A collaborative operation between the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Ghana Armed Forces has resulted in the seizure of 10 excavators, a bulldozer, and the arrest of four individuals involved in illegal mining within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western North Region. The crackdown, carried out on […]
President John Dramani Mahama has justified the decision to scale down Ghana’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations, revealing that the move saved the country GH₵19 million. Addressing the nation on Thursday, March 6, 2025, during the 68th Independence Day celebrations, President Mahama explained that hosting a full-scale event at Independence Square would have cost at least […]
Salakope and Agavedzi, two coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been grappling with severe devastation caused by recurrent tidal waves. In response to their recent plight, President John Dramani Mahama visited the affected residents, offering words of comfort and a firm assurance that the government is fully committed to […]
Seventy-three illegal miners, popularly referred to as galamseyers, have been arrested in the Tilli Forest, which spans the Bawku West and Nabdam districts in the Upper East Region. The miners, who had been hiding in the forest while engaging in illegal mining, were also operating in the Red Volta River, which passes through the area. […]
A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment. The operation, aimed at curbing environmental destruction, sparked angry reactions from illegal miners and some officials of the governing National Democratic Congress […]
Electricity distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is at the center of a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while struggling with inefficiencies and revenue losses. This is according to Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. He made these revelations at the National Economic Dialogue, describing ECG’s operations as unsustainable and warning […]
There is growing tension and uncertainty at the Forestry Commission (FC) following what some disgruntled staff have described as a deliberate inaction on the part of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the commission to implement the revocation of the appointments of some four officers who were promoted in breach of the Constitution of Ghana. […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released all withheld results from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty for affected candidates. The Council had previously held back over 10,000 results due to suspected malpractices but had assured the public that they would be made […]
Professor Kofi Abotsi, the Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) School of Law, has stated that the constitution mandates presidents to present the actual State Of the Nation (SONA), rather than offering projections. He explained that, over the years, presidents have used the opportunity to outline their future plans as head of […]
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a public notice reminding Ghanaians that the initial issuance of the Ghana Card at its 276 operational district offices nationwide remains entirely free of charge. This initiative seeks to ensure that all citizens have equal access to the national identification system without financial barriers. However, the authority has […]
The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalised activities for Ghana’s 68th Independence anniversary, outlining a series of events to mark the occasion. According to a statement released on Sunday, February 23, the celebrations will begin with the commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, 28th February 2025. This will be followed […]
Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service stationed at the Akanu Sector Command with the support of some officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division have intercepted a truck loaded with smuggled cocoa beans. The Officers acted on intelligence and waylaid the truck with registration number AS 2103 -W driven by one Ibrahim Fatawu. There were […]
