HomeFeatured

Featured

Extradition of Ghanaian suspects from the US may not be ‘very quick’ – US Embassy explains why

The government of the United States of America says that although it is open to receiving requests for the extradition of Ghanaian fugitives from...

Nkwanta South MCE inaugurates Disaster Management Committee

As part of efforts towards strengthening disaster preparedness and response, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Antwi...

Local Government Minister declares Zoomlion “essential” to Ghana’s development

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has declared Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its parent, Jospong Group, an indispensable partner...

Kwame Danso District Court temporarily closed after violent mob attack

The Judicial Service has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwame Danso District Court following a violent mob attack earlier this week. In a statement...

Ghana to establish Trade House in the UK — High Commissioner

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, has announced plans to establish a Ghana Trade House in the...

NPA hosts Namibian parliamentary delegation to share best practices in petroleum governance

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, December 11, welcomed a high-level delegation from Namibia’s National Assembly as part of a study visit aimed...

Female farmers in Nkwanta North concerned over falling produce prices

Female farmers in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region are raising concerns over sharply declining prices for their produce, despite recording good...

Court clears way for Daddy Lumba’s funeral on Saturday after applicants fail to meet GH¢2m payment deadline

What was expected to be a major setback for the wider family of highlife legend Daddy Lumba has been resolved after the Accra High...

Fire destroys two-bedroom apartment at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe

A two-bedroom self-contained apartment at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe in the Volta Region was destroyed by fire on Monday, December 8, 2025, leaving the property completely...

Labour Minister visits Amasaman Public Employment Centre, assures strengthening of employment support services

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has paid a working visit to the Amasaman Public Employment Centre (PEC) as...

Fresh twist in Daddy Lumba case: Court recalls lawyers, orders applicants to pay GH₵2m or…

The Accra High Court has issued a new directive concerning the burial of highlife legend Daddy Lumba, ordering the applicants in the ongoing family...

Unemployed teachers cry foul over alleged secret GES recruitment; appointment letters from different dates emerge

Fresh evidence has emerged over an alleged “secret recruitment” by the Ghana Education Service (GES), as some appointment letters have now surfaced, reinforcing claims...

High Court injunction on Daddy Lumba’s funeral sparks mixed reactions in Kumasi

The Accra High Court has issued an injunction on the planned funeral of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, following an application by his maternal...

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to temporarily close on December 27

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park will be closed to the public on Saturday, December 27, 2025. In a statement, management explained that the one-day shutdown...

Noguchi Memorial Institute makes HIV therapy breakthrough

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has developed what scientists describe as “a ground-breaking research” which can significantly alter HIV care if...

High Court order stops funeral setup for Daddy Lumba at Baba Yara Stadium

Preparations for the funeral of highlife legend Daddy Lumba came to an abrupt halt on Friday morning at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in...

New SIM Registration LI: Public input period extended to January 2

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has extended the deadline for public input into the new Number Registration Regulations, 2025 intended to repeal and replace...

Vehicle goes up in flames at Shiashie

A Dodge Journey salon car (DV 9496 X) went up in flames at Shiashie early Friday morning, December 12, 2025, with the incident reported...

High Court halts Daddy Lumba’s funeral

The Accra High Court has placed an injunction on the planned burial of the late musician Daddy Lumba, following an application by his maternal...

90% of Ghanaian drivers skip accredited driving schools – GNADS

The Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Driving Schools (GNADS), Emmanuel Danso, has raised serious concerns about the low levels of formal driver...

Chinese delegation visits National Theatre ahead of rehabilitation 

A high-level Chinese delegation has toured the National Theatre in Accra as part of preparations for its long-awaited rehabilitation, following recent government commitments to...

Dzifa Gomashie credits Maame Dokono and Nana Konadu for shaping her career

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie how spoken about how the mentorship of celebrated actress Maame Dokono and the...

Ghana considers sending teachers to Colombia to support English instruction

The Government of Ghana is exploring a bilateral arrangement with the Republic of Colombia that could see Ghanaian teachers travel to Colombia to support...

Calm restored in Kwame Danso after mob attacks on court and police station

The Bono East Regional Police Command has restored calm in Kwame Danso, Sene West District, following a violent mob attack on the District Court...

ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorses Ghana’s bid for AU Chairmanship in 2027

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously declared its support for Ghana’s candidacy for the Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2027. The decision...

Private Schools demand reversal of “astronomical” BECE registration fee hike

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to immediately reverse its planned 24.24% increase...

Work on Pediatric Hospital at Weija halts after World Bank allegedly cancels contract

Extensive investigations have revealed that the Weija Pediatric Hospital in the Greater Accra Region may never become a reality due to funding challenges, despite...

Galamsey Fight: Ambassador calls for more comprehensive media reporting

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s ongoing fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking at a...

Finance Minister proposes incentive plan for Tax Centres to retain a percentage of revenue collected

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has proposed a new incentive system that would allow individual tax centres to retain a portion of the...

Stop begging abroad while blowing millions on election reruns – Ntim Fordjour slams government’s priorities

The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has sharply criticised the government over what he calls...

Check out security agencies that joined forces for Abu Trica’s arrest

U.S. authorities have outlined the extensive multi-agency collaboration that led to the arrest of 31-year-old Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, the suspected...

Bilateral trade between Ghana and India reaches three billion dollars in 2024

Trade volumes between Ghana and India reached approximately three billion dollars in 2024, with the figure expected to double in the next five years,...

Accra Show of Force: Government pledges fully equipped security agencies for festive season

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to equipping Ghana’s security agencies to operate at full capacity, particularly...

GAF and sister security agencies stage massive Show of Force across Accra ahead of festive season [Photos]

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with sister security agencies, staged a major Show of Force exercise across Accra on Thursday, December 11,...

2026 WC: Ghanaian fans to pay between $140 and $600 for Group Stage games

Ghanaian football supporters will need to budget at least $140 (GH₵1,610) to watch the Black Stars in action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Rainfall, mist to sweep across Accra, parts of Ashanti this afternoon

Residents across southern Ghana should brace for a mix of mist, rainfall, and sunny spells today as weather conditions vary across different parts of...

Govt confirms smooth entry for Ghanaian citizens arriving in Israel after deportation rift

A fresh batch of Ghanaian travellers arriving in Israel have reportedly encountered no ill-treatment, restrictions, or impediments, according to official updates from Ghana’s Embassy...

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used...

Fuel prices set to drop for Christmas – Oil Marketers Board Chair assures

Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi, says Ghanaians should expect cheaper fuel this Christmas as global product prices continue...

Calm diplomacy required in the Ghana-Israel row – Jinapor

The Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor has called on the Government of Ghana to adopt a more...