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Ghana@69: Our democracy has endured because we learned to compete without destroying’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama commended the resilience and maturity of Ghana’s democracy during his 69th Independence Day address at the Jubilee House. Speaking to citizens...

‘Ghana’s progress can’t rely solely on my leadership’ – Mahama says as he urges collective effort

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will be guided by humility, integrity and dedication to the country’s welfare, while urging...

Ghana attracting growing global attention ahead of 70th Independence Day celebration – KOD

The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, says Ghana is seeing a surge in interest from people abroad...

Youth in Tamale protest recall of IGP’s Special Operations Team

Some youth in Tamale have taken to the streets to protest the recall of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team, popularly...

Livestream: Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration

Ghana's 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026, is currently ongoing at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The day marks the then Prime Minister,...

23 illegal miners, including four women, arrested for polluting Oda River

The Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission and the Bekwai Forest District have arrested 23 illegal miners operating along the Oda River in...

Ghana Air Force receives first Airbus H175 helicopter [Photos]

The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus H175, marking a significant milestone in efforts to modernise the country’s military...

OMCs free to cut prices anytime – NPA says market is fully competitive

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are free to reduce fuel prices at any time, insisting the downstream petroleum sector...

Analysis: Why foreign countries are pressuring Ghana over its gold royalties

Several foreign governments are pressing Ghana to reconsider a proposed overhaul of its mining royalty regime, according to a report by Reuters. The report indicates that...

Ghana’s reset must begin with values and accountability- Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to turn away from ill-gotten wealth and embrace integrity as the nation seeks to rebuild...

Armed robbers shoot Agona Asafo Assemblyman, bolt with cash

An Assembly Member for the Agona Asafo Electoral Area in the Agona East District, Ishmael Odoom, is in critical condition after he was shot...

Ghana@69: Economy in better shape than before – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says Ghana’s economy is currently in a stronger position than it was previously, pointing to ongoing...

Follow due process in declaring strike – Labour expert to CLOGSAG

Labour expert Austin Gamey has urged the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to follow the legally mandated dispute resolution procedures...

Police announce temporary road closure for Independence Day celebration

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures in parts of Accra ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebration scheduled for today, March...

NADMO inspects flood-prone communities ahead of rainy season

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is taking steps to prepare the country for the upcoming rainy season following forecasts of heavy rainfall by...

Ghana celebrates 69th Independence Day today

Ghana marks her 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026. The day marks the then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Ghana@69: We have made progress, but more work lies ahead – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to remain united and committed to national development, noting that although the country has made progress,...

AMA shuts down corn mills at Agbogbloshie over public health concerns

Multiple corn mills at the Agbogbloshie Market have been shut down by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) after authorities uncovered what they describe as...

KNUST returns to pre-COVID-19 calendar, begins 2026/27 academic year in October

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced a return to its traditional academic calendar, with the 2026/2027 academic year set...

Virtual Security Africa opens Kaase branch, introduces solar-powered camera system

Virtual Security Africa (VSA), a leading security systems provider, has expanded its footprint in the Ashanti Region with the official opening of a new...

Konongo residents attack firefighters for arriving late at fire scene

Some angry residents in Konongo, within the Asante Akyem Central Municipality, allegedly attacked firefighters who were responding to a fire outbreak in the area. The...

Gov’t introduces Community Service Bill to replace prison sentences for minor offenders

Government has laid before Parliament the Community Service Bill, a proposed law that would allow offenders convicted of minor crimes to serve non-custodial sentences...

Gideon Boako alleges insider trading in sale of Ghana’s gold reserves

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has alleged possible insider trading in the sale of 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold reserves...

GRA Customs seizes 560 suspected galamsey engines at Tema Port

Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 CHANG FANG diesel engines at the...

MIIF CEO charges women to lead with courage and integrity

The Chief Executive Officer of the ","MIIF"], Justina Nelson, has urged women leaders in the financial services sector to embrace resilience, discipline, and innovation...

48-year-old jailed for poaching at Ankasa Conservation Area

The Nkroful District Court has sentenced Ofori Annor, a rubber tapper, to three years' imprisonment for poaching in the Ankasa Conservation Area, a wildlife-protected area in the Western...

Ghana@69: Economy in better shape than before – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says Ghana’s economy is currently in a stronger position than it was previously, pointing to ongoing...

Bawumia and Samira safe in Mecca – Office clarifies

The office of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has confirmed that he and his wife, Samira Bawumia, are safe and in good health in...

MIIF CEO tours quarry sites to strengthen industry engagement

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, has embarked on a familiarisation visit to selected quarry sites as...

MIIF engages top firms at African Mining Indaba 2026

The Minerals Income Investment Fund has launched a series of high-level discussions with leading mining companies at the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape...

Mallam Atta market women colour to relieve stress and learn digital safety

In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Targeted Rights Initiative organized a community-based event for market women at Mallam Atta Market in...

CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike effective March 9

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana has declared a nationwide strike, directing all its members in the Civil Service and Local Government...

Insubordination leading to dismissals at Newmont: Queen Mother raises concern

Nana Yaa Adutwumwaa Morosa, the Queen Mother of Kenyasi No. 1 in the Ahafo Region, has raised concerns over insubordination among workers, which she...

SLTF disburses first-semester loans to over 27,000 students for 2025/26 academic year

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has released first-semester loan payments for the 2025/2026 academic year, benefiting more than 27,000 students across the country. In...

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, CDD-Ghana sensitise Kaneshie traders on reproductive health

Traders and residents at the Kaneshie Market in Accra participated in an open discussion on sexual and reproductive health when the Adom FM Dwaso...

Ghana Armed Forces and Agri-Impact partner to deepen food security

“One of my first tasks from the late Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, was to find ways to reduce our national food bill....

PREHENS-GH call for urgent support to tackle rising NCD deaths

Preventive Health Nurses of Ghana (PREHENS-GH) are calling for urgent government and financial support to combat the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which...

Mankranso cocoa farmers demand reversal of producer price to GH₵3,100

Some cocoa farmers continue to vent their displeasure at the recent price cuts, lamenting the new reduction would heavily impact their livelihoods. Farmers in Mankranso,...

Six injured in accident at Enyiresi on Kumasi–Accra Highway

Six people have been injured in a road accident on the Kumasi–Accra Highway near Akyem Enyiresi in the Eastern Region. The crash occurred close to...

IGP orders probe into alleged GH₵400k unauthorised MoMo withdrawal

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has ordered an investigation into allegations of an unauthorised withdrawal of GH₵400,000 from a mobile money agent’s...