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J.B Danquah @ 61: You cannot write Ghana’s history without J.B Danquah – Abuakwa South MP

Parliament has marked the 61st anniversary of the passing of Dr Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah with a solemn reflection on his enduring intellectual,...

Obra Show: Woman cries out after 11-year marriage ends in fear and separation

An eleven-year marriage has collapsed into fear, separation, and a painful custody battle after a woman accused her husband of threatening her life and...

Galamsey Fight: Lands Minister inspects 320 reclaimed hectares at Manso Nyankomanse, pledges 2026 land drive

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inspected the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of mined-out sites at Manso Nyankomanse...

ECG reaffirms cash waterfall commitment as AKSA nears 205 MW Anwomaso Plant completion

Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, has reiterated the company’s commitment to strict compliance with the Cash Waterfall...

Kejetia traders demand refund after eviction from Middle Lane

Traders who were operating along the middle lane of the Kejetia Market in Kumasi are seeking a refund of money allegedly collected by Prince...

Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria, US military deployment confirmed

Dozens of people have been killed by unidentified gunmen in a ferocious attack on two villages in Nigeria's western state of Kwara, local lawmaker...

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life

Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of...

If we keep Kotoka name, we normalise coups for our children – Dr. Kwaku Afriyie

Former Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr. Yaw Kwaku Afriyie has renewed calls for the renaming of Kotoka International Airport, arguing that retaining the...

Nana Bediatuo Asante opposes renaming of Kotoka International Airport

Former Secretary to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has spoken against calls to rename the Kotoka International Airport, insisting that the name represents...

SMEs remain competitive despite challenges – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised Ghana’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) for their resilience and competitiveness, even in challenging economic conditions...

Allied Health Professionals at Korle Bu call off strike after management assurances

Allied Health Professionals at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have suspended their planned strike action following assurances from hospital management to address their concerns. The...

12 in critical condition in accident involving 3 cars at Gomoa Amenfi

Twelve passengers are in critical condition following a three-vehicle accident at Gomoa Amenfi on the Winneba–Mankesim Highway. The crash involved a Toyota Voxy passenger vehicle...

Accra decongestion reaches Kaneshie as Mayor inspects flood-prone areas

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Tuesday extended its ongoing decongestion exercise to Kaneshie, marking the third day of enforcement under the Red Line...

Nurse in court over alleged GH¢257,000 UK visa fraud

A 34-year-old male nurse has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly collecting GH¢257,000 under the pretext of securing a United Kingdom visa...

Wontumi trial: Prosecution closes case, court gives accused 14 days to file submission of no case

The prosecution in the trial of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has closed its case in the...

Only 20% of African SMEs engage in export trade – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern about the low participation of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in cross-border trade. She warned...

Climate Change: AGN Chair to mobilize expertise to advance Africa’s interests in global negotiations

The Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Dr. Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has urged African countries to strengthen unity and...

Cross-border payment reforms key to AfCFTA success — Deputy BoG Governor

Payments remain one of the biggest obstacles to Africa’s ambition of building a truly integrated single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area...

“I know his mind, character and love for Ghana”- Akufo-Addo backs Bawumia after NPP victory

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has thrown his weight behind the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) newly elected flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him...

AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges appoints Setutsi Ivowi as first Secretary-General

The AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges (A-ACX) continues to build momentum toward deeper integration and collaboration across Africa’s commodity markets. At a recent General Meeting,...

Stonebwoy speaks on the debate over renaming of Kotoka Airport

Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has shared his view on the ongoing debate over calls by the Majority in Parliament to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA)...

GH¢2bn debt affecting GWL as Accra faces 73m gallon weekly shortfall

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) is facing a severe financial and operational crisis, with mounting customer debts and massive system losses crippling its capacity to...

KIA renaming ‘not political,’ says Transport Minister

Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has defended the government’s plans to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) as Accra International Airport, stressing that the...

Korle Bu lab workers embark on strike

Medical laboratory professionals at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have begun a phased industrial action that threatens to disrupt healthcare delivery, with a full shutdown...

Obra Show: DNA cleared him, but he stayed: Man seeks child’s custody after forgiving fiancé’s infidelity

A man who chose forgiveness over abandonment after a DNA test confirmed his girlfriend’s infidelity has now appealed for full custody of his three-year-old...

I was lured; it’s frustrating working here – Asunafo South Medical Doctor

A medical officer at Asunafo South District Hospital, Dr. Abdallah, has revealed the harsh realities he faced upon accepting his posting to the district,...

President Mahama begins three-day state visit to Zambia

President John Dramani Mahama is set to arrive in Zambia for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. The Ghanaian...

We try our best, but the system is failing patients – Asunafo South doctor

A medical officer at Asunafo South District Hospital, Dr. Abdallah, has painted a stark picture of the challenges faced by the facility, stressing that...

Deputy Education Minister raises alarm over dormitory fire outbreaks in Northern Region

Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed grave concern over the rising incidents of fire outbreaks that have destroyed girls’ dormitories in...

We improvise to save lives in Asunafo South due to lack of resources – Medical Officer [Audio]

A medical officer at Asunafo South District Hospital, Dr. Abdallah, has revealed how his team saved a newborn baby with life-threatening breathing difficulties despite...

Woman arrested with large quantity of suspected narcotics on Koforidua-Mamfe highway

Police officers on duty at Tinkong Police checkpoint on Koforidua to Mamfe Highway in the Eastern Region have arrested a woman for allegedly...

7-year-old girl killed, two siblings injured in tricycle accident at Adankwame

An accident involving a tricycle, popularly known as Pragyia, has claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl and left two of her siblings injured...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund to train 100 specialist pharmacists to strengthen care for chronic diseases

Behind every life saved in Ghana’s healthcare system is a coordinated team—and at the heart of that team are specialist pharmacists, ensuring medicines are...

Only two ambulances working in Ahafo region as engines of 4 break down [Listen] 

The Ahafo Region is facing a critical shortage of operational ambulances, with four out of six vehicles currently out of service, the Regional Administrative...

Chairman Wontumi declares bid for NPP National Chairmanship

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially declared his intention to contest...

National Chief Imam surprises Dr. Nick Adjei Danso Abeam on birthday

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, paid a surprise visit to the headquarters of Ghana Link Network Services Limited to celebrate the...

Experts sound alarm over rising cases of kidney disease in Ghana

Kidney disease is emerging as a major public health concern in Ghana, with cases rising alarmingly among both children and adults across the country. A...

Accra Mayor pledges operating theatre for Kaneshie Polyclinic by 2026

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to build an operating theatre at the Kaneshie Polyclinic before the end of 2026, in a...

CPP supports renaming of Kotoka International Airport, questions legacy of coup leaders

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has welcomed the reported move to rename Kotoka International Airport, arguing that honouring key figures involved in past military...

Institute for Education Studies calls for strategic measures to improve 2026 WASSCE performance

The Institute for Education Studies has urged the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to adopt strategic, evidence-based measures to significantly enhance...