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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has urged President John Dramani Mahama to show strong leadership in the fight against galamsey, or illegal mining, by bringing notable offenders to justice. During a meeting by the President with CSOs’ at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 3, the Bishops stated that the government must do more than just talk when it comes to taking visible action against influential people behind the menace. “We urge you, Your Excellency, to provide clearer benchmarks that will trigger a state of emergency. Visible prosecution of kingpins, including those named in official reports. Measurable performance indicators for local…
Director of Operations for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Colonel Dominic Buah has strongly cautioned financiers of illegal mining and illegal miners to desist from the act. Speaking at the Jubilee at the President’s meeting with Civil Society Organisations on galamsey, Friday, October, 3, Colonel Buah assured Ghanaians that NAIMOS will deal “ruthlessly” with galamseyers and their assigns. He noted that his outfit will do everything within its mandate to apprehend financiers of illegal mining or galamsey. “I would like to send this warning to illegal miners, their assigns and financiers that they are the first and prime…
File photo The North East Regional Police Command has commenced investigation into an armed attack on two personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service at Gbintiri near Nalerigu. A state issued on Friday, October 3, 2025 said at about 1:00am today, Friday October 3, police received information about an attacked by unknown gunmen on two Immigration Service officers who were on duty at the Gbintiri Inland check point. Both officers sustained gunshot wounds. One of the officers died after he was shot while the other was immediately sent to the hospital for medical attention. Police say the armed men took away…
Ghanaian artiste Epixode’s single ‘Choobio’ has earned Grammy consideration, spotlighting Ghana’s fight against illegal mining on the global stage. The song, which tackles the devastating impact of illegal mining, locally known as ‘galamsey,’ has been submitted for nomination at the upcoming Grammy Awards. More than just a catchy tune, ‘Choobio’ delivers a sobering message about the destruction of farmlands, contamination of rivers and erosion of livelihoods caused by unchecked mining practices. Speaking on the recognition, Epixode said: “Getting Grammy consideration is a huge step, but more importantly, it means the world is listening to our story, the story of what…
The commission in charge of investigating the Libra incident failed to get hold of the testimonies of several government officials. Karina Milei, the sister of President Milei and General Secretary of the Presidency, has been summoned to testify before the commission but has failed to appear twice. Libra Probe Faces Headwinds: Argentine Officials Fail to Testify The case of Libra, the alleged meme coin linked to President Javier Milei’s promotion, is still ongoing in Argentina. A congressional commission investigating the links between some government officials and the token launch is currently stalled due to the failed attempts to obtain the…
Artiste manager and entertainment pundit, Bullgod, has reaffirmed his belief that Shatta Wale is still Ghana’s undeniable Dancehall king. Bullgod, the former manager of Shatta, was asked by a viewer during an interview on Joy Prime to identify the person he believes to be the actual monarch of the genre. He claims that despite Stonebwoy’s extraordinary talent, his style is more Afro-dancehall than traditional Dancehall. Bullgod stated, Shatta has always stayed loyal to the pure Dancehall sound. Stonebwoy also does brilliantly, but he himself identifies with Afro-dancehall. For the real Dancehall crown, you cannot take it away from Shatta. He…
President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the National Security Council believes the country can win the fight against galamsey without declaring a state of emergency. There have been calls on the president to declare a state of emergency, especially in areas where illegal mining takes place. However, the president has insisted that there is no need for a State of Emergency per the counsel of the National Security Council. He indicates that he is willing to declare a state of emergency anytime the need be to help in the fight against the menace. “Yes, I have the…
Stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $300 billion for the first time, led by Tether and USDC, with Ethena’s yield-bearing USDe as the third-largest player. The milestone highlights both crypto’s growing liquidity base and shifting competitive dynamics. USDT and USDC Dominate as USDe Gains Ground in Stablecoin Market The total value of stablecoins in circulation has crossed $300 billion for the first time, according to Defillama data, a landmark that underscores crypto’s deepening role in global finance. Tether’s USDT remains the dominant player with a market share of 58.52% and $176.3 billion. Circle’s USDC follows with $74 billion, while Ethena’s USDe,…
Dr Frank Amoakohene To combat the rising threat of illegal mining, the Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has mandated all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to take direct ownership of the fight against galamsey in their jurisdictions. The Minister’s directive reinforces President John Dramani Mahama’s firm stance, designating forest reserves and water bodies as “red lines” that are completely off-limits to illegal mining activities. Speaking to journalists after a strategic meeting with local party executives, Dr Amoakohene emphasised the unique position of MMDCEs as community leaders. He also issued a warning about galamsey operators attempting to use…
Elon Musk this week urged his followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions over a controversy surrounding an animated show and its creator. Musk on Wednesday posted on his X platform saying, “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” The post was in response to an image accusing Netflix of carrying out a “transgender woke agenda.” Since Elon Musk called on users to cancel their subscriptions in protest of Netflix’s so-called ‘woke’ content, the company has seen its market value drop by $15.1 billion. Elon Musk started the “cancel Netflix” protest days ago after he cancelled his Netflix subscription and…