News of Tuesday, 15 April 2025

I’ve summoned EMIs over recent mobile money fraud cases – Communications Minister

My fidelity as Communications Minister is to Ghanaians, not MNOs – Sam George

'We’ll blacklist Mobile Money fraudsters across all networks' – Communications Minister

No MP or Minister advertises job offers on social media – Sam George warns public

Rwanda to host 2025 YAWC Global Convocation

Antagonism not the way to fix GFA issues – Kofi Adams

Police Dispatch 4 Gun Toting Robbers …In Ashanti Region

Your comments are dangerous – Amnesty International blasts Kumasi Mayor over threats to traders

Flogging traders approach not the way to go - Sam Pyne tells Kumasi Mayor

‘Unmet’ expectations in the face of a rising indigenous bauxite company

W/R: Joint security operation dismantles illegal mining camp in Subri forest

Two freed, four to defend in Western Togoland case as court cites weak evidence

Kwahu Business Forum to boost Ghanaian entrepreneurship – Julius Debrah

Nestlé and ECOM commission clean water initiative for cocoa farmers in 3 regions

GUTA rejects increased utility tariffs, demands accountability

Man behind controversial $1.5m sale of Ghana’s Nigerian property arrested

Murder cases: Families demand justice after years of silence

PURC commends ECG for improved revenue collection in 2025

Otumfuo to resume Bawku mediation talks at Manhyia Palace

Lawyer Frederick Festinous Faidoo confirmed as Sekondi-Takoradi MCE

Kumasi is engulfed with filth—Mayor Boadi vows to clean up city without relying on police

Credit Akufo-Addo, Mahama for IMF progress – Issah Attah

Ghana must boldly tap West Africa market – Julius Debrah

Patrick Yaw Boamah calls for peace ahead of Easter celebrations

Eric Twum: Let’s tackle Bawku crisis without political interference

GIFEC assists Ghana Army Recruit Training School with 20 laptops

Bawku conflict: No doctor directly attacked – GMA President

Producer of poisonous Prampram asana arrested

No law supports flogging of defiant traders – Simon Osei-Mensah

Communications Minister hints at possible cutback to 100 radio stations nationwide

Prioritise unity, avoid public outbursts – Afenyo-Markin urges NPP

Asantehene to resume mediation in Bawku crisis at Manhyia Palace on April 28

Armed scavengers take over dump site at Gbebu Glife Gbegbeyise in Ablekuma West

Build economic buffers to break IMF dependency - Oppong Nkrumah to Govt

Bawku conflict: We need operational shift in 72 hours - Prof. Aning warns

Entrepreneurs urged to make cybersecurity central to business sustainability

Minority donates GHS200k to support Kantamanto market fire victims

‘Staff-Level Agreement proves we were right’ - Minority claims credit for Ghana’s economic gains

Gov’t targets tomato, onion & pepper imports with new ‘Eurybia’ Project

IMF applauds Mahama’s bold reforms to restore fiscal discipline

Cash out: Ghana, IMF reach staff-level agreement on $370 million disbursement

Man who sold Ghana’s Diplomatic property in Nigeria arrested

GA/R: Tetegu footbridge abandoned as pedestrians risk their lives crossing busy Accra-Kasoa highway

Energy sector fiscal risks remain, but we’ve moved to contain them - Finance Minister

IGP directs police to wear protective gear with armoured escorts in Bawku

Ablakwa announces arrest of man paid $1.5m in sale of Ghana property in Nigeria

Gold Fields ignored Damang lease extension talks – Minerals Commission

W/R: Nearly 3k hectares of land destroyed by galamsey - Forestry Commission

Asantehene to resume mediation of Bawku conflict on April 28

We told them – Miracles Aboagye mocks NDC over galamsey fight

Staff-level agreement vindicates NPP, contradicts ‘criminal mismanagement’ claim – Amin Adam

