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Avenor fire outbreak: Military clears access routes for firefighters

The Commanding Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah, says military personnel have cleared temporary structures blocking...

NSA DG Yaw Ampofo Ankrah suspended over alleged involvement in World Cup visa scandal

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah following allegations surrounding the processing of visas for Ghanaians seeking...

You have 24 hours to vacate – AMA Mayor warns squatters after Avenor fire outbreak

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) says victims of the Avenor Industrial Area fire will not be allowed to resettle at the affected site after...

GFA, Carlos Queiroz mutually part ways after Black Stars’ poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that it has mutually agreed to part ways with Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz. The decision follows...

Reports of deaths in Avenor fire yet to be confirmed – GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says it has not yet confirmed reports of deaths following the fire outbreak at the Avenor Industrial Area...

Afoko is the ideal candidate to rebuild NPP – Political Scientist

A Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng has backed former National Chairman of the New...

‘We’re now running one shift, three cocaine clearing at ports’ – Ntim Fordjour alleges

Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour has accused the government of presiding over what he describes as repeated cocaine clearances at Ghana’s ports, warning...

Winneba taxi drivers declare sit-down strike over MCE’s fare directive

Taxi drivers in Winneba in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region have declared a sit-down strike over a directive by the Municipal Chief...

TUTAG declares indefinite strike from October 1 over unpaid post-retirement contracts, conditions of service

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has declared an indefinite industrial strike, effective October 1, 2026, over what it describes as unresolved...

SSNIT increases stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36%

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has secured an additional 5% stake in Société Générale Ghana, increasing its shareholding from 19.36% to...

GNFS rescues stranded residents after flooding in Hohoe

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have rescued and evacuated several residents stranded by flooding in parts of the Hohoe Municipality following...

Manhyia South MP turns himself in to EOCO

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has reported himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), a day after the High Court...

Charge only approved fares or risk sanctions – GPRTU warns drivers

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned its members against charging above the newly approved transport fares, saying offenders risk fines or...

Go back to the drawing table; Aayalolo contra flow is not the solution – GPRTU tells gov’t

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has raised concerns over the Aayalolo bus contra-flow system, saying it inconveniences other road users and fails...

ECG announces power outage in parts of Accra; check out affected areas

Residents and businesses in parts of the Accra East Region will be without electricity for several hours on Friday, October 2, as the Electricity...

Explainer: Why Ghana FA withdrew from Morocco friendly game

Ghana have cancelled their proposed international friendly against Morocco after a difficult start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Black Stars...

Ntim Fordjour sets records straight on claims NPP removed NACOC from port inspections

Assin South MP and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has rejected suggestions that the previous Akufo-Addo government removed...

Drug trafficking: Gov’t tried to arrest me after dismissing my warning – Ntim Fordjour

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the government of dismissing his earlier warning about drug...

NEIP to transition into Ghana Startup Agency – CEO

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) is set to transition into a dedicated Ghana Startup Agency as part of efforts by the government...

Scenes from Avenor fire outbreak [Photos]

A major fire outbreak at Kofikrom in the North Kaneshie Industrial Area of Accra intensified on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with the flames spreading...

It is not fear; we’re wise people – Atta Akyea defends Manhyia South MP’s decision to turn himself in to EOCO

Lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Samuel Atta Akyea, has explained that his client has decided to turn himself in to...

Ntim Fordjour revisits maritime deal with Colombia; calls on gov’t to cancel it amidst drug trafficking cases

Assin South MP and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on the government to cancel the maritime...

EOCO calls for stronger institutional collaboration to combat cybercrime

The Head of Intelligence Unit at the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Patrick Yankey, has called for an effective institutional collaboration in fighting...

Avenor fire outbreak spreads to Duraplast factory (Video)

The fire outbreak at Avenor in Accra has intensified, with the flames now spreading into the Duraplast factory. The fire, which started in the early...

Manhyia South MP deliberately refused to honour EOCO’s invitation – Deputy AG

Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has accused Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah of deliberately refusing to honour an invitation from the Economic and Organised Crime...

Deputy AG reveals Manhyia South MP is under EOCO investigation over alleged financial loss and money

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is under investigation for alleged unauthorised financial dealings at SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Ltd, Deputy...

Who is Attijariwafa Bank set to take over majority stake in Société Générale Ghana?

Société Générale Group has announced an agreement with Pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana. The transaction is...

Court defers trial of former Buffer Stock CEO over seized mobile phones

The Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO),...

Eyewitness reveals possible cause of North Industrial Area fire outbreak

An eyewitness has described how a cooking incident may have triggered the major fire that continues to rage at Kofikrom in the North Kaneshie...

Societe Generale Group agrees to sell Ghana subsidiary to Attijariwafa Bank

Société Générale Group has signed an agreement with pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana. Under the agreement,...

Bagbin launches new association for lawyers; Ghana Law Society

The Ghana Law Society, a new association for lawyers in Ghana has been officially launched. It was launched by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana...

Fire breaks out at Kofikrom in North Industrial Area (Video)

A major fire has broken out at Kofikrom within the North Kaneshie Industrial Area enclave in Accra. The fire, which reportedly started around 7:30 a.m....

Fire guts apartment at Akweteyman, destroys family’s belongings

A late-night domestic fire has left a family in Akweteyman counting heavy losses after flames completely destroyed their personal belongings in a three-chamber-and-hall apartment. In...

GTEC flags over 100 unrecognized institutions

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has raised red flags over more than 100 tertiary institutions that currently lack official recognition because of quality...

Manhyia South MP to turn himself in to EOCO today

Manhyia South Member of Parliament (MP) Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah will report himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) today, JoyNews sources...

Gov’t identifies payment discrepancy holding up teachers’ strike resolution

Government has identified a payment discrepancy between the Accountant-General’s Department, the Finance Ministry and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) as the key issue delaying...

BoG signals no FX intermediation for October as GoldBod plans $1bn support for banks

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled that it does not anticipate undertaking a foreign exchange (FX) intermediation programme in the market in October...

He was referring to the involvement of security officials – Kwakye Ofosu clarifies Interior Minister’s remark on drug trade

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the Interior Minister’s reference to the involvement of people in the drug trade was about security officials. The Abura...

Give credit where it is due – Patrick Boamah hails Godfred Dame’s role in Tullow tax arbitration win

Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah has credited former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame with laying critical foundations for Ghana’s successful defence against a nearly US$400...