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Gov’t to comprehensively review Ghana’s national security architecture – Interior Minister

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed, has announced that the government has a comprehensive plan to review and reform Ghana’s national security architecture. He stated...

We’re not brothers; don’t make that mistake – Egbert Faibille fires Mustapha Gbande [Audio]

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Egbert Faibille Jr., has rebuked the Deputy Director of Operations at the presidency, Mustapha...

I’ll only go under the knife to reduce my breast – Maame Serwaa

Kumawood actress Maame Serwaa has finally addressed long-standing rumors about her body, stating that she has never undergone any cosmetic procedures. The actress, who has...

OSP removes Ofori-Atta from wanted list

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially removed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from its wanted persons list following confirmation from his...

Interior Minister commends IGP Dampare for uplifting Police Service

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed, has praised the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his efforts in improving the...

Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana in May for OSP inquiry – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical...

Fishmongers at Jamestown Lighthouse call for smoke-free stoves to protect their health

The plight of fishmongers at Jamestown Lighthouse has come to the forefront as climate change and health concerns intersect, highlighting the serious risks they...

Education Reform Committee receives over 1,500 suggestions 

A member of the National Education Reform Committee, Dr. Samuel Awuku, has revealed that since the committee’s inauguration by President John Mahama, it has...

Mahama apologises to Christian Council and Catholic Bishops

President John Mahama has apologized to the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for the oversight in failing to invite...

8 arrested for illegal mining in Atewa Forest Reserve

At least eight illegal miners have been arrested for engaging in unlawful mining activities in the Potroase section of the Atewa Forest Reserve. The arrests...

Walewale: One dead as North East Regional Minister escapes violent attack

The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, narrowly escaped death after his vehicle was attacked by an angry mob while attempting to mediate violent...

Former NSA Directors-General refute Fourth Estate’s allegations

Former Directors-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi and Mustapha Ussif, have vehemently denied allegations made by the Fourth Estate in...

Ewurabena Aubynn condemns NPP for destruction of campaign billboards in Ablekuma North

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ablekuma North Constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn, has condemned the destruction of her campaign billboards and accused...

CCTV captures family of four stealing laptops from shop [Video]

A viral CCTV footage has captured a family of four stealing three laptops from a shop. According to the victim, the family—comprising the father, mother,...

Education Minister announces plans for National Standardised Test in basic schools

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to introduce a National Standardised Test (NST) for students in basic schools to better prepare them for...

NPP, NDC ‘Thank You’ billboards at Dansoman Junction vandalised

Billboards erected by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates for the Ablekuma North Constituency have been destroyed by...

GES revokes appointments of staff not yet on payroll

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the immediate revocation of appointments and recruitments for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff who have not been placed...

Teachers must sign a bond after posting – Peter Attafuah

A senior education advisor at Africa Education Watch, Dr. Peter Attafuah, has called for a policy requiring teachers to sign a bond after being...

Ghanaians must seek God’s forgiveness for mismanaging natural resources – Banking Consultant

Banking Consultant Richmond Atuahene has urged Ghanaians to seek forgiveness from God for the country’s failure to utilize its natural resources wisely. His remarks come...

Police Hospital to hold mass burial for unclaimed bodies

The Police Hospital has announced plans for a mass burial of about 200 unclaimed bodies currently in its mortuary. Scheduled for the first quarter of...

I’m officially an NDC member – Michael Blackson reveals

Comedian and philanthropist Michael Blackson has announced his decision to officially join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the government’s successful payment of ₵6.081...

Nkwanta Conflict: MP donates relief items to affected families

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Geoffrey Kini, the Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South in the Oti region, has donated relief to families...

Mahama declares assets, sets March 31 deadline for public officials

President John Dramani Mahama has publicly declared his assets in line with Article 286 of Ghana's Constitution, submitting his completed forms to the Auditor-General. He...

Teacher shortage at Sanonjiada D/A School forces untrained volunteers to step in

For pupils at the Sabonjida D/A Basic School in the Tatale-Sangule District of the Northern region, education is a privilege rather than a right. With...

Why street robberies are on the rise – Criminologist [Audio]

Criminologist and crime researcher, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has raised concerns about the spate of robberies in the country, stating that there has been an...

Regulate MoMo vendors’ cash to curb robbery attacks – Criminologist

A criminologist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has called for the regulation of the amount of...

Movie director slumps, dies in bathroom

The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of popular movie director, Rotimi Raji, widely known as Genius. Reports indicate...

Court restores ‘movements’ of Ignatius Baffour-Awuah

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ on Monday reviewed the bail conditions of Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, the former Employment and Labour Minister, allowing him to travel...

Cedi continues strong performance against dollar, trades at GH₵15.75

The Ghana cedi continued its strong performance against the US dollar in the retail market on February 17, 2025, trading at an average of...

Outrage as Catholic priest flogs teacher over lesson fees dispute

A Catholic priest in Nigeria, Reverend Father Jude Muokwe, is facing public outrage after allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old teacher, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, in her...

Court eases bail conditions for Baffour-Awuah, others in Pooley murder case

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ on Monday reviewed the bail conditions of suspect Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, allowing the former Employment and Labour Minister to travel...

EOCO declares Nayra Sablah wanted for fraud, money laundering

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Nayra Sablah wanted for alleged fraud and money laundering offences. A public notice from EOCO indicated...

The Fourth Estate exposes key NSA figures in ghost names scandal

Investigative journalist Kwaku Krobea Asante of The Fourth Estate has revealed the officials who oversaw the National Service Authority (NSA) during former President Akufo-Addo’s...

Criminologist sends important message on MoMo operations [Listen]

A criminologist at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has urged Mobile Money (MoMo) vendors to prioritize their security. According...

Scores of passengers, vehicles stranded as Dambai ferry breaks down

Commuters and traders in the Oti region are facing severe inconvenience as the ferry transporting passengers and goods across the Black Volta at Dambai...

AU Finance Ministers endorse African Monetary Institute Statute

Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors from African Union (AU) Member States have endorsed the draft statute for establishing the African Monetary Institute...

MoMo agents call for increased security amidst rising attacks [Listen]

Chairman of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MoMAG), Joshua Edmundson, has issued a strong call for enhanced security measures to protect vendors...

At least 30 killed in bus crash in Bolivia

More than 30 people have been killed in a bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia, police say. The driver likely lost control of...

Health Minister to brief Parliament today on Cholera, CSM outbreaks

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is set to appear before Parliament today, Tuesday, February 18, to provide an update on ongoing public health emergencies...

Fawoade Bampenase residents seek increased police presence amid robberies

Residents of Fawoade Bampenase in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti have called on the Ghana Police Service to increase visibility and strengthen security...