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US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he...

US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria

Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke among others will be used to fund public...

Ashanti Region: Fire kills 3-year-old at Asawase-Dagomba Line

A three-year-old boy has died in a fire outbreak at Dagomba Line in Asawase, a suburb of Kumasi. According to eyewitness accounts, the deceased was...

JUSAG congratulates President Mahama

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has extended a congratulatory message to President John Dramani Mahama. In a statement, JUSAG described President Mahama's investiture...

Moses Bliss and wife welcome baby boy [Photos+Video]

Nigerian gospel musician, Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie have welcomed their first child. The proud father took to his Instagram page to share the...

Carpenter jailed 7 years for defiling teen in Walewale

The Nalerigu Circuit Court has sentenced a 30-year-old carpenter to seven years in prison with hard labour for defiling a 15-year-old girl in Walewale...

Sunyani Queenmother debunks nominating late Omanhene’s successor

Two different factions claiming to fill the vacant Sunyani paramount stool have been embroiled in a succession dispute that has led to the enstoolment...

There’s no formula for how a President rolls out his appointees – Dr Osae-Kwapong

A Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr John Osae-Kwapong, has called for patience from Ghanaians regarding the President’s approach to appointing...

Mahama urges calm; calls on NDC supporters to act responsibly

President John Mahama has called on National Democratic Congress(NDC) supporters to avoid illegal activities and act responsibly. Mr Mahama's clarion call comes in the wake...

Leadership must ensure equity for all citizens, regardless of faith – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has expressed profound gratitude to Ghana's Muslim community and the Chief Imam...

Mistakes in team composition can be costly; pray for us – Fifi Kwetey appeals to Ghanaians

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians, party supporters, and religious leaders for their...

Aowin Traditional Council declares war on illegal mining with spiritual intervention

The Aowin Traditional Council has taken a bold step to address the persistent issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has caused...

Prof. Alex Manu appointed Executive Director at Centre for Social Justice

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has announced the appointment of Prof. Alex Manu as its new Executive Director. A visionary leader in public health...

Fuel shortage hits Sissala East and West Districts

The people of Sissala East Municipal and the adjoining Sissala West District have been hit with a nightmare in accessing fuel from sale points. According...

Presidential lodge, Regional Minister’s residence in Ashanti region left to rot

Accommodation facilities at the residency of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council are rotting away, after years of neglect by the New Patriotic Party(NPP) administration. About...

Appointments Committee sets date for vetting of 3 ministerial nominees

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to vet President John Mahama's first set of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 13, 2025. This comes after...

Mahama announces plans for 2 holidays for 2025 Eid al-Fitr celebration

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce a second holiday for the 2025 Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The initiative, which fulfills his campaign promise...

Bawumia and wife embark on pilgrimage to Mecca

The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, as a gesture of...

‘Mahama may have forgotten’ – NDC executive pushes for removal of CEOs across state enterprises in Tema

An executive member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema West, Eric Arthur, has called for the resignation of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)...

Assin Brofoyedru youth clash with police over installation of speed ramps

A clash erupted between the youth of Assin Brofoyedru and the Assin Fosu Police over the installation of speed ramps on the Assin Brofoyedru-Kumasi...

Over 350 attackers vandalize Electrochem property; no arrests yet – Police

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that over 350 individuals attacked and vandalized property belonging to Ada Songhor Electrochem Ghana Limited, but no arrests...

Mahama orders immediate probe into election deaths

President John Mahama has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to immediately launch an investigation into the deaths recorded during...

Free SHS not sustainable under current economy; we must review – Angel Carbonu [Audio]

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has renewed its calls for a revision of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, proposing that...

We will sustain and enhance free SHS policy – Mahama

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will sustain and enhance the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, as part of efforts...

Fuel shortage hits Yendi and Damongo, residents appeal for swift intervention

Yendi and its surrounding areas in the Northern Region are grappling with a severe fuel shortage that has caused significant disruptions to daily activities...

#BeginningTheYearRightSeries2025: Dr. Boadi Nyamekye highlights the value of wisdom

The General Overseer of The Maker’s House Chapel International, Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye, has shared valuable insights on the value of wisdom. He noted that...

Haruna Iddrisu hints at recommendations on LGBTQ Bill to Mahama

Tamale South Member of Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to present recommendations to President John Mahama regarding the controversial LGBTQ Bill, officially known...

Parliament suspends sitting for vetting of ministerial nominees

The first meeting of the first session of the Ninth Parliament has been suspended until Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This suspension is to allow the...

Close SHSs to address feeding, other issues – PTAs tell government

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) has called for the closure of Senior High Schools (SHSs) until issues regarding feeding and other pressing...

Gradual reduction of E-Levy better than complete abolishment – Dr Kwame Asante

Political Scientist Kwame Asah-Asante says a phased reduction of the Electronic Levy (E-Levy) would be a more feasible approach than its outright removal. Speaking on...

Acherensua chiefs unhappy with Newmont Ahafo South mines over death of 3

Traditional authorities in Acherensua, located in the Ahafo Region, have expressed their displeasure with Newmont Ahafo South Mines following the killing of three individuals...

GNFS warns public against paying fees for attestation letters

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has addressed concerns regarding reports of victims being charged for attestation letters related to the recent Kantamanto fire. In...

Alleged NDC youth attack toilet operator in Ahafo Mim [Video]

Some youths reportedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have allegedly attacked a private toilet operator in Ahafo Mim. The incident, which occurred on...

NPP Election Review Committee pledges impartial probe

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 Election Review Committee has given an assurance that it will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the...

My heart was heavy; I wept bitterly – Man says after DNA test proved 3 kids were not his

A young man has recounted the emotional pain he felt after a DNA test confirmed his suspicion that three kids he had raised were...

Ho Aviation School project dream on – Togbe Afede XIV

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has stated that plans to establish an aviation training school at the Ho Airport are...

ORAL team uncovers widespread asset misappropriation

The Operation Recover All Loot team, led by North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made significant strides in investigating allegations of...

Ato Forson doesn’t need a PhD in Economics to become successful – Economist at UG

A Development Economist at the University of Ghana, George Domfe, has argued that Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson does not need a PhD in economics...

Two dead in mining pit collapse at Osino

Two illegal miners have died in a mining pit collapse in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, specifically in Osino. The incident occurred...

He is the best choice for Ghana at this point – Former MP on Dominic Ayine as A-G

Former Asante Akyem North New Patriotic Party(NPP) MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has hailed the appointment of Dr Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister for...