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Meta CEO Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden ‘pressure’ over Covid

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says he regrets bowing to what he calls pressure from the Biden administration to "censor" content on Facebook and Instagram...

Oguaa Paramount Chief recounts chilling late-night encounter with Cape Coast’s ancestral spirits

What would you do if you were awakened in the middle of the night by the 77 gods of Cape Coast? That was the...

Government committed to obligations towards WAEC – Rev. Ntim Fordjour

The Deputy Minister for Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says the government is committed to honouring its obligation to provide the right resources to...

‘land guard’ remanded for swiping linguist, others with iron rods

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody Atinga Ayambire for allegedly swiping a Linquist and three others for allegedly developing a parcel...

I made a request to visit Nana Addo but… – DKB

Ghanaian comedian Derrick Kobina Bonney, popularly known as DKB, has recounted how his request to meet the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, never saw the light...

‘I know nothing about it’ – Nzema East MCE shocked by illegal mining invasion in protected forest

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nzema East Municipal Assembly, Axim Eric Essien, has expressed shock over the reported invasion of the Draw River...

Deploy security agencies to tackle ‘galamsey’ – Agriculture workers tell government

The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) is advocating for the government to extend the recent security measures used to prevent farmers from exporting grains...

Boy accidentally smashes 3,500-year-old jar on museum visit

A 3,500-year-old jar has been accidentally smashed into pieces by a four-year-old boy during a trip to a museum in Israel. The Hecht Museum in...

Fire engulfs Mallam Atta apartments, residents lose property [Video]

Some residential apartments at the Mallam Atta in Accra have been engulfed by fire. Reports indicate the fire began at about 5 pm on Tuesday,...

Police arrest three suspected car snatchers in connection with East Legon robbery

The Ghana Police have arrested three individuals suspected of being part of a car-snatching syndicate, successfully recovering three stolen vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz C300...

There is serious anger, agitations – Teacher unions tell gov’t over unresolved concerns

Three teacher unions have raised concerns of uneasy calm and agitation among members over what they have described as a lukewarm attitude by the...

Jordan Ayew scores a stunner in Leicester City’s EFL Cup win over Tranmere Rovers [Video]

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew scored his first goal for Leicester City in their EFL Cup match against Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday evening. Ayew opened the...

If you trust your track record, debate me – Bawumia tells Mahama

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has once again thrown a challenge to the flagbearer of the...

Minority opposes plan to make Ghana Card the sole document for voting

The Minority in Parliament remains firmly opposed to any proposal to convert the Ghana Card into the exclusive identity document for voters' registration. This stance...

Sanitation Minister directs GWCL to deploy water tankers to Accra amid shortage

Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Alhassan, has directed the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to deploy water tankers to several communities in...

Fans mourn actress Sharon Okpamen, who died after childbirth

The year 2024 has been a lot for the Nigerian movie industry. The toll of death has been incessant and worrisome. Sharon Okpamen, a young,...

Fire guts residential property at Mallam Atta

Some residential apartments at the Mallam Atta market in Accra have been engulfed by fire. Reports indicate that, the fire began at about 5 pm...

NDC’s reset means canceling Free SHS and bringing back ‘dumsor’ – Napo

The running mate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for election 2024, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the National Democratic Congress'...

GNAT presses government on unfulfilled housing promise for teachers

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is demanding answers from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government on its unfulfilled promise to build 10,000...

Parliament confirms no casualties in Job 600 building fire

The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed that no casualties were reported following the fire that broke out at the Job 600 building early Tuesday,...

One of Ghana’s protected forests invaded for illegal mining

An unidentified miner has invaded the Draw River Forest Reserve, one of Ghana’s major protected forests at Gwira Banso in the Nzema East District...

‘Wizard’ beaten to pulp at Nyambong [Video]

A man accused of being a wizard escaped death at Nyambong in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. He was accused of using...

Nigel Gaisie takes on Peace Council for ‘being active only during elections’

There was controversy at the National Peace Council’s collaborative dialogue with prophets in the Greater Accra Region. The meeting on Tuesday took a dramatic turn...

Agric Minister sends SoS message amidst ban on grain export [Audio]

The Minister for Food and Agriculture has advised against panic buying and selling following the ban on the export of grains in the country. According...

I nearly turned down NDC Youth Manifesto soiree gig – DKB

Ghanaian comedian Derrick Kobina Bonney, popularly known as DKB has said that he had qualms about performing at the recently held youth manifesto soiree...

Mahama is taking credit for all Atta Mills’ legacies out of desperation – Napo

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the...

Korle Bu suspends elective surgeries, relocates emergency cases

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries and the temporary relocation of emergency cases due to ongoing issues...

First 10,000 artisans graduate from YEA’s revolutionary training program

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has successfully graduated its first cohort of 10,000 artisans under its intensive skills training program. During a ceremony at Valley...

How farmers can benefit from GH₵8 billion dry spell relief package [Listen]

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has directed all farmers who have been affected by the dry spell to register on the Ghana...

Parliament to sit at the Conference Centre during recall – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has designated the Dome at the International Conference Centre as the venue for Parliament when it reconvenes on...

Mahama accuses Bawumia of peddling lies in media engagement

Former President, John Mahama has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its recent media encounter. He accused the party's flagbearer, Vice President Dr...

GJA opens book of condolence for late Godwin Avenorgbo

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Tuesday opened a book of condolence for renowned broadcaster, Godwin Avenorgbo at the Ghana International Press Centre. The book of...

New US Embassy Ghana visa application website goes live

The U.S. Embassy in Accra has officially transitioned to a new visa services provider, effective August 26, 2024. The change marks the end of access...

UCC Council Chair threatens to sue lecturer over WhatsApp publication

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Harold Stewart Amoono-Kuofi, has threatened legal action against a senior...

Water shortage hits eastern Accra communities

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says there has been an interruption of water supply to the eastern part of the Greater Accra Region...

Bawumia owes me $7 million – Sam George [Audio]

Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament(MP), Sam George says the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia owes him $7 million under the government's 'One Million One Constituency'...

WAEC arrests 6 teachers for exam malpractice in ongoing WASSCE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says six teachers and invigilators have been arrested for engaging in various examination malpractices in the ongoing West...

Mahama/NDC will cancel free SHS, reject them – Napo cautions

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has cautioned Ghanaians not to vote the National Democratic Congress (NDC) back into...

Latest update on Job 600 building fire

A fire has destroyed items stored in one of the offices used as a storage room, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The...

Stalled Labone SHS project turns haven for miscreants

A stalled four-storey eight-unit facility for staff at the Labone Senior High School(SHS) has become a haven for squatters who now live on the...