Author: Philip Antoh

In a bid to motivate licensed miners and fight gold smuggling, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has today, Wednesday August 27, 2025, introduced a special (temporary) bonus of GHS832 per pound of gold, for all licensed Miners across the country. As a result of this initiative, a pound of gold which should have sold in the local market for GHS8,868, is today selling at a price GHS9,700. In a released signed by the Media Relation Officer, Prince Kwame Minka said this novelty is in response to legitimate complaints from licensed miners about the significant reduction in the local price of…

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail of 80,000 cedi with one surety each to the eight accused persons involved in the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run violence and adjourned the case to August 29, 2025. The eight were arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command following investigations into the violence that characterized by election re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025. they were later put before the court after preliminary investigations linked them to the electoral disturbances captured on viral videos on both mainstream and social media. The accused are: Mohammed Abubakari, 32, Private Security Officer, Tijani Mahamudu, 38, Driver,…

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has told journalists that before his appointment was one of Ghana’s biggest rice producers in the country making a direct response to earlier criticisms suggesting that his farming background makes him unsuitable for the role of heading the Health Ministry. The response also meant to downplay the notion that farmers cannot head the health ministry. This comes after comments from Dr. David Tenkorang, the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, who criticized the Minister’s handling of the recent violence at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge). Dr. Tenkorang implied that…

JIBU Ghana is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest franchised location in Kasoa Galelia, Ga South Municipality, Ghana. The new center is set to open its doors on Friday, August 22, 2025, inviting customers from across Ghana to experience JIBU Ghana’s commitment to quality and community impact. JIBU Ghana is already a trusted name in Ghana, with established Production sites in Adenta, Madina, North legon, Sowutuom, Spintex, Asylum Down and Dansoman with many resell outlets in Kotobabi, Ashaley Botwe, Tema Community 25, New Achimota, Kasoa Lamptey, Danfa, Abokobi, North Ridge, Tema Community 5, East Legon, Tema Community…

Atrobinya, a small farming community in the Shai-Osudoku constituency of the Greater Accra Region, continues to grapple with decades of neglect and slow development despite its potential. Home to fewer than 4,000 people, the community is widely known for its rice farming, yet residents remain deprived of essential services and infrastructure. Unfulfilled Promises and Neglect Originally established as a farming settlement, Atrobinya has contributed significantly to local agricultural production. However, development has bypassed the community, leaving residents to struggle with inadequate infrastructure. Roads remain unpaved and often impassable during the rainy season, cutting residents off from nearby towns and markets.…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has confirmed that eight individuals have been arrested related to the recent violent events during the Ablekuma North by-election. During a meeting with the Police leadership and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the IGP stated that the suspects are currently being processed and will soon face legal action. “As of yesterday, I have 8 suspects. Eight suspects have been arrested, they are being processed, and according to the regional commander, they will be presented in court tomorrow or Friday,” Mr. Yohuno explained. He assured that the Police are committed to ensuring justice. “We…

The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Adeji Awatey, has assured Ghanaians that John Dramani Mahama’s government acknowledges and appreciates the ongoing contributions of private schools in providing quality education in the country. The Minister stated that the government is dedicated to enhancing collaboration with the private sector to advance teacher learning and professional development. Additionally, it aims to align the curriculum with the skills required for the 21st-century workforce by supporting digital transformation in schools and promoting policies that encourage sustainability. While speaking at the ongoing 2025 Private Schools Annual Educational and Leadership Summit in Bunso, Eastern Region, under the…

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has partnered with Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) Foundation to intensify campaign against the use of Opioid popularly known as “Red” use among youth in Ghana. The collaboration is to foster policies and programs aimed at addressing the menace in Ghanaians youth. Addressing the youth of Ghana on International Youth Day, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr. George Opare Addo stressed the need to tackle opioid abuse and enhance the well-being of young people in Ghana. Mr. Addo pointed out the significant contributions of Ghana’s youth in areas like innovation, entrepreneurship,…

A tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, has reportedly claimed the lives of the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Others who have been confirmed dead in the crash are Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC. The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. According to initial reports, the high-ranking government…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated essential medical supplies and public health materials worth $36,700 to the Ministry of Health to support Ghana’s ongoing efforts in combating the Mpox outbreak. The donation comprises Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for frontline health workers, 780 GeneXpert cartridges to enhance diagnostic capabilities, and 9,000 risk communication posters, along with 40 pull-up banners, aimed at raising public awareness and promoting community engagement. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s public health response. He commended the government for its proactive leadership…