Galamsey Fight Intensifies: Government Launches National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS)
Accra, June 26, 2025 Felix Cofie In a major push to clamp down on illegal mining activities, Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has officially launched the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) — a centralized, intelligence-led body tasked with coordinating all anti-galamsey operations nationwide. The launch, held in Accra, […]
GJA General Secretary hopeful Kwasi Agyemang canvasses for votes in Eastern Region
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey An aspiring General Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, David Kwasi Agyemang has reiterated his commitment to break the difficulty in forming a quorum to have an Annual General Meeting when voted for to become substantive General Secretary of the Association. He noted that he will do this by touching […]
Two Years After Assin North By-Election: Gyakye Quayson Reflects on Justice, Democracy, and Renewal
By: Rachel Quartey Today marks two years since the people of Assin North made a historic declaration at the polls, driven by principle rather than partisanship. Marking two years since his resounding victory in the Assin North by-election, Member of Parliament James Gyakye Quayson has delivered a powerful reflection on justice, democracy, and national renewal. […]
Ghana Swimming Association sets stage for Zone 2 Championships with LOC inauguration
Ghana has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Zone 2 Junior and Senior Swimming Championships, set to take place in Accra from October 3 to 5, 2025. The event will bring together elite swimmers from across the West and *Central* African sub-region, as Ghana continues to position itself as a key […]
Sports Minister pledges full support for Black Queens ahead of WAFCON 2025
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana is making a highly anticipated return to the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2018. The Black Queens, who have missed out on the tournament for seven years are set to compete in Morocco, where the championship will be held from July 5 to July 26. […]
Lands Minister launches National Anti-Illegal Mining Secretariat
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has officially launched the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The event was held in Accra with support from the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the Minister for Defence, […]
Foreign Affairs Minister exposes Embassy corruption; rejects Alima Mahama’s defense
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the current administration is committed to a new era of transparency and accountability, where corruption and conflict of interest will not be tolerated. In light of the recent findings of a fact-finding mission, the Minister has stressed that responsible leadership demands action in the […]
GRA to roll out new tax system for informal sector; Effective July 1
By; Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will start a new tax system on July 1, 2025, aimed at improving tax collection from informal sector workers. This new system, called the Modified Taxation, is designed to make it easier for small business owners and traders who are not already registered with the GRA to […]
BoG warns public against 10 unapproved money transfer companies
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong warning to the public and financial institutions about ten money transfer companies that are operating illegally in the country. In a notice released on June 27, 2025, the Bank said these companies are working in the remittance and foreign exchange markets without its […]
27 arrested in Police raid on illegal mining sites at Wassa Amanten
By: Rebecca Ampah Twenty-seven persons have been arrested following a police operation targeting illegal mining activities in Wassa Amanten in the Western Region. The Western Regional Police Command, acting on intelligence, carried out the raid on multiple illegal mining sites in the area. The operation led to the arrest of the suspects and the seizure […]
South Africa’s police intelligence chief arrested over fraud allegations
South Africa’s criminal intelligence chief Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo has been arrested and has appeared in court on allegations of fraud and corruption. Gen Khumalo was picked up on Thursday evening after landing at the main international airport in Johannesburg by members of anti-corruption unit, local media reported. He made his court appearance in the capital, […]
Nurses issue ultimatum after broken promises, strike could resume – Greater Accra GRNMA Chair says
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) Jefferson Asare Danquah, has voiced deep disappointment regarding the government’s treatment of health workers following a suspension of strike action. In an interview on the GTV Breakfast show, Jefferson Asare Danquah explained that the suspension was based […]
American Actor Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home ‘ransacked’, police say
Actor Brad Pitt’s home in Los Angeles has been ransacked by a trio of thieves. Three suspects broke into the home in Los Feliz late on Wednesday through a front window and “ransacked the location,” according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police did not confirm the home belonged to the Oscar-winning actor, but the […]
Iranian foreign minister admits serious damage to nuclear sites
Iran’s foreign minister has admitted that “excessive and serious” damage was done to the country’s nuclear sites in the recent US and Israeli bombings. Abbas Araghchi told a state broadcaster on Thursday evening that an assessment of the damage is being carried out by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran. But, just hours earlier, Iran’s […]
