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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing...

Paul Biya: Cameroon bans reporting on President’s health, whereabouts

Cameroon’s government has banned public discussions about the health of President Paul Biya, terming it a national security issue. The directive comes as the authorities...

Birim river: Changfans, water pumps destroyed on first day of military operation against galamsey

A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military...

Empress Gifty shares key lesson from collaboration with Kuami Eugene [Video]

Gospel singer Empress Gifty has opened up about her experience collaborating with Kuami Eugene on the song "Watch Me," which was written by the...

‘I don’t know where they got their data from’ – Agric Minister questions Statistical Service food price report

Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has expressed scepticism about recent data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on food prices and inflation,...

Gov’t to launch US$5m fund and first phase of UG digital hub on December 1

The government will on December 1, 2024, commission the phase one of the country’s first youth digital hub and launch a US$5 million Endowment...

Over GH¢1 billion invested in infrastructure across public universities – Education Minister

The Government has made substantial investment in infrastructure across public universities in Ghana with the allocation of over GH¢1 billion for the construction of...

Galamsey: Shoot and kill illegal miners – Joe Wise reiterates

The first Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu,shoot-to-kill strategy as the antidote to ending the galamsey menace. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu,...

2024 election: Afram Plains chiefs, religious leaders back NPP

The chiefs and religious leaders in the Afram Plains of the Eastern Region have expressed  their resolve to change their voting pattern on 7th...

I’ll work hard to guarantee another four years – Bawumia

Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to work hard if elected President on December 7, 2024. This according...

AfCFTA: Disbursement of $1bn Adjustment Fund expected to commence early 2025

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to commence the disbursement of its adjustment fund to Ghana or any other member state...

Bright Simons: Bogus mining data in Ghana poses danger

Illegal gold mining anxiety sweeps Ghana and disrupts election campaign messaging Just weeks to the presidential elections in Ghana, middle-class concerns about illegal, irresponsible, and...

Myopia is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in children – Orbis International

Orbis International, a non-governmental organization, has revealed that refractive errors, particularly myopia (nearsightedness), are a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in children. In...

Small-Scale Miners Association vows to expose members involved in galamsey

The Director of Communications for the Association of Small-Scale Miners, Abdul Razak Alhassan, has issued a warning to members of the Association involved in...

Galamsey: You came with Kalyppo; we’ll sack you with ‘brown water’ – Akufo-Addo told

Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to ensure that he leaves behind a positive legacy, particularly...

Dr Apaak authorises release of over GH₵231K to support 264 Builsa South students

Builsa South Member of Parliament(MP) Dr Clement Apaak has authorised the District Assembly to release and disburse GH₵231,200 cedis from his portion of the...

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners push for restriction on changfa engine importation

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners is imploring the government to restrict the importation of changfa engines as part of solutions to...

Court grants UCC VC’s stay of execution, restrains further actions until final determination

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has been given the green light to resume his duties. This follows...

Group files RTI request for ballot printing contract

Election Watch Ghana has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the Electoral Commission (EC), seeking comprehensive details regarding the contracts for printing...

Willie and Mike receive USA Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award [Photos]

In a remarkable celebration of musical excellence and cultural impact, Ghana's celebrated gospel music duo, Willie and Mike have been honoured with the prestigious...

NPP plotting to capture Parliament – Asiedu Nketia alleges

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is plotting to capture...

I have a concession but not involved in galamsey – Sam Pyne [Audio]

The Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Sam Pyne, has dismissed allegations of his involvement in illegal mining commonly known as...

Aseidu Nketia disagrees with EC’s decision to print ballot papers

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana’s...

2025 AFCONQ: Nuamah starts as Otto Addo names starting XI against Sudan

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has named a solid starting lineup for the first leg of their doubleheader against Sudan, set to take place...

I turned to God after suffering a heartbreak – Perez Musik [Video]

The road to salvation varies with individuals as people have different circumstances that led to their Damascus experiences. For gospel artiste, Perez Musik, his turn...

Barker-Vormawor taken to hospital again as his health deteriorates in custody

Convener of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been rushed to the Police Hospital on Thursday due to serious health concerns. He has been in Police...

Driver’s mate dead, 3 injured in separate accidents in Accra

A driver's mate has been killed with three others injured in two separate accidents in Accra. Both accidents occurred in the early hours of Wednesday,...

Galamsey: Catholic Bishop Conference clears air on environmental prayer walk

The Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference (GCBC) has refuted claims that it is organising an environmental prayer protest walk against galamsey in Ghana. According to Most...

Atebubu-Amantim MCE, Biakoye DCE resign

The Municipal Chief Executive for Atebubu-Amantin in the Bono East Region, Edward Owusu, has resigned from his position. Additionally, the District Chief Executive for Biakoye...

Transport unions withdraw from ‘galamsey’ protest

Various transport unions in Ghana have reversed their decision to participate in a sit-down strike initiated by Organized Labour to protest the devastating impact...

Ghana Immigration, Police in trouble for jeopardising traveller’s trip with wrongful arrest

A traveller, Emmanuel Eghan, and his agent, Emmanuel Ankamah Amaniampong, are demanding justice from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the Ghana Police Service...

Galamsey: Organised Labour reacts to bribery allegations

Organised Labour has categorically dismissed allegations that money influenced the leadership to call off its intended strike in the fight against galamsey. The President of...

Okyehene praises Napo for role in Free SHS success

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Pannin has praised the contribution of the running mate of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh that led to...

All you need to know about the new CitizenApp

On October 7, 2024, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia officially launched the CitizenApp, the latest digital innovation aimed at improving the interaction between the...

Don’t let Saturday worship stop you from voting – Napo appeals to SDAs

Members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church have been encouraged to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming general election, scheduled for Saturday, December 7. In...

Manasseh Azure writes: Ghana Medical Association’s day of shame

Last week, I broke the news that the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) would not take part in organised labour's anti-galamsey strike. My sources told me...

Mahama mourns two NDC stalwarts

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has paid a glowing tribute to two party stalwarts who have passed on. The duo...

Commuters express frustration over massive gridlock on Accra-Kumasi road

Gridlock on the Accra-Kumasi highway has persisted for over eight hours, leaving drivers and passengers stranded and frustrated. The severe traffic jam has forced many...

Police deny involvement in cocoa smuggling at Missiga

The Ghana Police Service has denied allegations of involvement in a cocoa smuggling operation at the Missiga security checkpoint at Bawku in the Upper...

Anyone who displays political materials at stadium will be arrested – Sports Authority warns

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has issued a stern warning that any individual or group who displays political materials or engage in political protests...