Author: SAMUEL
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…
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…