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Gbese Stool condemns premature reports on Nii Ayi Bonte II’s death

The Office of the Atukpai Mantse and Gbese Mankralo has condemned the circulation of reports on social media and other communication platforms alleging the...

We’re not being treated fairly – GNAT Chairman fumes over detention of Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher

The Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Atwima District, Amos Owusu, has called on authorities to pay greater attention...

Barekese treatment plant resumes production after repairs

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced that water production for Kumasi and surrounding communities has resumed at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant as repair...

74% of returned Ghanaians had overstayed visas – South Africa’s Int’l Relations Minister

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has stated that nearly 74% of Ghanaians recently returned home had violated the country’s...

Over 20 people reportedly stormed the hostel to attack Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher after incident with student

New details have emerged about the altercation between a teacher and a final-year student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region,...

Bogoso-Prestea road project reassigned to new contractor

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has reassigned the Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor after prolonged delays and poor...

Tension mounts as soldiers block Minority MPs’ inspection of Afari Military Hospital

Minority Members of Parliament on Parliament’s Health Committee are calling for the immediate operationalisation of the over 500-bed Afari Military Hospital in the Atwima...

Nyinahin Catholic SHS student expresses regret over altercation with teacher [Listen]

A final-year student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti Region who was involved in an altercation with a teacher has...

DVLA warns against fake SMS traffic fines and fraudulent payment links

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters sending fake SMS messages designed to...

Mahama’s approval rating drops to 58.9% but majority of Ghanaians still back him — IEA poll

Most Ghanaians continue to approve of President John Mahama’s job performance, although public satisfaction has declined, according to a nationwide poll released on Wednesday,...

That is not how I raised my daughter – Mother of Nyinahin SHS student breaks down over viral video [Audio]

The mother of a female student involved in the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School incident has expressed shock and disappointment after a viral video...

Education Directorate PRO describes character of Nyinahin SHS teacher [Audio]

The Public Relations Officer of the Atwima Mponua District Education Directorate, Eric Aboagye, has defended the character of the teacher involved in the Nyinahin...

Police halt reconstruction of demolished building at Sakumono

Police officers from the Sakumono District Command have halted the reconstruction of a building that was previously demolished during an enforcement exercise at Sakumono...

Female student made offensive remarks – Education Directorate PRO explains Nyinahin SHS incident [Listen]

The Public Relations Officer of the Atwima Mponua District Education Directorate, Eric Aboagye, has provided clarification on an incident involving a teacher and a...

BECE to be extended from 5 to 8 days under proposed exam timetable reform—Education Minister

The government has announced plans to extend the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from the current five-day schedule to eight days, a move aimed...

Patricia Appiagyei calls for stronger action to end obstetric fistula in Ghana

The Deputy Minority Leader and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Caucus on Population and Development, Patricia Appiagyei, has called for intensified efforts to eliminate obstetric...

UTAG threatens nationwide strike over delayed book and research allowance payments

The University Teachers Association of Ghana has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike from Monday, June 15, if the Ministry of Finance fails...

Fugitive suspect apprehended in Assin Fosu following months-long manhunt

A suspect linked to a violent home invasion in October 2025 has been arrested in Assin Fosu following a citizen’s arrest, bringing an end...

Two swept away by floodwaters at Nurses Quarters Junction while crossing Kasoa-Domeabra road

Two people, reportedly including a child, are feared to have been swept away by floodwaters at Nurses Quarters Junction after attempting to cross the...

GNAT threatens to boycott English Language WASSCE over detention of Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language West African Senior School Certificate Examination...

Eduwatch commends police over Nyinahin SHS teacher’s arrest, calls for stronger child protection measures in schools

Education policy advocacy group, Eduwatch, has commended the Ghana Police Service for the swift arrest of a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School...

Implementing Ghana’s infrastructure plan would have prevented recurring floods — Nii Moi Thompson

The Board Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, says the failure of authorities to implement recommendations contained in...

Stop chasing awards, prioritise flood solutions — Nii Moi Thompson

The Board Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has criticised public officials for accepting awards while persistent flooding...

My assistance to Adu-Boahene, wife were part of my professional duties – Mildred Donkor tells court

The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has told the Accra High Court...

Dorcas Affo-Toffey endorses ‘no life jacket, no travel’ safety policy

The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has endorsed the government’s inland water safety initiative, describing it as a timely intervention to save lives,...

More floods loom for Accra as Meteo predicts heavy June rains

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) has warned that Accra faces heightened flood risk this month, with rainfall totals projected between 100 and 150 millimetres...

Sedina unlikely to serve full jail term; I’m sure she’ll be given presidential pardon – Titus Glover

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Titus Glover, has cast doubt on whether former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe...

Gov’t allocating World Cup slots to NDC MPs, party supporters – Tolon MP alleges

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of allocating FIFA World Cup travel slots to National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament and...

‘Occupational hazard’ – Mahama’s comment after South African flight interrupted his speech at Accra Int’l Airport [Video]

President John Dramani Mahama experienced a brief interruption during a public address at the Accra International Airport on Tuesday when the loud take-off of...

Mahama directs NADMO to map restricted waterways to curb flooding risks in Accra

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and a national task force to conduct a comprehensive assessment of restricted...

The assurances were good – Ashanti Regional GRNMA Chair on suspended industrial action

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jones Afriyie-Anto, says nurses decided to suspend their industrial action after...

Nobody should be punished – GRNMA defends KATH CEO over bed crisis

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has defended the actions taken by management and health professionals at...

Mahama submits list of 808 presidential staffers to parliament

The government has submitted its annual report on staffing at the Office of the President to Parliament, revealing that a total of 808 personnel...

There is nothing to celebrate about Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu’s extradition – NPP

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has stated that there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of...

Gov’t settles end-of-service benefits for former MMDA officials

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has announced that the government has fully settled the end-of-service benefits owed to...

MMDAs must be ready to defend their stewardship after one year in office – Local Government Minister

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has urged all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country to...

KATH doctors suspend strike after Otumfuo’s intervention

The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) has suspended its industrial action with effect from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following what it...

Government considers deployment of 16,000 health workers this year – Akandoh

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the government is considering the deployment of about 16,000 health workers this year as...

UGMC successfully conducts four more kidney transplants, total reaches 15

The management of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has announced the successful completion of four additional kidney transplant procedures, bringing the total...

Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Union appeals to contractor not to close Kumasi office

The Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Union has appealed to Contracta Construction Company not to shut down its Kumasi office amid prolonged funding delays...