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The government has revoked licences of 278 small-scale mining companies across the country over regulatory breaches and expiration of operating permits.

A statement issued by the Minerals Commission, said the decision for the termination, which stems from regulatory breaches, undermines the integrity of institutional governance in the issuance and management of mineral rights, as well as the trust that citizens place in institutions.

‘In accordance with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended and the Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173), the Minister responsible for Lands and Natural Resources has by this notice terminated the 278 small-scale mining licences,’ the statement pointed out.

‘While we prioritise citizen participation in mining enterprises, the government believes that mining operations must strictly adhere to regulations and policies designed to protect citizen involvement, promote environmental stewardship, and ensure compliance with good governance practices to maximise the benefits of our natural resources,’ part of the statement read.

It said the government holds the view that regulations are not intended to hinder progress, but they are rather essential for responsible mining enterprises and sustainable development, adding that licences expire when operators fail to renew their permits, rendering them legally unable to conduct mining operations.

It further noted that mining operators who fail to comply with mining regulations do not only jeopardise the health of the environment but also the welfare of host mining communities and, therefore, urged all current and prospective miners to familiarise themselves with the regulations governing the acquisition of mineral rights, particularly in the context of small-scale mining.

That, it explained, includes understanding the requirements for obtaining mineral rights and the procedures for renewing licences to prevent their termination, noting that by upholding the law, the government aims to ensure that all mining operations contribute positively to society and follow sustainable practices.

‘Together, let us commit to responsibly harnessing Ghana’s valuable mineral resources while respecting the regulatory framework that governs the sector,’ it stated.

Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, has been honoured with the prestigious Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award at a Leadership and Philanthropy Forum held at the House of Lords in London.

The award was formally presented by President of Custom Solutions Media for Forbes Media, Mark A. Furlong, who commended Mr. Dadey’s exceptional achievements in steering KGL Group to remarkable technological heights.

Presenting the honour, Mr. Furlong stated, ‘On behalf of the Forbes Best of Africa Award Committee, it is my honour to present to you the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award.’

The official citation praised Mr. Dadey’s transformative leadership, stating, ‘As Executive Chairman of KGL Group, you have successfully led the company’s expansion into digital solutions, fintech, and technology-driven platforms that have revolutionised Ghana’s lottery and gaming industry while fostering financial inclusion. Under your stewardship, KGL Group has risen to become a leading African corporate brand, exemplifying innovation, social impact, and sustainable business practices.’

Receiving the award alongside his wife and children, Mr. Dadey expressed heartfelt appreciation. ‘I am truly humbled by this recognition. My sincere gratitude goes to the Forbes team for this honour, and to the extraordinary team at KGL Group, including our Board, Management, and Staff, whose dedication has made this possible. I want to encourage all Africans in the diaspora to return home and contribute their knowledge to building the continent. After living in London for over 20 years, I made the decision to return to Ghana to serve and create impact, 10 years on, I am proud to have built one of Ghana’s most successful technology-driven businesses, and I am honoured that Forbes recognises this journey.’

The Forbes Best of Africa Awards celebrate visionary business leaders who are building globally competitive enterprises while making significant contributions to Africa’s economic and social development.

Apart from leading KGL Group to become the leading corporate brand in Africa, Mr. Alex Dadey has also achieved significantly in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects in Ghana.

They include sponsoring the Ghana Black Stars to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, construction of multimillion-dollar ultra-modern Mental Health Facility in the Ashanti Region in partnership with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, free supply of incubators to various hospitals in Ghana, GHS3 million annually to support Stabilisation Fund of NLA, GHS2 million annually to support NLA Good Causes Foundation, scholarships to several orphans and destitute children, as well as sponsorship packages for various charity organisations across Ghana and Africa.

Also, he said steps are being taken by KGL Group to partner the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (also known as Mahama Cares), a landmark initiative of President John Mahama aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across Ghana.

Indeed, Mr. Alex Dadey deserves to be celebrated as a Statesman and successful entrepreneur who uphold service to God, country, and humanity, and Forbes Media is proud to be associated with the brand of KGL Group and Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, Mr. Furlong stated.

The essence of Christianity lies not in mere words, ritual observance, or denominational identity, but in the visible and active demonstration of love, kindness, and unity, all rooted in the Fatherhood of God. To be a Christian is to be a living reflection of Christ, who is the embodiment of divine love and the perfect expression of God’s compassion to humanity.

