In a bid to regulate, exploit, and manage Ghana’s green minerals, including lithium, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has submitted a policy proposal to the cabinet, which is currently being scrutinized. In a statement by its Public Relations Unit, the ministry said that the policy, when approved, will form the basis for […] The post Cabinet perusing policy

Professor Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, a renowned Ghanaian Naturopathic Professor, has published a groundbreaking book titled “Regulatory Framework of Traditional and Alternative Medicine in the Gambia.”  The book investigates the constitutional and other statutory provisions on traditional medicines in the Gambia and their recognitions. As a trainee Barrister at Law at The Gambia Law School the […] The post Prof.

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a police officer, blogger, and teacher into police custody for allegedly robbing four Indian businessmen of cash and other valuable items worth thousands of cedis. Helena Teye, aged 32, is a blogger and the first accused (A1) in the case; Abednego Bortier, 44, is a policeman; and Francis Omari, […] The post Policeman, blogger & teacher charged

The Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with a clash that led to the deaths of two people at Mpameso Forest near Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono Region. According to a statement issued by the police with the accompanying images of the suspects, the arrest occurred on July 25, 2023. According to the police […] The post Police arrest 14 suspects in Dormaa Ahenkro’s murder

Drug abuse and addiction has become a major issue in Ghana in recent times. There is little to no education on it which has now turn into an epidemic affecting majority of the youth. It has spread it wings from urban to the rural areas. Drug abuse and addiction never seems to be a big […] The post Feature: The youth and drugs: Drug epidemic and addiction appeared first

When I saw the video of the inhumane molestation of a student of Adisadel College on social media on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, I could not believe it until the story was featured that morning on a local FM station. Touched, I immediately sent a message via WhatsApp to two of the teachers at the […] The post Feature: GES must crack the whip appeared first on The

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s borders. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early on Wednesday. He was promised Washington’s “unwavering support” in a […] The post Niger

Aries (March 23 – April 19): Know where to draw a line as you could easily be drawn into other people’s difficulties. You feel strongly about a situation and you will stand up for someone who is being badly treated. Even so, to be useful to them, you also need to remain cool, calm and […] The post Your Daily Horoscope appeared first on The

Her Honour Ellen Ofei-Ayeh has indicated that the case involving GH¢1.2 million alleged stolen by an absa Bank former staff from customers’ accounts may be struck out. This is the second time the Judge has threatened to strike out the case due to failure on the part of the prosecution to file disclosure for commencement […] The post absa Bank cash trial: Court

There has been an attempted coup in Niger, raising concerns among its West African neighbours, particularly Nigeria whose President Bola Tinubu heads the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Soldiers have blocked the Niger presidential palace, security sources told Reuters News. President Mohamed Bozoum of Niger is believed to be inside the palace. However in a […] The post Nigeria

Game Park Limited, a private lotto operating company in Ghana, yesterday, July 26, 2023, launched its first live draw of its ‘Pick 4 Games’ in Accra on July 26, 2023. The day also saw the commissioning of its ultra-modern studio called the Black Star Studio, where the live shows would be operated from. Speaking at […] The post Game Park Limited conducts first live lotto draw

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has held its 53rd Annual General meeting to present the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 to its shareholders. The Bank reiterates its ongoing commitment to Ghana while supporting its clients in the market to achieve their ambitions. The Bank’s annual report highlighted a […] The post StanChart

The Kwahu South Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Forestry Commission (FC) have launched investigations into an alleged extortion involving some personnel of the FC. The investigation became necessary following a statement made by Kofi Nkrumah Asante, the Assembly Member for New Oworobong/Amartey electoral area, on the floor of the house at the last general […] The post FC,

Serene Insurance Company nearly lost US$140,000.00 to a grand scheme allegedly deployed by Kofi Anane Kyeremanteng, Alfred Adjei Dickson, Abena Naana Fodua Boakye Yiadom, and Benjamin Antwi Boamah. Kofi Anane Kyeremanteng is 39 years old and a Director of Rockshell International Limited, Alfred Adjei Dickson, 42 and the General Manager of Functions Risk Management and […] The post Serene

The Deputy Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has referred to an application filed by lawyers for the embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North Constituency, James Gyakye Quayson, to stay proceeding of an Accra High Court as nothing but mere time wasting antics. According to him, the application lacked merit, and […] The post Gyakye

The aspiring presidential candidates for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have picked their positions on the ballot paper. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, got the bottom position just as former President John Kufuor in 2000, using the famous ‘Ase? h?’ slogan that won him the election against late Professor John Mills. During the […] The post Bawumia

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, has denied news circulating on social media that he has illegally taken over a parcel of land in his constituency. In a statement issued in Accra yesterday, Dr Kumah said the land in question was gifted to him by his family chief for developmental purposes. The […] The post I’ve not forcefully taken over Ejisu lands

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has revealed that the country will eliminate poverty through education. This, he said, is the reason why the education system has put in place curriculums, instructions and assessments towards equipping the African Child to participate in the 4th Industrial revolution. The minister said this in a media […] The post We will eliminate

Mr Saeed Muhazu Jibril the Savannah Regional Minister, says the operation by the Military, the Regional Security Council and the Minerals Commission to eradicate illegal miners on the Black Volta is ongoing. This follows an updated report the Regional Minister received from the Six Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Savannah Regional Security […] The post Crackdown

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has launched two Community Mining Schemes (CMS) expected to create about 7,500 jobs at Moseaso-Abransie, in the Manso-Nkwanta district of the Ashanti Region. The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mireku Duker, who launched the scheme yesterday, promised to continue his advocacy for responsible small-scale mining, as it […] The post Lands