Ghanaian youngster Kojo Peprah Oppong has admitted he is â??surprisedâ? by how quickly he has broken into the first team at French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, following his move from Swedish outfit IFK Norrköping earlier this summer.The 21-year-old joined Le Gym for a nominal fee and was initially expected to develop gradually under the guidance of the clubâ??s experienced defenders.However, apart from making his debut as a substitute in the first leg of Niceâ??s UEFA
In a significant show of support for the government’s ongoing fight against illegal mining (galamsey), the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated cash and logistics to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The donation, which includes GHS 5 million and five Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles, is aimed at strengthening NAIMOS’s operational capacity, as it […] The post GOLDBOD
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As the race within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gathers steam, one message has remained constant from Dr. Bryan Acheampong: Unity First. In recent weeks, Bryan has been meeting with his campaign teams and various groups of party faithful drawn from across the country. In each of these engagements, his message has been deliberate and […] The post Bryan To Delegates: Let’s Unite & Win appeared first
Heath Goldfields Ltd., the current operator of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, has strongly denied recent media reports suggesting it has failed to provide financial support for the mine’s operations. Contrary to claims that the historic mine is being mismanaged and edging toward collapse under its current leadership, the company insists it has played a crucial role […] The post Heath
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has officially inaugurated the Timber Validation Committee, as a step in Ghana’s efforts to uphold transparency, legality and sustainability in the timber industry. The Committee, which is a central pillar of Ghana’s timber legality assurance system, is mandated to oversee the processing of timber licensing […] The post Lands
The Member of Parliament for Mion Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Misbawu Adam Mahama, on Sunday launched GH¢400,000 Zaabuni Educational Endowment Fund to support needy but brilliant students in the area. The fund would be spread for four years to provide financial support for tertiary students studying different programmes at various universities across the … The post Mion
A GEOSCIENTIST at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, Professor Anthony Ewusi, has warned that the increasing threat to groundwater due to illegal mining is a huge risk to Ghana’s water potentials. To address these threats, he advocated the establishment of comprehensive groundwater monitoring systems to track quality trends, … The post Prof.
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has officially unveiled Annor James Tetteh, popularly known as Nana Tea, as the project ambassador for its flagship sustainability initiative, “A sandal more for a better tomorrow.” The announcement, made at the Bank’s Head Office in Accra, marks the launch of the project’s third phase. The initiative, which has already touched … The post Access
Yango Africa, an international technology company, has announced plans to expand its operations to more African countries as part of its global growth strategy. Currently operating in 30 countries worldwide, the ride-hailing giant is present in 13 African markets including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa. The Public Relations Manager of Yango Africa, Mr Bennet … The post Yango
A 32-year-old man, Abdul Munaf Lawal, has been sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi for defrauding by false pretence. On July 27, 2023, Lawal collected USD 50,000 from a complainant under the pretext of converting it into Ghana cedis but failed to deliver and absconded. After … The post Man jailed 35 years for defrauding by false
ABOUt 8,000 persons displaced by the recent conflict at Gbinyiri in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba and Bole Districts have safely returned home, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed. Mr Ablakwa, who accompanied the displaced persons in Côte d’Ivoire over the weekend, said the latest census revealed that 5,309 Ghanaians remain outside the country’s jurisdiction. … The post 8,000
The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, has granted bail to ten individuals accused of unlawful possession of firearms and preparation to commit a violent crime in Bawku, Upper East Region. Each of the accused has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties required. The court further […] The post Bawku Firearms Case: 10 Granted Bail appeared first on The
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has urged the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to recommit itself to the defence of the rule of law and the Constitutional principle, rather than drifting into partisan politics. Addressing an opening of the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa under the theme: ‘Sustaining the 4th […] The post Torkornoo’s removal: Ayine
Some Landguards last Thursday attacked residents and estate developers at New Legon in the Adentan Municipality of Greater Accra and subjected some of them to severe beatings and manhandling. Led by one Vandam, a known landguard in the area, the hoodlums apart from assaulting people perceived to be standing in their way also destroyed some … The post Landguards
The Bono Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboah, has urged staff of Municipal and District Assemblies to put aside their political colours to help fast track the development of the region. He noted that high productivity by the various assemblies was a key indicator in qualifying them to secure donor support for their development initiatives. … The post Regional Minister canvasses
Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, there lived a farmer in Tegbi who owned a radio. One day, it fell silent. Each morning, he pressed the reset button. The radio blinked, crackled, and promised: “Welcome to Radio Hope, bringing you stability and change.” But within seconds, the sound faded into static. […] The post Reset Ghana: Meet The Press Or Meet And Greet? appeared first
Ghana has intensified efforts to ratify the African Union’s Free Movement of Persons (AU FMP) Protocol by hosting a two-day National Dialogue in Accra. The meeting, organised by the Ministry of the Interior in partnership with the Coalition of CSOs in Migration, Ghana (CCMG), with support from the German Development Cooperation and the International Centre … The post Ghana pushes
The Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) has issued a stern reminder to individuals, groups and institutions with outstanding loan repayments to settle their debts by September 30, 2025 without further delay, according to a story published by Citinewsroom. In a publication signed by its management on Monday, September 15, 2025 MASLOC warned that failure […] The post Editorial:
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