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The Youth Wing of the NPP has called on President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency over the escalating illegal mining crisis in Ghana President John Mahama has been encouraged by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Youth Wing to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining, or galamsey. The National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, issued a statement on Monday, November 10, 2025, in which the NPP voiced concern about the threat posed by illegal mining in the nation. The recent attack on Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),…
President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining in Ghana President John Dramani Mahama stressed in a Facebook post that combating galamsey is essential to the nation’s survival and that it is impossible to ruin the environment while claiming to be building the future. Additionally, President Mahama praised journalists who have devoted their life to uncovering environmental atrocities, including Erastus Asare Donkor. “The fight against illegal mining (galamsey) is not a matter of convenience; it is essential for our survival. We cannot destroy our environment while claiming to build our future,” he wrote. “I commend…
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, narrated how the role he played in the 2016 election campaign helped Akufo-Addo become President Former vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described the crucial part he played in Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s election as Ghana’s president in 2016. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for 2024 claimed that he and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost the 2016 election because he insulted John Mahama at the time. Speaking to a few delegates prior to the NPP presidential primary, Dr. Bawumia stated that he requested permission from Akufo-Addo to lead the 2016 campaign. He…
The National Security Council will get the whole report on the August 6 helicopter crash on Monday, November 10, 2025, according to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications. The Minister further stated that on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the public would be given access to the report’s details at a press conference. This would guarantee that Ghanaians are fully informed about the reasons behind the investigation and its conclusions. Felix Kwakye Ofosu made this clear when he listed some of the major tasks that the administration will be performing during the next week. He also stated on social media…
On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Recording Academy unveiled the final list of nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Ghanaian artists did not receive a single nomination for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which is set to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Prominent Ghanaian musicians were hopeful about receiving acknowledgement for their musical endeavours at the event the next year prior to the revelation of the entire nominations list. The Recording Academy had shortlisted musical endeavours by Shatta Wale, Epixode, Black Sherif, singer Moliy, and Gyakie for candidacy. They were all unable to make the final…
An American woman who came to Ghana for vacation shed tears when it was time for her to leave A Black American woman who had a holiday in Ghana became viral after crying on her way out. She mentioned Florence in a video describing how content and well-cared for she felt in Ghana. She commended Florence, her tour guide, for her consideration, politeness, and patience. According to her, Florence went above and above to make sure the visitors had a comfortable, enjoyable, and fulfilling time in the nation. ” Goodbyes are never easy đ˘ After days of laughter, learning, and…
Mfantsipim SHS wins 2025 NSMQ, beats Augusco and Opoku Ware Mfantsipim School, often known as BOTWE, successfully defended their national title in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), which produced yet another thrilling match. The incumbent champions rose with accuracy, tenacity, and intellectual supremacy to win their unprecedented fourth national trophy in the grand finals, which took place at the University of Cape Coast’s SGS Auditorium. After dominating Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) and Mankranso SHS in the semifinals, Mfantsipim went into this year’s final as the team to beat. This year’s victory is a remarkable back-to-back achievement, adding to…
After fully healing from his mental health challenges, award-winning Ghanaian actor and comedian Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, better known by his stage name Funny Face, has returned home. Funny Face was seen on the grounds of his close friend and coworker Kwaku Manu’s enormous estate in East Legon, Accra. Kwaku mentioned in the film that his colleague was leaving his house to go back to his real abode in Kasoa, where he had lived prior to his mental health problem. He said that he would speak with his colleague over the phone or when they went to public gatherings.…
In two years, Ghana will have the greatest road system in West Africa, John Dramani Mahama With the implementation of the government’s Big Push infrastructure program, President John Dramani Mahama has voiced optimism that Ghana will have the best road network in West Africa in the next two years. President Mahama bemoaned the bad condition of the 195-kilometer WenchiâBoleâSawla road, a crucial transportation link connecting the Middle Belt and the Northern regions, during a sod-cutting event on Wednesday, November 5. He said that even though more than 2,000 cars use the road every day, it has been allowed to deteriorate,…
On November 4, Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected mayor of New York City after defeating Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former governor Andrew Cuomo. More over half of the vote went to the 34-year-old Queens state assembly member and Democratic socialist. Mamdani is the youngest mayor in over a century, the first South Asian mayor, and the first Muslim mayor of New York City. Given that he was born in Uganda to Indian parents, who also named him after Ghana’s first president and Pan African icon Kwame Nkrumah, he also has African ancestry. It wasn’t until…