Author: Krobea

Former Managing Director of Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Nana Akwasi Awuah has cautioned the new management of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to adopt strict and pragmatic measures as it prepares to take over full-scale gold trading activities. His warning follows reports that the Bank of Ghana is set to exit the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme this year, leaving GoldBod to assume responsibility for gold trading. Mr Awuah said lessons must be learnt from PMMC’s earlier trading history, which resulted in substantial legacy debts inherited in 2017. “It is instructive to note that PMMC’s trading activities from 2012 to 2016…

The Founder of Class Media Group, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has met the victim of Monday’s assault on a journalist by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). Samuel Addo of Class Media was attacked by the fire officers while carrying out his duties at Kasoa New Market during a fire outbreak. The issue is under investigation as the fire officers claimed he was a suspected thief on the fire scene. In his remarks on Tuesday, when he met the victim, Alhaji Agongo expressed deep concerns about the incident. “This incident is a blot on the discipline, integrity, and the…

Former Managing Director Nana Akwasi Awuah has disclosed that the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) moved from a severe financial crisis to sustained profitability during his tenure between 2021 and 2024. According to him, the company inherited deep financial challenges when the New Patriotic Party took office in 2017, including legacy debts from gold trading activities between 2012 and 2016. These comprised a dollar-denominated debt of about $5 million and a cedi component of approximately GH¢30 million, which had ballooned to about GH¢81 million by 2024 due to accumulated interest. “The situation was that bad that the very building which…

A former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on Parliament to approach discussions on proposals by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) dispassionately and without any partisan political lenses. “A non-political, inclusive debate will enable us to fortify our democratic framework, enhance efficiency, and position Ghana for sustainable prosperity in the 21st century,” he said in a statement. The statement was issued to mark the 34th anniversary of the Fourth Republican Constitution on Wednesday, January 7. Find the statement below: Statement on the 34th Anniversary of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution Fellow Ghanaians, As we mark the 34th…

Ghanaian Highlife musician and spiritual herbal doctor Nana Hemaa has released her latest single, Red Mebone A Nesen, a deeply emotional and spiritually reflective song inspired by betrayal and real-life experiences. Known for her strong spiritual foundation and storytelling approach to music, Nana Hemaa continues to carve a unique space for herself in Ghana’s music landscape. Nana Hemaa’s musical journey began in her early years, driven by a natural love for songwriting and melodies. However, her path as an artiste is inseparable from her deep-rooted spirituality. As a spiritual herbal doctor, she draws wisdom from spiritual insight and lived experiences,…

A non-denominational Thanksgiving Service is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 7 to mark the first year of the second term of President John Dramani Mahama. The Service will be held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House, Kanda-Accra. It is expected to attract government officials, members of the clergy and family and friends of the first couple as well as National Democratic Congress (NDC) party faithfuls. The day will mark exactly one year since Mr Mahama’s swearing-in as President of the Republic of Ghana after winning the December 7, 2024 elections. He took over from Nana Addo Dankwa…

Class Media Group has expressed deep concern over an assault on one of its journalist by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The incident is said to have occurred at Kasoa New Market as the personnel was fighting a fire outbreak. Viral videos showed officers of GNFS physically attacking a gentleman whose identity was later made known as a journalist by name Samuel Addo of Class FM, a subsidiary of Class Media Group. GNFS had, however, earlier indicated that its personnel had an altercation with a suspected thief “who had earlier attacked firefighters along with a group of…

Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president in a parliamentary session that began with demands for the release of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro from US custody. Rodríguez, 56, vice president since 2018, said she was pained by what she called the “kidnapping” of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were seized by US forces in an overnight raid on Saturday. In a dramatic scene inside a New York court room two hours earlier, Maduro had insisted he was still president of Venezuela as he pleaded not guilty to four charges of drug trafficking and terrorism. Meanwhile the…

Nestle has recalled some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning. The food and drink giant said specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula were not safe to be fed to babies. It said the batches potentially contain cereulide, which can cause nausea and vomiting when consumed. The company said there had been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the products, but was recalling them “out of an abundance of caution”. “The safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority,” the firm said in a statement. “We sincerely apologise for…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has praised Sentuo Oil Refinery for its growing contribution to Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, describing the facility as a key player in supporting national energy security and market stability. Mr Tameklo made the remarks when he led a management team from the NPA on a working visit to the refinery on Monday, January 5, 2026. The visit formed part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to deepen regulatory engagement with industry operators while supporting sustainable growth within the petroleum value chain. During the engagement, the NPA Chief Executive acknowledged…