“I keep,saying that the Mahama administration should look at Dr Bawumia’s blueprint for galamsey and some people didn’t understand me. “They should go in there and look at what exists there, including creating the common pool of facilities to help the miners because they can’t afford so you regulate them properly.” These were the words of private legal practitioner and host of Joy FM’s news analysis programme, Newsfile, Sampson Lardy Anyenini. Best proposal Discussing the illegal mining menace on Newsfile on Saturday, February 8, Mr Anyenini said the anti-galamsey blueprint proposed by the former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate…
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Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene is under fire for giving illegal miners operating in forest reserves in the region two weeks to leave. A number of Ghanaians believe the minister got it wrong, and does not show his desire to fight the galamsey menace in the region. The order At a media engagement on February 6, 2025, the minister mentioned some moves to rid the forest reserves of galamsey. “Illegal miners in our forest reserves have two weeks to leave,“ he stated. Reactions However, the reactions have been largely against the minister’s two-week order. On JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday,…
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made his first public statement since leaving office on January 7, 2025. For a month since handing over power to President John Dramani Mahama, the former President who was in power for eight years, has gone on the quiet sending tongues wagging. But, yesterday, February 9, Nana Akufo-Addo issued a statement following the passing of founding President of Namibia, Sam Nujoma. Nujoma, who led a guerrilla war for independence against South Africa’s vastly superior forces, died on Saturday. He was 95. Akufo-Addo’s statement The statement read; “I am deeply saddened by the death…
President John Dramani Mahama has scored himself high marks in his first month in office. Yesterday, February 9, Mr Mahama took to his social media handles to publish 22 initiatives, which he believes are indicative of the strides his government has made. Among the President’s self-acclaimed achievements is the commencement of discussions towards restoring peace to Bawku. He however did not give details. Earlier, Mr Mahama had given indication that he was going to engage Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on ongoing mediation efforts to secure lasting peace in Bawku. Achievements Commenced discussions with key stakeholders to restore peace to…
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called out Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, accusing him of adopting an autocratic approach to intimidate the Minority caucus. The party maintains, the Speaker’s decision to suspend three NPP MPs following last week’s chaotic vetting proceedings is unacceptable and undermines their role in holding the government accountable. “The party views this selective and autocratic posture of the Speaker as dangerous, with these actions packaged to cow the Minority into submission, consequently weakening its potential to hold the government accountable,” the NPP stated in a press release issued on Monday, February 3. The party’s…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken swift action by banning Nsoatreman FC from using the Nana Koramansah Park as their home venue. This decision comes in the wake of the violent incidents that broke out during their Ghana Premier League Matchday 19 match against Asante Kotoko. Although Nsoatreman won 1-0, the match was tainted by chaos, injuries, and the tragic loss of life. To ensure the safety of all parties involved while investigations are conducted, the GFA has responded by invoking Article 14(2) of the Premier League Regulations and imposing an indefinite ban on Nsoatreman’s home venue. The GFA…
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, set to take place Sunday (9 February 2025) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The set will be the second time Kendrick Lamar will grace the stage at the NFL’s main event, after he was a special guest alongside Dr. Dre’s West Coast hip-hop showcase in 2022. But this will be the first time he headlines the big show, and just the second time a rapper is the main event. Kendrick Lamar nodded to that in a statement announcing the news. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” he said.…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to singer Tems on her recent victory at the Grammy Awards. Tems secured the award for Best African Music Performance for her song “Love Me Jeje” during the 67th Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles on 2nd February 2025. Her win stands out as she triumphed over other notable Nigerian artists, including Yemi Alade, Asake, Davido, and Burna Boy. This accolade marks Tems’ second Grammy win, following her previous victory in 2023 for Best Melodic Rap Performance for her contribution to “Wait for U.” President Tinubu took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Tems and acknowledge Nigerian Grammy nominees’ success. “Congratulations to @temsbaby on…
The rate of inflation fell marginally to 23.5 percent in January, down from 23.8 percent the previous month, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said on Monday. The Consumer Price Index for January 2025 stood at 252.6 relative to 204.5 for January 2024 Month-on-month inflation between December 2024 and January 2025 was 1.7 percent Food inflation remained a significant driver, reaching 28.3 percent in January, representing a 2.06 percent month-on-month increase. Non-food inflation remained at 20.3 percent, showing a more moderate increase of 1.4 percent compared to the previous month. The inflation on locally produced items was 25.7 percent in January, while inflation…
The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters has sentenced a 23-year-old fisherman, Joseph Armah to eight years imprisonment for defiling a four-year-old girl at Chorkor in the Greater Accra Region. The court presided over by Dora Eshun, convicted Armah on his plea and sentenced him accordingly. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, told the court that the complainant is a boxer who resides at Lantemaamli-Chorkor and is the uncle of the victim, who is aged four. “On November 29, 2024, Armah saw the victim playing around his area and called her. He offered her a GHC1 coin…