CorpsAfrica/Ghana hosts Pitch Day 2025, showcasing community-led development

Western Region fishermen propose new months for closed fishing season

Asantehene to resume Bawku mediation efforts on April 28

Minority accuses govt of fudging fiscal data ahead of IMF deal

Social Media activist petitions OSP over Judge’s decision in Enchi galamsey case

Bawku: Asantehene to resume mediation April 28

Mensah Bonsu nabbed in $1.5m Ghana Embassy property scandal in Nigeria

KMA Mayor to kill, feed stray cattle to prisons, contrary to assembly’s bye-laws

Upper East FIFA standard pitch cost was $742K - Kurt Okraku

President Mahama launches Feed Ghana Programme

We inherited empty warehouse - Director General, NADMO

SIC Insurance PLC pays over GH₵1.54m claim to GCB

Navy trains 453 Blue Guards to protect our water bodies 

IMF staff-level agreement confirms our suspicion gov't twisted fiscal data for politics - Minority

African Social Movement Baraza begins in Accra

Gov’t urged to support fire victims through the Contingency Fund

Ghana Tourism Authority showcases unique offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition in Miami

Only GoldBod can export ASM Gold; new law takes effect

Health Minister proposes Ghana-Morocco collaboration to tackle rising brain drain

Gov’t determined to complete Bolga-Bawku-Pulmakom roads -Agbodza

‘24-Hour economy is a national vision, not a political parlance’

KGL the most accomplished LMC in Africa - Group

Finance Ministry rolls out bold reforms to tackle fiscal indiscipline

We don’t beat people in a democracy – Samson Lardy calls out Kumasi Mayor over brutal decongestion threat

We are committed to IMF programme amid challenges

Stop multiple sale of land or prepare for punishment – Judge warns landowners

100 newly posted teachers picket GES over seven-month salary arrears

Gold Fields Damang workers to protest over lease termination

‘State institutions must be resourced, work in union to clamp down on illegal mining’

Lands Minister warns illegal miners in forest reserves

NFL and IFAF host flag football development clinic in Ghana

Consumer Protection Agency calls for suspension of utility tariff hikes

'Presidency is not a throne of privilege' – CDM tells Mahama

African leaders must draw lessons from Rwandan genocide - Rosemary Mbabazi

Appointments Committee lost its focus during my vetting; some members attempted to settle personal scores - Sam George

Kumasi Mayor’s threats against street hawkers ‘lazy and unconstitutional’ - Law Lecturer

Let’s employ deities of Nogokpo to tackle corruption – CRC Secretary suggests

‘24-Hour economy is a national vision, not a political parlance’

IJM’s 5th arise concert unites Ghanaians in worship and the fight against human trafficking

IGP Welcomes CDS with Guard of Honour at Police Headquarters

Energy sector fiscal risks remain, but we’ve moved to contain them - Finance Minister Ato Forson

Solving Clinker Poser: Supacem Cement Builds $100m LC3 Plant InTema

Why electricity tariffs went up: PURC explains the 14.75% adjustment

NHIA to expand free dialysis programme nationwide

Stray cattle will be slaughtered and used to feed prisoners – Kumasi Mayor

Trump freezes $2.2bn for Harvard after policy dispute

Accra East ECG installs new 11 KV feeder at Teshie New England

Ghana needs $25m for vaccine procurement - Health Minister

Minority donates GH¢ 200k to victims of Adum PZ fire victims

Ghana’s ‘Fifth Columnists’: The looming storm being reengineered in the mould of the ‘Mighty Minority’ remnants

Bawumia is currently the most active and experienced politician in NPP – Miracles Aboagye

Gold Fields failed to engage Minerals Commission – Deputy CEO reveals

Presidential candidates need at least $150m to win elections in Ghana – CDD

Mining surge drove Ghana’s 2024 growth – IMF backs Ato Forson’s claims

We need to expand it – NHIA CEO pushes for sustainable dialysis programme

A/R: He dares not! - Traders throw challenge to Kumasi Mayor to flog them for selling on pavement

