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Mahama Ayariga pledges to mobilise funds for National Cathedral if approved

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has pledged to explore avenues to mobilise funding for the construction of the National...

National Cathedral is a wonderful idea but… – Mahama Ayariga

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed support for the concept of a National Cathedral but criticised the manner...

Livestream: Appointments Committee vets Mahama Ayariga

The Appointments Committee of Parliament has commenced the vetting of Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, who has been nominated as Minister-designate for...

PURC seeks safeguards for utility lines amid construction

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is set to bring road contractors and utility service providers together to address the growing damage to water...

Why many prefer dogs for security — Analyst explains

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (ACSIS), Dr Paul Boateng, has highlighted the growing importance...

47-year-old grandmother, daughter arrested for allegedly burying baby alive at Akyem Koforidua

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested at Akyem Koforidua, a suburb of Akyem Akroso in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region,...

She was a trailblazer and cultural icon – Bawumia mourns Grace Nortey

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid tribute to veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, describing her as a trailblazer...

Stanine grading appropriate for SHS placement — Dr Anti

An education expert, Dr Peter Partey Anti, has described the Stanine Grading System used for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) as conceptually appropriate...

IEA rejects alleged GH¢1.7bn GoldBod loss

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the attribution of a GH¢1.7 billion loss under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme...

Ghanaian woman reportedly dies in China after collapsing at airport

A Ghanaian woman, Mercy Yaaba Bredu, has died in China after reportedly collapsing at an airport shortly after travelling from Ghana to pursue a...

Catholic Bishops express concerns over removal from GES Council amid rising indiscipline

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has raised concerns over the removal of its representative from the Ghana Education Service (GES) Council, saying the decision...

Chamber of Mines demands tax, power relief for local gold refining

The Ghana Chamber of Mines is calling for government support to reduce the cost of refining gold locally as Ghana pushes to retain more...

Galamsey becoming source of employment for Ghanaian youth – Catholic Bishops

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has raised concerns that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is increasingly being relied on as a source of...

Parliament to vet Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet Klottey-Korle MP, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, and Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama...

NCPTA gives WAEC seven-day ultimatum over 2026 BECE grading

The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day ultimatum to explain how raw marks...

Adenta-Dodowa road contractor uses pavement blocks at 17 major intersections

Oswal Investments Limited has adopted the use of pavement blocks as a durable and quality measure to protect major intersections on the Adenta-Dodowa road,...

I was defending NPP constitution, but didn’t get the support of my chairman – Sammy Crabbe on suspension

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe has rejected claims that his suspension from the party in 2015 was motivated by his...

AMA arrests six drivers, mates for allegedly overcharging passengers

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested six commercial transport operators for allegedly charging passengers fares above officially approved rates within the Central Business...

Tarkwa residents petition government to renew Gold Fields mining leases

Residents and representatives of communities hosting Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s Tarkwa Mine have petitioned the government to renew the company’s five mining leases before...

OSP cautions against linking US conviction of Berko directly to bribery claims in Ghana

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has urged the public not to assume that the conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku...

Africa Policy Lens demands immediate forensic investigation into GoldBod following reported losses

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) is calling for an immediate forensic investigation into the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), following disclosures in the IMF’s August...

US-gathered evidence could strengthen OSP’s Asante Berko bribery probe – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says evidence gathered and tested in the United States could significantly strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP)...

Workers without valid Ghana Card details risk salary suspension from September 15 – CAGD

The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) has warned that government employees without valid National Identification Authority (NIA) details on the government payroll system will...

KNUST to get GETFund support to complete Teaching Hospital – Education Minister assures

Government has pledged support through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to complete the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital,...

Two arrested over alleged lynching of young man at Daboya

The Savannah Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged lynching of a young man at Daboya in the North...

Minority criticises emergency sitting as ‘waste of time and resources’

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the Majority over what it describes as an unproductive emergency sitting, arguing that the recall failed to...

Mahama inaugurates committee to oversee GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a five-member committee to oversee the implementation of the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund, aimed at supporting infrastructure...

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...