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. […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued an ultimatum to the Member of Parliament (MP) responsible for the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment. He has given them one week to voluntarily come forward or face severe consequences. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, March 4, Mr. Bagbin described the comment as reckless and deeply […]
Jay-Z is suing a woman who in February withdrew her legal action accusing the rapper of rape. His defamation action claims she “voluntarily admitted” being pressured into making false claims in what it describes as an “evil conspiracy” to extort money and damage his reputation. The anonymous woman filed her legal action in October and refiled it […]
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 […]
Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said. Doctors were forced to intervene to clear mucus from the Pope’s lungs, an update from the Holy See said, though it said he was alert throughout. The 88-year-old pontiff has resumed the use of an oxygen […]
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he authorised the arrest of the former Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Prof. Christopher Ekumfi Ameyaw. This comes after he was arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the morning of Sunday, March 2, 2025. The arrest was in […]
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 […]
President John Mahama on Monday, March 3, subtly downplayed a brief documentary that was played at the opening session of the National Economic Dialogue, highlighting his achievements and praises from citizens. The documentary, which celebrated his time in office, showcased key milestones and the positive impact he made during his presidency, although the event is […]
The Minority caucus in parliament has warned that it will strongly oppose any move by the government to introduce new taxes or increase existing ones, warning that such measures will burden Ghanaians further. Addressing a press conference on Monday, March 3, former Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, criticised the government’s tax revenue target […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced the suspension of the country’s Gold-for-Oil programme due to unspecified policy and operational challenges. The decision marks a significant shift in Ghana’s economic strategy, as the initiative was originally designed to reduce reliance on foreign exchange for fuel imports and stabilise domestic […]
Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the Minority caucus over cost concerns. The event, organised by the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), began on Saturday, March 1, 2025 and is expected to end on Monday, March 3. The Minority, […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned banks to desist from photocopying the National Identification Cards (Ghana Card) of their clients for transactions as such a practice would attract sanctions. According to the central bank, biometric verification remained the standard process for identity authentication. The Deputy Head of Financial Integrity of the BoG, Ashitei Trebi-Ollennu, […]
