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Bole-Bamboi, Savannah Region – The noose is tightening around the necks of illegal miners as the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has ramped up its offensive in the Bole/Bamboi area, delivering a crippling blow to galamsey operations with significant seizures and arrests. This aggressive crackdown signals a renewed commitment to reclaim Ghana’s lands from the clutches of environmental destroyers. Just a day after 11 Chinese nationals were nabbed for their alleged involvement in illicit mining, the NAIMOS task force returned to the scene of the crime, leaving a trail of devastation for the galamsey syndicates. In a…

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that the nation has achieved an unprecedented primary surplus of 11.1% of GDP. This “jaw-dropping” figure isn’t just a win; it’s a resounding triumph, obliterating the government’s own modest target of a mere 0.4% The revelation, delivered during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, initially met with stunned silence before erupting into a frenzy of cheers from the majority side. “This is not just a number; it is a signal — a signal that fiscal sanity is back!” Dr. Forson proclaimed, his words reverberating through the chamber. Just a year…

Government Curfew in Nalerigu Slammed as ‘Arbitrary, Disrespectful’. The Mamprusi Traditional Council has unleashed a scathing rebuke against the government, vehemently condemning the imposition of a curfew on Nalerigu and its environs. The Palace, speaking for the Nayiri, has branded the move as “arbitrary, unjustified, and deeply disrespectful” to the traditional authority. In a fiery statement released Monday, July 28, the Nayiri Palace expressed “deep displeasure and disappointment” over the curfew, which kicked in on July 27, 2025. The draconian order restricts movement from a baffling 2:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily. This decision follows a chilling incident on Saturday,…

Ghc189m Vanishes, Ex-Boss Implicated. Just when you thought the dust was settling on the National Service Secretariat (NSS) ghost names scandal, the Attorney General (AG), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dropped a bombshell, revealing a deeper cesspool of corruption that has forced him to hit the brakes on prosecutions. What was initially set for court last week has now been stalled as fresh, damning evidence emerges, painting a far grimmer picture than previously imagined. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Monday, July 28, a visibly concerned Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators have intercepted an astonishing GHC189 million…

Angry Ghanaians Demand Action, Not Excuses. The honeymoon period is definitively over for Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, as public patience wears thin over the seeming sluggish pace of prosecutions under the much-touted “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL). Whispers of a political “scratch my back, I scratch your back” agenda to shield corrupt Akufo-Addo appointees are morphing into a public roar, threatening to derail the Mahama administration’s anti-corruption crusade. Six months into President John Mahama’s second term, the promise of swift justice and asset recovery, a cornerstone of the NDC’s December 2024 general election campaign, remains…

Amidst urgent call for action. President John Dramani Mahama has forcefully asserted that agribusiness is the indisputable future of Ghana’s economy, demanding immediate and unified efforts to transform the sector into a powerhouse for industrial growth, job creation, and export diversification. His declaration came at the inaugural National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra on July 28, 2025, which he hailed as a “vital turning point” for the nation’s economic trajectory. Mahama lauded the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry for orchestrating the dialogue and spearheading a critical policy realignment. This strategic move, he explained, aims to transition Ghana from a predominantly…

Cedi Gains, Inflation Drops as BoG Considers Policy Shift. Ghana’s economic landscape is painted with encouraging strokes of recovery and stability, as highlighted by Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama at the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Monday, July 28, 2025. With a strengthening Cedi, plummeting inflation, and robust economic growth, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture, prompting the BoG to consider a recalibration of its monetary policy. Addressing colleagues, media, and distinguished guests, Governor Asiama outlined a picture of significant domestic progress against a backdrop of moderating global growth and persistent vulnerabilities.…

The government of Ghana has reportedly terminated a $1.2 billion bauxite lease with local company Rocksure International, setting its sights on a major international partnership to exploit one of West Africa’s most lucrative bauxite deposits. Sources close to the matter indicate that the move is a strategic pivot aimed at attracting substantial foreign investment and expertise. The government is said to be actively pursuing a deal with a prominent overseas entity, with Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and several Chinese firms emerging as potential frontrunners. This bold decision underscores Ghana’s renewed ambition to unlock the full potential of its vast…

The political mercury in the Akwatia Constituency is rising, with a prominent Koforidua-based lawyer and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, officially declaring his intention to contest the party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries. The move sets the stage for a keenly watched internal battle as the NDC seeks to reclaim the Akwatia seat in the looming by-election. Mr. Baidoo, who also serves as the NDC Constituency Secretary for Akwatia, wasted no time in picking up his nomination forms on Monday, July 28, from the party’s regional office in Koforidua. His declaration was met with a resounding show of support,…

NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Florida. The incident happened at an airport in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale. According to Local 10, Morris was taken into custody over a fraud charge. The charge relates to a check he allegedly wrote with insufficient funds. Marcus Morris Sr. arrested over fraud charge He is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail. Reports indicate it’s an out-of-state hold. The arrest drew a strong reaction from his twin brother, Markieff Morris. Markieff, also an NBA veteran, voiced his frustration on X (formerly Twitter). “The wording…