Mahama declares three days of national mourning for Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.  A Government statement directed that flags should fly at half-mast nationwide to honour her service in women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development.  The former

Government revokes 278 small-scale mining licences over regulatory breaches

The Minerals Commission has revoked 278 small-scale mining licences across Ghana for breaches of mining regulations and the expiration of some permits, the government has announced. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources invoked the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and

Illegal mining threatens gari and palm oil – the soul of Ghana’s ‘Gobɛ’

A study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pure Earth has revealed alarming levels of mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals in areas of Ghana affected by illegal small-scale gold mining, otherwise known as “galamsey”. The research, which covered the Ashanti,

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passes on

Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76. According to sources close to the family, she passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 23 October, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. As of the time

IGP deploys special team to probe death of Senegalese national 

Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police, has deployed a special investigations team to support inquiries into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese, in Kumasi.  The team includes homicide investigators, forensic experts, and intelligence officers.  A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of

Mahama reiterates Government’s desire to develop a transport/logistics system

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the Government’s commitment to develop a transport and logistics system that genuinely advanced Ghana efficiently, safely, and inclusively. “We are modernizing Ghana’s rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and

One Dead, four injured in gunfire during Odwira festival clash at Ahwerease

One person has been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds following a violent clash during the Odwira Festival at Ahwerease in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 22, during traditional

Five arrested, 57 Nigerians rescued in human trafficking raid at Community 25

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued 57 Nigerian nationals from a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate operating at Adom Estates, Community 25. The operation, which took place on October 22, 2025, was led

Western Regional Hospital project to be completed within 18 months – John Mahama 

President John Dramani Mahama, has as part of his one-day working visit to the Western Region, inspected ongoing construction works on the Western Regional Hospital Project at Apemanim.  The President also inspected the Effia Nkwanta and Public health laboratory before breaking ground for

Two suspected robbers killed by police in shootout at Offinso

Two suspected criminals said to be part of a gang of robbers that engaged in a shootout with the police at Mankranso in the Ashanti Region have died of their injuries.   The suspects, who had sustained injuries following a said shootout with