Member of Parliament for Sissala West, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has blamed the country’s illegal mining crisis on the political elite, calling for a united effort to tackle the issue. He told Parliament on Wednesday, February 19, that politicians, not ordinary citizens, are responsible for the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey….
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday, December 2, 2024. Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish those responsible for the stampede on Sunday, Communications Minister Fana Soumah said in a statement read on national television. The…
In a bold move to combat corruption and promote integrity, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced the establishment of the National Vultures Award, an initiative aimed at exposing and shaming corrupt officials in the country. Speaking before Parliament was adjourned indefinitely, Speaker Bagbin emphasised the importance of integrity in governance and society. He outlined…
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Alhassan has denied allegations of distributing items to voters at a polling station during the special voting exercise. This follows reports and videos that emerged showing the MP at the Legon Police Station polling centre, where she was seen handing out bags of food and water…
SuperSport, the leading cable sports network in sub-Saharan Africa, will miss its usual role of broadcasting the continent’s premier football event, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite long-standing coverage of the AFCON, SuperSport and its parent company, MultiChoice, confirmed today in a statement that they will not air the tournament scheduled for January…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, announcing a series of targeted initiatives at the launch of the reintroduced National Sanitation Day campaign. Addressing the gathering at the launch on Saturday, September 6, Mr Mahama outlined key environmental programmes that will form part of his government’s green agenda,…
Some armed policemen and civilians on Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024 stormed the premises of metro TV around Alisa Hotel, North Ridge in Accra to disrupt a live production. Host of the station’s morning show, Randy Abbey, who announced the incident on air indicated that the armed persons stormed the premises to injure some of…
Manchester City have accused the Premier League of being “misleading” over the verdict in its landmark legal case on rules over commercial deals. City have written to top-flight clubs criticising the league’s summary of the case verdict, saying it contains “several inaccuracies”. The letter to the 19 clubs and the league, seen by the BBC, was sent…
Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 28, Dr. Boamah cautioned that relying solely on military intervention would not provide a long-term solution to the issue. His comments come amid…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, alongside nine other individuals and three corporate entities, in connection with an alleged sprawling corruption scheme totaling over GH₵280 million. The charges, including multiple counts of extortion and money laundering, have been…