At the heart of the Christian faith is the command to love. Jesus Christ summarised all the law and the prophets into two great commandments: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind,’ and ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ (Matthew 22:37-39).

These commandments reveal that love is not an optional virtue but the defining mark of every believer. A Christian must not only speak of love but must live it, in word, in deed, and in spirit.

The Love That Reflects God

The love a Christian is called to manifest is not the fleeting affection of emotion or preference, but the selfless, sacrificial love that mirrors God’s own nature. Scripture tells us plainly: ‘God is love’ (1 John 4:8). If God is love, then anyone who claims to belong to Him must bear that same nature in their daily life.

To preach love, therefore, is to proclaim the very character of God. When Jesus walked among men, His message was inseparable from His actions. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, comforted the broken-hearted, and forgave those who wronged Him (all as expressions of divine love in motion).

In a world increasingly marked by selfishness, division, and hostility, Christians are called to be beacons of this same love. Jesus Himself declared, ‘By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another’ (John 13:35). Our love for one another is not a private virtue; it is the public evidence of our faith.

The Kindness That Flows From Grace

Kindness is love in practical expression. It is love wearing work clothes, love with hands and feet. The Apostle Paul urged believers to ‘be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you’ (Ephesians 4:32). This form of kindness transcends human fairness; it mirrors the grace that God has shown to us in Christ.

True kindness is not measured by the size of a gift but by the spirit in which it is given. A kind word, a patient response, or a small act of mercy can transform another person’s day or even their life. Christians who practice kindness make visible the invisible love of God.

Jesus gave us a striking picture of this in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). While religious figures passed by a wounded man, it was the Samaritan, considered an outsider, who stopped to show compassion. Christ concluded with a simple instruction: ‘Go, and do thou likewise.’ To follow Jesus means to live as that Samaritan lived (seeing the needs of others and responding with mercy, not indifference).

The Oneness of All in Christ

Equally vital to the Christian message is the oneness of all believers and the recognition of the universal Fatherhood of God. The Apostle Paul reminds us, ‘There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all’ (Ephesians 4:4-6).

This truth calls for the breaking down of every barrier: thus racial, cultural, social, or denominational, that divides the children of God. In Christ, there is no room for prejudice or exclusion.

‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus’ (Galatians 3:28).

The oneness of believers reflects the unity of the Trinity itself – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When Christians walk in harmony, they reveal to the world the nature of the God they serve. Disunity, on the other hand, distorts the image of God and weakens the witness of the Church.

In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus prayed earnestly for this unity: ‘That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me’ (John 17:21). The unity of the Church, therefore, is not a mere human ideal. It is the divine strategy for revealing Christ to the world.

The Fatherhood of God

Recognizing the Fatherhood of God transforms how we see ourselves and others. God is not a distant ruler but a loving Father who cares for all His children. Jesus taught His disciples to pray, ‘Our Father which art in heaven’ (Matthew 6:9), reminding them that God’s love embraces the entire human family.

If God is the Father of all, then every person we meet is, in a sense, our brother or sister. This awareness should govern our attitudes and actions. It should move us to treat every human being with dignity, compassion, and respect, not because of what they have done, but because of who their Father is.

The Apostle John wrote, ‘Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God’ (1 John 3:1). That divine love does not stop at the boundaries of the Church. It reaches into every corner of the world, calling all to reconciliation and peace.

Living the Message

To preach love, kindness, unity, and the Fatherhood of God is to live the gospel in its fullest sense. Words alone are not enough. Our lives must echo our message. The Christian who forgives when wronged, who shares when others hoard, who prays for those who persecute, and who seeks peace rather than conflict, that Christian is a living sermon.

In a world hungering for hope and healing, the most powerful message the Church can give is not found in eloquent sermons or impressive cathedrals, but in simple acts of love that mirror the heart of Christ. As the Apostle Paul wrote, ‘Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal’ (1 Corinthians 13:1).

Love is the proof of faith, the language of heaven, and the power that can renew the world.

Let every Christian, therefore, strive daily to embody that love; to be kind, to seek unity, and to honour the Fatherhood of God. For when love is manifested in our lives, we do more than preach the gospel; we become the gospel in flesh and blood, living witnesses to the truth that ‘God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him’ (1 John 4:16).

