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Ga Mantse, Olu of Warri strengthen cultural ties, renew call for African unity

The GA Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has reiterated a bold vision for African unity and strengthened traditional diplomacy following a historic courtesy...

Ghana’s education system is in crisis – Bekwai MP

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has raised serious concerns about the state of Ghana’s education system, describing it as being in...

Fire at Akosombo substation disrupts power supply in parts of Ghana

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced that a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation has disrupted operations, affecting electricity supply in parts...

Ghana summons South African envoy over xenophobic incidents

The government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr Thando Dthamba, over recent reports of xenophobic...

Ghana, Sierra Leone condemn xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians, African migrants in South Africa

The Foreign Affairs Ministers of Ghana and Sierra Leone have jointly condemned recent xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African migrants in South Africa. The...

Two killed in collapsed galamsey pit at Assin Dansame

Two people have lost their lives after a galamsey pit collapsed at Assin Dansame in the Central Region. According to information gathered by Radio Fosu,...

Underground mining is safer, more sustainable – Prestea ex-mine worker

A Prestea ex-mine worker has raised concerns over layoffs and ongoing operations at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine. He highlighted underground mining as a more sustainable and...

Concerns raised over Heath Goldfields’ operations in Prestea

Questions are being raised about the operations of Heath Goldfields at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, following allegations of poor mining practices and unsafe working conditions. Speaking...

Trobu Youth Organizer of NDC Agabus declares bid for Gt Accra deputy youth organizer role

The Trobu Constituency Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Eric A. Afeme, popularly known as Agabus, has officially declared his intention to...

Tamale High Court adjourns ruling on NDA corruption case

The High Court of Ghana (Criminal Division) in Tamale has adjourned judgment in the ongoing corruption case Republic v. Sumaila Abdul Rahman & 3...

Prestea ex-mine workers raise concerns over layoffs and severance

Former mine workers in Prestea have expressed frustration over job losses and what they describe as a lack of engagement by the new operators...

Diplomatic solutions don’t work on xenophobic attacks — Director of Communications, United Party

Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has rejected diplomatic approaches to addressing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, arguing that such efforts...

Kumasi-based beautician allegedly beaten to death by boyfriend secured space for Accra branch 3 days before death

It has emerged that a 33-year-old popular beautician who was allegedly beaten to death by her businessman boyfriend had secured a space in Accra...

Court adjourns Ofori-Atta’s case as OSP files appeal and stay of execution

The corruption case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others has been adjourned to May 26, 2026, following fresh legal developments involving...

Ntim Fordjour denies alleged sexual relationship with transgender

Assin South Member of Parliament (MP) and sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has denied...

Nzema Youth deny “illegal miners” tag by Adamus Resources Limited

Youth of Nzema in the Western Region have rejected the “illegal miners” label used by Adamus Minerals Limited in a recent press release. The rebuttal...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Free Primary Healthcare must never be scrapped – Akuapem Chief

Paramount Chief of the Akuapem Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has called for the protection of two major healthcare interventions in Ghana—the Ghana...

There is no presidential hand in OSP controversy – Kwakye Ofosu

Government has rejected claims that the Presidency is interfering with the work of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting such assertions are...

Gov’t to soon name committee for constitutional reforms implementation

Minister in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has indicated that the government will soon announce an implementation committee to begin work on...

Nkwanta South MCE raises alarm over home burial practices

Relatives at home, describing it as a major impediment to water development efforts across the municipality. According to him, the increasing number of home burials...

Tatale to get new fire station to boost emergency response

A new fire station is set to be constructed in Tatale in the Northern Region following a sod-cutting ceremony aimed at strengthening emergency response...

NPP has no plans to remove Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader – NPP Communications Director

Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jennifer Queen, has dismissed claims that the party intends to remove Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority...

Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead

Ghana’s former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Paul Tawiah Quaye, has passed away. Mr. Quaye served as IGP from May 16, 2009, to February 5, 2013,...

Rainforest Alliance convenes stakeholders to deepen sustainability dialogue in the cocoa sector

The Rainforest Alliance has convened a high-level media roundtable in Accra aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating sustainability efforts within Ghana’s cocoa value chain. The...

Some policemen request galamsey postings for personal gain – Afigya Kwabre MP

Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has raised concerns about the mindset surrounding illegal mining, warning that it is undermining efforts...

Politics must be set aside in fight against galamsey – Afigya Kwabre North MP

Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has called on Ghanaians to put aside political differences and unite in the fight against...

If Ghana was better, many would return — Ghanaian community leader in South Africa

Deputy Chairperson of the Ghanaian community in South Africa, Tina Buxton, has described the situation facing Ghanaians in the country as disturbing, revealing that...

EPA warns mining firms over galamsey in concessions, threatens sanctions

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a strong warning to mining companies, stating that failure to prevent illegal mining activities within their concessions...

NEDCo seizes more than 300 meters over illegal connections

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has seized more than 300 electricity meters from residents accused of power theft during a two-day dawn operation...

Ellembelle Assembly Members deny petition over Adamus Mining dispute

A group calling itself Concerned Assembly Members in the Ellembelle District has strongly denied reports claiming they have petitioned the Minister for Lands and...

Mahama to inspect Kasoa–Winneba road works as Winneba–Mankessim dualisation hits 25%

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to inspect progress on the Kasoa–Winneba road later today, as government pushes ahead with major upgrades along the...

South African High Commissioner should be summoned immediately — Afigya Kwabre MP

Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has called for immediate diplomatic action over recent developments involving Ghanaians in South Africa. Speaking on...

Stop mounting pressure on Mahama over Kejetia Phase Two — Kumasi Market queen mothers

Some market queen mothers representing traders in Kumasi have cautioned trader associations to desist from mounting undue pressure on President John Dramani Mahama over...

Even if GFA is paying, is it public funds? — ExCo member questions critics over Carlos Queiroz’s hotel stay [Listen]

A member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Sarfo Oduro, has defended the Association’s handling of accommodation and financial...

Boycott South African products now — Afigya Kwabre MP on treatment of Ghanaians

Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has called on Ghanaians to boycott South...

Sammi Awuku to GMA: Questions contained in my RTI request not addressed in your presser

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has reiterated his resolve to pursue his Right to Information (RTI) request from the Ghana...

Tamale High Court to deliver judgment in NDA corruption trial today

The High Court of Ghana (Criminal Division) in Tamale is expected to deliver judgment today in a long-running corruption case involving former officials of...

British widow dies in Ghana car crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds

A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life...

Regional Agric Directors advocate for sustainable agricultural funding

Regional Directors of Agriculture across Ghana’s sixteen regions have appealed for sustainable and predictable funding for Regional and District Departments of Agriculture under the...

66 Artillery Regiment marks 60th Anniversary, calls for adaptability and unity

The Commanding Officer of the Artillery Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces in the Volta Region, Lt. Col. Jalali Din Ibrahim, has urged personnel...