Author: Philip Antoh

Ghana’s youngest finance minister recently spoke on Radio Gold 90.5 FM about 2025, praising Sammy Gyamfi for his drive and determination. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance in Ghana, pointed out the important achievements in stabilizing the economy. He noted that a key factor in this success is the strong teamwork among the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, the Ghana Gold Board, and the consistent support from President John Dramani Mahama. Ghana’s youngest finance minister recently spoke on Radio Gold 90.5 FM about 2025, praising Sammy Gyamfi for his drive and determination. “Sammy Gyamfi has always been…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs. Justina Nelson, has pledged the commitment of management to consolidate the gains made last year to position the Fund as one of the best world-class sovereign wealth funds in the world. She said this will be done together with stakeholders of the Fund to secure value for both present and future generations. Mrs Nelson made the commitment in her New Year message posted on all the social media handles of the Fund.“Last year marked a defining phase in our transformational journey, delivering strong institutional reforms aligned with the…

The Accra Regional Police Command has taken two women into custody related to the alleged attack on a 12-year-old girl in the La Roman JHS area of Accra. The incident happened on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after the victim’s mother reported it to the police, bringing her daughter who had visible signs of assault. The mother claimed that her daughter was assaulted by three women without any reason. After the report, the police recorded a formal statement from the mother and provided a Police Medical Report Form for the victim to undergo a medical check-up. Initial investigations showed that earlier…

A wave of anxiety and frustration is spreading across the University of Ghana (UG) as students deal with a newly released provisional fee schedule that shows significant increases in academic expenses. The large hikes, averaging over 25%, have led to urgent demands for the university management to explain the reasons behind such drastic financial changes. The provisional figures, made public, highlight a harsh reality for both new freshmen and returning students just months before the new academic year starts. Many are left wondering about their financial readiness as the effects of these increases loom large. The College of Humanities, which…

In a world where global headwinds are shifting and external barriers are rising, especially against African migrants, a powerful, people-driven campaign is preparing to sweep across Africa in 2026. The “Make Africa Borderless Now!” movement. This movement will be unveiled formally in Accra, Ghana, in February at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026. It has a singular but transformational mission: to remove the artificial borders that have kept Africans apart from one another for over a century, and to finally make continental integration not merely an aspiration of leaders, but a demand of the African people themselves. The goal is bold:…

The Ghana Police Service, through the Special Support Unit, has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of robberies reported in Afienya, Atadeka, Apollonia, and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, identified as Seth Noi Tetteh, also known as “Wonder,” and two others, Selasie Emmanuel and Sulemana Osman, were arrested on December 24, 2025 and December 26, 2025, respectively, following information that suspect Seth Noi Tetteh had been taken into custody at the Atadeka Police Station for his alleged involvement in multiple robbery incidents in the area. During interrogation, suspect Seth Noi Tetteh admitted his involvement…

The year 2025 has been described as a defining turning point for Ghana’s education sector, as President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Education embarked on a comprehensive reset aimed at stabilizing the system and restoring quality across all levels. According to the Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, Hashmin Mohammed, the 2025 year under review confirms that Ghana’s education sector is on a deliberate path of recovery and transformation. In a release on December 31, he mentioned several key advancements in the education sector of Ghana in the year 2025. He noted that the new administration inherited…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim (MP), has sent warm New Year wishes to Ghanaians, urging a renewed dedication to national progress as the country welcomes 2026. In a New Year message released on January 1, 2026, the Minister recognized the essential role of traditional leaders, religious figures, sector partners, and local communities, calling them crucial allies in Ghana’s development path. Reflecting on the recently celebrated Christmas season, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim highlighted its significant spiritual meaning, referring to the birth of Jesus Christ as “humanity’s most profound symbol of hope and divine restoration.” He encouraged…

President John Dramani Mahama has introduced an ambitious plan for Ghana in 2026, indicating a quicker pace of reforms and development initiatives aimed at enhancing social protection, transforming the economy, and strengthening democratic governance. In his New Year’s Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, President Mahama stated that the achievements of 2025 have established a strong foundation for the next stage of national development, emphasizing that the focus for the new year will be on expanding initiatives and achieving concrete results. He reiterated his administration’s dedication to quality education, announcing that the digitalization of schools will proceed to…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has accused the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, of issuing contradictory and misleading public statements over reported losses linked to the Gold-for-Reserves and gold trading programmes. In a statement released on the controversy, CDM said Mr. Gyamfi initially denied any knowledge of losses, dismissed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment, and claimed GoldBod had not recorded losses. However, the group noted that the same official later admitted that GoldBod had incurred losses amounting to GHS3.3 billion. “These statements are mutually exclusive,” CDM said, adding that “an institution cannot, in the same breath,…