President John Dramani Mahama’ urged to declare state of emergency in galamsey-prone areas

The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Ken Ashigbey, is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to Dr Ashigbey, the renewed urgency demonstrated by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in combating the galamsey menace has unfortunately led to increased resistance from illegal miners. He noted that some of these miners are now resorting to attacking state officials on duty. “What should be happening is that because the galamseyers have seen a renewed effort by the current

Ghana Black Star experience to start in July this year.

The “Black Star Experience” is a key initiative under the government’s flagship programme for the tourism, arts, and culture sector. The project is designed to redefine and promote the Ghanaian identity, attract investments, generate employment, and boost tourism. It will feature a year-round celebration encompassing all major entertainment, artistic, cultural, and educational disciplines. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Houadjeto said: “We are putting together a number of events that will be remarkable for anybody who comes in.” She said that in July, there would be the Black Star Festival both in Ghana and abroad. Then in August, PANAFEST and Emancipation

Man United in advanced talk with former favorite for surprise return

Ruben Amorim could retain some crucial experience at Old Trafford. / IMAGO/PRiME Media Images Manchester United have agreed a deal to bring former centre-back Jonny Evans back to the club in the form of a youth development role, according to reports. Evans spent the final two seasons of his accomplished professional career back at United, a club he first joined more than two decades earlier after leaving his native Northern Ireland. After serving as an able deputy during the latter years of Sir Alex Ferguson’s trophy-laden tenure, Evans spent eight years divided between West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City. Erik ten Hag sanctioned

Stonebwoy speaks out after been discovering Asamoah Gyan has blocked him, It’s been a while but why?

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Didi appointed as as the Accra Hearts of Of Oak Coach

Accra Hearts of Oak has announced the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as the new head coach of the club going into the 2025/26 football season. The experienced tactician, widely respected in Ghanaian football circles, has signed a two-year contract with the Phobians, with the club confirming that his appointment takes immediate effect. Dramani returns to the Ghana Premier League with a wealth of experience and an impressive coaching résumé, having previously led arch-rivals Asante Kotoko to back-to-back league titles. Dramani’s immediate challenge will be to prepare Hearts of Oak for the high-stakes 2025 President’s Cup clash against his former club, Asante Kotoko.

Torrential rains unleashed havoc on Sekondi Takoradi, leaving residents homeless and millions in losses

Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating downpour that struck on Monday, June 16th, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. A relentless, two-hour deluge transformed streets into rivers submerging homes, offices, and marketplaces, and causing widespread damage estimated to be worth millions of cedis. The torrential rains swept away electric appliances, household items, clothing, and other personal belongings, leaving many families with nothing. Undisclosed sums of money were also lost in the deluge. Government properties were not spared, with a $200 million Astro Turf project at Effiankwanta particularly hard hit. Residents described the flooded