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A delegation from Radio Gold, has paid a courtesy call on the Acting Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, in what appears to be an effort to mend past differences. The visit comes after strong opposition from Radio Gold officials to Rev. Fianko’s appointment in January 2025. The station had accused him of being the mastermind behind its shutdown under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration in May 2019—a claim the Methodist preacher, has consistently denied. However, on Monday, March 24, 2025, the NCA’s official Facebook page, shared images of the Radio Gold delegation at the…

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has extended support to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, with a donation to aid the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan. A delegation from BOST, representing Managing Director, Mr Afetsi Awoonor, presented essential food items, including bags of rice, sugar, tins of Ideal milk, cartons of Lipton tea, tomato paste, gallons of cooking oil, and Milo, along with a cash donation.  The contribution aims to assist the Chief Imam’s office in providing for the less privileged during the fasting period. Receiving the donation at his residence…

The Acting Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, continued his nationwide familiarisation tour with a visit to the Eastern Region on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. As part of his visit, Mr Tameklo, engaged in discussions with the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC), chaired by the Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the NPA and key security agencies to enhance regulatory enforcement and tackle fuel-related infractions in the region. Addressing the council, Mr Tameklo, underscored the crucial role of security agencies in combating illicit fuel activities. He acknowledged their…

A number of environmental CSOs, including Eco-Conscious Citizens, are disappointed that the Mahama administration is amending, instead of revoking LI 2642, the legislative instrument which virtually allows unfettered mining in forest reserves.Environmental CSOs marked yesterday’s World Forest Day by drawing attention to the fact that what has been laid before parliament is an amendment of LI 2462, and not a revocation of the legislative instrument, which does not stop mining in forest reserves.Members of Eco-Conscious Citizens marked World Forest Day by sensitising people in and outside the Forestry Commission’s headquarters in Accra about why the “perverse law” has to be completely revoked. The Akufo-Addo government in the run up to…

The Herald, has obtained a confidential document from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) instructing the immediate freezing of accounts associated with two micro-credit institutions and two individuals, as part of an ongoing investigation into potential financial irregularities. In a letter dated March 21, 2025, the FIC, invoked Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), directing financial institutions to freeze all accounts linked to Bills Micro-Credit, Quick Credit, and Investment Micro-Credit. The directive affects Richard Nii Armah Quaye (born March 21, 1984) and Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie (born February 5, 1984). Richard Nii Armah Quaye, threw the most expensive…

This year, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is set to mobilize stakeholders in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to improve urban living conditions through UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative. As African cities grow rapidly, ensuring that urbanization leads to better living standards remains a pressing challenge. The Quality of Life Initiative equips local authorities with the data and insights they need to ensure that urban expansion benefits every resident. Central to the Initiative is the Quality of Life Index, which gives local authorities a pulse-check of urban life across nine critical domains, including access to basic services,…

Family Health University opened its doors to prospective students hosting an engaging and informative Open Day event to showcase the university’s diverse academic offerings, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant campus life as part of its launch week activities. Dr Omobolanle Ozoya, Director of Quality Assurance and Head of the Department of Child Health, warmly welcomed the students, emphasizing that the institution had achieved its current university status through dedicated hard work. She also highlighted the impactful contributions of the vibrant alumni making significant strides across the nation as healthcare professionals. Ms. Bridget Afedo, the Librarian at FHU, introduced students to the…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has made a case for the Assemblies share of the 1% levy which is charged power consumers by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) . The call is to help the region, maintain the street lighting project which she has embarked upon since becoming the regional boss. The Minister, made the call in a remarks before going on an inspection of some stretch light installation in some districts in the capital on March 25, 2025. She said, there is the need for the power sector to work on the modalities to release…

…Bawumia and Ken Agyapong Turn Adum Market Fire Tragedy into NPP Campaign Stage The fiery aftermath of the recent Adum market blaze has seemingly evolved into a battleground for the two competitive figures eyeing the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential ticket for the upcoming 2028 election. Former NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia wasted no time and made a bold appearance at the scene, while Ken Agyapong, the runner-up in the NPP primaries, dispatched a team to the area to express condolences and offer aid to the affected traders. Both political heavyweights are strategically staking their claim in the Ashanti Region,…

….At meeting with Western Region Chiefs Dr Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to transform Jomoro into the “Rotterdam of Ghana”, a global energy hub. He emphasized that, beyond infrastructure development, PHDC is committed to training and preparing local youth to seize the employment opportunities that will arise when construction begins. “With the right training, the youth will not only qualify for jobs within the hub, but also become competitive for similar roles elsewhere,” Dr Aubynn assured while addressing traditional leaders in the Western Region, who have…