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Transport Ministry to deploy personnel to enforce life jacket compliance on Volta Lake

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has disclosed that the Ministry of Transport will soon deploy personnel to all boarding points along the...

Planting the birth tree: GfTiNC and Mawuli Estate to plant 10,000 trees in Ho

The Global Alliance for Technologies in Nature Conservation (GfTiNC), in partnership with Mawuli Estate, has announced an ambitious plan to plant 10,000 trees in...

World Food Forum: Ghana chair urges youth to lead Africa’s food security transformation

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations held its annual flagship event, the World Food Forum, in Rome, Italy. Speaking at the African...

Asutifi North MP organises free breast screening for Ntotroso residents

The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Dr Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has partnered with the National Health Students Association of...

“I want to be known as a grateful Chairman” — Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has dismissed suggestions that his ongoing nationwide “Thank You” tour is part of...

African Finance Ministers laud GoldBod at high-level AfDB meeting in Washington

Ghana’s approach to natural resource governance took centre stage at a high-level meeting in Washington on Tuesday, as Finance Ministers from five African countries...

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC. Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving...

Leukaemia Project Foundation partners with JoyNews Impact Makers Foundation to build Ghana’s first Centre for Hematology and Clinical Genetics

The Leukaemia Project Foundation and the JoyNews Impact Makers Foundation have partnered to change the course of blood cancer treatment in Ghana. This partnership is...

Cameroon opposition’s Tchiroma claims election victory, urges Biya to concede

Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country's October 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya to accept defeat and "honour...

Midwife raises concern over late breast cancer reports in Tano South

A midwifery officer at the Bechem Government Hospital in the Ahafo Region, Elizabeth Sarpong, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of women...

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16

At least 16 people have died after a huge fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh, with officials warning that the toll...

Kenyan police officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president’s residence

A Kenyan police officer stationed at one of the gates of the president's official residence in the capital, Nairobi, has died after being shot...

Gov’t to cover burial costs for Kete Krachi boat accident victims

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government will cover the full cost of burial for the sixteen victims who perished in...

AMA arrests 21 traders for selling on open drains at Agbogbloshie [Photos]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested 21 traders for selling and displaying their goods on open drains at the Agbogbloshie Market in violation...

GIS repatriates 32 West Africans for alleged roles in cybercrime

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has deported 32 West African nationals suspected of involvement in cybercrime, particularly romance scams. The group, comprising 24 Nigerians and...

Veep adopts survivor and baby of River Oti boat tragedy, donates relief items to families 

Vice President, Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has adopted a survivor of the River Oti boat tragedy and her baby.  Additionally, the Vice President donated relief...

‘I’ve lost my better half’ – Husband seeks help to bring wife back to Ghana after deadly crash

A husband is in mourning and asking the public for help and support for his family during this difficult time. "I've lost my better half,"...

Lands Ministry rejects reports of $10bn cost to fight galamsey

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has dismissed reports suggesting that Ghana would need $10 billion to combat illegal mining, describing the figure...

Galamsey: Gov’t appointees massaging issues, we’ll all suffer if … – Kingsley Agyemang

Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has criticized the government and its appointees for downplaying the galamsey crisis instead of finding...

TUC vows independent measures to mount pressure on gov’t to tackle galamsey

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced plans to convene a high-level stakeholders’ meeting aimed at developing a clear action plan to pressure the...

I’d rather divorce now than be haunted after death – Edward Akwasi Boateng

Ghanaian veteran gospel musician Edward Akwasi Boateng has announced his decision to officially end his marriage, saying he wants to prevent any future legal...

Health Minister should query GHS about the financial clearance – Ayew Afriyie

The Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, has called on the Minister of Health to query the Ghana Health Service (GHS)...

Gov’t to elevate selected Category B SHSs to Category A status

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that the government is developing a strategy to upgrade certain Category B senior high schools (SHSs)...

I’ve a dietician and personal trainer – Wendy Shay on maintaining beauty

Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has opened up about the effort behind her well-kept physique and glowing appearance. According to the artiste, maintaining her looks goes...

Kwahu West MCE blames flooding in Nkawkaw on illegal mining

The Municipal Chief Executive for Kwahu West, Tamimu Halidu, has attributed the recurring flooding in Nkawkaw and its surrounding communities to illegal mining activities. According...

Mahama announces plans for Green Digital City to drive sustainable development

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to establish a Green Digital City in Ghana as part of efforts to promote sustainable urban development...

Government failing to take decisive steps to end galamsey – Atik Mohammed

Former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed, has criticized the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining popularly called...

Veep mourns Okuma-Akura canoe accident victims, donates GH¢200,000 and life jackets

The Vice President, Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, has visited Okuma-Akura to mourn the loss of 16 lives in a recent canoe...

Ho Central MP organises debate among schools to mark International Day of the Girl Child

The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Edem Kofi Kpotosu, in collaboration with the Ho Municipal Directorate of Education, has organized a Girl Child...

Policeman clashes with driver at Nyage checkpoint [Photos+Video]

A moment of escalated tension erupted at the Nyage police checkpoint in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region on Monday, October 13, 2025.  One...

GIMPA defends PhD rigour amid student complaints

The Management of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has broken its silence on allegations of frustrating PhD candidates, stating it...

Ghana to host 2025 ADEA Triennale; over 30 African Education Ministers expected to attend

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Ghana has been selected to host the 2025 Triennale of the Association for the Development...

Democracy Hub drags gov’t to Supreme Court over ‘secret’ deal to accept U.S. deportees

Democracy Hub has filed a writ at the Supreme Court of Ghana challenging the legality of a secret Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the...

Ahmed Suale murder: Court discharges Daniel Koranteng following A-G’s advice

In a significant development in the protracted investigation into the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, the Madina District Court has formally discharged...

NPP race: “To save the ship, remove the Jonah” – Former MP urges delegates

A member of Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team and former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has called on New Patriotic...

Pan-African Savings and Loans holds free health screening for customers and community

Pan-African Savings and Loans recently held a free health screening exercise at its Spintex branch to support the well-being of its customers and the...

Vybz Kartel concert: Ras Kuuku names top 4 artistes he’d share stage with if…

Reggae-dancehall artiste Ras Kuuku has made a strong case for himself to be included on the bill should Jamaican superstar Vybz Kartel ever perform...

Minority demands immediate payment of salaries owed to nurses and midwives

The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately pay salaries owed to nurses and midwives, insisting that funds for the payments...

Krachi-Nchumuru Assembly deploys DRIP machines to fix deteriorated Korkorse–Grubi road

The Krachi-Nchumuru District Assembly, under the distinguished leadership of the District Chief Executive Martin Kofi Anato, has extended its road maintenance initiative by deploying...