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Youth in Tamale protest recall of IGP’s Special Operations Team

Some youth in Tamale have taken to the streets to protest the recall of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team, popularly...

Ghana’s democracy still a work in progress – Prof. Osae-Kwapong 

Democracy and development fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development, Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Professor John Osae‑Kwapong, says that Ghana’s democratic journey remains unfinished and must...

Livestream: Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration

Ghana's 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026, is currently ongoing at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The day marks the then Prime Minister,...

23 illegal miners, including four women, arrested for polluting Oda River

The Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission and the Bekwai Forest District have arrested 23 illegal miners operating along the Oda River in...

Ghana Air Force receives first Airbus H175 helicopter [Photos]

The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus H175, marking a significant milestone in efforts to modernise the country’s military...

OMCs free to cut prices anytime – NPA says market is fully competitive

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are free to reduce fuel prices at any time, insisting the downstream petroleum sector...

Poison on the shelf? The hidden truth about some African store foods abroad

You walk into an African store in Houston, Toronto, London, or New York.You pick up palm oil, egusi, beans, and garri, the taste of...

Analysis: Why foreign countries are pressuring Ghana over its gold royalties

Several foreign governments are pressing Ghana to reconsider a proposed overhaul of its mining royalty regime, according to a report by Reuters. The report indicates that...

Ghana’s reset must begin with values and accountability- Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to turn away from ill-gotten wealth and embrace integrity as the nation seeks to rebuild...

Armed robbers shoot Agona Asafo Assemblyman, bolt with cash

An Assembly Member for the Agona Asafo Electoral Area in the Agona East District, Ishmael Odoom, is in critical condition after he was shot...

Ghana@69: Economy in better shape than before – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says Ghana’s economy is currently in a stronger position than it was previously, pointing to ongoing...

Follow due process in declaring strike – Labour expert to CLOGSAG

Labour expert Austin Gamey has urged the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to follow the legally mandated dispute resolution procedures...

Police announce temporary road closure for Independence Day celebration

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures in parts of Accra ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebration scheduled for today, March...

NADMO inspects flood-prone communities ahead of rainy season

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is taking steps to prepare the country for the upcoming rainy season following forecasts of heavy rainfall by...

Mahama’s birthday message to Lordina melts hearts

President John Dramani Mahama has celebrated his wife, Lordina Mahama, with a heartfelt birthday message shared on social media. In a brief but affectionate post...

Ghana celebrates 69th Independence Day today

Ghana marks her 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026. The day marks the then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Ghana@69: We have made progress, but more work lies ahead – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to remain united and committed to national development, noting that although the country has made progress,...

Ghana signs debt restructuring agreement with Belgium

Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances, following the severe economic...

AMA shuts down corn mills at Agbogbloshie over public health concerns

Multiple corn mills at the Agbogbloshie Market have been shut down by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) after authorities uncovered what they describe as...

KNUST returns to pre-COVID-19 calendar, begins 2026/27 academic year in October

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced a return to its traditional academic calendar, with the 2026/2027 academic year set...

Konongo residents attack firefighters for arriving late at fire scene

Some angry residents in Konongo, within the Asante Akyem Central Municipality, allegedly attacked firefighters who were responding to a fire outbreak in the area. The...

Gov’t introduces Community Service Bill to replace prison sentences for minor offenders

Government has laid before Parliament the Community Service Bill, a proposed law that would allow offenders convicted of minor crimes to serve non-custodial sentences...

Gideon Boako alleges insider trading in sale of Ghana’s gold reserves

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has alleged possible insider trading in the sale of 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold reserves...

GRA Customs seizes 560 suspected galamsey engines at Tema Port

Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 CHANG FANG diesel engines at the...

MIIF CEO charges women to lead with courage and integrity

The Chief Executive Officer of the ","MIIF"], Justina Nelson, has urged women leaders in the financial services sector to embrace resilience, discipline, and innovation...

48-year-old jailed for poaching at Ankasa Conservation Area

The Nkroful District Court has sentenced Ofori Annor, a rubber tapper, to three years' imprisonment for poaching in the Ankasa Conservation Area, a wildlife-protected area in the Western...

Ghana@69: Economy in better shape than before – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says Ghana’s economy is currently in a stronger position than it was previously, pointing to ongoing...

Bawumia and Samira safe in Mecca – Office clarifies

The office of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has confirmed that he and his wife, Samira Bawumia, are safe and in good health in...

Why I gave my prize money from a dance competition to Slim Buster – Veteran Dancer

Terry Bright Ofosu, lecturer at the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana and veteran dancer, has explained why he gave the prize money...

CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike effective March 9

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana has declared a nationwide strike, directing all its members in the Civil Service and Local Government...

I had to lie low in UK after I was issued exit notice – Terry Bright Ofosu

Legendary dance scholar Terry Bright Ofosu has opened up about his challenging experiences while in the United Kingdom, revealing how personal circumstances kept him...

New generation of dancers taking Ghanaian culture global – Terry Ofosu

Ghanaian dance scholar and choreographer Terry Bright Ofosu has lauded the new generation of dancers for taking Ghanaian culture to the international stage. Speaking on...

Let’s build a culture of tax compliance – GRA to Ghanaians

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is urging Ghanaians to embrace a culture of tax compliance, emphasizing that paying taxes is a civic duty crucial...

Insubordination leading to dismissals at Newmont: Queen Mother raises concern

Nana Yaa Adutwumwaa Morosa, the Queen Mother of Kenyasi No. 1 in the Ahafo Region, has raised concerns over insubordination among workers, which she...

SLTF disburses first-semester loans to over 27,000 students for 2025/26 academic year

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has released first-semester loan payments for the 2025/2026 academic year, benefiting more than 27,000 students across the country. In...

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, CDD-Ghana sensitise Kaneshie traders on reproductive health

Traders and residents at the Kaneshie Market in Accra participated in an open discussion on sexual and reproductive health when the Adom FM Dwaso...

Ghana Armed Forces and Agri-Impact partner to deepen food security

“One of my first tasks from the late Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, was to find ways to reduce our national food bill....

Solomon Owusu criticises Afenyo-Markin’s apology over security recruitment claims

Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has criticised the apology issued by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to Interior Minister, Muntaka...

PREHENS-GH call for urgent support to tackle rising NCD deaths

Preventive Health Nurses of Ghana (PREHENS-GH) are calling for urgent government and financial support to combat the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which...

Mankranso cocoa farmers demand reversal of producer price to GH₵3,100

Some cocoa farmers continue to vent their displeasure at the recent price cuts, lamenting the new reduction would heavily impact their livelihoods. Farmers in Mankranso,...