Ghana Water justifies tariff hike, cites impact of galamsey and obsolete infrastructure

Education Minister tasks GETFund board to prioritise basic school funding

LaDMA to prosecute residents engaged in open defecation - Coordinating Director

Ghana needs $25m to import vaccines – Health Minister discloses

Not all gold bars busted at Sepaimen were fake – Tanko Computer alleges

'You can’t come into office and change your position' – Miracles Aboagye tells Mahama

Iron ore exploration gains momentum in Oti Region

GoldBod faces blowback over poor stakeholder engagement – Larry Dogbey

'This is a national conflict, let’s treat it that way,' says Peter Toobu on rising Bawku crisis

'This is no longer tribal, it’s armed rebellion' - Minority warns as Bawku tensions escalate

Scrapping PMMC key to winning galamsey war - GIFEC Boss

Tension in Tema NDC over MCE position

GWL announces Weija Dam spillage to avoid collapse

"Military-democratic style": Kumasi mayor to lash traders on pavements

FAWE to Launch Strategic Plan &Phase II of Mastercard Foundation Programme

Zongo communities must prioritise education -Alhaji Ali Barry

U-20 AFCON: Black Satellites face Senegal, CAR and DR Congo in Group C

FAWE to Launch Strategic Plan &Phase II of Mastercard Foundation Programme

Gov’t determined to complete Bolga-Bawku-Pulmakom roads -Agbodza

Voting kicks off for GBA 2024

Africa needs to change educational system - Professor Lumumba

$400m Annual Importation Of Chicken Is A Shame -Mahama

W/R: Military destroys hidden galamsey settlement of over 10,000 residents

Auditors must exercise high professional standard to protect public purse - Prof. Amartey

Minority Caucus donates GHS 200,000 to victims of Adum Blue Light market fire

Ghana set to attract $1bn tech investment to create jobs – Sam George reveals

CDS receives guard of honour at police headquarters

Stop The Excuses & Increase Producer Price Of Cocoa Now -Minority Caucus

IGP Escapes Sniper’s Bullets @ Bawku

African journalists must prioritise mental health, wellness - Darlington Mwendabai

Navy trains 453 Blue Guards to protect our water bodies 

Ban on movement of police personnel to Bawku and its environs enforced

Mahama’s ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ project targets poultry revolution

'State capture in disguise' – Former Dep Minister criticises GoldBod overreach

Tema Industrialist decries attacks on Ghanaian entrepreneurs, urges support for local industries

We are restructuring and rebuilding our party-Miracle Aboagye

'Obey KMA rules or I lash you' - MCE to traders

Telcos must bear cost of SIM registration – Communications Minister vows

Estate developer, 2 others charged with engaging in Landguard Activities

SCEF advocates expedite action on 5-yr strategic plan for street-connected children

Security agencies not taking sides in Bawku dispute - IGP assures

Mahama Fuseini confirmed as Central Gonja DCE

Traditional Coup In Kwahu Must Be Quelled –Forum

World Bank Pledges support to boost Ghana’s renewable energy and flood control efforts

Zongo communities must prioritise education -Alhaji Ali Barry

Suale’s Murder Suspect Refused Bail Again

Otokunor dismisses claims of MMDCE imposition, urges calm

GoldBod will curb galamsey and regulate Trade – Tanko Computer

Thunderstorms expected in several parts of Ghana today – GMET warns

We’ll flog traders who violate pavement trading ban – Kumasi Mayor

Christian all over country mark Palm Sunday

Ghana Armed Forces launch anti-galamsey operations across three commands

Staff welfare, institutional modernisation high on agenda - Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie

Constitution Review Committee receives over 500 proposals from stakeholders

Freedom of Speech doesn’t excuse recklessness – Otokunor defends arrest of NPP activist

