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Gold Fields to buy Canadian miner Osisko in $1.57bn cash deal

Gold Fields Ltd has agreed to acquire Osisko Mining for C$2.16 billion ($1.57 billion), it said on Monday, barely two years after a rival offer scuppered...

Migrants rescued in central Mediterranean [Photos]

NGO Open Arms rescued dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea after search and rescue operations in international waters south of Lampedusa, one of...

Oceans of water discovered on Mars

Scientists have discovered a reservoir of liquid water on Mars - deep in the rocky outer crust of the planet. The findings come from a...

King Paluta’s “Aseda” sparks mixed reactions after Catholic priest leads congregation in sing-along

Singer King Paluta's hit track "Aseda" is gaining widespread attention after a video surfaced showing the Catholic priest of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in...

Mahama pledges alternatives to controversial betting tax

Former President, John Mahama has pledged to explore alternatives to the contentious betting tax as part of his campaign strategy for the upcoming elections. Addressing...

Travel consultant granted GHC120,000 bail over fraud

A 42-year-old travel consultant accused of defrauding a nurse of GHC40,000 has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Kenneth Kyere is alleged to have collected...

Mahama faces direct questions from social media influencers at Accra townhall meeting [Video]

Ghanaian social media influencers took centre stage at a town hall hosted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama at the Bukom...

Bukom Banku and Ayitey Powers steal show at Mahama’s Accra townhall meeting [Video]

Ghanaian boxers and entertainers Bukom Banku and Ayitey Powers made a memorable appearance at former President John Dramani Mahama’s townhall meeting held today at...

NPP, NDC intensify screening processes for filing parliamentary nomination

The two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have intensified the verification and screening of the...

Putin vows to ‘kick enemy out of Russia’ as Ukraine crosses border

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to “kick the enemy out” of his country’s territory after it emerged that Ukrainian troops were in control of...

Be prepared to be held accountable – Mahama tells public office holders

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has assured Ghanaians of his government readiness to be subjected to public scrutiny. According to...

Brain Drain: Mahama advocates for streamlined process in exporting local talent abroad

Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, is calling for a more streamlined way of exporting local talent abroad. According to him, the...

Mahama’s townhall address in Accra sets tone for 2024 elections [Video]

Former President John Dramani Mahama addressed a Townhall Meeting in Accra on Monday, August 12, 2024, as part of his campaign efforts ahead of...

Hearts of Oak fan dies during clash against Heart of Lions

Ghana Premier League club Hearts of Oak have announced the passing of a fan, William Nii Laryea, during their 2024 Homowo Cup clash against...

GETFund can support NDC’s free first-year university tuition policy – Opare Addo

The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has outlined the party's plan to use the Ghana Education Trust...

Mahama outlines plans to improve free SHS

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has announced comprehensive plans to enhance the Free Senior High School (SHS) program if...

‘Whether you admit it or not, only God can make angels vote for us’ – Napo to NPP

Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, the presidential running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has emphasised that the party's chances...

Olivetheboy performs at NDC Youth Manifesto launch at UPSA [Video]

Rising star, Olivetheboy delivered a captivating performance at the NDC Youth Manifesto launch held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The young artiste,...

Social interventions will collapse if NPP loses December elections – NAPO

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential candidate, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, says all social intervention programmes being implemented by the government to improve...

NDC will reduce data cost, deploy free Wi-Fi in schools – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has pledged to reduce data costs and provide free Wi-Fi in all schools across...

December Election: I have never said that – Bryan Acheampong clarifies controversial remarks [video]

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has clarified his recent comments about the December 2024 elections. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Monday,...

PNC opens nominations for flagbearer, other positions

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has opened nominations for its flagbearer and national executives election ahead of the December 7 election. This follows an emergency...

I’m not eyeing any political position – KOD

Ghanaian broadcaster and creative entrepreneur, Kofi Okyere Darko has refuted speculations that he might have an interest for a political position if the National...

Next NDC gov’t to set up Creative Arts fund

Ghanaian actress, Kafui Danku has said the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration will set up a Creative Arts Fund to support industry players. In...

YouTube removes Davido’s ‘Ogechi remix’ video over copyright issues

Famous Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke’s much-celebrated wedding song, ‘Ogechi Remix,’ has been removed from YouTube due to copyright issues. The song, performed live at Davido’s lavish wedding to...

Ohene Ntow slams Bryan Acheampong over inciteful comments about 2024 polls

A former General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Ohene Ntow, has strongly condemned as highly unacceptable the recent remarks by...

Mahama advocates for scrapping of 8-hour job system in Ghana

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has said that the current 8-hour job system being run by most companies must...

Mpox: Seek medical help when you have rashes – GHS [Listen]

Health authorities in Ghana are ramping up their surveillance systems in response to a significant increase in Monkeypox (Mpox) cases since the beginning of...

NDC promises free university tuition for first-year students

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to make the first year of university tuition-free for all students in public institutions when elected in...

If your father isn’t part of ‘The Big Six’, vote for Mahama – Former UG SRC President

A former President of the Students Representative Council at the University of Ghana, Edmond Kombat, has urged the youth to vote for the flagbearer...

NABCO was a 419 policy; NPP targets votes, but we focus on progress – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has criticized the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) programme initiated by the...

Ofankor-Pokuase road project set for completion by September 2024

Relief may soon be on the way for commuters using the Ofankor-Pokuase stretch of the N6 Highway, as the ongoing construction work is set...

Minority requests meeting with police over second #OccupyBoG demo

The Minority in Parliament has formally requested meetings with the Ghana Police Service in preparation for a second #OccupyBoG demonstration. The protest, which is aimed...

NLA blames inability to crack down on illegal lottery operations on political interference

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) says its inability to clamp down on illegal lottery operations across the country is due to interference from political...

Kwabena Kwabena became a bigger artiste after endorsing Akufo-Addo – Okraku Mantey

Contrary to claims that political affiliations are usually inimical to the careers of creatives, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey...

Dengue Fever: Two new cases confirmed at Kadjebi

Two cases of Dengue Fever have been confirmed in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, following tests conducted on four individuals. The Noguchi Memorial...

Ghanaians want a change beyond NPP and NDC – Nana Ohene Ntow

Senior Campaign Advisor to independent presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen, Nana Ohene Ntow, has stated that Ghanaians are seeking change beyond the New Patriotic Party...

Akosombo Dam Spillage: I will not rest until every victim is compensated – Ablakwa vows

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has vowed to ensure that every victim of the Kpong/Akosombo dams disaster receives full...

ECG addresses consumption rate of smart meters, other matters [Audio]

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has apologised for the inconveniences some customers have experienced following the installation of new smart meters. The power distribution...

KNUST VC faces contempt charge amid reappointment controversy

The petitioner challenging the reappointment of Professor Rita Akosua Dickson as the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)...