Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

GJA Demands Commitment to Fight Galamsey from Presidential Candidates

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfour, has challenged all presidential candidates from various political parties to publicly pledge their commitment to combating illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). During a press conference in Accra, Mr. Dwumfour outlined several demands

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Tottenham Midfielder Charged with Racial Slur

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for using a racial slur about his teammate, Son Heung-min. In a June interview on Uruguayan TV, Bentancur was asked for a Tottenham shirt. He responded by saying,

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Arteta Signs New Three-Year Deal at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year contract extension. The deal, which will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2027, comes ahead of Sunday's north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. "I

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Ghana Faces Water Importation Crisis Amidst Galamsey Menace

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued a dire warning about the country's impending water importation crisis if illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, continue unabated. Dr. Hilda Manteebea Boye, the Society's President, sounded the alarm, emphasizing the devastating impact

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Galamsey: Declaring A State Of Emergency “Draconian and Far-Reaching” – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, as “draconian and far-reaching.” He stressed that while the fight against galamsey remains one of the

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Woman Dies While Giving Testimony in Lagos Church

A 55-year-old woman, Ifeoma, tragically passed away during a church service in Lagos. According to reports, the deceased had gone to the front of the church, singing songs of gratitude as she prepared to give her testimony when she suddenly collapsed.

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

Efua Ghartey Elected First Female President Of GBA

Mrs Efua Ghartey has made history by becoming the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). The election took place at the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s history. Mrs

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

I’m Not Affiliated To Any Political Party – Asamoah Gyan

In a significant move, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has declared his exit from politics, distancing himself from any future affiliations with political parties. Gyan’s brief involvement in politics began in February 2024, when he attended the campaign launch of

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

CAF Withdraws Approval For Baba Yara Sports Stadium

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium Sports in Kumasi, Ghana, due to technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field. The decision was made after observations made by CAF during the recent Africa

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Galamsey: All Seized Excavators Will Be Returned If NPP Wins Election 2024 – NAPO

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has pledged that a future NPP government would return all seized excavators confiscated during the crackdown on illegal mining. Speaking to the chiefs and residents of Prestea Huni Valley and