The Office of the President on November 20, 2025 celebrated the 2025 International Men’s Day under the resonant theme: “Healthy Men, Strong Families, Progressive Workplace.” The gathering brought together Senior Government Officials and staff of the presidency, all united in honouring the vital role men play in shaping families, institutions, and the nation’s collective future. […]

Awula Serwah, Coordinator, Eco-Conscious Citizens, has said that the inadequate resources to fight the illegal small-scale mining are a shame to the country. She made the point that galasemy poses an existential threat to the nation, hence it would have been expected that all resources needed to fight it would have been deployed. “We are […]

Policy analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, says the government has failed to demonstrate real commitment in the fight against illegal mining. He contended that the public has been “misled and scammed” into believing there is strong political will behind the campaign. Speaking on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey […]

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, has suggested to the government to ban all surface mining for one year. He believes that this is one of the best approaches to solving the illegal mining (Galamseny) menace. “We need an immediate ban on surface mining for a whole year […]

The 2025 edition of Tidal Rave concluded at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra this past weekend, drawing thousands of festivalgoers across two days. A highlight was the Spark Market, an Absa Bank Ghana initiative which gave about forty young entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase and sell their products using digital payments. Organised […] The post Absa sparks

Dr Joshua Zaato, Policy Analyst and Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has accused the government of adopting a cosmetic approach to the fight against illegal mining. He says that the allocation to the task force to fight the galamsey menace is woefully inadequate. “The government’s fight against Galamsey is only cosmetic. The amount allocated […]

Private Legal Practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has dismissed claims that some illegal miners have supernatural powers that make it impossible for bullets to penetrate their bodies. He said such claims are superstitious, thus must be treated with contempt. Contributing to discussions on the fight against illegal mining, Mr Kpebu cautioned against giving such stories undue attention […]

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu is urging the government and the public to rethink the increasing deployment of military personnel for internal security operations. Kpebu insisted that Ghana’s constitution places that responsibility squarely on the Ghana Police Service. Speaking on the KeyPoints on November 22, Kpebu said the country risks “ceding the powers and constitutional […]

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has urged his former side to consider AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.The Ghana international has emerged as a transfer target for several Premier League clubs following his explosive start to the season.Semenyo has scored six goals with three assists to his credit in 11 Premier League games so far.Meanwhile, has been revealed that the 25-year-old has a release clause of £65 million after signing a long-term deal at the club until 2030

Head of Western Region Forestry Commission, Nana Poku Bosompim has disclosed that the Commission has destroyed a number of shrines mounted in various forests believed to be used to spiritually fortify illegal miners in their operations. The destruction was carried out during anti-illegal mining operations as part of efforts to end illegal mining in the […]

A domestic fire outbreak has destroyed two bedrooms at Natwikumye, a suburb of Bibiani in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. The incident, which occurred around 1630hrs on November 21, left residents in shock as flames quickly engulfed the affected portions of the building. The exact cause of the fire is not yet […]

Head of Western Region Forestry Commission, Nana Poku Bosompim, has said that the time has come for the commission to be resourced enough to fight the illegal miners. He says they lack bulletproof vests and other =tools to enable them to go into the forest to deal with the weapon-wielding illegal miners “The time has […]

Kelvin Oppong wants supporters to feel joy as Bibiani Goldstars prepare for their Week 11 game against Nations FC.The defender is eager for the team to deliver a strong performance that brings smiles back for fans in Bibiani community again together.He spoke with belief ahead of the match, trusting in his teammates this season.â??We wont promise them anything big we are promising that we wont let them be sad we will make them happy just like we did last season. This season this

FC Samartex 1996 head coach Christopher Ennin says they will maintain their unbeaten home run against Asante Kotoko.The Timber Boys will host the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in the Matchday 11 games.Samartex head into the game on the back of an unbeaten run of home games; the pair of losses the club has suffered this season have come away from home.â??I canâ??t stand to lose at home; we will continue with our unbeaten run," Ennin said.â??Sunday

The Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has said that the fight against illegal mining (Galamsey) should involve community members and activists. She said the community members know all those involved in the practice. “We need to act now, we need to take the necessary actions now. Harness the support of the community and deal […]

Kelvin Oppong is the focus as he steps back onto the field after his injury layoff. The Bibiani Gold Stars defender has worked hard to return, and he feels thankful to play again.Ahead of their Week 11 match with Nations FC, he spoke about how good it feels to rejoin teammates and fans.â??I am very happy because when you are injured it is between you and your God nobody knows you anymore. I am happy by God's grace I am back,â? he told Bibiani Goldstars TVOppongâ??s

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that the Special Prosecutor Kissi Ayebneg must be removed on account of incompetence. Kpebu said that for him to have watched on for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to leave the country was an act of incompetence for which he has to be removed. “Kissi Agyebneg must go,” […]

Nana Poku Bosompim, Western Region Director of Forestry Commission, has said that the illegal miners (Galamsey) are adopting new ways of going about their operation. He says that these miners pick up information about the task force’s plan to storm their area and then pour petrol around. So as soon as the task force lights […]

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on Black Stars' technical team to assemble the strongest possible squad for the 2026 World Cup, underscoring that selections must be based on merit rather than sentiment.Ghana is preparing for its fifth appearance at footballâ??s flagship tournament, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico."Good and great players should not be left out anywhere they find themselves, whether they are local

The Essipong Sports Stadium in the Western Region, a key sporting facility built in 2008 for the African Cup of Nations, is in a state of serious deterioration.This was revealed during an inspection conducted by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams and the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Mr Yaw Ampofu Ankrah.The stadium, with a capacity of twenty thousand spectators, has not undergone significant rehabilitation since its construction, raising