A major scandal is brewing at the Forestry Commission as startling revelations emerge about the issuance of fresh permits to three gold mining companies for operations inside Ghana’s protected forest reserves. Documents intercepted by MyNewsGh show that Dr. Hugh Brown, the newly appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, has authorized multiple entry permits […]
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Government disburses GH₵462 Million to nursing trainees; fulfilling Mahama’s campaign promise
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide. The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday, […]
Ex-NPA CEO Mustapha Hamid denies GH¢280m extortion allegations filed by OSP
The legal team of Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has issued a rebuttal to the corruption charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The team asserts their client has not been formally served with court documents despite widespread media reports of a 25-count indictment. In […]
IT Engineer returns from abroad and surrenders to authorities after OSP wanted notice
Raphael Mensah, the individual wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for his alleged involvement in a corruption-related offence, has returned to Ghana and surrendered to authorities. Mensah, who was abroad when a wanted notice was issued for him on 8 July 2025, appeared in court today and was granted bail under strict […]
Confusion rocks NPP as member disowns suit against party ahead of delegates conference
Confusion has emerged within the NPP ahead of its National Delegates Conference after a High Court writ surfaced listing two party members as plaintiffs in a suit against the party, one of whom has disassociated himself from the case. The writ, issued from the High Court in Accra and dated July 17, 2025, names Shamsudeen […]
BoG rolls out measures to stop dollar pricing
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is to enforce legal tender laws rigorously, particularly in sectors where foreign currency pricing has become the norm, as part of measures to stop dollar pricing in the country. “The ongoing rollout of the e-Cedi, our digital currency, will be seamlessly integrated with retail payment systems to guarantee that even […]
Only 22% of households in Ghana used clean fuels in 2022 – ISSER
Only 22% of households in Ghana used clean fuels in 2022, despite national policies and frameworks. Similarly, 18.5% of richest households in Ghana use clean fuels, compared to only 0.1% of poorest households. According to a report by the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER, a higher educational attainment correlates positively with clean […]
‘There has been contact’ – NSA boss confirms talks with Vybz Kartel over Accra Sports Stadium concert
The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has confirmed that discussions have taken place with Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel regarding a potential concert at the Accra Sports Stadium. Reports of a possible December performance have stirred both excitement and concern, particularly among football fans worried about the protection of […]
GES reinstates PTAs in pre-tertiary schools following presidential directive
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools nationwide, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama. Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, confirmed this in a statement released on Thursday, July 17. He stated that “Management of GES has instructed all Heads […]
OSP charges ex-NPA boss and others in GH¢280m extortion and money laundering scandal
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against seven individuals and three companies, including the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid. This is over a sprawling extortion and money laundering scheme involving over GH¢280 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 17, the OSP detailed the charges, which […]
GRA implements Fuel Levy increases today as government deepens austerity measures
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that new adjustments under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will take full effect today, July 16, 2025—just a day after President John Dramani Mahama directed the cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as part of sweeping austerity measures. In an […]
Teenager reports family to DOVVSU over limited meals, pocket money
A teenager has reported his family to the Bono Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) for not providing him with enough food and pocket money. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Beatrice Korsah, the Bono Regional Coordinator of the DOVVSU, disclosed this to the media in Sunyani, saying, “we invited […]