The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for election 2024, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has rejected claims that his Muslim faith was a key reason behind the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections. Speaking at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 23, ahead of the NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’, Dr Bawumia described the assertions […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the central bank is poised to begin regulating cryptocurrency platforms and virtual asset providers by the end of September 2025, marking a major policy shift in Ghana’s financial regulatory landscape. Speaking at the African Leaders and Partners Forum in Washington, D.C., […]
The 62-year-old self-styled businesswoman who is being held for allegedly defrauding another businesswoman of $13,000 under various false pretences has been remanded again by the Madina District Court. This comes after the court, presided over by Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo, denied a bail application by the accused through her lawyers. According to the court, it was […]
Rev. Charles Owusu, the former Head of Monitoring at the Forestry Commission, has called for a radical shift in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. He argued that the ongoing struggle cannot be won through rhetoric, political interference, or isolated crackdowns. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem programme on Tuesday, April 22, Rev. Owusu […]
A former Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President, Samuel Okudzeto, says the suspension of the Chief Justice sends the wrong signals to the world and could have dire consequences for Ghana’s reputation and economy. Speaking on PM Express on Joy News Tuesday night, the legal luminary warned that the action, though constitutional, is damaging in the eyes of […]
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has confirmed the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr. Adam Atiku, with immediate effect. Speaking on Joy FM‘s NewsNight on Tuesday, April 22, the Minister revealed that a formal letter had been issued to communicate Dr. Atiku’s termination. “As I speak to you […]
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the immediate revocation of all mining licenses held by Akonta Mining Company Limited. This follows serious allegations of illegal mining activities (galamsey) and regulatory breaches by the mining company. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, April 21, the Minister disclosed that […]
Harvard University filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop billions of dollars in proposed cuts. The suit filed Monday is part of a feud that escalated last week when the elite institution rejected a list of demands that the Trump administration said was designed to curb diversity initiatives and fight anti-semitism at […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has initiated a major reshuffle of Police Commanders stationed in illegal mining (galamsey) hotspots across the country. This move, in line with his pledge to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities, marks the first phase of a broader strategy to inject renewed energy into the ongoing […]
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of endangering Ghana’s mining sector with a string of harmful policies. In a letter dated April 21, 2025, the opposition warned that the new measures will stifle growth, repel foreign investment, and trigger job losses. The letter, addressed to the Ministers for Finance and Lands and Natural […]
Gold has jumped to a fresh high as investors fret over the impact of the trade war between the US and China. Spot gold touched $3,357.40 (£2,540) per ounce on Wednesday, before dipping from its peak. It has risen by around a third since the start of the year. The rise follows comments by the […]
Accra is set to become the focal point of regional celebration on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially launches its 50th anniversary commemorations in Ghana’s capital city. The event will be graced by President John Dramani Mahama, who will lead the formal commencement of activities marking the […]
