Dr Adam Bonaa, Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, has questioned why the person (persons) behind the Ghana Jollof TikTok page are allegedly hiding from authorities after a coup d’etat claim on social media. Speaking exclusively on The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV, he said Ghana’s history of coup d’etats and the brutality that Ghanaians suffered should dissuade people from making jokes of such events. Dr Bonaa, who said he grew up in Tema during an era associated with coup d’etats, recalled witnessing the effects of military takeovers on families and communities. He said the…
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the Foreign Affairs Ministry paid far more than the market rate for charter flights used to bring home Ghanaians who fled xenophobic violence in South Africa. According to the party, documents released by the Ministry under Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa show each of three charter flights cost US$750,000, a total of US$2.25 million to airlift about 900 evacuees. The NPP says industry checks put the cost of chartering a comparable aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines or Air Tanzania at between US$180,000 and US$300,000 per flight. At the top of that range, the three flights should…
Alleged Nigerian scammers have been captured in an expose detailing the moment they were attempting to defraud a victim of US$13,000, posing as a popular content creator. The scammers, said to be operating from Abuja, Nigeria, allegedly posed as legitimate recovery experts to trick victims into paying for fake software and activation codes to retrieve money they had lost to scams. However, the operation was exposed by Nano Baiter, a content creator who investigates online scams and uses various methods to identify and disrupt scammers. In a video documenting the investigation and shared on X, Nano Baiter explained that the…
President John Dramani Mahama says illegal mining has encroached on 48 of Ghana’s 288 forest reserves, with all nine reserves classified as red zones now cleared of miners and being prepared for reclamation. Speaking at the Mining in Motion conference in Accra on Monday, October 19, the President said heavily armed illegal miners had occupied some of the affected areas, making it difficult for forest guards and enforcement officers to enter. He explained that the nine reserves were designated as red zones because of the security risks posed by the illegal miners. “We have 288 forest reserves, and of these…
Swedish manager Kim Lars Björkegren was chosen to lead the Black Stars as interim head coach, reportedly because most local coaches interviewed for the role failed to impress the selection committee. According to reports, the committee tasked with finding Ghana’s next substantive national team coach, led by former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice-President Fred Pappoe, interviewed several local coaches for the interim position. However, the reports indicated that most of the coaches interviewed struggled to impress the committee members with their responses, reducing their chances of securing the job. The reports added that the local coaches failed to adequately outline…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured investors of clear regulations and fair administration as Ghana reforms its mineral governance to ensure citizens receive a fairer share of the wealth generated from the sector. He affirmed government’s commitment to creating a stable and predictable investment environment, with respect for lawful agreements and open engagement with investors as the reforms progress. Speaking at the 2026 Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, October 19, Mr Buah acknowledged that investors require certainty and commercially viable projects to justify their investments. He assured them that the government would continue…
President John Mahama says about 200 firearms have been seized from illegal miners as part of the government’s efforts to combat galamsey. Speaking at the Mining in Motion conference on Monday, 19th October, the President commended those involved in the fight against illegal mining. The firearms formed part of 8,200 items confiscated during operations against the activity, including 135 excavators. “We have achieved some successes in the fight against illegal mining. We have confiscated more than 8,200 items; this includes Chan-fan machines, excavators and other equipment used in illegal mining. “We have confiscated 135 excavators that were used in illegal…
The University of Ghana branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has given the government until Tuesday, October 20, to demonstrate its commitment to paying lecturers’ Book and Research Allowances (BRA) to avert a planned strike. The association had earlier warned that its members would withdraw their teaching services from October 19 if the allowances were not paid by October 16. However, speaking to Citi News, UTAG-UG President, Dr Jerry Joe Harrison, said the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had assured the association that payment would be made by the end of Monday, October 19. He said the association…
Former Black Stars captain Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew has said the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should organise ceremonial matches for former national team players who excelled during their careers to recognise their contributions to Ghana football. He argued that legendary players such as himself, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah and others deserve such recognition to honour their achievements and cement their legacies, which will endure regardless of whether ceremonial matches are organised. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Ayew stressed that neither he nor other former players should have to demand such matches, insisting that the initiative should come from the football…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has endorsed President John Dramani Mahama’s reset agenda, describing the government’s push to add value to Ghana’s mineral resources locally as a necessary step towards economic transformation. According to him, the agenda, which seeks to move Ghana away from exporting raw minerals towards domestic processing and value addition, remains relevant despite the controversies surrounding the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene at the Mining in Motion conference on Monday October 19, Nana Okyere Kusi Ntrama, Essumejahene, said the government’s approach to mineral governance could help Ghana break the cycle of…