Tension is mounting at Akyem Asuom as the chiefs are demanding the immediate transfer of Police Commander Superintendent Abanga Stephen over alleged involvement in illegal activities.s. Superintendent Abanga was accused of unprofessional conduct and disrespect towards traditional leaders by Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, during …
Read More »Asantehene To Make Historic Visit To Ga State On June 9
The office of the Ga Mantse has announced a historic visit by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2024. This visit marks the first time an Asante monarch will officially visit the Ga state, signifying a strengthening of ties between the Ga and Asante peoples. …
Read More »Lands Minister Promises Community Mining Scheme For Akim Oda
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has announced that his office is working around the clock to launch a Community Mining Scheme (CMS) at Akim Oda, in the Eastern Region. He was speaking at the commissioning of an ultra-modern office complex at Akim Oda for the …
Read More »Video: Fire Outbreak Destroys Section Of The University of Ghana’s Commonwealth Hall
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the Commonwealth Hall at the University of Ghana, Legon. Numerous videos shared online show the fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening, starting at the very top of the building. Fortunately, alerted students evacuated the hall safely, and the fire service was called …
Read More »Article: The Controversial Development Of Ada Songor Lagoon: Investment or Invasion?
The Songor Lagoon, an important natural resource and source of livelihood for the people of Ada, has been leased to Electrochem Ghana Limited (EGL) for large-scale commercial salt mining. The news that the Parliament of Ghana ratified three mining lease agreements for the Ada Songor Salt Project surprised many. There …
Read More »Bawumia’s Kayayei Celebrate After Receiving Gh¢500 Monthly Support
Female head porters “Kayayie” in Madina and Ashaiman who enrolled in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s skills training centre have received GH¢500 each as their monthly stipend as they begin their four-week free training course at the facility. Dr Bawumia has constructed two hostels for the Kayayei in Accra, providing …
Read More »Nayak Mining Limited Sets The Standard For Community Development In Rural Ghana
In a time when mining companies are often criticized for prioritizing profits over community welfare, Nayak Mining Limited has emerged as a commendable exception. Operating in Kotokuom within the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, Nayak Mining Limited has consistently demonstrated a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility …
Read More »Small Scale Miners Reclaimed Over 20 Acres Degraded Lands.
The devastating effects of mining in parts of Ghana continue to bring untold hardships and other forms of deprivation to people in whose immediate surroundings these activities take place, as well as the country as a whole. In some instances, irreparable damage is caused to land as dangerous chemicals like …
Read More »Police Summon Accra FM’s Political Talk Show Host Over Explosive Allegations
The Accra Regional Police Command has officially requested Class Media Group’s Accra FM to release their political talk show host, Nana Otu Darko, for questioning. This request is part of the ongoing investigation into the incendiary claims made by politician Hopeson Adorye during a recent interview on the station. Hopeson …
Read More »Bridge Turned Deathtrap Poses Risk To Kotokuom Residents In Atwima Mponua.
Residents of Kotokuom and its surrounding communities in the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti Region have expressed concern over the poor condition of a deathtrap bridge that connects to their homes. According to them, the bridge has become a death trap and urgently needs repair or replacement. …
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