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More than 500 die in six days in Pakistan over heatwave

As the temperatures rose in southern Pakistan, so did the body count. The Edhi ambulance service says it usually takes around 30 to 40 people...

Sarkodie thrills rap lovers with delivery on Hennessy Africa Cypher 2024 [Video]

Sarkodie is in the trends for his coruscating performance on the Maison Hennessy cypher released on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The eight-minute cypher also features...

I didn’t have to consult cement manufacturers to get L.I through – K.T. Hammond

The Trade Minister has dismissed calls by cement manufacturers for stakeholder discussions before the proposed legislative instrument aimed at regulating cement prices is placed...

Former Honduran president sentenced to 45 years in prison on drug trafficking charges

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been sentenced to 45 years in prison and given an $8 million fine by a US judge for drug...

EC to extend voter registration to prison inmates

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is working with the Ghana Prisons Service to register eligible prison inmates ahead of the 2024 general election. The...

New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’

A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is "incredibly worrying", say health officials...

Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt

Bolivian police have arrested the leader of an attempted coup, hours after the presidential palace in the capital La Paz was stormed by soldiers. Armoured...

Davido reveals strange dream his dad had about him

Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a profound vision his father, Deji Adeleke, had about his future in music. During...

Mahama donates GHC 50,000 to Buz Stop Boys for Clean Ghana Campaign [Video]

Former President John Dramani Mahama has generously donated GHC 50,000 to the Buz Stop Boys, an NGO committed to improving sanitation across Ghana. The donation...

Bank of Ghana increases maximum advance payment for imports to $200,000

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced an amendment to the rules governing Advance Payments for imports, increasing the maximum amount permitted from $50,000...

Cement manufacturers called my bluff over pricing concerns – Trade Minister

Trade Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond revealed that the Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana (CMAG) dismissed his directive regarding cement pricing. In an interview with Evans...

Bolivian army surrounds government buildings in La Paz amid alleged coup attempt

The Bolivian Army surrounded key government buildings in the capital city of La Paz on Wednesday, breaching the presidential palace with the assistance of...

Standoff as NPP supporters besiege Walewale police station over election dispute

Tonight, there is a stand-off at the Walewale Police Station in the Mamprusi West Municipality of the North East Region. This was after dozens of...

Asantehene joins calls for retooling of KATH after doctors at Oncology Unit calls off strike

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has joined the call for the retooling of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). This follows a protest by...

NDC appoints Haruna Iddrisu, Muntaka members of Zongo Caucus Wing; check out full list

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) has announced the members for its National Zongo Caucus Wing. The wing comprises of leadership for various committees and directorates. The appointees...

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital resumes haemodialysis services

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has resumed haemodialysis services following a temporary suspension announced on June 14, 2024. The suspension was due to quality...

Ghanaian pilot recounts why he cried the first time he manned a plane

Emirates-celebrated Ghanaian pilot, Solomon Quainoo has recounted how he broke down in tears the first time he flew a plane. This according to him was...

Ghana lacks indicators to assess economic turnaround – Banking consultant

Banking consultant, Richmond Atuahene says Ghana lacks indicators to assess economic turnaround. According to him, Ghana’s inflation level meets the international accounting standard classification for...

Family suspects foul play in death of 18-year-old while in Police custody

The family of 18-year-old Jagiri Mborilen suspects foul play in his death while in Police custody in Chamba, within the Nanumba North Municipality of...

Peace Council endorses EC’s move to use Ghana Card for voter registration

The National Peace Council(NPC) has endorsed plans by the Electoral Commission (EC) to use the Ghana Card as the sole document for voter registration...

December 7 will be NPP’s election to lose if … – Youth Organiser [Audio]

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha has said the party stand a greater chance to win the 2024 election...

Cement manufacturers could face 3 years in jail per proposed L.I

Manufacturers of cement products could be liable to up to three years in jail if they flout certain provisions of the Legislative Instrument (L.I.)...

Parliament speaks on delegation who were caught up in Kenya protest

The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed the safety of five legislators who were caught up in the violent protest in Kenya on Tuesday. A statement...

Kenya protest: MP scolds Ghana High Commissioner [Audio]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro constituency, Sylvester Tetteh, who was caught up in the deadly protest in Kenya has expressed disappointment in...

Cheddar presents sheep, kente to Ga Mantse [Photos]

The founder and leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has presented two sheep and 50 kente garments to...

NPP running mate: Napo takes lead with 77% in Danquah Institute poll

The New Patriotic Party member of Parliament for Manhyia South in the Ashanti Region and serving Minister of Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh (popularly known...

BoG committed no wrong in revoking license of UniCredit – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has in a unanimous decision reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal and affirmed the decision of the High Court...

NSMQ 2024: Adisco defeats Augusco, Mfantsiman Girls and two others to qualify for C/R Championship

The Santa Clausians of Adisadel College are on the road to lifting a third Central Regional Championship trophy after winning the first contest of...

Trade Minister justifies L.I. regulating cement prices

Trade and Industry Minister Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has justified plans to introduce the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) seeking to regulate cement prices in...

Inusah Fuseini reacts to reports he owns real estate properties in Dubai

A former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini has reacted to allegations that he owns some 20 properties in Dubai. This was in...

One dead, 15 in critical condition after accident at Danteng [Video]

https://youtu.be/eqZ8zCUz0SE A yet-to-be-identified passenger has died on the spot while 15 others have sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident at Danteng near Nkawkaw...

MP who was caught up in Kenya protest breaks silence [Listen]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro constituency, Sylvester Tetteh, who was caught up in the deadly protest in Kenya has assured of his...

NDC’s return to IPAC has been beneficial – Jean Mensa

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission(EC), Jean Mensa, says the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) return to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) has been very fruitful,...

Minority warns Afenyo-Markin over free SHS bill

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to stop making false comments that incite the public...

Power restored in Bunsu town after ECG transformer theft

Power has been restored to Bunsu town in the Eastern Region after the transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) was stolen. The...

One reported dead, others injured in accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway

One person has been reported dead with others injured in an accident that occurred on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Tuesday. Accra-based UTV reported that, the...

Kenya’s President withdraws tax plan after deadly protest

Kenya's President has withdrawn the controversial tax proposal that sparked deadly protests. On Tuesday afternoon, tensions escalated when protestors marched on Kenya’s Parliament. Instead of...

Economic Freedom Fighters condemn killing of 5 in Kenya protest

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned the brutal actions taken by the Kenyan police resulting in the tragic deaths of five individuals protesting...

We didn’t need Akufo-Addo’s permission to seek strategic investor – SSNIT Board chair, Elizabeth Ohene

The Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Elizabeth Ohene, has clarified that neither the President nor the government was...

Attorney General takes over Hopeson Adorye’s case

The Duplicate Case Docket on the case of Hopeson Adorye has been sent to the Office of the Attorney General for advice, Prosecution Chief...