Lands Minister Sets New Standards For Mining Companies; Vows To Prioritise Ghana’s Interests
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has emphatically stated that he will be hesitant to extend mining leases to companies that do not actively contribute to the country’s development. This statement was made during a meeting with the management of Goldfields Ghana Limited on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Accra. […]
Gregory Afoko granted bail after 10 years on remand for murder
The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Gregory Afoko, a key suspect in the 2015 murder of Adams Mahama, the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), after he was detained for almost ten years. The court made a significant move in a case that has lasted nearly ten […]
Akwapem South NDC Constituency Chairman accused of employment abuse
Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Brekusu have called for an immediate investigation into allegations of employment abuse by the Akwapim South Constituency Chairman, Kojo Binney. Addressing a press conference in Brekusu, the group expressed their concern that the chairman’s actions were undermining the unity of the party, sowing discontent and division […]
Vetting of deputy ministerial nominees to begin on Monday
The Deputy Majority Leader, Kweku George Ricketts Hagan, has announced that the vetting of deputy ministerial nominees will begin on Monday, February 24, 2025. He said that since the status of the statutory members of the reconstituted Appointment Committee has not changed, there won’t be any surprises. As a result, Bernard Ahiafor, the First Deputy […]
River Tordze contaminated after agrochemicals spill from truck
A warning has been issued to communities along the River Tordze in the Volta Region, after agrochemicals spilled into the river from a truck involved in an accident in the Republic of Togo. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, has contaminated the river, making it unsafe for human consumption, fishing, irrigation, and […]
Minority files stay of execution in Akwatia MP’s case
Ernest Yaw Kumi, a member of parliament from Akwatia, was found in contempt of court by the Koforidua High Court, and a bench warrant for his arrest was issued. The minority in parliament has appealed this decision. In addition to the appeal, the Caucus has asked that the court’s order be stayed while the appeal […]
Ghanaian students in Russia struggling to survive without stipends for 7 months – Kwesi Pratt reveals
The editor-in-chief of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., has made a disturbing revelation about the plight of Ghanaian students in Russia, who have not received their stipends for seven months. The veteran journalist highlighted the students’ predicament in a post on X, expressing concern over their well-being amidst the harsh Russian winter. “The plight […]
Ghana is safe; President Mahama satisfied with plans to roll out 24-hour economy
“Ghana is Safe. The President John Dramani has been fully briefed on the state of the economy and is satisfied with policy proposals to address the challenges. He has also been appraised on work done so far to roll out the 24-hour economy policy”, Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated. Addressing the […]
President Mahama names 19 cabinet ministers; chairs first meeting
President John Dramani Mahama has held his first cabinet meeting since assuming office, addressing key issues and setting the stage for governance. The cabinet, in line with constitutional requirements, is comprised of 19 ministers, with the President himself serving as the chair. Cabinet Ministers Announced Felix Kwakye Ofosu, government spokesperson, revealed the 19 ministers who […]