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September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

GhiG Attributes Galamsey Surge to Political Interference

The Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhiG) has attributed the surge in illegal mining activities (galamsey) to political interference and influences from high-ranking officials. The institute has criticized these individuals for hindering the fight against galamsey, a significant environmental issue in Ghana.

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

PURC Warns Tamale Residents Against Counterfeit Electricity Meters

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a stern warning to electricity consumers in Tamale, Northern Region, about the dangers of purchasing counterfeit electricity meters. Following reports of an increase in fake meters being sold in local markets, the PURC

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Police Arrest Suspect Who Threatened Public Officials

The Ghana Police Service has successfully arrested Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspect who made threats against public officials in a viral video. A GH¢50,000 reward was offered for information leading to his arrest after he was declared wanted on September 9. In

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Austrian Neurosurgeon Under Investigation for Allowing Daughter to Drill into Patient’s Skull

An Austrian neurosurgeon is facing investigation for allegedly allowing her 13-year-old daughter to participate in a brain surgery, including drilling a hole into a patient's skull. The incident occurred in January when a 33-year-old man was admitted to the University Hospital

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Alan Kyerematen Picks Kwame Owusu Danso As His Running Mate

Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, has officially nominated Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate for the upcoming elections. This announcement comes shortly after Kyerematen submitted his nomination at the Electoral Commission on Wednesday. Kwame

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Media Coalition Urges Government to Declare State of Emergency for Water Bodies

Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has issued a stern warning to the government to take immediate action to end illegal mining in Ghana. He emphasized the impending water crisis if the situation persists, citing the ongoing

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