- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 19, 2025
- 123 views
Lands Minister revokes all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities in the issuance process.…
‘I don’t regret abstaining from E-Levy vote’ – Adwoa Safo
Former Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has broken her silence on what she says was her decision to abstain from voting on the Electronic Transfer…
‘We’ll reduce fares if fuel drops to ¢12 per litre’ -GPRTU assures commuters
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has assured the public that transport fares will be reduced if fuel prices drop to around ¢12 per litre. Speaking on Joy News’…
School Feeding: Akufo-Addo ordered audit but distanced himself after backlash over rot I uncovered – Adwoa Safo
Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has alleged that former President Akufo-Addo instructed her to audit the School Feeding Programme but later distanced himself after…
- Crime , Ghana , Ghana Police Service , News
- March 19, 2025
- 152 views
Police arrest suspect over murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale
The Ghana Police Service in its quest to delve deeper into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, has arrested an interested party connected to the case. The suspect, identified…
- Attorney General , Economy , Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , NDC , News , NPP , Parliament
- March 19, 2025
- 119 views
We demand more than one amendment to L.I. 2462 if it will be pre-laid – Dr. Ashigbey
The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has insisted that if there is to be a pre-laying process for Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, it must…
VIP Jeoun rescinds transport fare hike after gov’t intervention
Operators of the intercity transport company, VIP Jeoun, have resolved to stay the price increase of transport fares for its buses. A group known as the Alliance of Drivers Ghana…
- Ghana , Ghana Police Service , Minority , News , Parliament , Politics
- March 18, 2025
- 118 views
‘We’ll calculate IGP Yohuno’s real age at the right time’ – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised questions about the age of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno,…
Treason felony trial: Oliver Barker-Vormawor officially acquitted and discharged
The criminal jurisdiction of the High Court in Accra has officially acquitted and discharged Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist who was standing trial for treason. Mr Baker-Vormawor was charged with…
- Crime , Economy , Finance , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , Minority , MP's Corner , NDC , News , Politics
- March 18, 2025
- 208 views
Galamsey: Minority delays laying of L.I. 2462, demands pre-laying
A heated debate erupted in Parliament today over the laying of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which seeks to repeal the President’s power to grant permission for mining in forest reserves.…
‘If elections were in August 2024, Bawumia would have polled about 30%’ – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged that NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign lacked the expected enthusiasm, signaling the challenges ahead for the party in last year’s election. In…
Aggrey Memorial students sleeping in hallways: Call for urgent infrastructure
Students of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion School have raised concerns about the congestion in dormitories and called for urgent infrastructural support. Reiterating the call, the Girls’ Prefect of the school,…
Chinese national murder suspect granted bail by Takoradi District Court
A Chinese man, who was arraigned before the Takoradi District Court over an alleged murder charge, has been released on police enquiry bail. The accused person, Dai Mengsheng’s bail was set…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 18, 2025
- 163 views
Galamsey: We need to reclaim our lands, state of emergency needed – Dr. Ken Ashigbey
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated the urgent need to reclaim Ghana’s lands and forest reserves from illegal miners. In an interview on…
‘Maybe if I were around, things would be different’ – Former Majority Leader
The former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has admitted that he misses being in the legislative house, even though he remains actively engaged with its leadership. In an interview…
- 24 Hour Economy , Business , Economy , Finance , Ghana , Majority , NDC , News , Parliament , Politics
- March 18, 2025
- 172 views
Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government’s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support…
Mahama swears in Baffoe-Bonnie as Prisons Service Director-General
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Patience Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, marking a key leadership change within the country’s security sector. Her…
Afenyo-Markin calls for dedicated Hospital for MPs
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for a dedicated hospital for Members of Parliament (MPs) to address health concerns while ensuring health confidentiality. Speaking during the inauguration of the Parliamentary…
The 2025 budget proposal and its implications for Ghana’s mineral revenue management
The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Ghana proposes a significant amendment to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Act, 2018 (Act 978). The amendment seeks to transfer 80%…
Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted if he misses June 2 deadline – OSP warns
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on…
