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Lands Minister orders immediate revocation of Akonta Mining lease over galamsey operations

  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the Minerals Commission to revoke the lease of Akonta Mining Company with immediate effect, citing their involvement in illegal mining (galamsey) and multiple regulatory breaches. The Minister made the announcement …

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Former PURC Board Member raises concerns over electricity distribution model

Former Board Member of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Nii Darko Asante, has disclosed that the Ghana’s electricity distribution framework inherently fosters monopolistic tendencies. Speaking on Joynews which was closely monitored by Elvisanokyenews.net, Dr. Asante explained that electricity distribution is naturally monopolistic, and introducing multiple smaller monopolies, as …

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King Paluta petitions TGMA Board over “Makoma” snub

  Ghanaian musician, Thomas Adjei Wireko, professionally known as King Paluta has petitioned Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board over what he described as an unpopular decision to snub his hit song ‘Makoma’ in all the categories. Telecel Ghana Music Awards has announced the 2025 TGMA nominees but King Paluta …

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Details and names of 16 students, 1 lecturer suspended by UG over drugs, harassment, misconduct

  In order to uphold integrity & discipline on University of Ghana Legon campus, the authorities have published names of students and staff sanctioned for various misconducts. The list includes suspensions, dismissals & other penalties after disciplinary actions. The University in a statement issued by the Registrar, Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah said “reference …

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