefficiencies, port cost structures and pathways to enhance operational transparency and competitiveness. The forum was […] The post ‘Efficiency,

Belgian forward of Ghanaian descent, Jeremy Doku, found the back of the net on Thursday night, helping Manchester City to secure a 2-0 victory against SSC Napoli in the UEFA Champions League.The pacey and tricky winger started the encounter for his side at Etihad and put up a performance worthy of the Man of the Match award.In the highly anticipated contest, Napoli were confident about a victory but found themselves in trouble after 21 minutes into the first half when Giovanni Di

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has donated to the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, on Thursday. At the solemn event in Kumasi, Okraku presented GHâ?µ50,000, bottles of schnapps, and assorted drinks to support the ceremony, which has drawn dignitaries, traditional leaders, and well-wishers from across the country. His contribution underscores the GFAâ??s respect for the Ashanti Kingdom and

Ghana said it was taking in 14 deported migrants to help its fellow Africans. But it sent three to their country of origin, including one who said he feared for his life.

Eintracht Frankfurt delivered a powerful performance in front of their fans, sweeping aside Galatasaray 5-1 in the Champions League.German-Ghanaian forward Ansgar Knauff capped the night with a composed strike, showing sharp instincts when it mattered most.The visitors struck first through Yunus Akgün, who finished coolly after a neat pass from Leroy Sané. But Galatasarayâ??s early joy soon faded as sloppy mistakes undid their promising start. Davinson Sánchez turned

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Friday, September 19, 2025. According to a statement signed by the General Secretary of TEWU, King James Azortibah, the strike is in protest against the government’s continued delay in signing their conditions of service. “We want the immediate signing of our […]

“Heal the world, make it a better place” is more than just a song it is a call to action. A call not only for developed nations but for every country, community, and citizen across the globe. Yet, according to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Special Progress Report, nearly half of the world’s countries […]

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito is preparing his side to score a lot of goals against Kwara United in their CAF Confederation Cup clash this weekend. Speaking in a pre-match interview, the experienced tactician stressed that it is important to win big to make the reverse fixture in Nigeria easier for his team.He further assured fans that the Porcupine Warriors are taking the upcoming encounter very seriously and will fight for victory at all costs.â??We are working

Former Ghana U17 coach Frimpong Manso says he is convinced the Black Starlets have what it takes to qualify for the next Africa U17 Cup of Nations as they prepare for the 2025 WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations in Côte dâ??Ivoire.Manso, who came close to leading the side to the regional event before club commitments intervened, believes the squadâ??s quality and mindset give them a real chance of advancing.â??Iâ??m very sure, Iâ??m very confident that they can get to the

Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has rallied his players to be clinical in front of goal in their upcoming encounter against Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup.The Ghanaian giants will host the team from Nigeria this weekend in the first leg of their tie in the preliminary stage of the continental inter-club competition.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Karim Zito admitted that his sideâ??s profligacy in front of goal was a major issue.He added that