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ECOWAS condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali, calls for regional action

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that struck multiple locations in the Republic of Mali on...

Cabinet approves e-Visa policy to boost tourism and investment – Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Cabinet has approved Ghana’s new e-Visa policy as part of efforts to modernise...

I hold nothing against Mary Awusi; she has made me more popular – Apostle Eric Nyamekye

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has sought to calm tensions following a recent controversy involving the Chief Executive Officer...

Unidentified mutilated body found near Ekumfi Techiman in Central Region

An unidentified body with severed parts has been discovered between Eyisam and Ekumfi Techiman in the Central Region. The discovery was reported around 6:25 a.m....

Kumasi: Police arrest suspect over murder of Indian national, IGP deploys special team

Police in Kumasi have arrested one person in connection with the murder of an Indian national, Devendra Singh, as investigations into the incident intensify. The...

JoyNews journalist Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen honoured with AfMS continental award

JoyNews journalist Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen, an agricultural engineer and climate researcher, has been honoured by the African Meteorological Society for his outstanding reporting on weather...

Oti Region: Two killed, several injured as bus overturns at Nkonya Bumbula

A tragic road accident has claimed two lives and left several others injured at Nkonya Bumbula in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region. A...

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks on military sites

Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara, has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera. The news on Sunday came...

GMet warns of rainstorm to hit parts of Ghana on Sunday

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued an impact-based weather alert, warning of an approaching rainstorm expected to affect several parts of the country...

Bawumia honoured with Asantehene’s Gold Award for peace

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been honoured with the Asantehene’s Gold Award (Pillar of Peace) by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The...

About 1,500 BECE candidates in Terchire enclave sensitised on career guidance, exam malpractice

About 1,500 candidates preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Terchire and surrounding communities in the Ahafo Region have been sensitised on...

Nkwanta South conflict: MCE laments gradual collapse of sporting activities

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Awal Antwi, has expressed concern over the gradual decline of football...

Lanja yam farmers appeal for storage facilities, market infrastructure

Yam farmers at Lanja in the Nanumba North Municipality are calling on government, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, to provide storage facilities...

Energy Committee probes VRA’s readiness for 1,200MW thermal expansion

Parliament’s Energy Committee has questioned the Volta River Authority (VRA) over its preparedness to add 1,200 megawatts of thermal power using natural gas from...

KCARP crippled by Gov’t debt, sanitation at risk – Environmental expert warns

Delays in government payments to the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP) are threatening sanitation operations in Ghana, a top waste management executive has...

Fire guts Sunyani District Magistrate Court “B”, emergency response underway

A fire outbreak has been reported at the District Magistrate Court “B” in Sunyani, triggering a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service. Firefighters...

Power supply to stabilise between April and September – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured Ghanaians of improved and stable power supply nationwide between April and September. The General Manager for External...

Tim Africa Aid Ghana commissions mechanised water systems to combat neglected tropical diseases in Ahafo

The Tim Africa Aid Ghana (TAAG) has installed two mechanised boreholes in Aweweho Manhyia and Akwaduro in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo...

Chief of Staff apologises to Church of Pentecost over Mary Awusi’s remarks

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has publicly apologised to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost following controversial comments made by the Chief Executive...

US: Suspect in custody after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside the White House correspondents’ dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel Saturday, which led to President...

Uncovered illegally mined pits drive high malaria cases in Amansie West District

Rising malaria cases, especially among children under five in the Amansie West District, are attracting joint intervention by health authorities and Asanko Gold Ghana...

EOCO affidavit clarifies that Gabriel Tanko Atokple was not declared “wanted”

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) affidavit filed at the Adenta High Court clarifies that Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, and the directors of Sesi-Edem...

Asantehene calls for end to global conflicts, urges leaders to heed suffering of civilians

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to global powers to bring an end to ongoing conflicts, particularly in parts of the Middle...

Don’t call African languages vernacular, it’s derogatory – UG Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, says it is derogatory remarks and an affront to African culture...

Adom-Otchere says NDC uncomfortable with OSP’s independence

The host of Good Evening Ghana, Paul Adom-Otchere, has stated that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) appears uneasy about the Office of the...

‘World needs leaders like Otumfuo’ – Sam Jonah hails Asantehene’s global peace Influence

Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sam Jonah, has praised the leadership of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a...

My deep reflections on comments by my colleague, Madam Dr Mary Awusi, and the reactions that followed by 38% club

Madam Mary Awusi is the current CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Board, a reputable entity overseeing the creation of economic enclaves for production...

2 feared dead, several injured in Accra–Salaga bus crash  

Two persons are feared dead with several others sustaining injuries in a road accident involving a Marcopolo bus travelling from Accra to Salaga in the early hours of...

Stay loyal despite frustrations over contracts — Asiedu Nketia to NDC supporters

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has appealed to party supporters to remain committed and avoid taking politically...

No campaign can secure victory better than unity – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has advised party members to prioritise unity and cohesion within the party...

Asiedu Nketia commissions new NDC zonal offices in Wa East

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commissioned two new zonal party offices at Goripie and Manwe in...

KNUST clarifies rape, extortion allegations, says incident occurred off campus

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued a rejoinder to correct what it describes as misleading reports circulating on social...

Energy Ministry installing new 3,000 transformers – Richmond Rockson

The Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has announced that the Ministry is installing 3,000 new...

Free Zones CEO Dr Mary Awusi apologises to Church of Pentecost Chairman over galamsey remarks

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, has issued an apology to the Chairman of the Church of...

Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to...

December 2024 “dumsor” was a generation issue – Energy Ministry Spokesperson

The Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has stated that the December 2024 “dumsor” experienced under...

Lawyer calls for ‘shoot and kill’ law against illegal miners

A lawyer, Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq of Akropong-Akuapem, has called for an Act of Parliament that would authorise the use of lethal force against...

Free Zones CEO should’ve been sacked for her comments against Pentecost Chairman – MP

Member of Parliament for Abirem, Charles Owiredu, has criticised the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mary Awusi, saying she should have...

Chief of Staff donates hospital equipment to Krachi Hospital to mark 60th birthday

Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has donated hospital equipment and essential medical supplies to the Krachi West Municipal Government Hospital in the Oti...

Mahama’s directive for shift in mining sector commendable – UP

The United Party (UP) has lauded the government’s directive aimed at ensuring Ghanaian mining companies take a leading role in the country’s mining sector. The...