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Bole Chief Imam bans lavish weddings to uphold Islamic values

The Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has officially prohibited extravagant Islamic weddings within his jurisdiction, with the directive taking...

Tamale: Customs seize GH¢20.6m worth of Illicit cigarettes and tapentadol tablets

Customs officials in the Northern Region have intercepted a large quantity of restricted goods, including illicit cigarettes and controlled pharmaceuticals, following a targeted operation...

2 students killed in hit-and-run incident on Achimota Highway

Two students reportedly of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) lost their lives after being struck by a speeding vehicle on the Achimota...

Joeboy hangs out with female fans to celebrate International Women’s Day

Nigerian singer Joeboy made International Women’s Day memorable for some of his female fans by taking them out for a special treat. The Baby hitmaker...

Korede Bello addresses concerns over absence from music scene

Nigerian singer Korede Bello has responded to concerns about his absence from the music industry, explaining that he has been prioritizing his mental and...

My next project will feature Shatta Wale or Stonebwoy – Kenyatta Hill

Jamaican artiste Kenyatta Hill has disclosed plans for his next project, which promises to be one that taps into one of Ghana's talented music...

Residents displaced as windstorm destroys properties in Kpandai

A powerful windstorm that lasted for nearly 30 minutes on Thursday evening wreaked havoc in Wiae, a suburb of the Kpandai District in the...

Pastor Brian Amoateng recounts how a gospel song inspired him to quit clubbing

The Convener of the International Youth Empowerment Summit and Founder of Brian Amoateng Ministries, Pastor Brian Amoateng, has narrated how he gave up a...

Minority Caucus appoints John Darko as legal counsel

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has appointed Mr John Darko, NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, as their Legal...

How Dumelo was almost stabbed on set – Leila Djansi recounts

Filmmaker Leila Djansi has disclosed that a major blunder on a Ghanaian movie set nearly resulted in actor John Dumelo being stabbed with a...

Nollywood to hold remembrance ceremony for Jnr Pope, boat mishap victims

Nollywood has announced plans to hold a remembrance ceremony on April 10, 2025, to honor actor Junior Pope and four other crew members who...

Armed military, police officers allegedly storm miner’s home to seize cars, gold

Residents of Akrokerri in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region have been gripped with fear following an alleged raid by armed military...

NSA scandal: NIB detains Gifty Oware-Mensah

Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and a current Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),...

Oppong Nkrumah shares interesting childhood details, secret behind his English name, Vincent [Watch]

Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP), Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has shared the story behind his English name, “Vincent,” while reflecting on his childhood experiences. According to...

Mahama visits Mali as part of ‘good neighbourliness’ tour [Photos]

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Bamako, the capital of Mali today as part of his ‘good neighbourliness’ tour. He was warmly received at Modibo...

Parliament announces leaders of key committees

Parliament has announced the leadership of several key parliamentary committees with members appointed to oversee critical sectors of governance, including Finance, Health, Defence, Education,...

Garu MP calls for stronger protection for Special Prosecutor

Garu MP and former Medical Director at Ridge Hospital, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has called for enhanced security measures for the Special Prosecutor and his...

Parliament reconstitutes key committees following leadership changes

Parliament has restructured the Appointments Committee, Business Committee, and the Committee of Selection, along with other parliamentary committees, to reflect recent leadership changes and...

Wave of Russian strikes kill at least 20 and injure dozens, Ukraine says

At least 20 people have been killed as Russian strikes hit several regions in Ukraine overnight, including Donetsk and Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Eight...

Bono Region losing fertile land, forest reserves to galamsey activities

The Bono Region, one of the food baskets of the country, is gradually losing its natural resources, mainly fertile land, plantations and rivers to...

Mahama reaffirms commitment to gender equality on International Women’s Day

As Ghana joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his dedication to advancing gender equality,...

IWD: Jean Mensa calls for greater commitment to gender equality

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has called for renewed efforts to achieve gender equality, acknowledging progress while stressing that significant...

It’s a bit early for anyone to pass judgment on Mahama – Oppong Nkrumah

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called on Ghanaians to remain patient with President John Mahama’s economic management, stating that it is too...

Franklin Cudjoe defends National Economic Dialogue as key to economic recovery

President of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has defended the National Economic Dialogue, stressing its role in tackling Ghana’s economic challenges and shaping sustainable growth...

Finance Minister engages market women and kayayei ahead of 2025 budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has concluded an insightful engagement with market women, kayayei (head porters), and other traders at Makola Market. The meeting...

Garu MP calls for lifetime accountability for politically exposed persons

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Garu, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has called for long-term accountability for politically exposed persons, asserting that political exposure should...

Illegal timber logging activity degrading forest vegetation in Western North Region

Illegal timber logging has become the primary driver of forest degradation in the Western North Region, prompting concerns from traditional leaders, including Nana Ofori...

Agalga, Ntim Fordjour lead Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee

James Agalga and John Ntim Fordjour have been appointed as Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior. Their...

Kofi Bentil commends Mahama for reversing state land sales, calls for transparency

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has praised President John Mahama for reversing the sale of state lands that were disposed of under...

Be guided, galamsey contributed to NPP’s defeat – Joe Jackson warns Mahama

Joe Jackson, CEO of Dalex Finance, has called on the John Mahama administration to step up efforts against illegal small-scale mining, widely known as...

Judith Adjobah Blay confirmed as Ghana Gas Ag. MD; Robert Lartey elevated to Deputy MD

Judith Adjobah Blay has been confirmed as the Acting Managing Director of Ghana Gas, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector. Her appointment...

Adongo appointed Finance Committee Chair as Parliament reeshuffles leadership

Parliament has announced a re-composition of its committees, with Isaac Adongo appointed as the new Chairperson of the Finance Committee. This key position oversees the...

Minority appoints John Darko as Legal Counsel

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has appointed the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, as its Legal Counsel. In a letter signed by Minority...

Rex Omar engages Ashanti Regional Minister on National Theatre project in Kumasi

In a bid to advance the proposed National Theatre in Kumasi, Mr. Rex Owusu Marfo, coordinator of the Black Star Experience, paid a working...

Arthur Kennedy urges Mahama to take decisive action on accountability

Physician and political activist Dr. Arthur Kennedy has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take firm action on accountability, warning that failure to...

Napo’s wife launches initiative to promote mental wellbeing and financial literacy

Mrs. Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, wife of the NPP 2024 vice-presidential candidate and former Minister of Energy, has unveiled the Empowering Better Life Foundation (EBLF),...

Walewale MP criticizes National Economic Dialogue for Lack of fresh ideas

NPP Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has criticized the just-ended National Economic Dialogue, arguing that the discussions failed to introduce...

Kofi Bentil calls for action-oriented approach to National Economic Dialogue

IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Kofi Bentil, has called for a more structured and results-driven approach to the National Economic Dialogue. He expressed concerns that the...

Mahama appoints Dr. Sodzi-Tettey as Ag. CEO of National Vaccine Institute

President John Mahama has appointed Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), pending confirmation by the...

If you don’t make time, you’ll never have time – Pastor urges Gen Zs

The Convener of the International Youth Empowerment Summit (IYES), Pastor Brian Amoateng, has shared an essential life principle that young people can adopt to...