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ECG to upgrade transformers in parts of Accra starting from today to Friday

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra. Approved by the Minister for...

Obra Show: Cocoa farm dispute divides family

When inheritance turns into a battlefield, who truly owns what—the bloodline or the bond that sustained it? A simmering dispute over a cocoa farm has...

Man, 22, arrested over viral ‘bandit’ video that caused public fear

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a viral video that alarmed the public after he allegedly posed as...

Home burials pose public health risk – Expert warns

A public health expert, Dr. Benjamin Arhin, has warned that burying dead bodies at home is dangerous and poses serious public health risks. His caution...

Police probe clashes at Adjen Kotoku Onion Market

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for individuals believed to be behind a disturbance and the unlawful firing of weapons at the...

Akim Oda MP criticises Mahama over ‘not a priority’ comment on LGBTQ Bill

Member of Parliament for Akim Oda Constituency, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comment that the anti-LGBTQ bill...

Victory Bible Church holds free health screening for community members

As part of activities marking the Easter celebrations, Victory Bible Church International, Headquarters – Dominion Sanctuary in Accra, organised a large-scale outreach programme offering...

Manhyia South MP decries unchecked commercialisation of residential areas, warns of extinction

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has raised alarm over the rapid and unregulated commercialisation of residential areas within the...

Road Safety moves to ban Toyota Voxy for commercial use in Ghana

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is preparing to prohibit the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport, following concerns about their safety...

Basic education curriculum set for review after six years

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has officially commenced processes to review Ghana’s basic education curriculum, covering Kindergarten to Primary Six. The curriculum,...

Mahama is ready to sign LGBTQI+ bill once passed – Ahmed Ibrahim [Listen]

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani Mahama is prepared to sign the...

Dagomba line residents begin rebuilding after Easter Monday inferno

Slum dwellers at the Dagomba Line community in the Kumasi metropolis are actively rebuilding their homes after a devastating fire tore through the vicinity...

Accra hosts 24th EBID Annual General Meeting as Finance Minister calls for bold action

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has hosted the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), urging...

Akim Oda MP accuses Mahama of hypocrisy over LGBTQ Bill

Member of Parliament for Akim Oda Constituency, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for suggesting that the LGBTQ bill is not...

Mahama celebrates NASA astronaut Christina Koch over Artemis II mission

President John Dramani Mahama has joined the University of Ghana and the nation in celebrating Christina Koch for her historic role in NASA’s Artemis...

Former MP petitions religious leaders over silence on LGBTQ bill

Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Gilbert Nii Narh Nartey, has urged religious bodies and leaders to speak out on the passage...

LGBTQ Bill will be passed before year ends — Local Government Minister

Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency and Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani...

Mahama calls for equitable global health support at One Health Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger global cooperation and equitable access to resources to improve health outcomes, particularly in Africa. Speaking as co-chair...

Presidency Communications announces Fiscal Council nominees

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five individuals for appointment to Ghana’s Fiscal Council in line with Section 11D of the Public Financial Management...

Over 220 wooden structures destroyed as fire guts Dagomba Line in Kumasi

A devastating fire has destroyed over 220 wooden structures at Dagomba Line near Oforikrom in Kumasi in the early hours of the day. The blaze,...

Rev. Wengam will not ‘spare’ Mahama if… – Local Gov’t Minister on anti-LGBTQ+ bill [Listen]

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has expressed strong confidence that President John Mahama will assent to the anti-LGBTQ...

Ghana’s economy shows recovery signs, but risks persist – S&P maintains stable outlook

Ghana’s sovereign credit rating has been affirmed at ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improving economic conditions alongside persistent fiscal...

Ghana marks World Health Day with call for science-led healthcare

The Ministry of Health Ghana has joined the global community to mark World Health Day 2026, calling for science-driven decision-making and stronger cross-sector collaboration. In...

Wear blue or green hat to survive – IBAG president on politicization of insurance industry

The president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah, has warned that Ghana’s insurance industry is becoming dangerously politicised. He was...

Minority to petition Asantehene over government’s cocoa price reduction

The recent reduction of cocoa prices is significantly affecting farmers across Ghana. During a visit to cocoa farmers in the Tano North, Asutifi North, and...

Tatale SHS storekeeper accused of attempting to steal food items

A storekeeper at Tatale Senior High School has been caught in an alleged attempt to steal food items from the school’s storage facility, according...

Full details: How Engineers and Planners secured Damang Mine lease

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has confirmed the approval of a competitive tender outcome for the Damang Mining Lease, following recommendations by...

Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the immediate and safe...

BMW Club Ghana partners National Road Safety Authority for “Stay Alive” Easter Road Safety Campaign

BMW Club Ghana, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Commission, successfully organized an Easter Road Safety Campaign themed “Stay Alive,” aimed at promoting...

VIP Transport attributes fare increment to rising fuel and maintenance costs

Management of VIP Jeoun Transport has defended its decision to increase transport fares, citing rising operational costs as the main reason for the adjustment. The...

OSP raids fuel depots over alleged tax evasion and petroleum import fraud

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has carried out a court-authorised operation targeting five fuel depots and their affiliated Bulk Distribution Company (BDC)...

Stakeholder engagement resolves onion trade impasse

Efforts to resolve disruptions in the onion trade across West Africa have made significant progress following a stakeholder meeting convened by Ghana’s Ministry of...

Transport Ministry officials to inspect 100 buses at Tema Port

Officials from Ghana’s Transport Ministry and its agencies are expected this week to visit the Tema Port to inspect the arrival of 100 buses...

DSP Jalil knows me but looked on while I was assaulted – Ibrahim Mahama

Renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has alleged that a police commander, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, failed to intervene during an incident in which he...

NACOC concludes four-day anti-drug operation in Eastern, Greater Accra regions

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has concluded a four-day anti-drug operation across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, aimed at disrupting trafficking networks during...

Pastor arrested over viral threats against Vice-President

The Ghana Police Service has arrested the General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, Prophet William Gyimah, for allegedly issuing a death threat against Vice-President...

Damang Mine lease: We’re asking for fair process, not against Ghanaian participation – Minority

The Minority has called for greater transparency in the allocation of the Damang mine lease to Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P), emphasising that fairness...

NRGI Country Manager questions speed of ministerial approval in Damang mining deal

The Country Manager of the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Patrick Stephenson, has raised concerns over the rapid ministerial approval of the Damang mining...

IBAG president alleges political interference driving kickbacks in insurance sector

The president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah, has raised concerns over what he describes as growing political interference...

Kwakye Ofosu rejects NPP Minority’s call for apology over anti-LGBTQ bill

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed calls by the Minority in Parliament for President John Dramani...