Author: Philip Antoh

The Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the government is making good progress in solving the ongoing problem of unpaid salaries and allowances for health workers nationwide. Speaking to the press in Accra on Monday, October 13, Akandoh shared that the Ministry of Health has obtained financial clearance to pay 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who started their national service in early 2024. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Finance has granted financial clearance for an extra 13,500 nurses and midwives who were hired and assigned in late 2024. He noted that the clearance, which…

Baring any last-minute changes, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has released a High-Impact Weather Warning for today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, as a large rainstorm travels west from Nigeria and Benin towards Ghana. The storm is predicted to bring severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds to many areas, posing a significant risk of flooding in low-lying regions. The warning was issued at 0000 UTC and is effective from 0130 UTC, advising the public to take immediate safety measures as the severe weather system approaches.

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama have landed in Beijing, China, to take part in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and UN Women. This two-day event, set for October 13 and 14, will gather world leaders to reaffirm the principles of the Beijing Declaration and speed up its execution. The meeting also marks two important anniversaries: the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which was originally held in Beijing. During his time in China, President Mahama will advocate for…

The Chairman of Vint & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants, Kow Essuman, has emphasized that mental health should not be seen as a sign of weakness but rather as a mark of strength when individuals and nations work collectively to overcome its challenges. He made this statement during the World Mental Health Day celebration held on October 10, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The event, themed, “The Wholesome Mind Summit”, focused on promoting psychological safety in children and adults amid growing mental health concerns. In his address, Essuman urged the state to pay greater attention to mental health…

The 2025 edition of the Wholesome Mind Summit has renewed national conversation around mental health, with key stakeholders urging that it be elevated from a charitable cause to a central pillar of Ghana’s development agenda. Held on October 10, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra to mark World Mental Health Day, the summit organized by Vint & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants, brought together policymakers, mental health experts, legal practitioners, and the media under the theme “The Wholesome Mind Summit.” Discussions centered on promoting psychological safety and holistic wellbeing among Ghanaians. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Mental…

The Director of Communications at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, has announced extensive operations by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Blue Water Guards in the Western and Western North Regions as part of increased national efforts to combat illegal mining. During a press conference in Accra, Ms. Mawuenyefia stated that this announcement is part of a new weekly briefing series from the Ministry’s Communications Directorate, aimed at keeping the public updated on the progress in the battle against galamsey. She disclosed that the recent coordinated operations have dismantled significant illegal mining…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized 10 trucks filled with diesel in a significant operation that saved the state an estimated $2.3 million in tax losses. At a press conference in Accra, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the Commissioner-General of the GRA, revealed that the trucks — which were carrying around 540,000 liters of automotive gas oil (AGO) — were captured through a collaborative effort between the Customs Preventive Unit and the National Security. The interception took place between the night of October 7 and the early morning of October 8, 2025, after receiving intelligence that the so-called “export” shipment…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has officially launched the 98th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grant payments, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting Ghana’s most vulnerable citizens. Speaking at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra on October 9, 2025, Dr. Lartey described the LEAP Programme as a “strong proof” of the government’s determination to reduce vulnerability and promote social inclusion across the nation. She expressed deep gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership and vision, which have ensured sufficient funding for the programme and the passage of…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has rolled out a revised reward scheme that allocates one-third of the value of any seized cocoa to informants and anti-smuggling operatives, as part of renewed efforts to combat illicit cross-border trade. The initiative aims to encourage greater public participation in the fight against cocoa smuggling, which continues to rob the nation of revenue and threaten the stability of Ghana’s cocoa sector. By offering one-third of the assessed value of confiscated cocoa, COCOBOD hopes to incentivize citizens, especially those living along border communities and known trafficking routes, to provide timely information on smuggling operations. This…

Security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has confirmed reports that more than 40,000 rounds of ammunition mysteriously disappeared from the Ministry of Defence Armoury shortly before the previous government handed over power on January 7, 2025. In an interview with Adom News, Prof. Aning revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, had personally informed him about the troubling incident. Before his death in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, Dr. Boamah had disclosed in July that thousands of rounds of ammunition transferred from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to the National Security Secretariat in 2024 could not…