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Police arrest five suspects impersonating NAIMOS officials

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Police in the Eastern South Region have arrested five individuals for allegedly posing as operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) and extorting money from some miners.

The suspects were taken into custody on Friday, January 2, after a complaint at Akwadum in the Abuakwa South District.

The police in a press statement dated January 3, 2026 said the suspects, Moses Tapiam, 43, Christopher Amakor, 29, Casimir Nunekpeku, 29, Wisdom Miwonuko, 35, and Paul Agbanu, 53, were dressed in security uniforms and claimed to be NAIMOS officials from Accra.

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Government will refurbish existing stadiums and build seven new ones next year.- Kofi Adams

Jasmine Adjei

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that the government will embark on a comprehensive refurbishment of existing sports facilities while also moving ahead with plans to build seven new stadiums next year, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge. Currently, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi and the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi remain shut for renovations, while several other venues continue to deteriorate due to years of neglect. Even the Accra Sports Stadium—the only ground cleared to host CAF and FIFA matches—has restricted sections because of…

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Egypt and Ghana Hold High-Level Meeting to Strengthen Military Ties

Jasmine Adjei

Egypt’s Defense Minister, General Abdel-Meguid Saqr, last Saturday, September 6, hosted Ghana’s Acting Defense and Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, in Cairo for strategic discussions aimed at strengthening military collaboration between the two nations. During the meeting, General Saqr emphasized the historic partnership between Egypt and Ghana’s armed forces and expressed interest in broadening cooperation across various defense sectors. Ato Forson, leading a senior Ghanaian delegation, reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to enhancing military relations with Egypt.  He praised Egypt’s stabilizing role in the region and its support for African countries during…

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Ghana and Egypt Forge Pan-African Mining Alliance at Africa Down Under Conference

Jasmine Adjei

Ghana’s Minister for Lands, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and Egypt’s Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, have launched a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable mining across the continent. At the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, Australia, the two ministers met on the sidelines of the event to discuss collaborations between the two nations, taking a significant step towards a unified African leadership in the mineral sector. The partnership will focus on exchanging technical knowledge, operational expertise, and policy strategies to improve mineral governance.  In Egypt’s first-ever address at…

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MultiChoice agrees to cut down DStv subscription prices

Jasmine Adjei

The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations has initiated a collaborative committee with MultiChoice Ghana to deliberate on lowering DStv subscription fees.  This development follows a prolonged dispute between the ministry and the pay-TV provider, sparked by regulatory calls for a 30% price reduction. Earlier in the month, the ministry imposed a daily penalty of GH¢10,000 on MultiChoice for non-compliance with pricing data requirements outlined in the Electronic Communications Act. Authorities also cautioned that failure to adjust pricing by September 6, 2025, could result in the suspension of the…

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Bank of Ghana Suspends Remittance Operations of Three Payment Firms

Jasmine Adjei

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has imposed a one-month suspension on the remittance services of three Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Flutterwave Inc., Celulant Ghana Limited, and Halges Financial Technologies, effective September 18.This regulatory action stems from repeated violations of the central bank’s updated 2023 guidelines governing inward remittance services. Key Violations and Enforcement Specific Restrictions Halges Financial Technologies faces a stricter penalty: it is barred from conducting any remittance activitiesuntil it obtains prior approval from the BoG. The central bank emphasized that future collaborations between banks, MTOs, and the sanctioned PSPs will require fresh approval once the suspension ends. It…

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President Mahama Swears In New Envoys, Urges Them to Champion Ghana’s Reset Agenda Abroad

Jasmine Adjei

President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated Ghana’s first group of newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners, tasking them with advancing the country’s renewed diplomatic vision on the global stage. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Jubilee House. The diplomats are expected to spearhead Ghana’s foreign policy objectives while actively promoting the Reset Agenda President Mahama described the Reset Agenda as his administration’s blueprint for national renewal. He highlighted that it represents a bold effort to restore hope among citizens, rebuild trust in governance,…

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Ghana to Launch Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps to Boost Farming

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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, during the seventh regional meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for Africa, has announced government plans to introduce solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to improve agricultural productivity. He revealed that the project aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on rain-fed agriculture and strengthen the sector’s flexibility. He assured that the government is ready to begin deploying the pumps across the country following productive discussions with the ISA Director-General. The minister noted that in some regions, farmers are left idle for up to…

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(Suhum- ER) Welcome to Golden Horse – Electrify Your Journey!

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Suhum City, Eastern Region, Ghana – Golden Horse, a leading name in Ghana’s electric vehicle industry, proudly announces the continued growth and innovation of its state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing facility, operated by Yike (Tianjin) Management Consulting Company. Strategically located along the Accra–Kumasi highway in Suhum City, the Golden Horse Electric Vehicle Factory is ideally positioned just 88 kilometers from Accra and 185 kilometers from Kumasi, ensuring unmatched accessibility for logistics, distribution, and customer service.

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Ateaa Tina Pays Emotional Tribute to Daddy Lumba, Celebrates His Enduring Legacy

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As the nation mourns and remembers this giant of Highlife music, Ateaa Tina’s tribute stands as both a personal reflection and a collective reminder of the profound ways in which artists shape lives—not just through their music, but through the opportunities and encouragement they provide to others along the way.

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