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September 18, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

NAIMOS LAUNCHES FIERCE CRACKDOWN ON GALAMSEY IN ATWIMA MPONUA FOREST, SEIZES EXCAVATORS

The National Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining Operational Squad (NAIMOS) has launched a major offensive against illegal mining in the Atwima Mponua Forest of the Ashanti Region, seizing several...

September 18, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

ATO FORSON PROMISES: EVERY LOAN WILL NOW FUND ONLY LIFE-CHANGING PROJECTS

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has given Ghanaians the assurance that the government will now borrow money only for projects that will change lives and bring long-term benefits...

September 18, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

CHARLOTTE OSEI OPENS UP ON THREATS, SEXISM AND POLITICAL PRESSURES AS EC CHAIR

It is disheartening that in this age and time, women who break the glass ceiling continue to face hostility simply because of their gender. Competence should never be judged...

September 18, 2025
Bismark Attobrah
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ASANTEHEMAA’S BURIAL: ESSENTIAL SERVICE STAFF IN KUMASI DIRECTED TO WEAR UNIFORMS AND CARRY IDS

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has reminded residents in the Greater Kumasi Metropolis to strictly observe directives from the Manhyia Palace as final funeral rites are held for...

September 17, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 DECLARED PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN GHANA

The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, September 22, 2025, as a statutory public holiday across the country. The holiday marks the annual commemoration of Founder’s Day, which...

September 17, 2025
Bismark Attobrah
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Ghanaian Stars Honored with Diplomatic Passports

Accra, Ghana – In a gesture of recognition and appreciation, the Ghanaian government has announced the conferment of diplomatic passports on five outstanding Ghanaians. The announcement was made at...

September 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

MAHAMA LAUNCHES BIG PUSH INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME, ASSURES NATIONWIDE DEVELOPMENT

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the much-anticipated Big Push Infrastructure Programme, pledging that all 16 regions of Ghana will benefit from massive investments in critical projects. At...

September 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

EPA DEPUTY CEO WARNS AGAINST STATE OF EMERGENCY IN MINING AREAS – BUT WHERE HAS THE EPA BEEN ALL THIS TIME?

The Deputy Chief Executive for Operations at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Professor Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has cautioned that declaring a state of emergency in illegal mining areas could backfire,...

September 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

BEYOND LAND GRABS: DRIVERS MUST ALSO FIGHT FOR SAFER ROADS

In recent days, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Concerned Drivers Association have raised their voices against the alleged takeover of lorry station lands by private...

September 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

TWIFO TONGOW ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE LIFE, LEAVES SIX IN CRITICAL CONDITION

A heartbreaking accident has been recorded on the TwifoTongow – Wassa Hemanso stretch, leaving a teenager dead and six others battling for their lives. Eyewitnesses say a KIA Rano...