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Kumasi to experience more outages after World Cup as ECG, GRIDCo prepare critical transmission projects

Parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience more power outages as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company...

ACEP raises alarm over deepening power crisis, demands urgent reforms

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has expressed grave concern over Ghana’s worsening power crisis, warning that persistent outages are disrupting livelihoods, weakening...

Adamus Resources mining leases revoked over legal breaches – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has confirmed the revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited in the Akango, Salman and Nkroful areas, citing multiple...

I started farming at a young age – Adutwum reveals

Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has shared how his childhood was shaped by farming, trade,...

Minerals Commission receives 50 small-scale mining applications daily – Mineral Titles Director

The Director of Mineral Titles at the Minerals Commission, Frank Pedro Asare, has disclosed that the Commission receives an average of 50 applications for...

Ghana Armed Forces escort convoy attacked in Binduri, casualties recorded

The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that an escort convoy protecting civilians was attacked by unknown gunmen at Binduri in the Upper East Region. According...

“I had no dreams growing up as a village boy, but…” – Dr. Adutwum

Ghanaian politician and educationist, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has opened up about his childhood in a rural community, revealing that unlike many children who...

“We should have had counselling” – Adutwum on student life during Ghana’s coup era

Former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has reflected on his student days at the Kwame Nkrumah...

Mahama cuts sod for new Accra Airport concourse as passenger numbers surge

Construction has commenced on a new concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3 at Accra International Airport as rising passenger traffic places increasing pressure on...

Energy Minister announces partial power restoration after Akosombo substation disruption

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that partial restoration of electricity supply has been achieved following emergency interventions...

Energy Minister announces new transmission line to fix low voltage in Volta Region

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to address persistent low-voltage challenges in the Volta Region through the...

I empathise with you; we’ll rise above this – Energy Minister tells Ghanaians amidst power outages

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that government is actively working to resolve recent power supply challenges...

Akosombo fire: Energy Minister assures transparency amid power challenges

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians of transparency and regular updates as the country navigates ongoing electricity...

Police clarify claims suspects in murder case of Sammy Gyamfi’s in-law escaped from custody

The Accra Regional Police Command has dismissed media reports suggesting that some inmates who recently escaped from custody are connected to the murder of...

GRIDCo CEO proceeds on leave, Frank Otchere takes over operations

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Mark Awuah Baah, has proceeded on his annual leave, effective Monday, April 27, 2026. This was...

Ghana Card for children: NIA holds registration exercise at Multimedia Group

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has continued its ongoing Ghana Card registration exercise for children under 15 years, with the latest phase taking place...

Education Minister directs GTEC to withdraw letters on post-retirement contracts

The Minister for Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately withdraw its earlier letters concerning post-retirement contracts for academic senior...

Supreme court awards GH¢800,000 to man wrongfully convicted after 19 years in prison

The Supreme Court has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly two decades in...

REGSEC announces date for Sakumo Ramsar site demolition exercise

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is set to carry out a fresh demolition exercise at the Sakumo Ramsar Site in the Tema...

RNAQ had nothing before marriage to Joana – Lawyers fires back

Lawyers for Joana Quaye have pushed back against claims made by Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) in a recent media interview, insisting that records...

Oforikrom MP describes GRIDCo CEO’s removal as “smokescreen”

The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has described the removal of...

“If I die today for speaking the truth, I’ll be remembered for it” – George Afriyie

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has launched a strong critique of football administration in Ghana, insisting he will not...

Step-aside order won’t fix dumsor — Energy Economist on GRIDCo CEO directive

An Energy Economist has cautioned against calls for the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to step aside, stating that...

Anthony Nukpenu sends strong message to Energy Minister over dumsor [Listen]

Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has urged the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, to...

Prophet arrested after allegedly torching ex-partner’s home in Abura Kwaduagya

The Assin South District Police have apprehended Prophet Mark Dzimah, the Founder and Leader of Christ Pentecostal Church, following allegations that he set fire...

I drove around and felt ashamed — Anthony Nukpenu laments power outages [Audio]

Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has expressed concern over the widespread power outages affecting parts of the...

PURC rules out load-shedding timetable amid power outages

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that there is no need for a formal load-shedding timetable despite recent power outages that have...

We nearly crippled Alisa Hotel — George Afriyie on Black Stars coach accommodation costs [Audio]

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that the association once accumulated heavy debts from accommodating Black Stars...

Stay alert on the road — Road Safety Advocate warns drivers

A Road Safety Advocate and driver trainer, Frank Agyei-Monney, popularly known as Sir Monney, has urged drivers to exercise maximum caution on the roads,...

“Stop the social media escapades and work” – Titus Glover to Ashanti Regional Minister

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister and Tema East MP, Titus Glover, has criticised the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, urging him to shift...

COCOBOD CEO, Swiss Ambassador visit KOA Impact to boost cocoa innovation

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, together with the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, H.E. Simone Giger,...

Music is a serious business — Sarkodie fires back at critics

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Micheal Owusu Addo, popularly known in the music industry as Sarkodie, has pushed back against the notion that music is not...

It’s knee-jerk – Titus Glover slams directive for GRIDCo CEO to step aside

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister and Tema East MP, Titus Glover, has criticised the directive by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John...

Sammi Awuku urges government to fix power outages amid exam concerns

The Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition...

DVLA to replace fading 2026 number plates free of charge

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to replace a batch of 2026 embossed number plates found to be defective, at...

WAEC confident of reducing exam leakages, appeals for public support

The Head of Public Affairs of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, says examination malpractice can be reduced if all stakeholders play...

Government condemns deadly Mali attacks, advises Ghanaians to suspend travel

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the recent coordinated terrorist attacks in Mali, which reportedly claimed the life of the country’s Defence Minister,...

Akosombo Dam completely shut after GRIDCO Substation fire

The Ministry of Energy has revealed that the Akosombo Dam was completely shut down following a major fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company...

Driver injured in accident involving NPP’s National Treasurer

The Office of the National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Charles Dwamena, has announced the suspension of his ongoing working visit...

Abandoned newborn baby rescued in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in Ashanti Region

A newborn baby has been found abandoned in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in the Manhyia South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The baby was discovered...