In recent weeks, a disturbing trend of internet crimes has emerged, raising serious questions about the oversight of online loan operators. These so-called lenders, often operating via apps on platforms like Google Play Store, are trapping unsuspecting individuals in a cycle of debt and harassment. Masquerading as legitimate financial institutions, they offer small loans with […]
In a move signaling a strong commitment to education and child well-being, President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has allocated a significant GH¢1.788 billion in the 2025 national budget to the School Feeding Programme. This substantial increase over previous years underscores the government’s recognition of the critical role the programme plays in improving school enrollment, attendance, […]
By Nsiaba Nana Akwasi Kobi *Feature Article* 19 MAR 2025 The defamation battle between investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has once again exposed the troubling inconsistencies in judicial rulings across different jurisdictions. While a Ghanaian court dismissed Anas’s case, citing a lack of evidence, a U.S. court found Agyapong’s remarks defamatory and awarded Anas a staggering $18 […]
By Abubakari Yakubu. I wholeheartedly express my dissent with the stance adopted by a segment of our populace, who have recently adopted a taciturn approach towards the rampant impunity enjoyed by the government in its illegal mining operations, commonly referred to as galamsey. I unequivocally reject the submission to this condescending and cowardly manoeuvre. Recently, […]
Compiled by Na Yaz ● Ghana Airport Company Ltd (NPP CEO)- NDC Deputy ● Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (NPP CEO) ● VRA (NPP CEO), NDC Deputy ● Minerals Commission (NPP CEO) nd even Technical Committee Member of the New Goldbod, NDC Deputy ● Ghana Hydrological Authority (NPP CEO), NDC Deputy ● Forestry Commission (NPP CEO), […]
By King Amoah President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, which began in January of this year, has garnered significant attention and generated a range of opinions across Ghana, especially in the Ashanti region. A recent random survey conducted by this correspondent, particularly focusing on perspectives in the Ashanti region, reveals a cautious optimism among many Ghanaians […]
In a significant move to tackle illegal mining, the government has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024. This decision follows the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Technical Committee jointly established by the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, […]
President John Dramani Mahama has signaled a renewed commitment to education in Ghana with his maiden 2025 national budget, earmarking a substantial GH¢564.6 million for the comprehensive provision of free, curricula-based textbooks to students across the nation. This significant investment aims to alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians, ensuring that every child, regardless […]
President John Dramani Mahama is set to embark on a two-region Thank You Visit, commencing today, March 20, 2025. This gesture is a testament to his profound gratitude towards the Chiefs and people of the Upper East and Northern Regions for their unwavering support in the 2024 general elections. As part of his commitment to […]
Ghana’s Volta Lake, a sprawling 8,500 square kilometre expanse of water, holds a secret beneath its surface: a vast underwater treasure trove waiting to be unlocked. Created in 1965 by the construction of the Akosombo Dam, the lake submerged a significant portion of the Volta River Basin, including massive tropical hardwood trees, a rich mineral […]