The Governing Board of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has been petitioned to provide information on the academic credentials and professorial appointment of the Commission’s Director-General, Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai.

The petition was submitted by one Mr. Kwame Simpe Ofori.

Mr. Ofori’s petition, dated October 24, 2025, was submitted under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).

According to the petitioner, the request was ‘in the public interest.’

He emphasised that it was also based on the need for transparency, accountability, and integrity within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.

‘Since research productivity remains a fundamental requirement for the award of professorial status, clarification on this matter will reinforce confidence in the processes governing academic promotions and appointments within Ghana’s tertiary-education landscape,’ a portion of the letter reads.

In the letter copied to the Minister for Education, the Chairman of the Public Services Commission, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Mr. Ofori urged GTEC to respond within the statutory timeframe prescribed under the Right to Information Act.

In response to the petition, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, in a letter signed by GTEC’s Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Jerry Sarfo, affirmed the credibility of his academic and professional qualifications.

According to Mr. Sarfo, Prof. Abdulai obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with First Class Honours in Philosophy and Religions from the University of Ghana (1998-2001). He proceeded to the United States, where he earned a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Ohio University (2003-2005) and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from West Virginia University (2005-2009).

He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) (2016-2017).

The letter further noted that Prof. Abdulai was a Lecturer at UEW from 2010 to 2014, Senior Lecturer from 2014 to 2017, and Associate Professor from 2017 to the present. He also served as Deputy Director-General of GTEC (2020-2023), Acting Director-General (2023-2024), and Director-General since 2024.

THE GHANA Football Association (GFA) on Friday, October 24, 2025, held a special thanksgiving service at the Imam Malik Hamburg Mosque in Maamobi, Accra, to express gratitude to Allah for the Black Stars’ qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The solemn service brought together key figures from Ghana’s football fraternity, including GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Chief of Staff Michael Osekre, Executive Council Member Eugene Noel Nobel, Deputy General Secretary Ama Brobey-Williams, Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby, and Head of PR and Strategy Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe.

Also present were prominent football administrators such as GHALCA Chairman John Ansah, Accra Hearts of Oak Director Alhaji Brimah Akanbi, Tudu Mighty Jets President Abdullah Waheed (popularly known as Abu Sondonko), Dreams FC President Jiji Mohammed Alifoe and Vice President Prince Abdul Hamid.

The event also drew several FA staff and members of the Ghana Supporters Union led by their president, Moro Issaka Polo.

The GFA delegation was warmly received by the mosque’s leadership, led by Sheikh Zakariah Addo, Malam Abdul Razak Iddriss, and Alhaji Iddriss Yusif (Cliff).

The clerics commended the Association for its efforts in reviving Ghanaian football and offered prayers for continued success for the Black Stars and all national teams.

In his address, GFA President Kurt Okraku expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Muslim community for their unwavering prayers and support during Ghana’s World Cup qualification campaign.

He called for their continued intercession as the Black Stars prepare for the global tournament in 2026.

The mosque’s leadership, in turn, assured the FA of their continuous spiritual support and praised the Association’s recent achievements – including the Black Starlets’ qualification for the U-17 AFCON, the impressive performances of the Black Queens, and President Okraku’s elevation as CAF 2nd Vice President.

The Korle Lagoon, nestled at the southern edge of Accra, is one of the city’s most defining natural landmarks.

Fed by the Odaw River, which snakes through the heart of the capital, the lagoon empties gently into the Gulf of Guinea, forming a natural connection between Accra’s inland ecosystem and the Atlantic Ocean.

Once a thriving water body teeming with aquatic life and serving as a buffer against floods, the Korle Lagoon was both a source of life and a scenic jewel that framed the city’s coastline.

Over the years, however, urbanisation and waste mismanagement have turned this once-beautiful lagoon into one of the most polluted water bodies in West Africa. The rapid growth of Accra, coupled with poor drainage systems, indiscriminate dumping of solid waste, and encroachment along its banks, has choked the lagoon’s natural flow.

This encroachment and mismanagement are most acutely felt along its main feeder, the Odaw River. The banks of the Odaw have become a zone of intense, informal human activity that directly contributes to the lagoon’s degradation.

