13TH J.E.A MILLS ANNIV. COMMEMORATIVE LECTURE
By Lindsay Abbey Mensah At the 13th John Evans Atta Mills Anniversary Commemorative Lecture held in Accra, the Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the J.E.A Mills Anniversary Commemorative Lecture, Mr. Julius Debrah called on the youth to draw inspiration from the legacy of the astute leader and statesman, Professor John Evans […]
Mustapha Hamid, 9 others in court in NPA case
Former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million in the ongoing GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering case brought by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). His bail conditions include two sureties, each earning not less than GH¢5,000 in monthly salary, with […]
Galamsey: 907 small-scale mining licences under review for revocation – Lands Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has revealed that 907 out of 1,278 small-scale mining licenses are currently under review for possible revocation as part of efforts to sanitize the mining sector and ensure transparency and sustainable operations. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra. Wednesday […]
Traditional Disrespect: A Looming National Calamity
In the heartbeat of our cultural legacy lies a sacred code: reverence. Reverence not just for elders and ancestors, but for the symbols, customs, and institutions that have kept our societies grounded for centuries. Among these, the chieftaincy institution stands tall—a custodian of tradition, history, and identity. Once upon a time, in the villages and […]
Every district to have Lands Commission office by year end – Lands Minister
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has announced that to ensure the services of lands reaches the doorsteps of every Ghanaian, the Lands Commission has been instructed to decentralize its operations to all districts across the country. “It is expected that by the end of this year, […]
Undelivered Passports: Foreign Affairs Ministry urges applicants to collect from PACs
By: Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is calling on passport applicants to check the status of their travel documents following the return of several undelivered passports to Passport Application Centres (PACs) across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. the Ministry explained that the development stems from efforts to […]
ACP and MiPrime Entertainment champion growth of Ghana’s creative industry through strategic investments
By: Gloria Anderson In a significant boost to Ghana’s creative arts sector, Annan Capital Partners (ACP), a sustainability-focused Pan-African boutique investment holding and investment banking advisory house, has teamed up with MiPrime Entertainment to support local film production companies—Kornerstonez Production Limited and Breakthrough Media Studios. ACP, known for its broad-based approach to venture building, business […]
Alleged GH₵280m extortion scandal: Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, nine others appear before Accra High Court
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others, have appeared before an Accra High Court. They have been variously charged with conspiracy to commit crime, to wit money laundering and extortion, and using public office for profit. They are alleged to have used their various offices to earn […]
Health Minister swears-in new national Ambulance Service Board chair, urges improved emergency response
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Health Minister, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akondoh has officially sworn in Nana Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman II, Bremahene, as the new Chairman of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) Governing Board. The brief but significant ceremony underscores the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening governance and improving emergency medical service delivery nationwide. At the […]
Illegal mining due to lack of Geological data; Retooling Survey Department a priority – Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has attributed the surge in illegal mining across Ghana to a lack of accessible geological data on mineral deposits. According to him, this information gap forces people to mine indiscriminately, causing extensive environmental damage. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on […]
I don’t like it when people say I do sad songs – Fameye
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian highlife musician Peter Famiyeh Bozah, popularly known in the music industry as Fameye, has pushed back against the notion that his songs are often “sad,” clarifying that his music is actually geared towards uplifting people spiritually and emotionally. In an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Fameye emphasised that while his […]
Aburihene urges media to lead national reset agenda, discourages use of insults on air
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Aburihene, who is also the Adontenhene of the Akuapem Traditional Area, Otoobuor Djan Kwasi, has called on the media to lead the reset agenda of the government to help promote the development of the country. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of President John Dramani Mahama’s ‘Thank You Tour’ […]
Bank of Ghana issues new exchange rate guidelines for shipping sector
The Bank of Ghana has introduced new regulations for exchange rate application in the shipping industry to enhance transparency, pricing consistency, and compliance with its foreign exchange framework. The guidelines, announced under Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/47 on Tuesday, and signed by Ms. Sandra Thompson, Secretary, require all shipping industry operators in Ghana to publicly disclose the […]
FDA expresses disappointment over lenient sentence for opioid dealer
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has expressed disappointment over Monday’s court judgment in Tamale involving a pharmaceutical distributor who was arrested for possessing a large quantity of opioids last week. The 53-year-old dealer, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, was sentenced to a fine of 14,000 penalty units, equivalent to 168,000 Ghana cedis, […]
