Author: Philip Antoh

The Compliance Directorate of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has summoned the directors and owners of six gold service provider companies as part of a routine compliance exercise under Section 43 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140). In a notice issued on February 12, 2026, GoldBod said the exercise is aimed at ensuring that gold service providers operating in the country are fully compliant with applicable financial and operational regulations governing the sector. The affected companies are: Max-Palasco Limited, S-Seven Hills Enterprise, Passion Gold Limited, IBF Mineral Resource Limited, Maabisco Multipurpose Enterprise and Gastonesin Enterprise. GoldBod has…

A community-based human rights and environmental mining advocacy organisation is demanding firm enforcement action against public officials alleged to be extracting unlawful payments from illegal mining operations in the Ashanti Region. Wacam was responding to recent investigative reporting by JoyNews Hotline Documentary titled, A tax for Galamsey: The extortion racket fueling illegal mining, which highlights allegations of extortion, unlawful and protection payments linked to illegal and irresponsible mining activities in the Amansie Central District. The documentary attributes these alleged payments to public officials and persons exercising public authority within local governance and enforcement structures, who are reported to extract payments…

The Last Trumpet Movement (LTM), a faith-based initiative focused on spiritual restoration and reconnection with African ancestral heritage, has been officially launched in Accra with a call on Africans in the diaspora and at home to “arise and shine” and return to their roots. Delivering the welcome address at the media launch, Founder of the movement, Omanyah Shaddai, said the Last Trumpet Movement was born out of divine revelation and concern about growing global socio-economic decay, conflicts, pandemics and increasing uncertainty in the world. According to him, the movement represents a divine wake-up call for African-edenic people, particularly Hebrew Israelites,…

The Council of Zongo Chiefs in the Ayawaso East Constituency have thrown their weight behind the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Baba Jamal ahead of the March 3, 2026, by-election amidst the call from the majority caucus in parliament to annul the result due to alleged vote-buying by the candidate-elect during voting. According to the council, the process was held in a free, fair, and transparent manner which ended peacefully without any of the defeated aspirants complaining of any electoral malfeasance, by the elected candidate. The council cautioned the majority caucus in parliament to tread cautiously in addressing the issue,…

The Nii Odoi Kwao Family of Osu, allodia owner of Nima has congratulated Mr. Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed on his victory in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso East Constituency, while firmly rejecting allegations of vote buying linked to his win. In a press release issued in Accra on February 8, 2026, and signed by Nii Odoi Kwao II, Head of the Nii Odoi Kwao Family of Osu, the family described Baba Jamal Ahmed’s victory as decisive and reflective of the confidence party delegates have in his leadership. According to the statement, Baba Jamal Ahmed secured…

The management and staff of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have donated GHS 800,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support the treatment and care of patients living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The donation, raised through voluntary contributions by staff and management of the Authority, is expected to provide financial relief to vulnerable patients and families struggling with the high cost of treatment for chronic conditions. Presenting the funds, officials of the NHIA said the gesture forms part of their commitment to strengthening healthcare support systems and ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind due to financial…

Fresh allegations of nepotism and abuse of discretionary powers have emerged within the Ghana Police Service, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accused of using special promotion powers to advance the careers of close family members. The claims, contained in a strongly worded statement circulating among senior officers, warn that the development has triggered growing internal discontent, eroding morale and undermining confidence in the leadership of the Service barely ten months into the IGP’s tenure. According to the statement, the IGP personally signed at least four Police Wireless Messages between January 20 and January 30, 2026, granting…

The Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced the completion and handover of a 300-bed capacity dormitory block to the Ambariyya Islamic Institute in Tamale, describing the project as a significant boost to education in the Northern Region. Sharing the update in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Dr Amin Adam said the keys to the new facility were formally received by his grandfather, Afa Tanko, who led the delegation on behalf of the school and community. He noted that the project was inspired by an earlier visit he paid to Afa Seidu, which sparked the vision…

The GhanaMade Expo is going to be a consistent, weekend buying destination that makes it easier to find genuine Ghanaian products in one place. Taking place every Saturday at a fixed venue, the Expo features a curated mix of local SMEs, artisans, and emerging brands giving shoppers a straightforward way to support Ghana-made goods while enjoying an exciting market atmosphere. The Expo is built for everyone: families looking for dependable quality and fair pricing, professionals searching for thoughtful gifts, and visitors who want a convenient “one-stop” experience. For Ghanaians living abroad, GhanaMade Expo also creates a strong bridge to home-whether…

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, says his long-held demand for accountability in Ghana’s scholarship administration remains unchanged, insisting his integrity “stands intact”. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Deputy Minister of Education addressed discussions around alleged corruption in the award of state-funded scholarships, stressing that his record on the matter was consistent both in opposition and in government. “Make your own conclusions, facts are indeed sacred,” Dr. Apaak wrote. “I gave my best in opposition and continue to do so in government as expected of me by my appointor. My integrity remains intact, no one can…