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Oti Region: Man shot dead in Keri

A man was shot dead on his farm at Keri in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region on Tuesday, September 16, 2025,...

Cardi B announces pregnancy with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

Cardi B shared some exciting news on CBS Mornings on Wednesday (Sept. 17): she’s expecting a baby with boyfriend Stefon Diggs. The “WAP” rapper revealed to co-host...

Asantehemaa’s burial: Wear official uniforms, ID cards for identification – Essential service staff in Kumasi told

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) is admonishing residents in the Greater Kumasi metropolis to abide strictly with directives from the Manhyia palace as...

Interior Ministry declares Monday, Sept. 22, as Public Holiday

The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, September 22, 2025, a statutory public holiday to mark Founder’s Day. A statement signed by the Minister,...

Samira Bawumia re-appointed global champion of Clean Cooking Alliance

The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) has re-appointed Ghana’s former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, as a Global Champion, recognising her continued commitment to advancing clean...

Gov’t committed to expanding school infrastructure – Bono East Regional Minister

The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s commitment to improving school infrastructure across the country,...

Support Mahama’s agenda even without positions – Asiedu Nketia to NDC members

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged party members who have not received government appointments to remain...

Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine and 2 others awarded diplomatic passports by Foreign Minister Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five high-profile Ghanaians — travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist...

DVLA clears backlog of over 440,000 driver’s licence cards – Transport Minister

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, has announced that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has cleared a backlog of more than...

Yayra Koku assures NIA staff of improved welfare [Audio]

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, has assured staff of the Authority that their welfare remains...

640,000 Ghana Card backlogs cleared, instant registration now available – NIA boss [Audio]

Chief Executive Officer of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, says significant progress has been made since he assumed office, with...

Ministry of Transport pledges to resolve Railway Workers’ salary arrears

The Ministry of Transport has pledged to address the grievances of railway workers who have gone nearly a year without pay. The Railway Workers Union...

Man who incited violence against Mahama, public officials jailed 

David Kwodow Prah Afful, the man seen in a viral video threatening to kill the President, Members of Parliament, and other government officials if...

NIA boss clarifies social media post on linking Ghana Card to MoMo, bank accounts

NIA Executive Secretary, Wisdom Yayra Koku, has clarified a February 2025 social media post, explaining that his remarks were about plans to activate the...

Check out countries where Ghanaians abroad can get their Ghana Card [Audio]

Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Yayra Koku, has outlined ongoing efforts to make Ghana Card registration more accessible to citizens...

Being an MP is one of the toughest jobs – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described the position of MPs as...

FDA to inspect school food vendors’ certifications in Central Region

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Central Region has announced plans to inspect the certifications of food vendors operating in schools to...

Mahama pledges 40km of roads for 166 Constituencies over the next four years

President John Dramani Mahama has launched a nationwide road initiative that will see 166 constituencies benefit from 40 kilometres of road construction each over...

GoldBod suspends NK Benark Enterprise’s license

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has suspended the license of NK Benark Enterprise, a licensed Tier 2 gold buying company, and ordered the immediate...

NPP flagbearer race: Adutwum appoints Yaw Opoku Mensah as official spokesperson

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful for the 2028 general elections, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appointed Yaw Opoku Mensah as his official spokesperson. In...

Gov’t serious about ORAL, but… – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Government has reiterated its commitment to pursuing the investigative work of the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative while safeguarding the rights of suspects. Minister...

Bawumia commiserates with family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commiserated with former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, and her family following the death...

Big Push Initiative: Road contractors to work day and night – Roads Minister

The Minister of Roads, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that all contractors working under the Big Push initiative will undertake construction works around the...

42-year-old nursing mother drowns in pond at Amuana Praso

A 42-year-old nursing mother has drowned in a pond at Amuana Praso in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region. The deceased, identified as...

Kpandai DCE warns youth against drug abuse and crime

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kpandai, Haruna Karim, has cautioned the youth of the district against drug abuse and criminal activities such as...

Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege

The man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk confessed to killing the right-wing activist in a message to his roommate, prosecutors have alleged, as...

Kwakye Ofosu accuses Akufo-Addo administration of complicity in galamsey

Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused the former Akufo-Addo administration of...

NPP flagbearer race: They underestimate me at their own risk – Adutwum 

Aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has warned those dismissing his chances in the race to do so at their...

Kempinski Hotel disassociates itself from Israeli Film Festival in Accra

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra has firmly denied claims that it is sponsoring the Israeli Film Festival, scheduled to take place from September...

NPP Youth Wing condemns police assault on TaTU students

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned what it describes as “arbitrary and undemocratic” police violence against students of...

KLM cancels flights over strike; passengers arrive in Accra without luggage

Dutch airline KLM cancelled about 100 flights on Tuesday due to a strike by ground crew at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, a spokesperson for the...

Asanko Gold impasse: Lands Minister urges calm, assures speedy resolution

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured stakeholders of government’s commitment to swiftly resolving the conflict between Asanko Gold...

SHS placement to be released today 

The Ministry of Education has advised parents and guardians not to pay money to anyone who promises to secure a senior high school (SHS)...

Galamsey, the Church, and politics

I have been following discussions about illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The consensus is that this menace benefits few, but it has already...

Cedi appreciates 21% against dollar as of September 2025, but loses 19% in value since July

The Ghana cedi has appreciated by 21.0% against the US dollar in nine months of 2025. However, the local currency lost about 19% in value...

Gov’t announces permanent military deployment in 44 galamsey hotspots

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has outlined a new government strategy to curb illegal mining, popularly known as...

US judge blasts Trump deportations to Ghana but…

A U.S. federal judge on Monday night sharply criticised the Trump administration for deporting five migrants from Nigeria and Gambia to Ghana, but ruled...

Mining communities hail Minerals Commission reforms under outgoing CEO Martin Ayisi

The Association of Mining Communities of Ghana (AMCOG) has hailed the tenure of outgoing Minerals Commission Chief Executive Officer, Martin Ayisi, describing his leadership...

Davido sets record straight on slapping incident in viral video

Award-winning Nigerian singer Davido has dismissed social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent appearance in Warri, Delta State. A viral clip that...

GoldBod issues apology over publication of wrong photo in gold smuggling case

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has apologised and issued a correction after mistakenly publishing the wrong photograph of a suspect in an ongoing gold...