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July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Government Uncovers Ammunition Theft Within Ghana Armed Forces — Defence Minister Reveals

The government has uncovered a previously unreported case of ammunition theft within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), predating a separate 2024 incident involving the unaccounted transfer of thousands of rounds to the National Security Secretariat. Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Galamsey Crackdown: 1,200 Excavators Impounded at Tema Port — Lands Minister

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that 1,200 excavators imported into Ghana have been impounded at the Tema Port as part of intensified efforts to curb the illegal use of heavy machinery in galamsey operations. Providing

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Galamsey Fight Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint – Lands Minister Emphasizes Long-Term Strategy

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated the government's firm commitment to the ongoing fight against illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—stating that the effort demands long-term persistence, strategic planning, and national coordination. Speaking at the Government Accountability

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Liverpool Complete £69m Signing of Striker Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt

Liverpool have secured the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of £69 million, with the deal potentially rising to £79 million through add-ons. The transfer is subject to international clearance. The 23-year-old has successfully

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Government Clears Capitation Grant Arrears for Basic Schools — GES Confirms

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the government has cleared all outstanding Capitation Grant arrears owed to public basic schools from 2023 to date. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 23, the GES described the payment as a

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Torkornoo vs. Attorney General: High Court to Rule on Motion to Dismiss Judicial Review on July 31

The High Court has scheduled July 31, 2025, for a critical ruling on whether to dismiss a judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, who is challenging the legality of ongoing impeachment proceedings against her. The Attorney

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

1,504 Dead, 8,300 Injured in Road Accidents in First Half of 2025 – NSRA Report

Over 1,500 people have died and more than 8,000 sustained injuries in road accidents across Ghana between January and June 2025, according to provisional figures released by the National Road Safety Authority (NSRA) in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

Church-Goers Now Prioritize Entertainment Over Salvation – Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim

On The Ability to See series, Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim highlighted the shift in how people approach church today. He said many now go to church not for salvation, but for entertainment, business, or financial gain. Musicians treat it as a

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

No Plans to Convert National Cathedral Site into Cultural Centre – Govt

The government has no plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre, according to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications. Speaking on July 22, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu described reports suggesting

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Kusasi Chief Shot Dead by Unknown Gunmen in Asawase

The Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, was tragically shot and killed by unknown gunmen at his residence in Asawase on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, two armed men on a motorbike arrived at the chief's home