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Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards—NIA Directs Financial Institutions

Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards—NIA Directs Financial Institutions

General News
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has cautioned financial institutions and other entities against photocopying the Ghana Card, citing potential risks to personal data security.   Speaking in an exclusive interview on Pent News at 6:30pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mr. Williams Ampomah Darlas, Director of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, emphasized the authority’s stance against the practice. Mr. Darlas clarified that while the NIA supports proper identity verification, institutions must adhere to approved procedures. He referenced a directive issued by the Bank of Ghana on March 3, prohibiting banks from photocopying Ghana Cards, and stressed that compliance remains a priority.   “Our primary concern is to protect citizens from unauthorized use of their personal d...
Five Suspects Arrested In Armed Robbery At Dompim Mining Site

Five Suspects Arrested In Armed Robbery At Dompim Mining Site

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A police operation in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality has resulted in the arrest of five individuals connected to an armed robbery at a mining site in Dompim. The suspects allegedly fired shots and made off with gold concentrate during the attack. One of the suspects, Akwasi Abban, was apprehended by workers at the scene and later confessed to his involvement, naming the site’s foreman, Ebenezer Soore, as an informant in the robbery. Following this confession, police intelligence led to the arrests of Elijah Arthur, also known as ‘Possible’, Elisha Arthur, known as ‘Skonzy’, and David Agyarko, referred to as ‘Big Man’. All five suspects have been remanded into prison custody as investigations continue into the robbery. Authorities are working to gather more information regarding the i...
Heart Diseases Now Ghana’s Top Killer—Komfo Anokye Surgeons Sound Alarm

Heart Diseases Now Ghana’s Top Killer—Komfo Anokye Surgeons Sound Alarm

General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
A leading Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Isaac Okyere has revealed heart disease as Ghana's most deadly health threat affecting both men and women. Speaking at the "Legacy of the Fathers" health forum organized by Balm Of Gilead ALT Clinic with Ghana Police and Prisons Service, the specialist delivered sobering statistics showing hypertension affects 40% of adults in the Ashanti Region, with research indicating a 37.4% prevalence rate.   The surgeon explained that while heart disease affects all genders, men face particular vulnerability due to biological factors and lifestyle habits including alcohol consumption, smoking, and poor dietary choices. These factors cause men to typically develop cardiovascular conditions at younger ages than women....
Future MMDCES To Be Elected—President Mahama Reveals

Future MMDCES To Be Elected—President Mahama Reveals

General News, Ghana News
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that future Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may be elected rather than appointed, signaling a major shift in Ghana's local governance system. Speaking at an orientation program for current MMDCEs on June 18, President Mahama noted that the current batch of MMDCEs may be the last batch appointed, while those who succeed them might have to go through elections. According to him, the change is subject to recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee expected in August. The President noted strong public support for elected local leaders, citing surveys showing Ghanaians' preference for democratic local governance. "There's no doubt Ghanaians want their MMDCEs elected. Several surveys have shown that th...
Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey Calls For Urgent Government Action  

Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey Calls For Urgent Government Action  

General News
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has intensified its campaign against illegal mining, demanding immediate government intervention to address the escalating crisis. At a press conference held at the Ghana International Press Centre on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the coalition—comprising the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Ghana Institution of Engineering, Ghana Mine Workers Union, and the New Media Association of Ghana—called for decisive measures to combat the menace. The coalition’s coordinator, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, urged the government to declare a state of emergency in galamsey-prone areas to empower security forces to tackle the growing national security threat. ‘Illegal mining areas, in our estimation, appear to have become training grounds for mercenaries that threaten t...
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