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Minority calls for immediate passage of the Anti-LGBTQ Bill under certificate of urgency

The Minority in Parliament is calling for the swift passage of the anti-LGBTQ bill under a certificate of urgency when Parliament of Ghana resumes...

Government adopts undercover strategy in galamsey fight – Lands Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced a shift in strategy in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, introducing...

Every father will accept a prodigal son but… – Akyem Abuakwa State Council declares Etweresohene persona non grata in all Okyeman palaces

The Akyem Abuakwa State Council has declared the Etweresohene, Nana Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, persona non grata in all palaces within the Akyem Abuakwa State. He...

I’ve received death threats from some NPP members — Base Movement founder

The founder of The Base Movement, Dr. George Oti Bonsu, has alleged that he has been receiving death threats from some members of the...

GPHA explores funding options to complete Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal as contractors cite funding challenges

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) says it is exploring all possible avenues to ensure the completion of the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal...

Agya Koo is not the founder of The Base Movement — Dr Oti Bonsu clarifies

The founder of The Base Movement, Dr. George Oti Bonsu, has clarified the origins of the group, stating that it was established out of...

Traders lament theft amidst demolition of Nkawkaw Central Market

Demolition works have commenced at the Nkawkaw Central Market to pave the way for the first phase of its redevelopment, with scrap dealers already...

Leadership of 48 Colleges of Education protest in Accra over limited teacher recruitment slots

The leadership of the 48 Colleges of Education across the country has taken to the streets of Accra to present a petition to government...

Anti-LGBTQ bill: Attorney General proposes exemptions for health and human rights bodies

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has proposed that key public institutions, including health and human rights bodies, be exempted from certain provisions under...

Mfantseman Assembly commends Electoral Area Waste initiative, urges stronger collaboration with Zoomlion for sustainable waste management

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Mfantseman, Eric Stanley Acquah has called for stronger collaboration between Zoomlion Ghana and the assembly for improved service...

Mahama announces $250m investment for AI computing centre

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $250 million government investment to establish a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing centre as part of efforts...

Mahama unveils 10-year AI strategy, outlines vision for Ghana’s digital future

President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy as a long-term national blueprint that will require collective effort across all sectors...

Lack of access routes hinder fire response at Kasoa new market — Fire Service raises concern

The Ghana National Fire Service has raised concerns over the obstruction of access routes within the Kasoa New Market, warning that it is affecting...

“We’ll treat you as a politician next time” — Free Zones CEO warns Apostle Nyamekye over galamsey comments

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mary Awusi, has issued a strong response to the Chairman of the Church of...

Ghana targets Africa’s AI hub with launch of national strategy – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced that Ghana is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for...

Banker in court over GH¢12m theft from customer’s account granted bail

A relationship manager at a private bank, Christopher Arthur, has been arraigned before a Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢12 million from a businessman...

Kumasi to see improved power supply within six months — ECG boss

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents of a stable and improved power supply in the Ashanti Region within the next six...

Fire Service calls for fire post at Kasoa New Market to ensure safety

The Ghana National Fire Service has identified smoking remnants as another major cause of fire outbreaks at the Kasoa New Market. Speaking on Badwam on...

Tema–Afienya–Akosombo road demolition sparks outrage over lack of compensation

Residents along the Tema–Afienya–Akosombo road stretch have criticised government and contractors over what they describe as a sudden demolition exercise carried out without compensation. The...

Labone Junction commuters demand completion of stalled footbridge project

Commuters at Labone Junction are calling on government to urgently resume and complete a footbridge project that has been abandoned for months, warning that...

Galamsey: Fight not aggressive enough – Prof Boadi

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Prof. Isaac Boadi, has said that government efforts to...

Mahama assures timely completion of LA General Hospital project

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated government’s commitment to completing the La General Hospital reconstruction project, assuring that all necessary efforts are being made...

Kasoa New Market lacks fire hydrants — Fire Service raises concern

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns over the lack of fire hydrants at the Kasoa New Market, warning that the situation...

Teshie-Nungua Substation set for major transformer upgrade; ECG outlines four-day power interruption schedule

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a planned transformer upgrade at the Teshie-Nungua Primary Substation as part of the government’s ongoing Transformer...

Akosombo Substation fire: Technical assessment ongoing – Energy Ministry

The Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has confirmed that the fire outbreak at the GRIDCo substation...

Galamsey: Take decisive action against NDC members allegedly involved or face pressure – Mahama told

Director of Legal and Constitutional Affairs for the United Party, Andrew Appiah Danquah, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against...

Akosombo substation fire cuts about 1,000MW from national supply – Energy Ministry

The Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has explained the impact of the recent shutdown of the...

Deputy Finance Minister defends Publican AI rollout despite traders’ pushback

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has justified government’s decision to introduce the Publican AI system at the country’s ports, despite mounting...

Gov’t deploys digital systems to boost revenue, curb leakages

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government is rolling out modern, technology-driven public financial management systems to enhance revenue mobilisation and...

Galamsey fight: It’s wrong to say Mahama gov’t has done nothing — Prof. Boadi

Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, Prof. Isaac Boadi, has defended the Mahama-led administration’s efforts in tackling illegal mining,...

Kasoa–Winneba highway project to attract investors, create jobs – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the ongoing dualisation of the Kasoa–Winneba to Mankessim highway will open up the area to investment...

Nkwanta North DCE hands over furniture to Education Directorate

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nkwanta North in the Oti Region, Isaiah Kujo Dordoe, has handed over 960 metal desks and 32 sets...

Mahama pledges completion of Kasoa–Winneba Highway by end of 2026

President John Dramani Mahama says government is optimistic the Kasoa–Winneba road project will be completed by the end of 2026 or, at the latest,...

No contractor owed a pesewa on Big Push projects – Agbodza

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that government has fully settled all outstanding arrears owed to contractors working on...

2026 BECE: Parents urged to guard their children against examination malpractice

The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Emmanuel Raggan Fynn, has urged parents to counsel their children to desist from examination...

Ahafo YEA Director presents poultry feed, bags of rice to Kenyasi Prison Camp

The Director of Youth Employment Agency (YEA) for Ahafo Region, Awudu Razak has donated one ton of poultry feed to the Kenyasi Prison Camp...

“You can feel that worldwide support” – Senne Lammens on his SA connection and thriving under pressure at Man United

Manchester United’s rising guardian in goal reflects on his deep fondness for South Africa, the tactical liberation under Michael Carrick, and the relentless pursuit...

TMPC shuts down unlicensed facilities in Accra crackdown

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has closed down about eight facilities in Accra following a 15-day enforcement operation targeting unlicensed practitioners in alternative...

Police arrest 12 suspected drug peddlers in Tamale, Tolon

The Northern Regional Special Operations Team (Red Maria) has arrested 12 persons and retrieved quantities of substances suspected to be narcotic during an anti-drug...

Former Akatsi North DCE reported dead

A former District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Akatsi North District, Dr Prince Sodoke Amuzu has been reported dead. Confirmation of the death was given...