Environment Minister moves to revoke L.I. 2462 in crackdown on illegal mining
By Felix Cofie The Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has taken decisive legal steps to strengthen Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The Minister has formally written to the Office of the Attorney-General, requesting the immediate revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462 and its amended version, […]
GES dismisses reports of cut-off points in school placement
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana Education Service (GES), has debunked claims of fixed cut-off points for school placement, clarifying that the system is based primarily on candidates’ raw scores. According to GES, other factors influencing placement include the competitiveness of schools and programmes, candidates’ aggregates, residential preferences, and catchment area considerations. The Service described the […]
Ghana advances diaspora ties with ‘World Cup Cheer Train’ for 2026
By: Isaac Tetteh The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, recently welcomed a delegation from BIDEC Inc. and its partners, who are spearheading the “World Cup Cheer Train” project. This innovative initiative aims to establish Ghana as the premier destination for engaging the African diaspora during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The plan […]
Water supply disruption hits Tema and parts of Accra following pipeline damage – GWL
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply across the Tema Metropolis and several parts of Accra due to emergency repair works at the Kpong Water Treatment Plant. In a press release issued on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the company explained that damage to the […]
Kofi Kapito questions Ridge Hospital assault probe, says government cannot investigate itself
By Umaru Sanda Hamidu The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, has said that government cannot investigate itself following the seven-member committee set up by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to investigate the recent alleged assault on a nurse at Ridge Hospital after they revealed the result of the […]
Fenerbahçe part of ways with manager José Mourinho
By: Kwame Bediako Fenerbahçe have officially parted ways with manager José Mourinho, ending the Portuguese coach’s tenure after the club’s disappointing exit from the Champions League play-offs. The Istanbul-based club announced the decision on Friday, August 29, 2025, citing both the team’s failure to advance and Mourinho’s recent outspoken remarks about the club’s management as […]
Kwesi Appiah: Sudan targeting CHAN bronze to lift nation’s spirits
By: Kwame Bediako Sudan’s football team, led by coach Kwesi Appiah, is set to battle Senegal in the third-place playoff of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Friday, August 29, at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Following their semifinal loss to Madagascar, Appiah vowed that his squad will give their all to secure the […]
Why change Akwaaba or Woezor to Oobakɛ? What is broken?
By: Jacob Aggrey The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra is one of Ghana’s most important national monuments. It is where citizens and foreign leaders come to honour the memory of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. For years, the entrance has welcomed visitors with the words “Akwaaba” in Akan and “Woezor” in Ewe. These greetings […]
Kofi Iddie Adams urges corporate Ghana to invest in football transformation
By Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The Ministry of Sports and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Adesa Production Limited, convened a high-level strategic engagement at Kempinski Hotel on the 27th August 2025 to mobilise corporate support for the Ghana Premier League and football development at large. The event, held under the […]
GoldBod suspends Evanex Gold Enterprise over illegal pricing
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has suspended the operating license of Evanex Gold Enterprise, a licensed Tier 2 gold buyer, following findings of illegal pricing practices. In a statement issued today, GoldBod announced that the suspension takes immediate effect, warning all licensed traders, miners, and members of the public to refrain from […]
Baltasar: Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed
A nephew of Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, who was at the centre of a sex tape scandal last year, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzlement. Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former head of the National Financial Investigation Agency, diverted money for personal use, a court ruled. Nicknamed “Bello” because of […]
14-year-old Ghanaian reaches North Pole on international Arctic expedition
By Mabel Adorkor Annang Fourteen-year-old Kenneth Majdoub has made history as the youngest Ghanaian to reach the geographic North Pole after taking part in the sixth Nuclear Icebreaker of Knowledge international Arctic expedition. Kenneth joined 65 other outstanding students from 21 countries on a 10-day journey aboard the vessel 50 Let Pobedy icebreaker, where nuclear […]
Bawumia pledges unity in NPP as he files flagbearer nomination
By Valentia Tetteh Former Vice President and 2024 NPP Flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to party unity, assuring members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that he would not take any action that could cause division or instability within the party. Addressing thousands of supporters at the NPP headquarters in Accra on […]
Bawumia urges NPP unity and warns against tribal, religious divisions
By Magdalene Andoh Former Vice President and 2024 NPP Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise unity and discipline as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections. Speaking to delegates and party faithful after submitting his nomination forms for the NPP flagbearership race, Dr. […]
