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We’ll do our best to keep the lights on – ECG assures despite tariff shortfalls

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it will continue to do everything possible to keep the lights on, even though the latest tariff...

Bole DCE involved in accident on Fufulso-Tamale Highway [Photos]

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bole, Abdulai Muhmod, has been involved in an accident on his way to Tamale in the Northern Region. His...

Security Analyst warns against rising coups in West Africa, blames bad governance and unemployment

Security Analyst Adib Saani has warned that the growing manipulation of national constitutions, rising youth unemployment, and persistent bad governance are the major factors...

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

Thieves made off with more than a dozen pieces of art, including works by Henri Matisse, from a library in São Paulo on Sunday. Two...

We’ll try to keep taps running, but not 24/7 – GWCL on new 15.92% approved tariff 

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says it will keep working to maintain water flow across the country, but Ghanaians should not expect round-the-clock...

Scientists solve mystery of 3.4-million-year-old foot bones discovered in Ethiopia

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of the Burtele foot, a set of 3.4 million-year-old bones found in Ethiopia in 2009. The fossils,...

Tariff proposal: We rejected all long-term ECG projects – PURC discloses

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has revealed that none of the long-term investment proposals submitted by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) made...

Family suspect foul play as young man is found hanging in Upper Denkyira West

A 25-year-old man has been found dead, hanging from a container shop in the Upper Denkyira West District, sparking tension and suspicion among relatives...

Man accused of defilement dies in police custody at Twifo Praso

A 40-year-old man, George Anim, has died while in police custody at the Twifo Praso Police Station, three days after his arrest over allegations...

Fire destroys section of hotel in Whuti

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has swiftly contained a commercial fire that broke out at the Reddington Beach Hotel in Whuti, in the...

Police arrest notorious gang leaders in anti-robbery sweep in Bono Region

The Bono Regional Police Command has made significant progress in dismantling multiple armed robbery syndicates following a sustained intelligence-led operation across Berekum, Drobo, Nkaseim...

‘We won’t be distracted’ – Ayariga to Minority amid Kpandai protest

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has said he is not surprised by the protest staged by members of the Minority in Parliament...

Kpandai Re-Run: No one can bully us – Michael Okyere Baafi

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has vowed that the Minority will block all parliamentary business until the letter...

Kpandai Re-Run: We will halt parliamentary business until… – John Darko

The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko Esq., has declared that the Minority Caucus will not allow parliamentary proceedings to continue until the...

NDC plot is to secure overwhelming Majority for constitutional amendments – Oppong Nkrumah

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has alleged that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is pursuing a deliberate...

Daddy Lumba’s funeral set for March, not December – Papa Shee

Evangelist Papa Shee has disputed reports that the funeral of highlife legend Daddy Lumba will take place this Saturday, insisting that the family has...

Ghana needs better critical thinking – Collins Amankwah on Daddy Lumba funeral debates

A member of the planning committee for Daddy Lumba’s funeral, Collins Owusu Amankwah, has expressed deep concern over the public controversies surrounding the late...

Daddy Lumba’s funeral to proceed this Saturday – Planning Committee assures

A member of the planning committee for Daddy Lumba’s funeral, Collins Owusu Amankwah, has confirmed that the final funeral rites of the music legend...

58-year-old woman burnt to death in domestic fire at Danyame

A 58-year-old woman, identified as Akua Agyeiwaa, has been burnt to death in a domestic fire at Danyame in the Dormaa Central Municipality of...

Roads Ministry launches reforms to ensure quality bitumen supply

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has introduced new reforms aimed at eliminating substandard bitumen from Ghana’s road construction sector. Addressing industry stakeholders, the Minister...

Walewale Municipal Hospital forced to discharge man who was assaulted for alleged attempted theft

The Walewale Municipal Hospital has been compelled to discharge an assaulted patient after more than a week of unsuccessful attempts to reach his relatives,...

Kpandai rerun: Matthew Nyindam will only be reinstated as MP If … – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has outlined the conditions under which Matthew Nyindam could be reinstated as MP for Kpandai, amid a growing...

Full speech: NPP on Kpandai election petition judgement

Good morning, distinguished members of the press, members of the New Patriotic Party, and fellow Ghanaians. Today marks one year and two days since Ghanaians...

Asantehene to present report on Bawku conflict mediation to President Mahama on December 16

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to present his report and recommendations on the mediation efforts in the Bawku conflict to President...

Adom News gets results: Ntruboman SHS receives over 1,000 books from the African Library Project

Ntruboman Senior High School in the Oti Region has received a donation of over 1,000 library books from the African Library Project to replace...

NPP National Organiser slams High Court judge over Kpandai rerun ruling

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has sharply criticised the High Court judge...

41 arrested in major joint operation against illegal forex trading in Accra

A joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Bank of Ghana has led to the arrest of 41 people for engaging...

GAF, sister security agencies to conduct joint show of force exercise in Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with other security agencies, will conduct a major joint Show of Force exercise in Accra on Thursday,...

High Court approves OSP protected witness in Bissue corruption case

The Criminal Division of the High Court has approved the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) request for its first prosecution witness to testify...

ECOWAS declares regional state of emergency over rising coups, security threats

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency, citing escalating political instability and security threats across several...

Kpandai re-run: Minority dons black, vows to resist parliament and government over ‘unlawful’ decision

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed outrage over what it describes as an unlawful and deliberate attempt to unseat the New Patriotic Party...

Roads Minister warns board against misuse of Trust Fund, prioritises small contractors

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has cautioned members of the newly inaugurated governing board of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund...

Woman killed by cement truck on Apowa–Agona Nkwanta Highway

A 29-year-old insurance agent, Esther Amoah, lost her life on Saturday after a truck loaded with cement ran over her on the Apowa–Agona Nkwanta...

Gov’t undertakes independent audit as Road Fund faces GH¢8bn debt burden

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has revealed that an independent audit is underway to validate certificates submitted by contractors owed...

Audit Service rejects calls for restatement of MIIF 2024 financials; flags concerns over Agyapa

The Auditor-General’s Department has dismissed calls from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to review and restate its 2024 audited financial statements. The Audit Service...

Police seek diplomatic assistance to contact US woman who alleged kidnapping by officers

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed it is working through diplomatic channels to secure the cooperation of an American woman who posted a viral...

Unemployed Nurses and Midwives plan demonstration over delayed postings

The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (GUNMA) is preparing to launch a major demonstration in response to the government’s prolonged delay in recruiting...

Minerals Development Fund implements environmentally sustainable, profitable initiative for small-scale mining

The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has launched an environmentally sustainable mining initiative to reduce water and land degradation in small-scale mining. The MDF Modular Sustainable...

GTEC rolls out strict measures against abuse of honorary academic titles

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced new measures to curb the growing misuse of honorary doctorate and professorial titles in the country. In...

Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has pushed back against criticisms from the Minority in Parliament following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC)...