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ECG partly blames power outages on financial challenges

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has partly acknowledged that recent power outages are partly due to financial challenges. Speaking at a forum organised by...

Ambulance case: File all disclosures by close of today or forget it – Judge to parties

The trial judge in the ongoing ambulance procurement case has issued a notice, giving parties until the end of Friday, June 14, to file...

2024 BECE in limbo

The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) says the impending Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled for July 2024, faces possible cancellation due to severe...

Nobody can make Parliament an agent of gov’t under my watch – Bagbin

The Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Alban Bagbin has firmly stated that Parliament will not be regarded as an agent of the government during his...

The Fourth Estate petitions OSP to investigate GH₵84m Wi-Fi contract

The Fourth Estate has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the Ministry of Education and Lifted Logistics (formerly Busy Internet) for...

Abandoned baby rescued from toilet at Acherensua Health Centre [Photos]

An unknown person has abandoned a baby in the toilet of the Acherensua Health Centre in the Ahafo Region. Mercy Sackey, the midwife at the...

Boat owner arrested following tragic accident on River Oti

The Police in Dambai of the Krachi East Municipality has arrested the owner of the boat involved in an accident on River Oti on...

Speak truth to Vice-President – Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has asked the handlers of the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to be...

Why did the Pope cross the road to host over 100 comedians?

A global gathering of comedians is due to take place Friday in an unlikely venue: the Vatican. Pope Francis is hosting the equivalent of a...

We expect a good offer from govt or else… – NIA staff

Staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) remain hopeful ahead of their scheduled meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) today, June...

Assin Central NDC fined GH¢10k, 10 sheep for invoking curses on EC [Video]

https://youtu.be/nHhgEVGE858 Traditional authorities of Efutuakwa Council have summoned the Assin Central National Democratic Congress (NDC) members who invoked curses on the Electoral Commission (EC) and...

Judge admitting Jakpa’s tape into evidence won’t change the verdict – Lawyer [Audio]

Private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil does not think the admission of the tape recording involving the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa into evidence in...

Edudzi Tamakloe’s take on Jakpa’s latest revelation [Listen]

The Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Lawyer Edudzi Tamakloe has expressed his shock at the latest revelations by businessman,...

Major takeways from Jakpa’s cross-examination by Ato Forson’s lawyers



On Thursday, June 13, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance case, underwent rigorous cross-examination by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's legal team. This...

Ghana to receive $2bn loan from Korea to enhance economic growth

A Deputy Finance Minister, Stephen Amoah has revealed that Ghana is expecting a US$2 billion concessionary loan from South Korea aimed at supporting the...

CETAG declares indefinite strike

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike effective today, June 14 over unmet demands concerning their economic...

I was asked not to step foot in Cardiac Centre – Prof Frimpong Boateng [Audio]

Former cardiothoracic surgeon at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has revealed he was asked not to step foot at the Cardiac...

The state of Hearts of Oak is worrying – Former CEO Harry Zakour

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harry Zakour has expressed his concern about the current condition of the club. The Phobian Club has...

Election 2024: Mahama promises support programme for artisans

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has promised to implement a support scheme for master craftsmen and women if he is...

I thought Jean Mensa becoming EC boss was a good idea but… – Ohene Ntow 

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Ohene Ntow, has advised the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa to...

Afari-Gyan was an objective EC Chair – Ohene Ntow

Nana Ohene Ntow, the Senior Campaign Advisor to independent presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen, has lauded former Electoral Commission (EC) Chairman, Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan for...

Vlogger sentenced to 2 months in jail for hugging people on the street

An Algerian man was recently convicted for indecent behaviour and sentenced to two months behind bars for hugging random people on the street to...

Two including driver reported dead, others injured in gory accident

Two persons including the driver of a Kia Granbird VIP Bus with registration number GE 5099-15 have been confirmed dead in an accident at...

First Lady urges unified action to decrease HIV infections

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged a united front to fight HIV stigma, promote human rights, and ensure fair access to HIV...

Rare twin elephants born in Thailand ‘miracle’

An Asian elephant in central Thailand has given birth to a rare set of twins, in what caretakers have described as a miracle. The mother,...

Nigeria’s President jokes about fall during ceremony

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba culture on display. Mr Tinubu...

Two arrested after clash between 2 schools leaves 8 injured

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two students in connection with a violent clash between students of the Nkoranza Technical Institute (NTI) and Nkoranza...

Jakpa reveals meeting Attorney General on four different occasions

The third accused in the high-profile ambulance trial, Richard Jakpa, has revealed in court that he met with Attorney General Godfred Dame on four...

Techiman High Court complex commissioned

As part of the benefits stemming from the creation of new regions, Techiman, the capital of Bono East Region, now has a newly commissioned...

GHS investigates case of abandoned elderly patient left to die

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated an investigation following reports of an elderly patient who was allegedly abandoned in a bush at Gomoa...

Why I did not respond to King Promise’s congratulatory message – Stonebwoy explains

Telecel Ghana Music Award's (TGMA) Artiste of the Year (AOTY), Stonebwoy has clarified his decision not to respond to King Promise's congratulatory message after...

Baba Sadiq files police complaint against Stonebwoy

The ongoing conflict between Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy and media executive Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu has escalated to a legal level, with Baba Sadiq filing...

Jirapa Dubai CEO’s murder case adjourned to July 12

A High Court in Wa has adjourned the trial case of the murder of Eric Johnson, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Royal Cosy...

U.S. government commits $6m to combat malaria in Northern Ghana

The United States government, through the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), is allocating $6 million (¢87 million) to spray households against malaria-carrying mosquitoes in...

Mahama made us feel good, vote for him for more – Mercy Asiedu to creative industry

Renowned Ghanaian actress Mercy Asiedu has publicly endorsed former President John Dramani Mahama for the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking at an event organized by Mahama...

Prophet Kumchacha apologizes to Mahama

Prophet Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Prophet Kumchacha, has extended a public apology to former President John Dramani Mahama for his previous criticisms regarding...

GRIDCo, ECG announce 3 weeks dumsor plan

The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced the implementation of a three-week load management plan due...

We didn’t support Bawumia as Akufo-Addo’s Vice President – Ohene Ntow

Nana Ohene Ntow, Senior Campaign Advisor to Alan Kyerematen, has revealed that members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) initially disagreed with Dr. Mahamudu...

I thank God we have a hung Parliament – Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Kingsford Alban Sumani Bagbin, has said another hung Parliament could help strengthen Ghana’s parliamentary democracy. Ghana’s 8th Parliament, which for the first...