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 EPA orders immediate halt to illegal mining in water bodies. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a strong directive calling for the immediate cessation of all illegal mining activities in and around Ghana’s water bodies. This urgent call comes in response to the alarming increase in illegal mining (commonly known as galamsey), which poses significant threats to the country’s environment, public health, and long-term sustainability. In a press statement dated 28th January 2025, the EPA expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by mining operations near water sources. According to recent reports and inspections, the unchecked destruction of natural ecosystems has escalated, endangering water resources, wildlife, and human lives. Citing Section 2 and 3b(ii) of the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), the EPA directed all individuals and entities engaged in illegal mining—both small-scale and large-scale—to immediately cease operations. To ensure...

 Ghana Police have arrested nine people for falsely claiming their genitals (Tedua) were missing. People in Kasoa, Ashaiman, and Nkawkaw got arrested for lying about losing their private parts.  Five went to court, three still behind bars, two got out on bail.  Others are waiting for their turn in court. The Press Release: