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New Patriotic Party (NPP) national chairman, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, has hastily retreated from the chaotic ‘thank you’ tour carried out by the opposition party, darting back to Accra from the bloodied battleground. The party, which has been spiraling further into turmoil since the commencement of the tour, attributes Ntim’s abrupt about-face to urgent matters that demand his attention. In a statement released on Thursday May 1, Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah asserted that the national chairman remains staunchly devoted to the controversial tour and will rejoin the team once he has concluded his current obligations. “The National chairman stays steadfast in…

A delegation of Paramount Chiefs from Mankessim, Nkusukum, Abura, Dominase, and Ogua, recently engaged with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to address the stalled Ewoyaa Lithium Project. Speaking on behalf of the group, the Omanhene of Mankessim, Osagyefo Amanda Edu IV, expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay, citing a sharp decline in global lithium prices, from $4,000 per tonne in 2022 to $800/tonne currently. He noted that despite the Minerals Commission’s moratorium granted in December 2023, parliamentary ratification remains pending, further stalling progress. The Chief underscored the project’s far-reaching implications, particularly for local communities.…

Sammy Gyamfi, who is currently serving as the Acting CEO of Ghana GoldBod, has indicated the board has extended the deadline for Ghanaian gold dealers to May 25, 2025 to apply for license. This extension comes after many applicants failed to meet the previous deadline of April 30, 2024. Gyamfi highlighted the necessity of completing the application process through the Gold Board’s official website, goldbod.gov.gh. Addressing the media on Wednesday, April 30, Mr Gyamfi announced May 25, 2025, as the new date saying, “We gave all PMMC license holders and holders of licenses issued by the minister responsible for mines…

Clement Gyato, a consultant tasked with reclaiming encroached state lands at the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry, did not hold back as he accused the majority of Lands Commission staff of being nothing but criminals. Gyato revealed that these employees have been colluding with middlemen, notoriously known as ‘goro boys,’ to deceive the system. They engage in shady deals, allocating and registering government lands to developers at exorbitant prices while paying only token fees to the state. During a recent visit to Akwamu in the Eastern Region, Gyato condemned the years of lawlessness and criminal activities, emphasizing that these transactions…

After bombshell revelations exposed his alleged dirty deeds at the National Signals Bureau (NSB), the embattled Kwabena Adu-Boahene, 44, finds himself in the legal hot seat following formal charges at the Accra High Court. Attorney General Dominic Ayine has not only slapped charges on Adu-Boahene but also on his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, along with businesswoman Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited. In a shocking twist, fresh investigations have uncovered murky transactions between Adu-Boahene and the cash-strapped Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). Despite the company’s public plea for financial aid, it was found that a staggering GHc1.3 million was transferred…

Some seven (7) Justices of the Court of Appeal, have been nominated by President John Mahama, for consideration for appointment as Supreme Court Justices. The nomination was announced through a letter signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President, on April 29, 2025, The nomination is in pursuant to Article 144(2) of the 1992 constitution. The justices are; Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo and Justice Philip Bright Mensah. The remaining two are; Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo and Justice Hafisata Amaleboba. This news comes in the wake of his…

By Philip Antoh  A devastating road accident on the Atebubu-Yeji highway, has claimed the lives of eight people and left numerous others with serious injuries, bringing sorrow to the Pru East District. The tragic event occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, close to Yomoase Beposo, when a mini-bus carrying 19 passengers, traveling from Ejura to Yeji, struck a large pothole and overturned. The bus, registered as AS 4360-23, was reportedly exceeding the speed limit at the time of the incident. Many of the passengers were cattle traders returning from their business activities. Emergency services responded promptly, but unfortunately, eight individuals…

Two Nigerians have been sentenced to 18 years in prison, with each receiving nine years of hard labor, for trafficking two young women into prostitution under the pretense of offering them domestic jobs in Ghana. The convicted individuals, Jessica Daniel, a 24-year-old hairdresser, and Kelvin Johnson, a 30-year-old Bitcoin trader, were found guilty of conspiracy and human trafficking after a trial led by Judge Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong on April 29, 2025. The charges were based on the Human Trafficking Act and the Criminal Offences Act. The case began when Chief Calistus Elozipuwa from the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation reported that…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has extended the reapplication deadline for Ghanaian gold dealers, previously licensed by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Ministry of Mines. The new deadline is now May 21, 2025. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, April 30, the Acting CEO of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, explained, “We initially set today, April 30, as the final date for all PMMC and Ministry license holders to apply for new licenses under the Ghana Gold Board Act. However, we have observed that many have either not applied or have not completed the application…

By Prince Ahenkorah The state, has filed charges of stealing, defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering, conspiracy to commit crime, among others, against former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu Boahen, his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited. Kwabena Adu Boahen and his wife, were arrested on March 20 and March 21 for the alleged diversion of state funds for private gain. In relation to money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (Act 1044), and according to the charge sheet uncovered by The New Republic, the accused allegedly stole state funds to the…