The Central Regional Minister, Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, has asked security agencies, particular­ly the police, to treat illegal mining as a serious offence and take decisive intervention to halt its devastating effects on the nation. He noted that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, was not just an environmental concern, but a criminal act … The post Treat galamsey as serious

What Is Obesity? Obesity is considered a chronic, progressive, and relapsing condition that is treatable. More than 40% of U.S. adults face this chronic condition. Obesity is generally defined by BMI (body mass index): 30 and higher is considered obese. The excess weight, especially as body fat can lead to health and wellness issues. Shedding […] The post Health Problems Related to Obesity appeared first

 Four Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers and two other persons have been remanded in police custody by the Wa District Magistrate’s Court, over the death of a farm­er at the Piree-Kaangu in the Upper West Region. The four GIS officers, – Senior Inspector Adjei Boadi Philip, 36, Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO) Ab­dulai Rawuf … The post 4 GIS officers, 2 others

The immediate past Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed he met with former President Muhammadu Buhari before he left the All Progressives Congress, APC. El-Rufai, who is a founding member of the ruling party, announced that he has joined the Social Democratic Party, SDP, on Monday. He cited the unhealthy situation within the APC […] The post El-Rufai reveals meeting with Buhari

 Former Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has sued two police officers for leading a team to raid his residence at Labone, in Accra. He is seeking a declaration by the High Court that the defen­dants’ entry and conduct of search on his property at Labone, on February 11, 2025, was “trespasso­ry and a breach of … The post Former Finance Minister sues 2 police officers

 Tension is mounting within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency following the suspension of 34 party members. The situation escalated when the Coali­tion of NPP Youth Groups in the constitu­ency locked up the party office in protest. The group is petitioning the Regional and National leadership to revoke the suspen­sions, citing unfair … The post Mr Joseph Nelson

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Delivering judgement, Justice Omotosho, held that the application of the plaintiff was incompetent under the Fundamental […] The post Court

Black Stars: Hearts of Oak's Benjamin Asare earns call-up for World Cup qualifier

 The Western Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Nelson, has suggested that the Minister of Lands and Natural Re­sources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, implement a new and thorough strategy to address illegal mining in the region. He contended that although measures such as the removal of miners were useful, a complete reform of the mining process was … The post ‘Implement new strategy to fight galamsey’

Black Stars squad for Chad, Madagascar clashes announced - Benjamin Asare gets deserved nod

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a 23-man squad for Ghanaâ??s must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, as the team looks to restore national pride following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).With Ghanaâ??s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, the upcoming matches are seen as a defining moment for Addo, whose tenure has come under intense scrutiny. The squad, led by captain Jordan Ayew, includes

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled a 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Captain Jordan Ayew leads the team, which features three home-based players: Benjamin Asare of Accra Hearts of Oak, Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC, and Razak Simpson of Nations FC. Deputy captain and Arsenal […] The post 2026 World

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s policies are beginning to yield fruits. He stated this during the 4th edition of 2025 ministerial briefing featuring the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Minister […] The post Tinubu’s

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called for a fresh approach in combating illegal mining, popularly known as Galamsey. The new strategy, according to him, is non-negotiable, especially looking at the devastating impact of illegal mining on the water bodies in the Western region. To him, the fight against illegal mining is a monumental task and […] The post WR Minister

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its collaboration with academic Institutions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). The partnership, will among others, enhance capacity building in geo-science, whilst ensuring that students and professionals receive the necessary expertise to […] The post GGSA,

The Chairperson of the National Education Fo­rum Committee, Professor George KT Oduro, has ex­pressed concern about the neglect of basic education. According to him, prioritising basic education was crucial to lay a strong foundation and better prepare students for higher edu­cation. Prof. Oduro made this re­marks in Accra yesterday during the National Education Forum Validation … The post Neglect

Former Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has disclosed that he turned down an offer to return to the Black Stars after his premature retirement from international football.The Venezia midfielder, who made his Ghana debut in 2016 during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Mozambique, stepped away from national team duties in 2019.In a recent interview, the former Inter Milan and Sassuolo player revealed that the last two Black Stars coaches approached him about a potential

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The Government of Ghana is set to collaborate with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) to commercialize seed production as part of efforts to boost agricultural transformation and reduce food imports. The Director of the Presidential Initiative for Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, hosted a delegation from WACCI, a research organization […] The post Government

About 2.6million people are projected to migrate down south from north­ern Ghana by 2050 if the current temperature trends continue, researchers have warned. Furthermore, the research said a decline in crop yield by one metric tonne per hectare could trigger an additional 350,000 cli­mate-induced migrations. Researchers have warned about the deep­ening climate crisis and its … The post Climate