World Bank to upscale Ghana’s renewable energy, help manage flood

Exercise patience in leadership pursuit  …Paramount Chief of Mamprugu Traditional Area urges former Veep

'Police must not be neutral in Bawku, they must be impartial' – Peter Toobu

PURC justifies tariff hikes, says measures not against consumer interests

Palestinian student activist arrested at US citizenship interview

IGP Escapes Sniper’s Bullets @ Bawku

We‘ll introduce maintenance culture policy in health institutions  - Minister

Muheeb Saeed: A fallen pillar in campaign for media freedom

Sanitation Parliamentary Select C’ttee  tours assemblies  …to improve waste mgt in Accra

Military needs to take control of some parts of Binduri - MP

UE/R: Bawku conflict doesn't warrant a state of emergency - Regional minister

I’ll ensure telcos pay for SIM card registration – Sam George

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited pays GH₵9.4bn in taxes for 2024 

'Curtail the retribution, protect the Republic' – CDM to Mahama

April 18 and 21st declared public holidays

GoldBod annuls all existing gold trading licenses for small-scale miners

'Bawku youth are being radicalised and armed' — Peter Toobu worried about escalating tension

'A standoff with police is a dangerous new trend' - Minority on security forces attacks in Bawku

President Mahama addresses Kwahu Business Forum April 19

Bawku: Kusaug Traditional Council hails IGP’s visit as step toward trust, accountability

Kumasi Mayor threatens to flog defiant traders

Close down witch camps …they are symbols of societal neglect  - AI

Police gun down 4 suspected robbers in shootout on Bekwai-Fomena Highway

Agitations over MMDCE nominations nothing new – Otokunor

'Where are these weapons coming from?' – Minority demands action as sophisticated arms flood Bawku

7 suspected illegal miners arraigned over Black Volta pollution in Wa West

Supreme Court to begin hearing injunction application against procedure to remove CJ on April 16

N/R: Roads Minister inspects key projects, promises swift action

AMA questions Zoomlion fumigation contracts, demands review

Manhunt underway as Police detail killing of two officers in Binduri

Latif Iddrisu vs IGP: 'You were not referred for advanced medical attention' — AG tells journalist

Galamsey: Repeal LI 2462 – Sam George demands

Gari production declines in Savannah Region amid rising costs

Government to deploy 5,000 agric graduates to support farmers

We’re coming for the financiers - Minister declares after 7 galamsey arrests

King Zubah Confirmed As Mayor Of Kumasi

Sam George: I’ll reduce Radio Stations to 100 if possible

Traders who refuse to vacate pavements will be subjected to beatings -Kumasi Mayor

Gov’t to overhaul VAT system by November – Ato Forson assures

We’re coming for the financiers—Minister declares after 7 galamsey arrests

Mahama’s economic vision ‘unclear and troubling’ – CDM deconstructs 2025 budget

A/R: Minister condemns tribal comments linked to MMDCE appointments

Sunday at St. Petri: A Quiet Church, a Big Question, and a Tale of Two Faiths

EPA boss recommends responsible mining practices to safeguard human health, environment

'Bawku deserves peace' - Minority calls for depoliticisation as conflict escalates

A person has the power to resist an unlawful arrest - Daniel Korang

We don’t want Ahafo North to be like Obuasi, Tarkwa – Parliament Committee to Newmont

Madina MP Sosu granted full membership in African Court Coalition

Health Benefits Of Guava Fruit And Leaves

Gov’t backs SMEs with $300k to fight plastic waste

School Feeding Boss applauds Mahama for paying caterers

Photos : MTN launches new digital facility to support SMEs

Damongo: Residents grapple with access to potable water

GoldBod revokes all PMMC ASM licences

Amoakohene condemns tribal comments over DCE, MCE nominations

Sam George: I’ll reduce Radio Stations to 100 if possible

Tema Central NDC executives call for calm and unity over MCE nomination

GAF launches anti-galamsey operations across three commands

Current asset declaration system is flawed – Domelevo urges constitutional change

