Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has alleged that the government is deliberately failing to tackle the illegal mining menace, commonly known as galamsey, suggesting possible complicity in the matter. Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 10, Bosu criticised the government’s response to the crisis, describing it as ineffective and inadequate in…
The Member of Parliament for Binduri in the Upper East region, Issifu Mahmoud, has warned of potential risks to the success of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation efforts in the volatile Bawku area of the Upper East Region. He cautioned that the mediation process could be jeopardised if the government fails to deploy…
A 21-year-old school drop-out, who sodomized an 11-year-old boy at the Tarkwa Railway station, has been sentenced to 19 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. The convict, Kwadwo Mumuni, who was charged with one count of defilement, pleaded guilty to the offence. Prosecuting Detective Sergeant Dominic Appiah Kusi told the court…
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has admonished the government and its appointees, Members of Parliament (MPs) as well as other policymakers to be guided by the recent happenings in faraway Kenya. He explained that the recent youth reprisal attacks in Kenya must serve as a wake-up…
A group of qualified teachers recently posted to the Ashanti Region from various colleges of education in July 2024 on Monday, April 14, staged a protest at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters in Accra. The teachers are demanding the payment of eight months’ salary arrears, along with the resolution of issues related to their…
Ghana’s Black Galaxies have an arduous task ahead after being held to a goalless draw by Nigeria at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. Didi Dramani’s side dominated possession but did not do enough to unlock the resolute defense of the Super Eagles B team. After…
The Sissala East Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Adamu Yakubu, has applauded the organisers of the inaugural Betway Tumu Cup, describing the coordination and execution of the tournament as “superb.” The one-day event concluded successfully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Tumu Sports Stadium AstroTurf, where Real 24 Hours clinched the title after an impressive…
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world title and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. Having inflicted a first career defeat on Briton Fury by split decision in May, Usyk’s astuteness and will to win once again prevailed at…
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that all votes cast in favor of the late Madam Akua Donkor in the 2024 presidential election will be counted as rejected ballots. Despite her unfortunate demise, her image and party logo remain on the ballot paper for the upcoming election. In a press release signed by the…
The Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government has secured funds for the construction of about 20 interchanges across the country, Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has disclosed. The Minister, in an exclusive interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ show, noted that none of the road works that have commenced under this administration will be left uncompleted….
