Hon. Stephen Morcher, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Aowin, has condemned a recent anti-galamsey operation carried out by a task force allegedly associated with the local MP, Hon. Oscar Ofori Larbi, saying it undermined official efforts to curb illegal mining. Hon. Morcher said he received an early-morning call on […]
Story by: Nii Okpoti Odamtten / Muhammed Faisal Mustapha… The Paramount Chief of the Kologo Traditional Area and President of the Kologo Traditional Council, Naba Clifford Abagna Asobayire V, has issued a strong call for unity, discipline, and collective responsibility as the cornerstone for accelerating development in the area. The […]
A Ghanaian Ph.D. student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) in Rolla, United States, is advocating a shift towards the adoption of mercury-free technologies in Ghana’s mineral extraction sector. Speaking to the media, Ms. Hamdiya Orleans-Boham, a doctoral researcher in the Mining and Explosives Department, stressed […]
Apostle Francie Amoako Attah has stated that there is “nothing entirely new” about the year 2026, arguing that what makes a year new is a change in human mindset and behaviour, not the calendar itself. Speaking during a recent sermon, the renowned cleric explained that years are interconnected, stressing that […]
The government of President John Dramani Mahama has rejected calls for the cancellation, termination, or abrogation of the National Lottery Authority (NLA)–KGL licensing agreement, opting instead to maintain the contract with provisions for review and renegotiation in the interest of the State and all parties involved. This position follows sustained […]
Ayine & Partners acting on behalf of the Nungua Stool has petitioned the Inspector General of Police(IGP) and the Director General of Criminal Investigation Department(CID) over what they described as illegal conduct” of the Director of police operations COP Vans Gariba. In a petition signed by Seth Nyaaba(esq.), it explicit […]
When the Fourth Estate/Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) started their negative campaign against KGL, their suggestion to Mahama’s government was Cancellation/Termination/Abrogation of the ‘terrible’ NLA-KGL contract BUT in the wisdom of Mahama’s government, the NLA-KGL deal SHALL STAY FOREVER with reviews and renegotions in the interests of the State(NLA […]
Civil society group Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has strongly criticised the Minority Caucus in Parliament over its recent attacks on the licensing of Bawa Rock Limited under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) scheme, describing the claims as misleading, politically motivated, and damaging to ongoing mining sector reforms . […]
The MP for Abuakwa South Constituency, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has reiterated the urgent need for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take charge of market redevelopment in Ghana to curb the persistent outbreaks of devastating fires. According to Dr. Agyemang, the longstanding practice of allowing traders to rebuild markets […]
Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten /Muhammed Faisal Mustapha Security agencies in the Nadowli District of Ghana’s Upper West Region have intercepted a large consignment of suspected cyanide, believed to be intended for illegal mining operations along the Black Volta, following a late-night, intelligence-led operation. The operation, sources say, was set […]
