Author: SAMUEL
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the government is showing “ruthlessness” in the fight against galamsey. The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication told on-air personality Saddick Adams aka Obama that the crackdown is already yielding results. “So far, about 440 excavators and some 300 chanfangs have been seized and burnt. In addition, close to 900 water pumps taken from these illegal miners have been given to farmers to support their production,” he revealed on Angel FM monitored by Lovinghananews.com. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stressed that President Mahama is determined…
Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced an initiative to ease the financial burden on parents of newly admitted Senior High School students in his constituency. In a Facebook post sighted by Lovinghananews.com, the MP revealed that all 2,207 fresh SHS students will receive mattresses and chop boxes free of charge. “All my beloved 2,207 fresh North Tongu SHS students don’t have to worry about buying mattresses and chop boxes — their MP has got them covered for FREE,” Ablakwa wrote. He added that beyond the support for students, major infrastructural works are…
During a panel discussion on Joy FM’s Super Morning show hosted by Kojo Yankson and monitored by MyNewsGh, the National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, reflected on the party’s opposition to illegal mining under the previous administration, emphasising the strides made by the Mahama government since taking office. “When the GMA asked political parties to declare their positions and sign a pact, we wanted clarity on where they stand. Some called for strike action, but strikes aren’t sustainable. The only consequence politicians fear is electoral loss. “My message is: if you don’t fight it, we’ll boot…
Renowned Ghanaian playwright and theatre scholar Dr. Mohammed ben Abdallah passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 81. His daughter, Dr Akosua Abdallah, a veteran actress and lecturer at the University of Ghana, announced his death in a Facebook post on Friday, September 19, 2025. According to Islamic customs, Dr. Abdallah will be laid to rest on Friday after Jumu’ah prayers in Kumasi, with a 3-day Dua also scheduled to take place in the city. She wrote: “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return). “With deep…
The Ministry of Transportation is working to create a strong set of rules governing the use of commercial tricycles and motorbikes, or “okadas” as they are known in the nation. According to Transport Minister Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Ministry has started the process of amending the Road Traffic Act 2004, Act 683, and the Road Traffic Regulations 2012, LI2180, in an effort to control motorbikes and tricycles for passengers who pay fares. Motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as Okada, are vital for transportation systems. However, current regulations ban their use, creating enforcement and safety challenges,” Mr Nikpe said when…
In a recent Facebook post, renowned Ghanaian director Leila Djansi questioned Netflix’s supremacy as a validation stamp for creators, sparking a heated discussion in the African film business. Although Netflix is a significant force in the worldwide streaming business, Djansi contends that it shouldn’t be the only yardstick for achievement. Djansi claims that rather than seeing Netflix as one of several possible distributors, many African filmmakers now see it as a validation of their work. In order to reach a larger audience and receive royalties, she notes that her own films are distributed on a number of platforms, such as…
Award-winning musician Black Sherif has revealed the unconventional origins of his distinctive fashion style, including an incident where he faced physical punishment for experimenting with a bold hairstyle during his youth. In an exclusive interview with international fashion magazine Patta, the “Second Sermon” hitmaker disclosed that his fashion journey began in his aunt’s closet after his mother left for Greece. “My whole style started in a woman’s closet my auntie’s. When my mom left for Greece, I stayed with my auntie, and she had all kinds of stylish stuff. I’d sneak into her things, steal belts, and glasses. That’s when…
Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has slammed a group of 11 West African nationals who have dragged the state to court over what they describe as unlawful detention. “I hear 11 of the deportees West Africans we accepted to host here are threatening us with legal action for unlawful detention. “Why didn’t [they] jump out of the plane when they were coming over?” he fumed in a post on his social media page. Cudjoe did not mince words as he mocked the legal challenge. “Well, let’s just drop them anywhere between Nigeria and Cameroon so they find their way home. “They…
President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as a source of inspiration and a majestic pillar of strength for both the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana. Delivering a tribute on behalf of the President at the funeral rites in Kumasi, on Thursday, September 18, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, said the late Queen Mother’s wise counsel touched generations and left an indelible mark on the nation. “She was, without a doubt, a majestic pillar of strength and inspiration not only to the Manhyia Palace and the Asanteman,…
The fight against illegal mining is entering a new and tougher phase, as the government prepares to deploy military forces to take full control of Ghana’s river bodies, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced. Speaking on the government’s renewed efforts to tackle galamsey, the Minister said the pollution and destruction of critical water bodies by illegal miners can no longer be tolerated. “We are moving to another major phase of our fight against illegal mining,” he stated when he embarked on an anti-galamsey operation with officers of the National Anti-illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, (NAIMOS),…