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Parliament ratifies Ghana–Barari DV lithium deal amid Minority’s resistance

Parliament has approved a lithium mining agreement between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV Limited, clearing the way for large-scale commercial extraction of...

Mahama cuts sod for 24-hour economy market at Dormaa Ahenkro

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a 24-hour economy model market at Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono Region,...

Parliament passes University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill 2025

Parliament has passed the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of the University of Engineering and...

Mahama announces transition from Fair Wages and Salary Commission to Independent Emoluments Commission

President John Mahama has announced a major overhaul of Ghana’s public sector pay system, declaring 2026 as the transition year from the Fair Wages...

Perform or be dissolved – Gov’t bans bonuses for loss-making SOEs

The government has issued a directive prohibiting all loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) from paying bonuses to management, boards, and staff. The directive was reinforced at...

GTEC orders Royal Nursing College to refund students’ fees

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (Ghana Tertiary Education Commission) has directed the management of Royal Nursing College to refund all fees collected from Level...

GUTA President blames politicians for influx of foreign businesses in Ghana

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has accused both the Minority and Majority in Parliament of contributing to the growing...

2028 election: I will accept NPP running mate slot if offered – Deputy Minority Leader

The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, has dismissed claims that she is lobbying to be the New Patriotic...

Jinijini–Sampa road to be completed by 2027 — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the 80-kilometre Jinijini–Sampa road will be completed by 2027. He gave the assurance during an inspection of the...

OSP probe deepens: Top company connected to SML deal and CEO under scrutiny

A developing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is beginning to shake key institutions at the heart of Ghana’s revenue system. Multiple...

Bank of Ghana’s policy rate has lost market signalling power – Prof. Bokpin

The Bank of Ghana (BoG)’s policy rate has “lost its signalling power in the market,” according to economist Professor Godfred Bokpin, who argued that...

Middle East tensions: Policy rate cut to 14% not a risk – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has played-down concerns that the recent decision to reduce its policy rate by...

MPC cuts policy rate to 14% to further keep inflationary pressures in check

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cut the policy rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent, the...

AMA rolls out 3,000 bins to tackle littering in Accra

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to install 3,000 public litter bins across the metropolis as part of efforts to improve sanitation. Speaking...

Ghana completes evacuation of citizens from Israel – Foreign Affairs Minister announces

Ghana has successfully evacuated all its citizens in Israel who requested government assistance, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced. In a...

Minority rejects ‘fictitious’ 1D1F audit, demands retraction and fair review

The Minority Caucus of the New Patriotic Party in Parliament has pushed back against aspects of the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report on the One...

Gospel artiste Judikay opens up on losing sixth pregnancy

Nigerian gospel singer Judikay has opened up about one of the most painful moments of her life, revealing how she lost her sixth pregnancy...

Agric Ministry pushes for local production to offset Burkina Faso tomato supply disruptions

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has urged Ghanaian farmers to intensify dry-season farming to help stabilise food supplies and boost...

Ghana’s rent crisis: Is the problem price or advance? What do Ghanaians really want?

In the daily conversations of taxi drivers, radio phone-ins, market women, and young professionals trying to build a life in the city, one issue...

Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested

A leading figure in one of Ecuador's biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been arrested in Mexico City, officials say. Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales - better known...

Ghana advancing AI, digital reforms in education – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has highlighted Ghana’s growing investment in educational technology, including the deployment of artificial intelligence tools in senior high...

Haruna Iddrisu calls for unified roadmap on education technology at Africa Education Summit

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has called for a coordinated continental approach to integrating technology into Africa’s education systems, stressing the need to adapt...

Don’t boast about scrapping E-Levy — NPP’s Jennifer Queen to NDC

The Deputy Director of communication for the New Patriotic Party, Jennifer Queen, has criticised the NDC government for taking credit for scrapping the electronic...

11 face court for possession and use of illicit drugs in Tamale

Eleven individuals arrested in a recent police raid on narcotics trafficking in Tamale have been arraigned in court on Monday, March 18, facing charges...

Police exhume body parts of woman allegedly killed by fetish priest at Awutu Bentum

The Ghana Police Service has recovered additional body parts of a 41-year-old woman allegedly murdered by a fetish priest, Cudjoe Hlolary, at Awutu Bentum...

GH₵1 fuel levy not meant to cheat Ghanaians — NDC communicator

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Awo Kekeli, has defended the government’s introduction of the GH₵1 fuel levy, insisting it...

JOSCO Vice Principal raises alarm over one-meal policy for students

The Vice Principal of St. Joseph's College of Education, Reverend Father Martin Yaw Adjei, has expressed concern over the government’s decision to provide teacher...

Health Ministry takes steps to address doctor shortage in Ahafo Region

The Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures to address the shortage of medical doctors in the Ahafo Region, aiming to improve healthcare delivery...

We are special, but must be treated equally — NCPD Chair calls for patience [Listen]

The Board Chairman of the National Council on Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), Frederick Assor, has appealed for patience from unemployed graduates with disabilities, urging...

There are still measures in place, why the demo? — NCPD Chair urges unemployed graduates with disabilities [Audio]

The Board Chairman of the National Council on Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), Frederick Assor, has acknowledged that it is difficult for persons with disabilities...

Tema Traditional Council bans extravagant funerals, social events

The Tema Traditional Council has placed a ban on extravagant funerals, naming ceremonies and related social events that impose financial burdens on residents and...

Burkina Faso bans fresh tomato exports to protect local processing industry

Burkina Faso has suspended all fresh tomato exports across its territory with immediate effect, as the military-led government moves to protect domestic processing units...

US Congressional Black Caucus pledges 100% support for Ghana’s UN Resolution

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the United States Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has expressed full support for Ghana’s...

Female nursing students in Goaso dating ‘Pragia’ riders for free transport – Queen mother raises concern

The Paramount Queen Mother of Goaso, Nana Afia Serwaa I, has raised concerns over what she describes as a growing trend among female nursing...

Traders warn of tomato shortage after Burkina Faso bans exports

There’s a looming shortage of tomatoes on the markets across Ghana as the Burkina Faso government has indefinitely banned the export of the commodity. In...

Government taking steps to support PWDs — Council Chair assures

The Board Chairman of the National Council on Persons with Disabilities (National Council on Persons with Disabilities), Mr. Fredrick Assor, has called for patience...

“We may be vulnerable but not exceptional” – NCPD Board Chair tells unemployed graduates with disabilities

The Board Chairman of the National Council on Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), Frederick Assor, has called for calm among unemployed graduates with disability, stressing...

Two MPs announce plans to submit petition to demand Jean Mensa’s removal as EC boss

Two National Democratic Congress (National Democratic Congress) Members of Parliament for Guan and Hohoe constituencies, Fred Agbenyo and Thomas Tsekpo, have announced plans to...

Be ready for rigorous military training — Commander tells recruits

The Ghana Armed Forces (Ghana Armed Forces) has issued a strong call to newly selected recruits to approach their upcoming training with discipline and...

Mahama salutes 48 Engineer Regiment after Hurricane Melissa recovery mission in Jamaica

President John Mahama has officially received 54 Ghanaian soldiers following their return from a humanitarian assignment in Jamaica, praising their work as a strong...