The Minerals Commission has refuted claims by Akonta Mining Limited that it holds a valid mining lease outside the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, asserting that the company’s operations in the area amount to illegal mining. According to the Commission, Akonta was granted three mining leases on July 23, 2021, each for a ten-year term. While […]

President John Dramani Mahama has established a committee to investigate petitions filed against Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The committee, set up in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, will inquire into the petitions. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President, said in a […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has initiated a sweeping reshuffle of Police Commanders stationed in areas hardest hit by illegal mining, also known as galamsey. This move is part of a renewed national security strategy aimed at strengthening the fight against environmental degradation caused by unauthorized mining operations. The reshuffle affects Divisional […]

At the vibrant unveiling of the One Million Coders programme, Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation delivered a powerful message: “Resetting Ghana is not just necessary—it is urgent.” The event, charged with energy and purpose, marked the launch of a bold national initiative aimed at digitally empowering Ghana’s youth and transforming the economy […]

The Supreme Court has once again adjourned proceedings in a closely watched injunction case seeking to restrain President John Dramani Mahama and the Council of State from considering petitions aimed at the removal of the Chief Justice. At Wednesday’s hearing, the absence of one of the justices on the five-member panel, His Lordship Justice Samuel […]

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee has strongly condemned recent remarks made by the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Mr. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, describing them as “reckless” and “undemocratic.” Mr. Boadi, speaking during Kumasi’s ongoing decongestion exercise, advocated for what he termed a “military-democratic” […]

A ‘FIFTH COLUMNIST’ is a secret supporter of an enemy country, society, group and / or people, who tries to undermine their own country and / or group. Fifth columnists may engage in sabotage, espionage, or other subversive activities. The term was coined by General Emilio Mola during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Mola originally […]

   has met with the media ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Kwahu Business Forum, slated for April 19. The forum, now in its second edition under President John Dramani Mahama, is focused on crafting actionable strategies to boost the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a spotlight on agro-processing, manufacturing, and export-led […]

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a pivotal case on Wednesday, April 16, concerning the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, against the Attorney-General. Assafuah is challenging the legality of former […]

Tensions are escalating in the Tema Metropolis as youth groups stormed the offices of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly in fierce protest against rumors that actress-turned-politician Ebi Bright is being considered for the position of Mayor. The demonstrators, mainly concerned youth and residents of Tema East, voiced their anger with chants, drumming, and tyre burning, demanding […]