Author: TNRgh

By Leo Nelson AyivorIn the muddy waters of Ghana’s once‑pristine rivers lies a silent tragedy—one that does not make headlines. It is not just about polluted streams, dying forests, or lost farmland. It is about unborn children whose first contact with the world is already tainted by poison.Illegal small‑scale mining, locally known as galamsey, has long been framed as an environmental or economic crisis. Yet emerging medical evidence reveals a deeper and more disturbing reality: the effects of this destructive practice may begin before a child is even born. Across Ghana’s mining regions from the Western and Ashanti Regions to…

By Leo Nelson The IMANI Center for Policy & Education has begun a legal transparency campaign to obtain asset declarations filed by senior public officials, arguing that the long-standing practice of keeping the records in “sealed envelopes” undermines the constitutional purpose of public asset disclosure. President of IMANI, Franklin Cudjoe said the organisation has directed its analysts and legal advisors to begin filing requests under the Right to Information Act, 2019, to obtain declarations submitted to the Auditor-General and conduct “longitudinal analysis” on the wealth accumulation of politicians over the course of their public service. Under Article 286 of the…

By Prince AhenkorahThe National Petroleum Authority has moved swiftly to calm nerves, assuring the general public that Ghana has adequate stocks of petroleum products and that the national fuel supply situation remains stable and firmly under control.In a press release dated Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and signed by management, the NPA acknowledged growing public anxiety following recent reports and speculation regarding the potential impact of developments in the global energy market on fuel supply and pricing in Ghana.In light of these concerns, the Authority moved to reassure the general public that Ghana currently has adequate stocks of petroleum products, and…

New Report Flags West Africa as Key Cocain Route for Europe’s At least 30 percent of Europe’s cocaine is believed to be routed through West Africa, where synthetic drug markets are diversifying and expanding at an alarming pace, driving urgent security, public health and human rights challenges, according to two new studies published by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC).The reports, produced by the GI-TOC West Africa Observatory (WEA-Obs), map trafficking routes, actor typologies, supply chains and response shortcomings across the region. Based on over 190 interviews conducted in 2025, the research establishes an evidence-based baseline of the…

 as Foot Soldiers Cry Foul Over Women of Valour BacklashBy Gifty Boateng The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, has quietly instituted a weekly engagement session at the party’s headquarters in Adabraka, a move widely interpreted as a damage-control exercise following weeks of mounting grassroots agitation Starting Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2pm, Gyamfi will make himself available at his designated office at the party headquarters to listen to and engage with party members seeking audience with him. A brief statement issued under the signature…

By Leo Nelson A troubling sex-for-rent scandal has emerged in Ashaiman, raising concerns about the exploitation of female tenants by some landlords and property caretakers. Reports indicate that women seeking accommodation in the area have been allegedly pressured into providing sexual favours in exchange for housing, a practice condemned by residents and civil society groups. The issue came to light through cases handled at the Ashaiman Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, where mediators dealt with disputes involving tenants and caretakers. One such case involved a woman who rented a room for two years and later became romantically involved with the…

…Face Asset Auction Over Ghc300m Debt …As Creditor Banks Secure Green Light By Editor A consortium of banks is moving to seize and auction assets of Produce Buying Company (PBC), one of Ghana’s oldest cocoa purchasing firms, after a court dismissed the company’s final bid to halt debt recovery proceedings .The Accra High Court on Monday rejected PBC’s application for a stay of execution, clearing the path for creditors to sell buildings, warehouses, vehicles and operational facilities over debts exceeding 300 million cedis (about $28 million) . The ruling follows a January 2024 judgment authorising six commercial banks to recover…

Aimed at restoring integrity to Public Land Management By Phillip Antoh The government has unveiled a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at restoring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the administration of public lands, introducing measures that include a mandatory 70 per cent upfront payment of market value for land leases and the immediate resumption of services under tightened controls.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday March 11, 2026, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Dr. Yusif Sulemana (MP), revealed that the reforms are part of Cabinet directives currently being implemented by the Ministry in collaboration with the Lands Commission.…

Govt response Two Dockets ‘Ready’By Gifty BoatengA year after the Akufo-Addo administration made its tumultuous exit, the man at the centre of one of its most controversial COVID-19 procurement scandals is walking free and talking loudly. But the Mahama government insists the legal silence on former Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu is about to be broken, and not by his boasts.At a commissioning ceremony for a maternity ward in his Dormaa Central backyard on Tuesday, the veteran politician mocked the very notion of his prosecution. “I walk freely in Ghana,” he declared, framing the lack of court action as definitive proof…

Former Ghana Assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has questioned the need for Andre Ayew to return to the Black Stars as his possible inclusion in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to spark debate. The Sudan assistant coach believes the time may have come for Ayew to step away and allow the team to move forward with a new generation of players. “He might be a very, very good player,” he said. “But you ask yourself in this current setup, is he needed?”- he quizzed in an interview with Luv FM. “Is he needed? For me, No. Dede…