NAIMOS cracks down on nighttime galamsey operations along Ankobrah River
By Felix Cofie The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its fight against illegal mining with a targeted nighttime operation along the Ankobrah River at Ayiem Juabo in the Amenfi Central District of the Western Region. The operation, carried out at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, followed intelligence reports of ongoing […]
GJA Eastern Region commends Bright Senior High School for their stellar performance for the past years
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, has paid a courtesy call on the management of Bright Senior High School at Kukurantumi in the Abuakwa North District of the Eastern Region. The visit is for the leadership of the GJA to introduce the new executive to the management of the school and also to foster unity and effective collaboration between the two entities. The GJA took the opportunity to commend the school for its academic excellence and for being one of the best, stellar-performing Private Senior High Schools and for being consistent with their performance for the past years in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE in the country. The Proprietor of Bright Senior High School, Bright Amponsah, lauded the leadership […]
Zijin Golden Ridgee reinforces commitment to long term development in Birim North District
By Gloria Edinam Atiase Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, ZGRL has reaffirmed its commitment to the Birim North District to collaborate in the areas of local employment, worker safety, and peaceful coexistence. The mining company believes that dialogue, open communication, and continuous engagement provide the foundation for a strong and mutually beneficial long-term partnership. The company made […]
Seventy-four pwds in Yilo Krobo Municipality receive business start-up kits and business support items
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly, through its Social Welfare and Community Development Department, has distributed business start-up kits, business support items, and assistive devices, as well as cash grants, to 74 Persons with Disabilities, PWDs in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. The packages are to help improve the […]
WAFCON 2026: Black Queens drawn in Group D alongside debutants Cape Verde
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Black Queens have been drawn into Group D alongside Cameroon, Mali and debutants Cape Verde for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The draw was attended by Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren and Captain Portia Boakye. The tournament is organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and […]
Juabenman thanksgiving unites chiefs, clergy, politicians in Koforidua
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasabre Kwaku Boateng, in collaboration with the Koforidua Local Council of Churches, has organized a thanksgiving ceremony to thank God for his guidance, protection, and blessing upon New Juaben for the past year. The ceremony dubbed “Juabenman Thanksgiving to God” was on the theme, […]
CAF suspends Eto’o, fines FECAFOOT boss $20,000 over AFCON incident
By Kwame Bediako Cameroonian football legend and federation president Samuel Eto’o has been slapped with a four-match suspension for alleged misconduct during Cameroon’s defeat to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) disciplinary committee also imposed a $20,000 fine on Eto’o following an investigation into his behavior during the […]
Support and pass anti-LGBTQI+ bill – Foh-Amoaning urges President Mahama
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Moses Foh-Amoaning has called on President John Dramani Mahama to support and assent to the controversial anti-LGBTQI+ bill, cautioning him against what he describes as foreign influence and financial pressure. Speaking on Onua FM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Foh-Amoaning said President Mahama should demonstrate gratitude to […]
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister urges Emirates Airlines to promote Ghana’s attractions onboard
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on Emirates Airlines to actively promote Ghana as a tourism destination by showcasing the country’s cultural and natural attractions on its flights, particularly during take-off and landing, as part of efforts to boost international visitor interest and arrivals. The call was made […]
VEEP calls for accountability in use of District Assembly Common Fund
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for strict accountability in the use of public funds, particularly the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), urging public officials to focus on the real impact of their work on communities and vulnerable institutions. “We are not a wealthy country but it’s […]
Vice President, Youth Minister call for coordinated action on youth empowerment
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a whole-of-nation approach to youth development, stressing that empowering young people requires strong collaboration among government, the private sector, and communities. Speaking during a visit to the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, which forms part of the her second […]
Women Development Bank to be rolled out this year – Kwakye Ofosu
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that preparations toward the establishment of the Women Development Bank have reached an advanced stage, with the bank expected to be rolled out later this year. The Women Development Bank is intended to improve access to affordable […]
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up AFCON final against Senegal
Hosts Morocco survived a nervy night in Rabat to see off Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Youssef En-Nesyri stroked the winning spot-kick into the bottom-left corner after Yassine Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi. In a game of few chances a shootout […]
Government will act against drivers who inflate fares despite fuel price cuts – Felix Ofosu Kwakye
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has warned that the government will take action against transport operators who continue to charge high fares despite recent reductions in fuel prices. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday January 14, 2026, Mr. Ofosu Kwakye said some commercial drivers are engaging […]
