A group of prominent Ghanaian clerics, known as the Apostolic Fathers, has called for an immediate and temporary ban on all small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. The clergy, led by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, expressed deep concern over the severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining activities, emphasizing the …

Hussain Abdul Karim Labaani, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Yendi constituency, has officially submitted his nomination to contest as an independent parliamentary candidate in the upcoming December elections. Labaani’s decision follows frustrations shared by other dissatisfied NPP members regarding the party’s parliamentary primaries and the …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspect who threatened to harm public officials in a viral video. Identifying himself as “Kanawu” in the footage, Mohammed issued threats against government officials and anyone who would oppose him. A reward of GH¢50,000 was offered for information leading to his …

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced a significant 129.36% increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 cocoa season, effective from Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The price has surged from GH¢20,928 per tonne at the beginning of the 2023/2024 season to GH¢48,000 per …

Mrs. Efua Ghartey has achieved a historic milestone by being elected as the first female President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). The election was held during the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the Association’s history. Her victory is seen as …

Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has issued a strong warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September if urgent action is not taken to combat the growing illegal mining (galamsey) crisis. In a statement released by Joshua Ansah, the Secretary General …

Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, has officially named Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate for the upcoming 2024 elections. The announcement was made shortly after Kyerematen submitted his nomination at the Electoral Commission on Wednesday. Kwame Owusu Danso, a well-respected lawyer and political …

In the early hours of Wednesday, September 11, a fire broke out, destroying three auto parts shops and a cold store along the Kamara-Mamprobi stretch in Accra. Eyewitnesses report that the blaze likely originated from a faulty electrical system in one of the shops, which then spread to neighboring establishments. …

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged media houses to refrain from prematurely announcing election results during the 2024 General Elections. This call was made at the launch of Citi FM and Channel One TV’s 2024 General Elections Coverage in Accra on September 10, 2024. Albert Arhin, National …

Pius Enam Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Asuogyaman, has made a bold promise to his constituents. He assured them that if elected in the 2024 general elections, he will facilitate their travel to the United States of America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hadzide, who …