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Gold Fields Ordered to Cease Operations at Damang as Lease Extension Request Is Rejected Gold Fields Limited has announced that its request to extend the Damang Main Mining Lease has been rejected by the Minerals Commission of Ghana. The mining company submitted its application for the lease extension in December 2024, but was officially notified that the request had not been approved. Following this, the government directed Gold Fields to halt operations and vacate the Damang lease area by April 18, 2025, upon the lease’s expiration. In a statement issued on April 14, 2025, Gold Fields expressed its disappointment and…

Tragedy in Bawku: Two Ghanaian Police Officers Fatally Shot by Unknown Gunmen in Binduri Two off-duty Ghanaian police officers have been tragically gunned down by unidentified assailants in Binduri, a known conflict hotspot within the Bawku Municipality in the Upper East Region. The deadly attack occurred on the evening of Sunday, April 13, 2024. According to initial reports, the officers, who were dressed in plain clothes, were traveling on a private motorbike from Bongo to Binduri. Though not officially on duty, they were believed to be in the area to support ongoing peacekeeping efforts amid the persistent unrest in Bawku.…

Minister Samuel Nartey George to Present Legal Framework Against Misinformation and Disinformation The Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that his Ministry will soon present a legal document to Parliament aimed at addressing the growing issues of misinformation and disinformation in Ghana. This document will outline comprehensive measures to combat the spread of false information and create a clear legal framework for enforcement. During a press briefing on Wednesday, April 9, the Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) shared that once the document is reviewed and passed by Parliament, it will be enacted into law to provide a…

watch video here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0dWucXEz2TDxrq6asFPscwZmpGWvTv8yJjNrVubFL32uHyjRoDuu1QeHCm9qsUxPnl&id=100067735250879&mibextid=wwXIfr Ajagurajah vs Nacee: The Battle Over the Shoe Continues! The drama between Ghanaian musicians Ajagurajah and Nacee has taken an interesting turn, with both artists releasing a trailer for their ongoing beef. The latest controversy revolves around a special pair of shoes, which Ajagurajah purchased from the famous fashion icon Osebo, also known as the “Zara Man” — a well-known figure in Ghana’s fashion scene. In the trailer, viewers see Ajagurajah relocating the prized shoe after Nacee threatened him, demanding that he hand over the footwear. This disagreement has sparked a war of words between the…

Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician and supporter of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong, widely known as Great Ampong, believes the party will make a strong comeback after its defeat in the 2024 elections. Despite the NPP’s hopes of breaking the eight-year governance cycle that has existed since 1992, the party lost the presidential election by approximately 1.7 million votes to President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the parliamentary race, the NPP, which entered the polls with 137 seats, secured only 88 out of 276 seats. During a visit to the Minority Leader…

The government of Ghana is implementing new, stricter regulations for the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles—commonly known as okadas and pragias—in an effort to improve safety and accountability within the sector. Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe revealed that, as part of the proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180), only individuals aged 25 and above will be permitted to operate commercial motorcycles or tricycles. Additionally, riders must be employed by or registered with a licensed commercial motorcycle or tricycle union or company to qualify. This announcement was made during a national stakeholder consultation held in Accra…

TV3, one of Ghana’s most prominent television stations, is facing backlash after airing a video of a guest during a question-and-answer session, in which the guest claimed that the career of Africa’s most decorated rapper, Sarkodie, is “dead.” This statement has sparked widespread reactions, with industry professionals, fans, and fellow musicians expressing their opinions on the matter. Among those voicing their displeasure is Ghanaian rapper Samuel Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal. Medikal, who believes the station was unfair to the legendary rapper by airing the video, used strong language to express his frustration. He even went as far as to…

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, of intentionally spreading false information about alleged drug trafficking and money laundering involving two aircraft that departed Ghana for Gran Canaria. In an interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, Gyamfi criticized the MP for making baseless claims, calling them nothing more than political propaganda without any supporting evidence. He also took aim at the Minority in Parliament for what he described as a reckless and irresponsible approach to oversight, especially concerning issues of national security. “You have lied,…

Oswal Investment Ltd has begun remedial work on the Ashiaman-Afienya stretch in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion for commuters. On Sunday, the Roads Minister conducted an emergency visit to the stretch, where the ongoing traffic jams have sparked frustration among motorists. Oswal is one of two contractors appointed by Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza to handle the remedial works on both the Ashiaman-Afienya stretch and the Motorway-Dawenya stretch. Currently, the contractor is engaged in earth reclamation, utilizing the same earth material in the remedial process. This approach is expected to reduce the overall cost of the project by approximately…

Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), remains resolute in his innocence despite accusations of embezzling GH₵39 million in state funds. Mr. Adu Boahene appeared in court on Friday, March 28, 2025, for a bail application hearing. He left the Accra Human Rights Court in high spirits, despite being escorted in handcuffs after his bail was reduced from GH₵120 million to GH₵80 million. When asked by JoyNews’ Latif Iddrisu about his confidence in proving his innocence, Mr. Adu Boahene replied without hesitation, “Definitely. I have not been charged with anything yet, none whatsoever. I will…