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NACOC opens applications for cannabis cultivation and management licences

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced the opening of applications for the cultivation and management of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes,...

Shatta Wale: Citizens continue to struggle despite political changes

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has expressed concern about the state of governance in Ghana, noting that many citizens continue to face hardship despite...

Shatta Wale hints at contesting Ablekuma South seat in 2028

Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has hinted at a possible political ambition, stating that he could consider contesting an election as an independent candidate...

I always pray over money before sharing with fans — Shatta Wale

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that he often prays over money before throwing it to fans during public appearances. Speaking in an interview...

Why I don’t party or go to the club — Shatta Wale reveals

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Ni Armah Jnr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, says he prefers a quiet lifestyle, spending most of his time focusing...

Hot Wave phone records 15,000 sales — Shatta Wale

Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has revealed that his newly launched Hot Wave Phone has achieved impressive sales since hitting the market. Speaking on Ekosii...

Shatta Wale speaks about new phone invention, plans Africa-wide launch

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has shared details of his role in developing a new mobile phone featuring a durable screen designed not to...

Only 5,000 slots available for over 100K qualified security service applicants – Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that although about 105,000 applicants have progressed to the medical examination stage in the ongoing...

Obra Show: Farmer seeks justice for ‘unauthorised’ harvest of crops he cultivated

What happens when months of sweat on the farm disappear in your absence? That is the painful incident Osei Akwasi brought before the Obra Show...

Traffic disruptions unavoidable during Accra–Tema Motorway expansion – Agbodza

Motorists using the N1–N4 corridor should expect longer travel times as expansion works on the Accra–Tema Motorway continue, the Minister for Roads and Highways,...

Rent Control struggling to function nationwide — Acting Commissioner [Audio]

The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has revealed the severe logistical challenges facing the Rent Control Department, saying the lack of resources has significantly...

T-bills accounted for 62% of banks’ investments in 2025 – BoG

Treasury bills constituted the largest component of banks’ investment portfolio in 2025. According to the January 2026 Monetary Policy Report by the Bank of Ghana,...

Residents set fetish priest’s shrine ablaze after alleged killing of girlfriend at Awutu Bentum

Residents of Awutu Bentum near Bontrase in the Central Region have set a fetish priest’s shrine ablaze after he allegedly killed his girlfriend for...

Abena Osei-Asare to recuse herself from GH¢68.7bn audit probe — PAC Member

A member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Akwasi Konadu, has assured the public that there will be no conflict of interest when the...

FDA investigates alleged use of plastic in frying plantain chips

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched an investigation into reports that some vendors are allegedly using polyethylene (plastic) in frying plantain chips...

Ghana condemns drone attack that injured two citizens in Dubai

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a drone incident that left two Ghanaian nationals injured near Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab...

Fire destroys Ajumako Ocheso Police station

A fire has completely destroyed the Ajumako Ocheso Police Station in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick smoke...

It’s too early to predict Bawumia will lose 2028 election — Okraku-Mantey

Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has questioned recent prophecies predicting that Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia will lose the 2028...

Active membership for quality healthcare remains a priority – Ahafo NHIA Director

Mawuli George, the Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ahafo Region, has reiterated that maintaining active membership is central to...

President Mahama, President Lee Jae Myung strengthen Ghana–Korea ties with three strategic MoUs

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama held high-level bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea today, reaffirming the historic and...

CBG donates GHS300,000 to support GMTF’s Heal Ghana Month campaign

Corporate Ghana continues to show strong support for the Heal Ghana Month campaign, with Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) making a major contribution to aid...

Reward hardworking members in upcoming branch elections – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on party members to recognise and retain hardworking individuals in...

NDC must reward grassroots supporters with jobs – John Dumelo

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership to provide more job opportunities for...

I didn’t know their struggles; I apologise to Rent Control staff for name-calling – Acting Commissioner

The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has publicly apologised to staff of the Rent Control Department for his previous criticisms of the institution. Speaking in...

SWESCO alumni alarmed as headmistress is transferred amid alleged political interference

The Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) community is unhappy following the sudden transfer of the school’s Headmistress, Golda Andam, a move alleged to have...

Ga Mantse meets King Charles III at 2026 Commonwealth Day celebrations

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, held a brief interaction with King Charles III during the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebrations in London...

Those in opposition are not doing galamsey — NPP MP

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has called for stronger action against illegal mining, insisting that the fight against galamsey...

21 suspects arraigned in Tamale Circuit Court over narcotics offences

About 21 suspects arrested by the Northern Regional Counter-Terrorism Unit’s Special Operations Team were arraigned in Tamale Circuit Court on Monday, March 9, 2026. The...

Over 250 Fulani people displaced in Sawla district after recent attack in Gbeniyiri

More than 250 Fulani people have been displaced following attacks on Fulbe communities in Sawla District, particularly in Gbeniyiri and surrounding areas. The assaults...

Kumasi Mayor inspects key inner-road projects, promises major upgrade of road infrastructure

Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, inspected ongoing inner-road construction projects at Daban New Site and Atasemanso communities,...

‘Aboboyaa’ rider arrested with 397 slabs of cannabis concealed in charcoal bags in Techiman

The Ghana Police Service in the Bono East Region has arrested a 48-year-old rickshaw rider after officers discovered a large quantity of suspected narcotics...

‘Any attempt to cut expenditure is welcome’ — Collins Adomako-Mensah

The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North District, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has expressed support for government efforts to reduce expenditure on national events, including...

Three Fulani herdsmen arrested in Asante Akyem North for alleged farm destruction

Three Fulani herdsmen have been arrested in the Asante Akyem North Municipality for allegedly bringing cattle into the area, resulting in the destruction of...

Jamestown Fishing Harbour set to commence full operations – Deputy Transport Minister

The Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister for Transport, has visited the Jamestown Fishing Harbour in Accra, which has remained largely inactive since its commissioning. The visit...

NAIMOS destroys 50 illegal mining machines during patrol on Ankobra River

A joint taskforce has intensified patrols along the Ankobra River as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities that continue to threaten...

National Petroleum Authority assures public of adequate fuel stocks

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured the public that Ghana’s fuel stocks are sufficient and that the country’s petroleum supply remains stable. In a...

Eswatini delegation visits OSP to study anti-corruption framework

A delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini has visited Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as part of a study tour to learn...

Parliament orders probe into GH¢68.7bn gov’t over suspected fraud

Parliament has referred a special audit report on GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears and payables to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for investigation after...

Daddy Lumba’s family head summoned over burial controversy

Victor Kofi Owusu, popularly known as Abusuapanyin Tupac and the Family Head of the late music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba, has...

Afenyo-Markin calls for review of AI-based aptitude tests in Security Services recruitment

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for the removal of artificial intelligence-based aptitude tests used in the...