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Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the NDC, has highlighted what he describes as an unprecedented shift in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show with Kojo Yankson monitored by Lovinghananews.com, Gyamfi pointed to fresh strategies that, according to him, demonstrate “clear political will” and a “new approach” under the current administration. He noted that for the first time in the country’s history, excavators brought into Ghana are being registered and fitted with trackers before being cleared. “The president has given instructions that you don’t clear the excavator until it is registered and a tracker…

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed strong optimism that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will return to power in the 2028 general elections, stressing that the party’s comeback will be anchored on its legacy of governance under his leadership and that of former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Speaking at the commissioning of a newly constructed Bantama Constituency office of the NPP on Friday, September 19, Mr. Akufo-Addo reminded party members of the solid record the NPP has built over the years. “The work the NPP did during my time and during former President Kufuor’s time is enormous, and it is…

First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Lordina Mahama, will take center stage at a special prayer gathering dedicated to children as world leaders converge in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). On Monday, 22 September 2025, she will deliver the keynote address at the 7th Annual Prayer Service for Children, organised by World Vision International in collaboration with global faith-based and humanitarian organisations. The event is scheduled for 08:00 to 09:00 ET at the Church Center for the United Nations, Tillman Chapel. This year’s service, themed “A Moment of Hope,” will focus on six pillars—compassion, resilience, purpose,…

Legal academic and activist Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) recently directed Prof. Boampong to vacate his office, citing Article 199(1) of the Constitution, which mandates retirement at age 60 for public officers. On the surface, the directive seems clear-cut, but Asare notes the situation is more complex. Prof. Boampong, appointed VC in 2020 and reappointed in 2023, continued in office past his 60th birthday in September 2025. An alumnus challenged the renewal in…

Launched on April 29, 2025, by President John Dramani Mahama, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund – affectionately known as Mahama Cares – represents a transformative leap in tackling Ghana’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The initiative establishes a dedicated financial pool to cover specialist treatments and medications for chronic conditions not fully supported by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), including cancers, kidney failure (such as dialysis), cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and sickle cell disease. What makes Mahama Cares a true game changer is its strong commitment to healthcare equity. By uncapping the NHIS levy, the fund unlocks…

Sammy Gyamfi, speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning show as monitored by Lovinghananews.com, has highlighted both improvements and ongoing challenges in Ghana’s battle against illegal mining. “You are right, but you are not wholly right because there is also data that shows, with regards to certain water bodies, NTU levels or turbidity levels have improved. “That is why I say we must analyse this holistically,” Gyamfi said, providing figures from the Water Resources Commission. Gyamfi stressed that addressing illegal mining is a long-term challenge. “You cannot fix an age-long problem in eight months. “In eight years, you saw how a…

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is maintaining dialogue with the three Sahelian nations that recently left the bloc to establish the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, emerged in September 2023 as a joint defence pact and evolved into a confederation in July 2024. Its creation reflects the three juntas’ bid for greater political, economic, and cultural integration, positioning the bloc as a rival force to ECOWAS. In January 2025, the trio formally cut ties with ECOWAS to consolidate…

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…