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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…

By Prince Ahenkorah Representing the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana at the official launch of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Policy Adviser at the Office of the Vice President, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, underscored the urgent need to accelerate mental health education and actively challenge the outdated cultural perceptions and taboos that continue to influence national discourse on mental well-being. Speaking at the event held on April 30, 2025, at the Ghana Shippers Authority Conference Room – MT Addico Hall, under the theme “Mental Well-being: My Voice Matters”, Ofosu Ampofo emphasized that for far too long, mental health issues…

By Prince Ahenkorah The New Patriotic Party’s nationwide tour, dubbed the, “Thank You Tour,” is in limbo, as key figures in the party, have called for its suspension. Some have withdrawn from the tour, while others remain confident that it is a vital initiative to foster unity and re-energize grassroots supporters in the wake of the 2024 general elections. The NPP nationwide Thank You Tour, which has already seen a number of showdowns, began on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The tour, which the NPP sees as a way to solidify its base and thank the people of Ghana for the…

A final-year student at Jachie Pramso Senior High School in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, is recovering from injuries, after being reportedly punished by the headmaster for giving her jacket to a fellow student. Mary Amoako, 19, a General Arts student, claims she was disciplined for assisting a male classmate, who was scolded for not wearing his school uniform. Mary explained that, the headmaster, had instructed the boy to take off his shirt and go back to the dormitory without it to change into the correct uniform. After the headmaster confiscated the boy’s shirt and left, Mary felt…

In a significant leadership transition, Lawyer Dei Kwarteng, has been appointed as the new Board Chairman of Bills Micro Credit, the leading name in microfinance in Ghana, known for its commitment to empowering small businesses and individuals through accessible financial solutions. The announcement, was made at a press conference held in Accra, where stakeholders gathered to honor the distinguished service of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the outgoing Board Chairman, and to celebrate his transition into a new entrepreneurial venture. Lawyer Dei Kwarteng’s appointment, marks a new chapter for Bills Micro Credit, building on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor…

Prominent attorney, Thaddeus Sory, has expressed his disapproval of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), for what he terms selective activism and its failure to address previous judicial misconduct. In a statement issued on April 29, Sory, criticized the GBA’s recent resolution that called for the reinstatement of the suspended Chief Justice and the retraction of the Acting Chief Justice’s administrative directive. He pointed out the delay in the resolution’s announcement, which was passed on Saturday, April 26, but only made public on Tuesday, April 29. Sory raised concerns about the timing and authenticity of the GBA’s stance, labeling the demand…

.. Billing of lading and chassis changed from 1972 to 2002, for Akufo-Addo’s inspection The Herald’s investigation into the procurement of Cold War armoured vehicles from Azerbaijan, has uncovered a web of deceit involving falsifying documents and misleading then-President Nana Akufo-Addo, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces. Those behind the US$8.8 million procurement, reportedly deceived President Akufo-Addo, into believing the vehicles were manufactured in 2002 by altering their chassis numbers. The vehicles were produced in 1972, making them 53 years old, not 30, as was falsely claimed by changing their chassis numbers. The bill of lading accompanying the armoured personnel…

…..Faults Mahama The Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has called on President John Dramani Mahama, to revoke Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo’s suspension, describing the decision as unconstitutional and lacking a proper legal basis. However, the call has drawn criticism. The demand was part of a resolution passed at a hurriedly organised GBA 2025 Mid-Year Conference held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in which it fled from its earlier position on the petitions against the Chief Justice, the establishment of a prima facie case against her, and her eventual suspension pending the probe…

….After GoldBod Security Taskforce bust The GoldBod Security Taskforce, has arrested three Indian nationals suspected of gold smuggling. The Achimota Circuit Court, has since remanded them into custody. The suspects—Goutam Katriya, 35, Miraj Sarvaych, 22, and Manash Damani, 42—are reportedly involved in gold trading operations in Kumasi and Accra on behalf of Unique MM, a company allegedly owned by Musah Salifu. They were apprehended at a private residence near Atinga Junction in Kumasi, which had been converted into an illicit gold trading centre. The arrest followed a tip-off from a patriotic whistleblower, who alleged that the trio were purchasing gold…