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GoldBod is fuelling galamsey through gold purchases – NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) gold sourcing and verification systems, arguing that weaknesses in traceability could…
Paul Afoko files nomination to reclaim NPP chairmanship ahead of 2028
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has formally entered the party’s upcoming National Officers Elections, seeking a return to the chairmanship position…
SEMPA cautions motorists over fuel price volatility amid shrinking oil buffer
Ghanaian consumers, transport operators and businesses could face continued uncertainty over fuel prices as global oil markets remain vulnerable to fresh supply disruptions, energy sector advocacy group Sustainable…
‘Report me if I extorted from you’ – Afenyo-Markin dares accusers
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged persons accusing him of extortion to formally report the allegations to the appropriate state authorities for investigation. Mr Afenyo-Markin said…
Agalga urges calm over Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations
Incoming Majority Leader and Builsa North MP, James Agalga, has urged all sides involved in the growing extortion controversy surrounding Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to refrain from further…
Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi for defamation over extortion claims
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has filed separate lawsuits against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and the Chief Executive Officer…
Ayitey Powers arrested over alleged death threat against NSA boss
Former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command over an alleged death threat directed at the…
Ashanti Region to experience six-hour power outage on Tuesday – ECG
Residents in parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience a six-hour power interruption on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes…
10,000 new security recruits begin training – Interior Minister
The government has commenced training for the first batch of 10,000 recruits selected in the latest security services recruitment exercise, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has announced. He said…
OSP receives three petitions over Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed receiving three petitions seeking action over allegations of extortion and related conduct involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The petitions…