Author: SAMUEL

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has firmly rejected the Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Offensive Materials Bill (MDHI Bill), 2025, in its current form, citing a lack of transparency and broad stakeholder consultation. According to GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, while the Association recognizes the urgent need to address misinformation and hate speech, the process leading to the drafting of the Bill “has not met the minimum standards of democratic participation.” “It is troubling that such a far-reaching Bill, one that touches the very core of free speech, journalistic practice, and democratic governance, is being pursued without adequate…

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has revealed that a total of 13 attacks on journalists were recorded across the country between January and October 2025. According to GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, 12 of these incidents occurred between January and July, while only one additional case was recorded from August to October, showing a notable decline in attacks against media practitioners. The most recent incident involved Kwame Essel, an Onua FM correspondent, who was allegedly assaulted at a mining site at Twifo Mampong in the Central Region on September 25, 2025. Mr. Dwumfour attributed the decline in such attacks to…

The Blue Water Guards under the Prestea Huni Valley Municipal Assembly have carried out another major swoop on the Mansi River, destroying a changfan machine and a number of tools used by illegal miners. The operation, which formed part of a routine river inspection, uncovered more than ten illegal miners busily dredging the river. Upon spotting the guards, the miners turned hostile and attempted to attack the team but were quickly overpowered and they fled into the nearby bush, abandoning their equipment. Although no arrests were made, Allan Acheampong, the team leader of the Blue Water Guards, described the operation…

The Social Welfare department in the Nkoranza North district, in the Bono East Region, has made significant efforts to distribute items to persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of government initiatives, typically funded by a portion of the District Assembly’s Common Fund. This process, designed to support beneficiaries’ economic empowerment, education, and health needs, saw 60 beneficiaries with smiles embracing the gesture. The Nkoranza North District Assembly is committed to ensuring that persons living with disabilities (PWDs) within its boundaries, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive in life. The assembly has purchased and disbursed items…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to immediately take over the investigation into the violent attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. In connection with the incident, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has been invited to assist with the ongoing investigation. The MP is alleged to have incited a mob and obstructed the NAIMOS team’s operations. Preliminary police investigation indicates that the incident began on Saturday, November…

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Ghana for a three-day state visit. He and the president of Ghana are currently addressing the press at the Jubilee House. Source:Lovinghananews.com

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has disclosed that the terms of the government’s agreement with Smart Infraco Limited have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department for legal advice. This follows concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s 2024 report about financial irregularities involving the private company, which was contracted to commercialise the country’s excess e-government infrastructure capacity. According to the report, Smart Infraco owes the state $6 million in advances due between 2020 and 2024, despite having received GH¢6.7 million from the Ministry in December 2023 without supporting documentation such as invoices, certificates of work done,…

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has hinted at plans by the government to review the current interest rate structure of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), describing the existing compound interest regime as unfair to unemployed graduates. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, November 3, the Minister said the review is part of efforts to make student loan repayment more humane and equitable, particularly for graduates who are yet to secure employment. “We are thinking of reviewing the interest rate regime of the Student Loan Trust. A student gets a loan, and that student gets out of school…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has disclosed that nearly 80,000 passports have been successfully delivered across the country through Ghana Post, the state-owned corporation responsible for postal services, in less than six months in office. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Monday, November 3, 2025, the minister explained that although Ghana Post was not originally responsible for the courier services of the Passport Office, the state-owned company won a bid to handle deliveries in seven regions. However, he noted that Ghana Post is now handling deliveries in all 16 regions due to its…

The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has denied allegations that he incited residents of Hwidiem to attack members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce during a disturbance in the Ahafo Region on Saturday, November 1, 2025. His statement follows reports from the Ghana Police Service that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe into the attack on the NAIMOS Director of Operations and his team at Hwidiem. The police account indicates that the NAIMOS team was attacked by a mob…