Stretches of the river are lined with slum dwellings, where a lack of basic sanitation facilities leads to the widespread practice of open defecation, introducing harmful pathogens directly into the watercourse. Nearby, informal vehicle repair shops and vulcanising operations often discharge used engine oil, grease, and other chemical pollutants into the river. The practice of cattle rearing along the banks adds organic waste and further contributes to the pollution load.

Most visibly, the riverbank has become an unofficial dumping ground, where everything from household refuse to industrial waste is discarded directly into the water or piled along the edges, only to be washed into the main channel during rains.

Furthermore, landfilling and construction on the river’s floodplains not only narrow the river’s channel-increasing flood risk-but also destabilise the banks, causing erosion and siltation.

These activities collectively transform the Odaw River into a conduit of pollution, delivering a constant stream of contaminants, nutrients, and solid waste that silts up and poisons the Korle Lagoon. What could have been a shimmering mirror reflecting the city’s skyline has instead become a symbol of neglect – a reminder of how human activity can degrade nature’s gifts when stewardship is lacking.

Yet, the environmental importance of the Korle Lagoon remains undeniable. It serves as a critical catchment basin that helps control flooding in Accra, especially during heavy rains.

The lagoon also plays a vital ecological role, acting as a habitat for birds and marine organisms and as a natural filter for the city’s stormwater before it reaches the sea. Reviving it, therefore, is not just an environmental necessity but a civic and economic opportunity.

Around the world, cities have transformed their water bodies into icons of beauty and sustainability. In Singapore, the once heavily polluted Singapore River was cleaned and revitalised into a vibrant waterfront precinct that now anchors tourism and nightlife.

Cape Town’s VandA Waterfront, built around its restored harbour basin, is today one of Africa’s most visited destinations. Even Lagos, with its Lagoon and Eko Atlantic development, is showing what visionary urban planning can achieve when water and the city coexist harmoniously.

Accra can follow suit. The Korle Lagoon’s revival could become the centrepiece of an urban regeneration project that fuses environmental restoration, public recreation, and eco-tourism. Imagine landscaped walkways, bicycle paths, floating gardens, and art installations along its banks. Picture a lagoon clean enough to host canoeing festivals, bird-watching tours, and weekend family picnics – all powered by local businesses and community participation. Such an initiative would not only restore the lagoon’s ecological balance but also stimulate green jobs, boost tourism, and redefine Accra’s aesthetic identity.

To achieve this vision, a multi-stakeholder approach is essential. City authorities, environmental agencies, private investors, and community leaders must collaborate to enforce waste regulations, invest in proper drainage systems, and promote public education on sustainable waste disposal. Schools, media houses, and civic organisations can also help by championing awareness campaigns that rekindle public affection for the lagoon.

The Korle Lagoon can once again be a symbol of pride, not pollution. It can tell a new story – one of redemption, resilience, and responsible city living. Restoring it is not just about cleaning a body of water; it’s about reclaiming the soul of Accra.

If we choose to see the Korle Lagoon not as a lost cause, but as a living opportunity, then Accra can stand among the world’s great coastal cities – proud, clean, and beautiful by nature.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has disclosed that she cancelled her wedding a day before it was meant to happen after enduring repeated domestic abuse from her former partner.

Speaking on Real Life with Aunty Ayo Adesanya, the screen legend recounted harrowing details of the violence she suffered – including a disturbing incident where her partner dragged her by the hair until she bled.

‘My husband was a violent person,’ Nwosu said. ‘I remember one day he broke the kitchen door while I was boiling water, dragged me by my hair, and I started bleeding. That’s a day I’ll never forget.’

She explained that despite intense pressure from her family and fiancé to go ahead with the ceremony, she refused to sign the marriage papers – choosing her safety over societal expectations.

‘It was not an easy decision, but I had had enough. Marriage is not a do-or-die affair,’ she said. ‘When domestic violence becomes too much, it’s best to walk away. If you accept it once, be ready to keep accepting it for the rest of your life.’

The Fuji House of Commotion actress revealed that at one point she even picked up a pestle to defend herself, saying she was ‘ready to go to jail’ to protect her life. ‘My neighbours even saw me naked,’ she recalled.

Ngozi Nwosu urged women not to remain in abusive relationships out of fear or shame, warning that abusers rarely change. ‘Don’t stay with a man who beats you and apologises later. Once it happens, it will happen again,’ she cautioned.

