Author: Philip Antoh

The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has officially announced the full enforcement of a new gold trading licensing regime, warning that from this point forward, only individuals and entities licensed by the Board are legally permitted to engage in gold trading activities in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, Sammy Gyamfi, emphasized that the era of operating under old permits issued by the defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is over. “All previous licenses have been revoked under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act…

The Christ Jesus of Nazareth for All Freedom Fighters Fellowship (FFF), headquartered at Papase Number 2 in the Awutu-Breku District of Ghana’s Central Region, has strongly disassociated itself from Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, accusing him and his followers of promoting a deceptive spiritual agenda that threatens to distort the divine mandate of the Fellowship. At a press conference held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Freedom Centre in Accra, the leadership of the Fellowship denounced a recent televised interview aired on Second Chance TV—a platform associated with Prophet Adom Kyei Duah—describing it as misleading and unauthorized. Speaking on…

The Spain Branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warmly welcomed Ghana’s new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, and assured her of its full support as she assumes her diplomatic role. Speaking in an interview, the Acting Secretary of the Branch, Hanson Dartey, commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling a long-held expectation by appointing a substantive representative to advance Ghana’s interests in Spain. According to Dartey, the appointment is timely and reflects the President’s high regard for Ghanaians in the diaspora. “We are extremely grateful to His Excellency President Mahama for heeding our appeal…

The Street Children Empowerment Foundation (SCEF), in collaboration with Tänzer ohne Grenzen e.V. (Dancers Without Borders, Germany), Dzen Nako Cultural Group, and Nurture Nature Foundation, showcased a talent display and a short drama last Saturday to honor the 2025 Global Water Dances. This powerful global initiative uses dance and storytelling to promote water protection and environmental justice. The event, themed “Nu Ji Wala to wit Water Is Life,” was celebrated simultaneously in communities worldwide, bringing together voices and movements advocating for sustainable access to clean water through the universal language of dance. During the event, SCEF’s Programme Manager, Mr. Anthony…

The Kete-Krachi Divisional Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Unit has arrested two people for allegedly possessing Indian hemp. The individuals, named John Dzeble, 34, and Adzobi Mesiwotso, 24, were arrested on June 15, 2025, during an operation based on intelligence. Police stopped an Opel Astra with the registration number GT 6430-13, which was being driven by Dzeble, with Mesiwotso as a passenger. When the vehicle was searched, officers found 86 compressed parcels containing what is believed to be Indian hemp. The drugs were hidden in different parts of the car, such as the engine bay, doors, and trunk. DSP John Nchor from…

The Ministry of Health has on Monday June 16, 2025, inaugurated two distinct board members to oversee the operations of Ghana Health Service and the Ho Teaching Hospital. During the inauguration held in Accra at the Ministry, the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, cautioned that the integration of the board should not merely be perceived as ceremonial but as a significant responsibility. “This event signifies a renewal of leadership within two crucial institutions, representing a distinguished group of Ghanaians who have answered the call to serve. This serves as both a recognition of your capabilities and a reminder…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and some members of the Police Management Board today, June 13, 2025, paid a working visit to the Police Hospital, Accra to appreciate the hospital administration and staff for their effective management of the high numbers of patients who turned to the hospital to seek medical attention during the strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association. The Medical Director of the hospital, Commissioner of Police, Dr. Otu Nyarko who received the IGP and his team informed them that over the past one week, the hospital saw over 300%…

A 14-year-old candidate for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Gariba Awudu, has passed away after becoming ill during the ongoing exams at Assin Adiembra in the Central Region. Awudu, a student at Nnuanua Number 1 Basic School, reportedly exhibited signs of illness during Thursday’s exam. According to information from Radio Fosu, a local radio station in Assin Fosu, he was taken to the Assin Adiembra CHPS compound for medical assistance after finishing the exam. However, due to the current nurses’ strike, there were no medical staff available to help him. He was then quickly taken to the Assin Fosu…

Ghana’s education system continues to rely heavily on high-stakes theoretical examinations to determine learners’ progression and future opportunities. This model, while deeply entrenched, fails to capture the diverse intelligences, practical skills, and lived experiences of students. This article challenges the status quo, illustrating the structural flaws in the current assessment regime and the damaging consequences it imposes on learners especially those from marginalized backgrounds. Using the real-life stories of Akosua and Kwame, the piece exposes the human cost of exam-centered evaluation and calls for urgent, holistic reforms in national education assessment. It concludes with actionable recommendations for building a fairer…

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, on Friday, June 13, provided an update on the ongoing investigations by Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) into financial malfeasance at the National Service Authority (NSA). Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced that he has directed a full investigation into the assets of key individuals implicated in the major financial scandal. Read below the statement by the Attorney General: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACCRA June 13, 2025. PRESS BRIEFING BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE OPERATION RECOVER ALL LOOT (ORAL) INVESTIGATION INTO THE FINANCIAL MALFEASANCE AT THE NATIONAL SERVICE AUTHORITY (NSA) Ladies…