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Veteran actress Grace Nortey dies at 89

Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, one of the pioneers of the country’s theatre, television and film industry, has reportedly died at the age of...

OSP defends role in Asante Berko conviction, names five persons of interest

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has defended the role of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in the conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery...

FET Auto introduces full GAC vehicle lineup to Ghanaian market

FET AUTO Company Limited has officially launched the full lineup of GAC vehicles in Ghana, expanding the options available to motorists with fuel-powered, hybrid...

OSP announces “rebirth” amid calls for its abolition – Kissi Agyebeng

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has announced what he describes as the “rebirth” of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the institution...

Kissi Agyebeng alleges coordinated efforts to weaken or abolish OSP

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has alleged that some public officers are behind coordinated efforts to undermine the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), with...

Mahama reassigns Dr Pelpuo to Presidency in second major reshuffle

President John Dramani Mahama has made further changes to his government, reassigning some ministers and a deputy minister to new roles. Under the changes announced...

‘Powder Man’ granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged visa fraud

The Accra Circuit Court has granted viral Black Stars supporter Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, popularly known as “Powder Man,” GH¢400,000 bail in connection with an...

Poacher who allegedly shot wildlife guard at Kakum Park remanded

The 54-year-old poacher accused of killing a forest guard in the Kakum National Park in the Central Region has been remanded into police custody...

Bosome Freho MP demands full disclosure of costs in South Africa evacuation exercise

Bosome Freho MP demands full disclosure of costs in South Africa evacuation exercise The Member of Parliament for Bosome-Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has filed a...

Police intensify crackdown on unauthorised sirens and strobe lights in Ashanti Region

The Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region has intensified its crackdown on the unauthorised use of sirens, strobe lights and other prohibited devices...

Mahama signs 10 Bills into law including Customs, VAT and Cocoa Board Bills

President John Mahama has assented to 10 Bills, bringing them into law as part of ongoing legislative and policy reforms by his administration. The new...

Wontumi’s withdrawal will have little impact on NPP chairmanship race – Asah-Asante

Political science analyst Dr Kwame Asah-Asante says the decision by former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to withdraw...

Government declines MTN’s GH¢20m donation for Ghanaian xenophobia victims

The Government of Ghana has declined a GH¢20 million donation reportedly offered by MTN Ghana to support Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in...

Techiman-Krobo Nursing School: I’m not privy to committee’s decision – DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Techiman North, Johnson Adom, says he has no information on any decision by the committee investigating the closure...

Techiman-Krobo controversy: DCE explains decision to halt regional probe

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Techiman North, Johnson Adom, says authorities are awaiting the report and recommendations of a committee set up by...

Dr Busia Highway closure: Check the alternative routes from September 7

The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has announced phased road closures and alternative routes ahead of the construction of a major...

Tourism Minister dazzled by Kintampo Waterfalls, issues stern warning to encroachers

The Kintampo Waterfalls, one of Ghana's most breathtaking natural treasures, took centre stage on Monday as the Minister for Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture,...

Techiman-Krobo residents threaten mammoth demo over nursing college impasse

The Techiman-Krobo community in the Bono East Region has threatened to organise a massive demonstration if authorities attempt to reinstate the Principal of the...

GARID to build 10m-wide underground drain in Kaneshie from September 7

The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project is set to construct a 10-metre-wide underground stormwater drain within the Kaneshie enclave to strengthen...

Physician reveals 8 out of 10 stroke cases are linked to lifestyle choices

A Senior Physician Specialist at the 37 Military Hospital, Dr Thomas Agbemaple, has linked a significant proportion of stroke cases to lifestyle-related factors, particularly...

Nobody will step foot in the school if… – Techiman-Krobo Youth Association warns

The Techiman-Krobo community has warned that students and residents will refuse to return to the Nursing and Midwifery Training College if the report of...

Bosome Freho MP demands details of funds spent on South Africa evacuation

The Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has invoked the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), to demand a detailed...

Why is Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training principal still at post? – Youth Association questions

The General Secretary of the Techiman-Krobo Youth Association, Gyan Isaac Kentinka, has questioned why the Principal of the Techiman-Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College,...

Relief for motorists as Darkuman-Hansonic Junction road rehabilitation begins

Rehabilitation works have commenced on the long-troubled outer lane of the Darkuman-Hansonic Junction stretch, bringing relief to motorists and residents who have endured deteriorating...

Repeat traffic violations captured under TraffiTech could lead to licence revocation – ACP Obeng

Director of Education, Research and Training of the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), Alexander Kweku Obeng, has said the introduction of the...

Ayitey Powers remanded for one week over alleged death threat against NSA boss

Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been remanded into police custody for one week by the Dansoman Circuit...

Assin Manso: ‘Spiritualist’ remanded over alleged taxi theft

A 37-year-old herbalist and self-acclaimed spiritualist, Enock Antwi, popularly known as Nana Kakali, has been remanded into police custody for two weeks over the...

The race for NPP General Secretary position: Four contenders, one critical mission

On October 3, delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will elect a new set of national executives, with the contest for General Secretary...

Discipline or Abuse: What happens when ‘Discipline’ becomes torture? A 12-Year-Old’s harrowing tale

She was twelve years old. Her crime? Taking a key and some money that did not belong to her. Her punishment? A metal key...

Regularise operations or… – MoFFA warns mortuary facilities

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has warned operators of mortuary facilities in the Volta Region to regularise their operations or risk sanctions...

Traditional Council bans sale of Akpeteshie in Kwantene

The Kwantene Traditional Council in the Goaso Municipality of the Ahafo Region has prohibited the sale and commercial distribution of akpeteshie within the community. The...

Suame Interchange: KMA orders Abrepo, WESCO traders to relocate by Sept. 7

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has directed traders and garage operators operating along the Abrepo and WESCO sections of the Suame Interchange Project corridor...

Galamsey making it difficult to find medicinal plants – GHAFTRAM

The Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM) has raised concerns that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is threatening access to medicinal...

Stay away from galamsey areas – GHAFTRAM advises members

The Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM) has reiterated advice to members to stop cultivating medicinal plants in areas heavily affected by...

Hawa Koomson vs Hajia Safia: Inside the battle for the NPP Women’s Organiser seat

The contest for the National Women’s Organiser position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has entered a new phase following the withdrawal of Perpetual...

Saglemi: NPP’s private-sector model vindicated – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

Former Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Progress made so far by the private developer on the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project has vindicated...

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently...

Youth Employment Agency setting up EV ‘bike’ delivery brigade

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced that it was setting up an EV Delivery Brigade, aimed at creating over 10,000 jobs for young...

IGP Special Operations Team arrests seven in Ashanti Region narcotics crackdown

The IGP Special Operations Team (SOT) has arrested seven suspects in a coordinated, intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation across parts of the Ashanti Region. The arrests were...

Perpetual Lomokie withdraws from NPP National Women’s Organiser race

Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada has withdrawn from the race for the position of National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement...