Author: Philip Antoh

The Attorney-General’s Office has recommended that Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), face a charge of stealing over allegations that he carted away the luggage and personal effects of a Singaporean businessman while the man was in police custody. According to a document sighted by Myjoyonline, the AG’s Office believes the evidence assembled in the case is strong enough to sustain a charge under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The document, which forms part of the investigation docket, draws on witness statements, CCTV footage captured at Fiesta…

1,970 Chanfangs Destroyed. The newly appointed Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations (NAIMOs), Colonel Kofi Sam Appiah, has served notice that his outfit will go all out against illegal miners, vowing to make the illicit trade so costly and risky that it loses its appeal entirely. Col. Appiah, who took over from his predecessor, Col. Buah, said his immediate priority is to ramp up enforcement and consolidate the gains already achieved in the fight against galamsey. He made these remarks on Thursday during the inaugural edition of “the Progress Series,” a platform established to provide regular updates…

Family Health University (FHU) has sworn in a new seven-member Board of Trustees for its Endowment Fund, tasked with providing strategic leadership, mobilising resources and strengthening financial support for brilliant but needy Ghanaian students pursuing healthcare education. The new Board is chaired by Dr. Nicholas Smart-Yeboah, with Dr. Koku Awoonor-Williams, Dr. James Duah, Mrs. Lawrencia Adams Simpson, Mr. Kwabena Osei-Boateng and Mrs. Reeta Auguste as members. Mrs. Lily Konadu Ocran serves as Secretary. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of FHU, Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, urged the new Trustees to demonstrate prudent stewardship, transparency and accountability in managing the…

Ghanaian fishing communities are mounting pressure on the government to permanently revoke offshore gold exploration licenses, warning that the activities pose a severe threat to the country’s marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of coastal populations. In a press statement issued on behalf of the communities, Nana Kwamena Sankah called for the immediate cancellation of reconnaissance licenses granted to Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd. The groups are demanding that the government entirely abandon its plans for offshore gold exploration and exploitation in Ghana’s coastal waters. The fishers raised alarm over the reported granting of 10 licences covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres…

.At Yohunu Ward Complex Commissioning President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢500 million investment package aimed at transforming welfare and operational capacity within the Ghana Police Service. The commitment includes GH¢300 million for new police accommodation and GH¢200 million to complete the expansion of the Ghana Police Hospital. The President made these announcements during the commissioning of the newly built 85-bed Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra. Addressing Accommodation and Operational Needs To tackle severe congestion in police barracks, President Mahama revealed he has directed the Minister of Finance to allocate GH¢300 million…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga Esq., has briefed the Parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee on the Authority’s mandate, operations, programmes and ongoing efforts to advance youth development in Ghana. The presentation formed part of the Committee’s working visit to the Authority’s Head Office, which reaffirmed the importance of collaboration, parliamentary oversight and strategic partnerships in delivering meaningful outcomes for young people. The Chairman of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Henry Norgbey, said the visit was intended to assess the operations and challenges of agencies under the Ministry of Youth…

.Health Minister Assures as Vaccination Expanded to Adults   The Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has allayed public fears over the recent yellow fever outbreak, stating emphatically that the situation is firmly under control. Mr Akandoh has urged Ghanaians to remain calm as health authorities scale up surveillance and targeted vaccination efforts across the country. Briefing the media, Mr. Akandoh revealed that 450 suspected cases have been logged nationwide across all 16 regions. The Upper West Region is currently the epicenter, recording 88 of those suspected cases. Out of this regional total, three cases have been officially confirmed by the…

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is struggling to fulfill its mandate as the continent’s top judicial body for human rights, hampered by limited state participation, restrictive access rules, and poor enforcement of its rulings. Established to complement the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the Court’s effectiveness hinges entirely on the willingness of African nations to accept its jurisdiction, allow direct access for individuals and civil society, and comply with its decisions, according to Justice Sir Prof. Dennis Dominic Adjei of Ghana’s Supreme Court. Speaking at a recent media workshop organized by the African Court Coalition,…

The Controlled Food Suppliers Association (CFSA) has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in the settlement of a GHC250 million debt owed to its members for food supplied to Free Senior High School (SHS) schools during the 2024/2025 academic year. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, CFSA Chairman Mr. Twumasi Danso revealed that the prolonged delay in payments has pushed suppliers into dire financial straits, with many abandoning their homes due to constant threats of death, imprisonment, and severe harassment from creditors. Mr. Danso noted that over 40 members supplied non-perishable food items to complement the…

..How GoldBod’s New FX Framework Could Reshape Ghana’s Foreign Exchange Market In Ghana’s foreign exchange market, uncertainty is often more expensive than scarcity. Businesses do not suffer only because dollars are sometimes difficult to find; they suffer because access can be unpredictable, pricing can be uneven, and the path from demand to supply can feel opaque. For importers, manufacturers, fuel dealers, pharmaceutical suppliers, traders and financial institutions, the difference between a clear system and a disorderly market can be measured in delayed shipments, rising costs, widening spreads and pressure on the cedi. It is against this backdrop that the Ghana…