The Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Dominic Buah, has issued a strong warning to illegal miners, stating that any attempt to attack members of his taskforce with firearms will be met with decisive force. He emphasized that personnel operating under NAIMOS have the right to self-defence and will not hesitate to respond if their lives are threatened during operations.

National Health Insurance Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr Victor Asare Bampoh has called on staff of the authority to demonstrate a high level of diligence, accountability, and professionalism in the management of its resources, stressing that efficient use of assets is key to ensuring equity and improved healthcare service delivery across Ghana.

Adulterated Food in Ghanaian Markets Poses Deadly Health Risks, Experts Warn

Concerns over food safety in Ghana have intensified as experts warn about the dangers of adulterated powdered pepper and other common food products sold in local markets. Toxicologist and scientist Yakubu Adam has revealed that the use of maggots and kola nuts in pepper adulteration is extremely unsafe. He emphasized that the microorganisms carried by these substances can trigger sudden illnesses and, in severe cases, lead to death.

Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, 
Distinguished Delegates,  
Ladies and Gentlemen.  
Truth begins with language, with the power that words hold to shape consciousness, to shift 
perspective, to propel action. 
I therefore offer this truth as a starting point: 
There is no such thing as a slave.

Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its economy through a gold-backed reserve policy are drawing significant attention from economists and policy analysts, who describe the initiative as a bold and strategic step toward restoring macroeconomic stability and building long-term resilience. Spearheaded by the administration of John Dramani Mahama, the policy—known as the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP)—seeks to substantially increase the country’s international reserves. The target is to achieve reserve coverage equivalent to 15 months of imports by 2028, a move experts say reflects a decisive shift toward proactive and preventive economic management amid persistent global uncertainties.

Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, is leading a high-level delegation to Côte d’Ivoire to participate in the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Regional Conference. Ahead of the main event, a crucial Coordination and Regional Committee (CRC) meeting has been convened to align strategies and strengthen cooperation among countries along the Gulf of Guinea’s northern corridor. The pre-conference engagement is laying the groundwork for deeper regional collaboration, particularly in addressing shared socio-economic and security challenges.