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October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

MAHAMA: I’LL DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON GALAMSEY IF SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS IT

President John Dramani Mahama has declared his readiness to impose a state of emergency in areas ravaged by illegal mining, known as galamsey, if the National Security Council advises...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED ATTACK, KILLING OF IMMIGRATION OFFICER AT GBINTRI CHECKPOINT

The North East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into an armed attack on two Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers at the Gbintri Inland checkpoint, which left one dead...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

ATTORNEY-GENERAL ORDERS CHAIRMAN WONTUMI TO REPORT ON MONDAY OR FACE ARREST

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has directed Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to report to Accra on Monday, October 6, 2025, to answer...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

ARMED ROBBER JAILED 30 YEARS AT ASSIN PRASO

The Nsuaem Kyekyewere Circuit Court has sentenced Frank Owusu, popularly known as “Lifer,” to 30 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for armed robbery. Owusu was also handed a two-month...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

FORMER EC DEPUTY CHAIR DAVID ADEENZE KANGAH DIES AT 78

A former Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mr. David Adeenze Kangah, has passed away at the age of 78. His death was confirmed on Friday, October 3,...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

PAC RECOVERS GH¢12.9BN IN MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), working in partnership with the Auditor-General’s office, has announced the recovery of more than GH¢12.9 billion in misused public funds. The disclosure follows weeks...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

MINISTER CALLS FOR GLOBAL UNITY TO PROTECT FISHERIES AND LIVELIHOODS

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Kobiaba Arthur, has urged greater international cooperation to protect fisheries, describing them as vital pillars of peace, livelihoods, and global food...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

MAHAMA CALLS ON NEW COURT OF APPEAL JUSTICES TO BUILD ENDURING LEGACY

President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly sworn-in justices of the Court of Appeal to carry themselves with courage, integrity, and humility as they take up their judicial...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

FIRE ENGULFS ADABRAKA AS GNFS DEPLOYS SEVEN FIRE TENDERS

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a fire outbreak at Adabraka in Accra, prompting the swift deployment of multiple firefighting units. In a statement shared on its...

October 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

DORMAAHENE HAILS DECLINE IN GALAMSEY UNDER MAHAMA, WARNS MENACE STILL LOOMS

Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II says illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has seen a noticeable decline under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. The traditional ruler,...