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Prof. Eric Abavare says ‘De-chemicalisation’ debate trivialises fight against galamsey
Professor Eric Abavare, President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has taken a swipe at the government’s handl…
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Police in the Walewale district arrest suspect for violent attack
The Police in the Walewale District of the North East Region have arrested a 25-year-old man, Rafai Tahiru, for allegedly possessing an offensive weapon and causing harm to a victim during an attack …
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Ashanti Regional Chairman Wontumi’s trial over Akonta Mining to commence on Tuesday
The trial of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This fo…
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Lawyer Frank Davies dismisses “baseless” misconduct petition against Godfred Yeboah Dame
The lawyer for former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, Frank Davies, has dismissed the “baseless” petition against his client for alleged misconduct during the Ato Forson ambulance trial. The p…
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Galamsey: Minority in Parliament claims Mahama’s engagement with CSOs a publicity stunt
The Minority has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s recent engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on illegal mining, describing it as a “publicity gimmick” aimed at deflecting att…
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Government making no significant progress in galamsey fight – Elvis Darko
The Managing Editor of the Newscenta newspaper, Elvis Darko, has criticised the government’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying there has been no significant progress in the fight against th…
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Presidential Staffer, Dr. Samuel Ayeh says misinformation undermining galamsey fight
A Presidential Staffer, Dr. Samuel Ayeh, has cautioned that misinformation and false narratives are undermining the government’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According t…
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International Monetary Fund review enters final stretch as Ghana targets $360m disbursement
Ghana’s ongoing fifth review under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme has entered its second week, with negotiations expected to conclude by October 10. A positive outcome will pave the …
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Commercial National Okada Riders Union laments delay in legalising operations
The Commercial National Okada Riders Union has expressed concern over the government’s delay in passing legislation to legalise their operations, saying the situation is negatively affecting their li…
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Ghana Police Service administration probes interception of suspected Indian hemp at Asesewa
The Ghana Police Service is investigating a case involving a Kia truck with registration number ER-760-23 that was intercepted on the Sekesua road while carrying 36 bags of substances suspected to be…