The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to an alleged gold smuggling syndicate, while two others remain at large. The arrested individuals, Abdul Karim Alhassan and Sadique Abubakar, were among four persons earlier declared wanted in connection with ongoing criminal proceedings involving charges of gold smuggling, conspiracy to smuggle...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Police Probe Death of Senegalese National in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 20-year-old Senegalese national, identified as Cheikh Toure, whose body was deposited at the Ebenezer Mortuary at Tafo, Kumasi. According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 20, 2025, preliminary...
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Four Dead, Others Injured in Gun Attack at NHIA Office in Garu
At least four people have lost their lives, while several others are battling for survival after unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office in Garu, located in the Upper East Region. Eyewitness accounts indicate that four assailants, riding on two motorbikes, stormed the NHIA premises on Monday morning...
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GWL Boss Rejects Calls for State of Emergency Over Galamsey
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has downplayed suggestions for the declaration of a State of Emergency to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, insisting that such a measure would not provide a lasting remedy to the problem. Addressing a press briefing in Accra on Monday, October 20, Mr. Mutawakilu...
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Ursula Owusu Declares Bid for NPP General Secretary on Birthday
Former Minister for Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has officially declared her intention to contest the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a Facebook post shared on her birthday, the Ablekuma West MP reflected on the party’s recent internal challenges, describing them as a “stormy face-off” that left members “bruised” and egos...
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Government, IFC Explore New Partnership to Boost Agriculture
The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has held discussions with the Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Ethiopis Tafara, aimed at deepening collaboration in support of Ghana’s development priorities, particularly in the agriculture sector. The meeting, described as highly productive, focused on opportunities to mobilise investment and strengthen...
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BoG Governor Reaffirms Independence Despite Balance Sheet Strain
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has assured that the central bank remains fully functional and independent, despite acknowledging that its balance sheet has been severely weakened by the 2022 domestic debt exchange. Speaking at the Governor Talks Series during the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in the United States,...
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The CJ’s seat not a fixed traditional stool occupants can claim as a right – Ansa-Asare to Torkornoo
Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has criticised former Chief Justice (CJ) Gertrude Torkornoo’s latest legal action challenging her removal from office, stating that the position of CJ is not a personal entitlement or a traditional stool one can claim as an infinite right. Speaking in reaction to the latest legal...
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GHS 6.8 Million Raised for Children Affected by August Helicopter Tragedy
The Office of the Presidency has released its fifth public update detailing generous contributions made to the Children Support Fund, established in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on 6 August 2025. The fund was created to support the welfare and long-term recovery of children affected by the incident. According to the...
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GES Receives Financial Clearance for 6,249 Newly Recruited Teachers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has secured financial clearance from the government for the payment of salaries to 6,249 teachers who were recruited in 2024. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Daniel Fenyi, GES said the approval would enable the Service to complete all necessary processes to ensure the affected...