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NAIMOS arrests two galamsey kingpins on Offin River

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has arrested two alleged galamsey “kingpins” during a raid on the banks of the Offin River in the...

Anti-galamsey: 24 suspects arrested in dawn swoop at Atewa Range Forest

Twenty-four suspected illegal miners have been arrested following a dawn operation by Rapid Response Teams (RRT) at the Atewa Range Forest in the Eastern...

‘I was the first to go to secondary school in my family’ – Dr Adutwum

Former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has shared a deeply personal account of his educational journey, describing how he became the first...

‘I used to sell kerosene’ – Dr Adutwum reflects on childhood hustle

Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has opened up about his early life struggles, revealing how he engaged in several small businesses as...

Nkwanta South conflict: SHS headmasters meet MCE over WASSCE candidates’ safety, school improvement

Headmasters of Senior High Schools in the Nkwanta South Municipality have met with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Joseph Awal Antwi, to discuss key...

Blue Water Guards arrest three Chinese illegal miners in Assin North

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested at Assin Akomfode Camp in the Assin North District of the Central Region over suspected illegal mining activities. The...

Roads Minister urges contractors to meet government timelines on projects

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has urged contractors engaged by government to strictly adhere to project timelines in order to...

Kalybos and wife welcome baby

Popular Ghanaian actor and comedian Richard Kweku Asante, popularly known as Kalybos, and his wife Antwiwaa have welcomed their first child. The “Boy Abrɛ” skit...

Close shops, avoid protest areas – Ghanaians in South Africa urged amidst xenophobic attacks

The Ghana High Commission, Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain cautious ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration concerns. The warning follows...

One injured as NDC infighting in Nalerigu/Gambaga turns violent

Tensions within the National Democratic Congress (National Democratic Congress) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga constituency escalated into violence on Sunday morning, leaving one man injured following...

ECG announces temporary power curtailment in Volta, Oti

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary power curtailment in parts of the Volta and Oti Regions following a fire outbreak...

Royal Gold Refinery Limited pledges to align with government’s 24-Hour Economy vision

Royal Gold Refinery Limited has pledged to align its operations with the government’s 24-Hour Economy vision to boost gold processing and create more jobs. The...

Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warns

Ghana’s recent economic stability and growing investor confidence may come under pressure once the country exits its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...

Four arrested for smuggling over 100 bags of cocoa into Ghana

Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly smuggling more than 100 bags of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire into Ghana, following a joint operation...

Afadzato South rice farmers appeal for urgent remedies to prevent post-harvest loss

Several rice farmers in the Afadzato South District in the Volta Region are appealing to government for urgent intervention to address post-harvest losses affecting...

Two arrested in Kintampo with suspected cannabis worth over GH¢100,000

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two men in the Bono East Region for possessing suspected narcotic substances, following a routine patrol that led...

Supreme Court OSP ruling could reshape Ghana’s prosecution system – Atuguba

Former Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has cautioned that the Supreme Court’s final decision on the powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor...

Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board

A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan, killing all on board, the country's civil aviation authority (SSCAA) said. Officials have sent a team...

My younger brother sacrificed his only pig so I could go to school – Dr Adutwum

Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has shared an emotional story of sacrifice from his childhood, revealing how his younger brother gave up...

I deliberately took off my generator to experience the feeling of Ghanaians – Deputy Energy Minister on power outage

Deputy Energy Minister Richard Gyan Mensah has revealed that he deliberately removed the generator from his home to experience the same power outages faced...

Atuguba allays fears over Supreme Court ruling on OSP-prosecuted cases

Former Supreme Court judge William Atuguba has sought to allay growing concerns that corruption cases handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)...

Binduri attack: Arrests rise to 21 as military intensifies manhunt

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that 21 suspects have now been arrested in connection with the deadly attack on a military-escorted convoy...

Power instability and weeds choke water supply in Eastern Accra

Residents across parts of Accra and Tema are facing worsening water shortages as the Ghana Water Company Limited has confirmed ongoing supply disruptions, largely...

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...