Upward Motion, Smile Enough Africa partner to empower adolescent girls in Central Region

Chief Spiritual Father urges Ghanaians to take dreams seriously

Mahama backs Kwahu Business Forum to support 600 enterprises by 2029

He voted NDC despite holding an NPP card – Owusu Bempah shares taxi driver’s confession

Lack of leadership caused failure of Planting for Food and Jobs – Eric Opoku

Sam George dismisses claims of exploiting anti-gay Bill

Govt targets over 600 new enterprises before 2028

Gov't must remain neutral in managing Bawku conflict - Former MP

Interior Minister imposes 6pm-6am curfew on Binduri township

Unresolved murders: Families of slain victims demand justice

We can grow our own tomatoes – Eric Opoku pushes local farming agenda

MTN Heroes of Change Season 7 showcases incredible work of Ghanaians transforming their communities

Mahama: Gov’t is planning strategically to meet palm oil demand

Court grants NPP activist GHs100k bail over false post about Vice President

AMA questions Zoomlion fumigation contracts, demands transparency and review

Newly posted teachers protest at GES over 8-month salary arrears

Five things the new Kumasi mayor must do to elevate the Garden City

Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Kumasi Metro CEO talks tough in building city on foundation of discipline

Govt records GH¢6.67bn T-Bill auction oversubscription

Ashanti Region records 127 deaths in road accidents in two months

IGP receives CDS at police headquarters with a guard of honour

Bawku: IGP’s job promise risks emboldening violence, must be retracted - Ibrahim Adjei

Law enforcement agencies can arrest, search with or without warrants - OSP

 2 policemen, 1 civilian shot dead in Binduri

Man arrested over vehicle theft, car rental fraud

Court refuses bail to man accused of aiding Ahmed Suale’s murder

4 suspected armed robbers killed in gun battle with police

Killing of nurse in Yamfo: IGP dispatches PIPS team as part of investigations

Court to deliver verdict on ex-lover’s property case 

Parliament finalizing bill to scrap Assembly approval for MMDCEs – MP confirms

IMF agreement vindicates NPP’s economic record – Minority

Agitations over MMDCEs reflect poverty – Dr. Asah-Asante

NDC mistook me for a pushover – Patrick Boamah speaks after defeating Baba Sadiq

Dr Bawumia is the most experienced politician in the NPP now – Dennis Miracles

Tamale Metro MCE nominee receives 100% endorsement

Indian High Commissioner calls on Volta regional Minister

Flogging traders not responsible leadership - Amnesty International rebukes Kumasi Mayor

Enough is enough - V/R minister slams ECG over persistent power outages

ECG begins work to improve power supply in Greater Kumasi

Akyem Tafo bans noise-making from June 3 ahead of Ohumkan Festival

Kwabre East engineers demolish 20 illegal structures on waterways to prevent floods

A/R GWCL justifies water tariff increment, cites galamsey and aging infrastructure

Fiaxor chiefs and people congratulate new Anloga MCE

Do not forget our roads - Penyi Traditional Authorities to government 

Western Regional Minister leads quick-fix efforts on Asem-asa N1 highway

Stop the customary coup d'etat at Kwahu - Kwahu Forum for Truth charges the state

Ashanti Festival 2025 sparks fashion renaissance in A/R

Harvard rejects Trump administration's sweeping demands for change

Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain

Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Bitter Cola

You can't be strong when dead - Medical practitioner to men battling depression silently

The 'essential five' lifestyle habits that can prevent a stroke

Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Ghanaian health workers face high risk of low back pain, KNUST study finds

Admission forms for health training institutions reduced from GH₵200 to GH₵150

Equity Health Insurance initiates NHIS Top-Up at Madina Market 

TUTAG-Dr Hilla Limann Technical University suspends strike

Kwahu Business Forum about Ghana, not NDC or NPP – Julius Debrah

I've not witnessed any 'mafia' tactics at Sports Ministry - Kofi Adams

Kwahu Business Forum: No restricted criteria for SMEs participation – Julius Debrah

