Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned that any government appointee found engaging in illegal mining will face arrest, signalling a firmer position by the Mahama administration against the escalating environmental crisis. He made the statement in Parliament after Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, requested weekly briefings from the Minister for Lands and Natural...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Bono Region Records Nearly 20,000 HIV Cases, Commission Calls for Urgent Action
The Bono Region has documented 19,979 individuals living with HIV and AIDS, according to Ahmed Ibrahim Bambila, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC). He revealed that the region also registered 875 new HIV infections, describing the statistics as “alarming” and stressing the need for stronger, coordinated...
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Deloitte Ghana Endorses Government’s Debt Reprofiling and Buyback Plan
Deloitte Ghana has commended the government’s decision to implement a debt reprofiling and buyback programme, describing it as a well-considered response to the challenges posed by costly debt obligations and uneven repayment schedules. The firm advised that to maximise the impact, authorities should focus buybacks on the most expensive and volatile debt instruments, particularly those...
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Police Launch Probe Into Viral Video of Man Giving Cigarette to Child
The Ghana Police Service has begun investigations into a disturbing viral video that shows an adult male giving a substance believed to be a cigarette to a young child. In a statement, the Police described the act as concerning and said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspect captured in the footage. According...
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Mahama Announces Beach Cleaning Initiative to Support Fishing Communities
President John Mahama has revealed that the government will soon roll out a nationwide programme focused on keeping Ghana’s beaches tidy. He noted that young people will be engaged and provided with monthly stipends to take care of coastal zones. The announcement was made during the National Conference of Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers on...
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UG Initiates Disciplinary Processes After Heated On-Air Altercation Between Two Senior Lecturers
The University of Ghana has commenced internal disciplinary proceedings following a widely circulated video capturing a confrontation between two of its senior academic members during a live television programme. The incident, involving Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. George Domfeh, occurred on Saturday, 15th November 2025, during an appearance on The Key Points, a current affairs...
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Police Arrest Blogger For Alleged Publication Of False News
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man for allegedly publishing false information about a private individual, following a complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). According to a police statement issued on Thursday, Samuel Amadotor was arrested with support from the National Signals Bureau (NSB) after Mr. Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I filed...
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Court Grants Blogger GH¢50,000 Bail Over Alleged False Publication
An Accra Circuit Court has approved bail for blogger Samuel Amadotor, operator of Dklassgh.net, in the amount of GH¢50,000 with two guarantors. This follows accusations that he circulated misleading information intended to damage the image of Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio II, the former Chairman of the National Communications Authority (NCA). Presiding judge, Her Ladyship Evelyn...
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Defence and Interior Committee Monitors Military Recruitment Centres in Accra
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has undertaken monitoring visits to military recruitment centres in Accra to assess safety and operational measures instituted by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The exercise, according to the Committee, was aimed at ensuring a smooth and orderly selection process while preventing future mishaps. The Chief of Defence Staff...
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Ghana Secures $81.92m World Bank Support for Drought-Hit Farmers
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has announced that Ghana has secured $81.92 million from the World Bank under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) to support farmers affected by drought. Speaking in Parliament in response to a question posed by Keta MP Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Mr. Opoku explained that the funds are...