Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has stressed the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 he noted that military intervention alone would not solve the problem. “The fight against galamsey should not be […] The post Military

TheAowin Traditional Council (ATC) in the Western region has accused the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Oscar Ofori Larbi, for his alleged involvement in illegal mining in the Aowin forest. The Council has, therefore, given assurance of its readiness to provide evidential materials to prove the Legislator’s involvement in the illegal mining in […] The post Aowin Chiefs, MP Clash Over Galamsey

Business woman and mining colossus, Angela List, has reaffirmed her rightful position as a shareholder and director of BCM, a mining services company that operates across sub-saharan Africa and Jordan. Angela has been an integral part of BCM International’s growth and success, playing a crucial role in shaping the company’s vision and strategy. Her contributions […] The post Angela

Parliament has approved the nomination of seven minister-designates for various positions, following their successful vetting and adoption of the Appointments Committee’s recommendation by consensus. “At the conclusion of the debate, the question is all those in favour say ‘Aye’ and those against say ‘No’. Honourable Members, it is obvious the Ayes have it. The motion […] The post Parliament Endorses

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer and social activist, has clarified that his recent social media post regarding the parliamentary Appointments Committee was not intended to accuse its members of corruption. Appearing before the committee on Wednesday, January 29,  2025 Mr. Vormawor stated, “Mr. Chair, I am saying here clearly that my post was not intended to […] The post My post

The seemingly neglect and its associated impact on Members of Parliament (MPs) when they either voluntarily retire from public service or lose an election has come to the fore of the legislature, with the Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, requesting the House to critically reflect and set up a committee to welcome proposals for the setting […] The post MPs demand Pension Scheme

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced the safety audit of commercial airline Max Air after one of the planes of the local carrier suffered a tyre burst while landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night. A source told Channels Television that the audit began immediately after the incident […] The post NCAA Begins Safety Audit Of Max

The Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South Constituency, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has supported advocacy for public education on pre-hospital emergency care. He has also called for enhanced and well-coordinated efforts to educate the public on handling emergency health issues. According to him, it was important that the public was educated on how to render […] The post Public

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. Musa said the three nations should not allow political differences to cause a split with ECOWAS. He spoke at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ […] The post We’re

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, according to graphic.com.gh has announced a nationwide headcount of all staff at the Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies (MMDAs). According to the story, the headcount is meant to ensure that all staff in the 261 MMDAs were at post and working for the development […] The post Editorial: Ghost Names

Africa’s fintech and investment sectors are to benefit from the partnership between InvestCorp and Chipper Cash.The partnership will create a more accessible and robust financial system for the African continent. By combining their strengths, the two companies are well-positioned to make a lasting impact on the lives of millions, while setting a benchmark for future […] The post InvestCorp

President Donald Trump has offered buyout packages to almost all federal employees, a major move designed to shrink and reform the US government. In an email sent on Tuesday, his administration told workers they had to decide by 6 February whether they wanted to be part of a “deferred resignation” programme. If they agree by […] The post Trump offers millions of

Two individuals, Naomi Aweke, 46, a travel agent and Masawudu Mosah, 50, a businessman have been charged with defrauding a freight forwarder, Sadick Ali Hashim, of GH¢124,774. The accused allegedly collected the amount on the pretence of securing Nicaraguan visas for two of the complainant’s relatives, Ibrahim Shaibu and Hawa Mohammed. The case, currently before […] The post Travel

A small aircraft carrying oil workers in South Sudan’s Unity State crashed on Wednesday, killing 20 people, an official said. The plane crashed at the Unity oilfield airport on Wednesday morning as it was heading to the capital Juba, Gatwech Bipal, Unity State’s information minister, said. Bipal said the passengers were oil workers of the Greater […] The post 20 killed in South Sudan plane