Adom Kaseibo

Ghana GoldBod Taskforce conducted a major crackdown on illegal gold trading in Asankragua, Western Region, arresting ten Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling. Authorities seized 1.3 kilograms of gold worth about 1.4 million cedis, along with 1.3 million cedis in cash and casino cards, indicating possible ties to organized crime and money laundering in Ghana’s gold sector.

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, as part of this year’s Republic Day celebrations, hosted a luncheon in honor of the country’s senior citizens to appreciate their contributions to national development. According to the President, his government aims to enhance and uphold the dignity of older persons for the nation’s benefit

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses involved in buying and selling gold without a valid GoldBod license. According to GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, anyone found operating outside the new licensing framework will face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of five years up to ten years, as stipulated under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

Seidu Mubarak, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Sunyani East, has stated that the rot Maxwell Kofi Jumah left at GIHOC is unpardonable and calls for his immediate arrest. Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, was detained by national security operatives at his Kumasi residence on June 29

National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has called on the government to fulfil its commitment to introducing technological reforms and capacity-building programmes aimed at curbing illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey.” Association expressed deep concern over what it described as targeted harassment of licensed miners by state security operatives since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office

Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s claim that Adu Lodge was chosen to intimidate her, stating it is a secure and appropriate state facility used at the committee’s request. He assured that the venue meets all constitutional requirements and is not meant to intimidate or compromise the hearing’s integrity

University of Ghana Health Services Directorate has issued a health alert to the university community following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on and around campus. In a statement released on June 23, 2025, the directorate confirmed that several suspected and confirmed cases have been reported within the university’s immediate environment

Management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced plans to resume full operations by October this year. According to the Acting Managing Director, the refinery’s return to full capacity is expected to significantly reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products, strengthening the local energy sector and boosting economic resilience

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi, has announced his intention to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections. Speaking at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi, he emphasized his commitment, stating, “I’m not here to test the waters. I’m here for power.” His declaration was warmly received by grassroots party leaders, as he urged unity and discipline within the party ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mamponteng District Police Command has arrested the proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex, Afoakwa Sarpong, over allegations that he prevented two students from writing some papers in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned of possible cancellations of some papers from the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to the Council, this is due to alleged malpractice incidents reported at certain examination centers across the country

Justice Philip Bright Mensah, a nominee for the Supreme Court, has argued in favor of maintaining the legal age of sexual consent at 16 years. He made these remarks during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has urged the abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Ghana, arguing that judges should be granted the discretion to impose alternative sentences in capital cases

Petroleum prices are set to decrease at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the suspension of the GH¢1.0 Energy Sector Levy. According to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Pricing Outlook Report, this will be the seventh fuel price drop since February 16, 2025. The levy’s implementation would have caused significant fuel price increases

Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will conduct a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from June 16 to 27, targeting all customers with unpaid bills—including residential, commercial, industrial users, and government institutions

Gender activist and founder of the Ark Foundation, Mrs. Angela Dwamena Aboagye, has called on the government and opinion leaders to take action in ensuring the prosecution of men who impregnate BECE pupils as a result of defilement, rape, and other criminal offenses, in order to deter others

A total of 603,328 candidates across the country are set to sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Early morning news bulletin in Akan

Early morning news bulletin in Akan

Early morning news bulletin in Akan