The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called on President John Dramani Mahama to confront illegal mining, not only as a governance challenge, but as a deep moral crisis that endangers Ghana’s future and violates humanity’s responsibility to care for creation. Speaking at a Civil Society Organisations’ meeting with the President on Friday, October 3, the […] The post Catholic

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has taken a swipe at the previous Nana Akufo-Addo administration, accusing it of failing to effectively tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in Accra on Thursday, Hon. Buah revealed startling lapses in enforcement, including the fact that no imported excavators were […] The post No

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Ken Ashiegbey, has called on President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency to tackle the worsening menace of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Describing the situation as an “ecocidal genocide” being perpetrated against Ghanaians, […] The post Declare

Contrary to widespread expectations that government might escalate its response to the menace of illegal mining, President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that there will be no immediate declaration of a state of emergency in the fight against galamsey. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on illegal mining in Accra, the President stressed that although the […] The post Galamsey fight:

A Retired Colonel of the Ghana Army and Executive Member of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Festus Aboagye has cautioned the government against rushing to declare a state of emergency in its fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, such a move at this stage would be premature and could […] The post Target

Ghana faces a fresh health crisis as over 200 junior doctors threaten to withdraw services after working for more than a year without pay. The Junior Doctors’ Association says members will stop outpatient services from October 7, extend to emergency cases by October 10, and blame government for “exploitation.” The looming strike comes as nearly […] The post Over 200 Junior Doctors threaten

The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Nana Agyemang Badu II, who also serves as Justice Daniel Mensah of the Appeals Court, has observed a reduction in the destructive effects of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. Speaking to journalists at the Jubilee House, following his swearing-in, alongside 20 others as a Justice […] The post Galamsey Is Going

The Chief and people of Nkaseim in the Asutifi South District have commended President John Mahama, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Newmont Gold Limited for their joint efforts in granting the community its long-awaited cooperative mining request, which is expected to create over 5,000 jobs. According to residents and traditional […] The post Nkaseim

KGL Foundation proudly announced its continuous support for juvenile football by championing the just ended U-17 Football Tournament, aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting sportsmanship among the youth in Ghana. This significant initiative reflects the KGL Foundation’s commitment to empowering the next generation through sports, education, and community engagement. Launched in 2021 and now […] The post KGL

President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a series of bold reforms targeting Ghana’s judiciary, anchored in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 manifesto. Speaking during the swearing-in of 21 new Appeal Court Justices, President Mahama emphasised that restoring trust in the justice system is central to the NDC’s vision for national renewal. This commitment, according […] The post Mahama

Hearts travel to Bechem, Kotoko welcome Lions By Jesse Otoo Week four of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season kicks off this weekend with all clubs looking forward to securing the necessary results. The first three weeks of the season have been filled with excitement and some shocking results.  Some league heavyweights have suffered some […] The post Weekend Ghana Premier League Fixtures &

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, says the government has prioritised Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMTL) in its reset agenda, assuring that the Ministry of Transport would work diligently to resource the company, enabling it to operate a twenty-four-hour service under the government’s flagship 24-hour Economy policy. According to her, retooling MMTL with modern […] The post Government

Nutrifoods Ghana Limited has resumed production and distribution of its popular Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix following a successful review and reaffirmation of safety and quality standards by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). The company, a joint venture between Olam International and Sanyo Foods, suspended selected batches of the product in August, after issuing […] The post Nutrifoods

The immediate reversal of the United States’ visa restrictions on Ghanaian nationals marks a substantial diplomatic shift and offers a compelling narrative of resilience and success for Ghana’s foreign policy. The policy change restores maximum validity for B1/B2 tourist and business visas to five years (multiple entry) and for F1 student visas to four years […] The post U.S.

President John Dramani Mahama is set to meet leaders of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House today, October 3, 2025 to deliberate on the nation’s most stubborn environmental menace, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to a letter from the Presidency, dated September 17, 2025 the engagement is meant to provide a […] The post Editorial: Enough

 At midnight on 19 April last year, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. It was an emotional garage sale. Over 31 tracks of heartbreak and emotional longing, Swift picked at the scabs of her romances with the rock star Matty Healy and actor Joe Alwyn, while pushing back at social […] The post How Taylor Swift made herself too big to fail     appeared

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold returns to his roots on Friday with the release of his sixth album, “Fuji”, which he described as a tribute to the ancestral sounds of his home country. “That sound is the soundtrack of Lagos. It’s everywhere. That sound gave birth to Afrobeats and all the things that we hear right […] The post Adekunle Gold returns to roots with 6th album, ‘Fuji’