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Saturday joined hundreds of mourners at Senase near Berekum in the Bono Region to commiserate with the family of Yaw Obeng Manu, Editor of the Ghanaian Publisher, during the burial of his late father, Mr. James Yaw Manu.

He was accompanied by prominent members of the NPP, including the former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu; former Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea; and former Sunyani East Member of Parliament, Ameyaw Kyeremeh.

Other regional and constituency executives of the party were also in attendance.

Dr. Bawumia, who was in the region as part of his campaign activities for the NPP presidential primary, took time off his schedule to attend the solemn ceremony held at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Senase.

The burial service was marked by emotional tributes and solemn reflections on the life of the late Yaw Manu, who passed on at the age of 85 after a short illness.

Mr. Manu, a retired army officer, was remembered as a disciplined, principled, and devoted family man who served his country with dedication.

He is survived by his wife and seven children, including Mr. Yaw Obeng Manu.

Dr. Bawumia extended his condolences to the bereaved family, describing the late Mr. Manu as a patriot who instilled values of service and integrity in his children.

The ceremony brought together relatives, friends, community leaders, and well-wishers who paid their last respects before the final interment of the late Mr. Manu.

THE BLACK Queens have returned to Ghana following an emphatic 3-0 victory over Egypt in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers in Ismailia.

The team arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Friday afternoon to a warm reception and will immediately switch focus to preparations for the decisive return leg, scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Goals from Doris Boaduwaa, Mary Amponsah, and Grace Asantewaa sealed a commanding first-leg advantage for the Queens, putting Ghana in a strong position to progress to the next stage of the qualifiers.

The team is expected to resume training on Saturday as they aim to finish the job in front of their home supporters. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indicated that a detailed training schedule will be announced in due course.

The Black Queens will be hoping to replicate their first-leg performance and secure qualification as part of their quest to make a return to the continental stage at the 2026 WAFCON.

This is to the woman who stood tall when others bowed.

The one who fought through storms and silence to defend the girl child and everything she held close to her heart. She gave up the comfort of her design studio and stepped into the rough world of politics, not for fame or power, but because she carried a burning dream to help shape the Ghana she longed to see.

Nana Konadu, a woman of steel, courage, and unmatched grace. A figure so full of fire that she could light hope in the hearts of women who had forgotten they could shine.

The 31st December Women’s Movement was not just another organisation; it was a revolution of hearts, a gathering of like-minded women determined to rewrite Ghana’s story.

The girl child was her sacred mission- empowerment, her battle cry. She fought tirelessly to see women stand tall. She did not stop there. She made history as the first woman ever to contest for the presidency of Ghana in 2016, after forming her own political party, the National Democratic Party (NDP).

What courage that took! She walked where no woman had walked before, so others like me could follow freely.

And oh, what a mother she was; fierce yet tender. I still remember her words: Whether I am a First Lady or an ordinary citizen, I will defend my children any day when I know they are right. But if they do wrong, I will deal with them. That was Nana Konadu, strong, honest, and deeply protective. A mother in the truest African sense of the word.

She was always elegant and radiant with her colourful fabrics and her famous ‘gele’ that crowned her like a queen. She walked into every space with grace, turning heads not just with beauty, but also with her presence and purpose.

Her bond with her husband was something rare, the kind that made people wonder how she would live without him after his demise in 2020. Yet, she carried on with quiet strength and dignity.

I remember her not just from afar. I was once a pupil at the 31st December Daycare in Takoradi.

A small girl with big dreams, finding my feet in a place she built for us. I remember seeing her for the first time on the day I graduated from kindergarten. That moment stayed with me – the image of a woman who looked like everything I wanted to be.

She was not the kind of woman who let tradition hold her back. She believed women could cook, care, lead, and conquer all at once. She taught us that being a woman was never a limitation.

Today, I celebrate her! For her resilience, her boldness and unshakable faith. For showing us that no dream is too far or big when the girl child decides to rise.

Though the year 2025 has tested our hearts, taking from us great sons and daughters of Ghana, we still smile through the tears, grateful that God blessed us with a woman whose life became a lesson, whose example silences every excuse to remain behind borders and boundaries.

For walking so we could run, I say ‘thank you, Nana’. Rest well, Mama. You worked hard. You gave your all, and the girl child of Ghana is proud to call you her own.