Kumasi Mayor defends flogging threats, insists it will clear city of filth

Abrepo faces looming Public Health crisis as water shortage persists

Tema Traditional Council intensifies demand for indigene as mayor

Security operatives nab man in $1.5m Ghana Embassy property scandal in Nigeria

Suspect in high-profile diplomatic property scam nabbed

I was mentally prepared for intense scrutiny – Sam George reflects on vetting

You’re disappointing Volta region, fix ‘dumsor’ – James Gunu to ECG

Bawku: Asantehene to resume mediation April 28

IMF agreement vindicates NPP’s economic record – Minority

Dispatch rider granted GHC16k bail in fraud case

Minority donates GHS200K to Kantamanto fire victims, calls for govt support

Tema Central NDC grassroots push for Sedinam Matanawe as next MCE

Unfair to expect Mahama to end galamsey in 96 days – Sam George

Mahama: $400m annual chicken import a national shame

Traders who refuse to vacate pavements will be subjected to beatings -Kumasi Mayor

Ghana’s growing democracy is a positive sign – Miracles Aboagye

Parliament finalizing bill to scrap Assembly approval for MMDCEs – MP confirms

Avoid destructive comments which will derail our rebuilding efforts- NPP Members told

NDC mistook me for a pushover – Patrick Boamah speaks after defeating Baba Sadiq

GA/R: Traditional priestesses reject appointment of Ebi Bright as Tema MCE

A/R: Amoakohene to tackle school indiscipline following SDA shooting

Zoomlion: The hero or the villain in sanitation?

Sam George slams parliamentary vetting process for focusing on irrelevant issues

Amoako Baah breaks away to form 'New Patriotic Front'

Minority Caucus Donates GHS 200,000 To Adum Market Fire Victims

“GHS 300m can build a pad factory” – MP criticizes gov't’s sanitary pad procurement plan

NALAG President commends Zoomlion CEO for outstanding contribution to sanitation and local development

Akyem Swedru MP backs calls for amnesty for suspended and dismissed members to rejoin NPP

Involve grassroots in MMDCE appointments to reduce tension – Agorhom

New Patriotic Front coming: Amoako Baah calls NPP incompetent and broken

I see nothing wrong with refusal to renew Goldfields’ Damang mining lease—Dr. Steve Manteaw

Francis-Xavier Sosu joins prestigious African Court Coalition

Agitations over MMDCEs reflect poverty – Dr. Asah-Asante

Lease Rejection: Gold Fields Damang workers to hit the streets over job threat

Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union laments board interference in rural banks

SEC Boss Slams Former Attorney-General Over Inaction On Corruption Cases

Minority slams Govt for downplaying AfCFTA in 2025 budget

Damang Mining Lease: Our concern should be who the lease will be given to after Goldfields – Steve Manteaw

Sony raises PS5 prices in Europe citing ‘challenging’ economic environment

Vetting: I was mentally prepared for Minority’s grilling – Sam George

Cocoa farmers let down: Minority caucus calls for urgent price adjustment

Judge slams prosecution over delays in Oyarifa cocaine case

Bawku Conflict: Your divisive comments could’ve turned the country upside down- Mahama told

GFL boss urges legal action against Assin South MP over drug allegations involving AirMed

All DCE nominees will be confirmed despite dissent – Gbande assures

Appointments committee lost focus during my vetting – Sam George

Real QLED – Samsung’s innovations redefine picture quality standard

Feed Ghana can spur youth employment - Ade Coker

Gov’t lost the opportunity to earn our praises after failing to repeal LI 2462- Oliver-Barker

Buipe: Mahama Fuseini confirmed as Central Gonja DCE with 98%

‘Feed Ghana’ and ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ not the same – Otokunor

Tema Central NDC executives urge unity as tensions rise over MCE nomination