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‘I’m not intimidated by threats or criticism’ – Sammy Gyamfi
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says he remains unfazed by criticism and alleged threats directed at him, insisting that his focus is…
GoldBod wasn’t involved in 2024 Gold sale losses – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the institution’s role in Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), arguing that its responsibilities…
GoldBod gave Auditor-General full access to records – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims that the institution failed to provide the Auditor-General with complete financial information for…
Soldier faces murder charge over death of 45-year-old man at Afienya
The Ashaiman District Court has remanded a 43-year-old soldier, WOII Dzisenu Ben, into police custody over the alleged murder of 45-year-old Abdul Shaban at Mawugbedzibe, near Afienya. WOII…
Six rescued after car plunges into Birim river
Six people have been injured after a Toyota Corolla veered off the road and plunged into the Birim River at Biremso on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The accident occurred…
Tanoso Commander reveals how illegal Miners seized four Police rifles
The Tanoso Police Commander in the Ahafo Region, ASP Edmond Adjei Kissi, has disclosed that illegal miners once seized four AK-47 rifles from police officers during an operation…
GMet demands over GH¢50m in unpaid statutory dues from GCAA
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) says the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) owes it more than GH¢50 million in statutory payments, placing additional strain on the agency’s finances…
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang speaks to the BBC, calls for dedicated fund to tackle Africa’s growing flood risk
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, is calling on African governments to establish dedicated, legally protected disaster risk management funds to help countries prepare…
We’ll reinstate Torkornoo as Chief Justice when we return to power – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will seek to reinstate former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo if the party returns to…
Free SHS has not been cancelled – GES warns against GH¢1,500 scam
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed social media reports claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme and instructed parents and…