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9 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Volta Lake

At least nine people have died and two others are missing following a boat accident on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District. The...

Mahama, NDC deceived Ghanaians on LGBTQ stance – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has accused President John Dramani Mahama and the governing National Democratic Congress...

Voxy ban: Blame Customs, DVLA, not importers – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the decision to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial use,...

Nana Boakye accuses Mahama of double standards over Damang mine deal

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the Damang mine takeover, accusing...

Volta Chiefs criticise EOCO over handling of Council of State member case

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has criticised the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its handling of a case...

US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel over safety concerns

The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. The state department's travel update...

Nkwanta South conflict: Oti Regional Minister assures workers of their safety

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has assured public sector workers and residents in the Nkwanta South Municipality that measures have been put...

Oti Minister urges NAP beneficiaries to contribute to Ghana’s industrial hub drive

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has urged beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) to take their training seriously and contribute to...

I will file an RTI but … – Sammi Awuku on alleged MV Sankofa vessel trafficking case

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has raised concerns over the handling of a vessel linked to alleged drug trafficking, calling on...

Come down and account; it’s a constitutional requirement – Martin Kpebu to Ofori-Atta

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has challenged claims of due process in the ongoing case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, insisting that accountability...

“No armed robber will praise Police” – Amaliba reacts to opposition to Toyota Voxy restrictions

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has dismissed growing opposition from transport operators over plans to restrict Toyota Voxy...

Poor roads and untrained drivers, not vehicles, cause accidents – Nana Wiredu on Voxy ban

National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Association of Ghana, Asonaba Nana Wiredu, has criticised the National Road Safety Authority’s decision to ban Toyota Voxy...

Return and account to Ghanaians — Ofori-Atta told

The Deputy Director of Operations of the United Party (UP), Afia Korankyewaa, has criticised former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta over his failure to return...

Joseph Cudjoe demands full disclosure of Truedare AI deal, warns of ‘hidden risks’

Former Effia MP Joseph Cudjoe has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that...

Passengers stranded after ferry breakdown on Kwahu Afram Plains route

Passengers, traders, and drivers traveling between Adowso and Ekye Amanfrom have been stranded following the breakdown of a ferry on the Afram River. The incident,...

France names Ghana first beneficiary of newly established National Health Compact

Ghana has been named by France as the first country to benefit from its newly introduced National Health Compact, following high-level discussions between President...

Joseph Cudjoe raises alarm over potential revenue loss in Truedare AI Customs deal

A former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

Power fluctuations cause 959,000 cubic meter drop in Ashanti Region water production in March

Ghana Water has reported that its water production in the Ashanti region fell by nearly 959,000 cubic meters in March 2026 due to recent...

CGI unveils comprehensive plans to enhance officer welfare and infrastructure

Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI) Samuel Basintale Amadu has unveiled a comprehensive package of welfare and infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving the working conditions of...

Asunafo South cocoa farmers demand Agric Minister explain price cuts, unpaid debts

A section of cocoa farmers in the Asunafo South District have declared their Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, “wanted” over...

Fire guts two-storey apartment at Ashaley Botwe [Video]

A fire has partially destroyed a storey building at Ashaley Botwe in the Adentan Municipality, reportedly owned by Prophet Daniel Obinim, widely known as...

PAC faults Northern Star School over ‘insensitive’ handling of sick staff payroll

The Public Accounts Committee has criticised Northern Star Community School for what it describes as insensitive handling of a payroll issue involving a sick...

NPRA to prosecute employers over unpaid Tier 2 Pension contributions — Deputy CEO warns

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced a major crackdown on employers who deduct pension contributions from workers’ salaries but fail to remit...

Sammi Awuku demands answers from Ghana Maritime Authority over alleged drug-linked vessel

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has signalled a major parliamentary probe into the operations of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), following...

KNUST secures $2.3m funding for research activities

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has secured over US$2.3 million in international funding between November 2025 and March 2026 to...

No gov’t has shown urgency — Political scientist pushes Mahama on LGBTQ+ bill

A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take what he describes as...

Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt

Four people have died off the coast of northern France after attempting to cross the English Channel, local authorities have said. Two men and two...

NRSA explains Toyota Voxy committee report, urges compliance [Audio]

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has provided clarity on the findings of a committee investigating safety concerns surrounding...

Amaliba sends strong message to critics on Toyota Voxy ban [Listen]

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has addressed critics of its position on Toyota Voxy vehicles, stressing that public...

Anti-LGBTQ: NPP cannot pressure Mahama to sign a bill not yet received – Solomon Owusu

Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has stated that it is unreasonable for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to mount pressure...

NACOC set to issue licences to qualified applicants for cannabis cultivation – Deputy Director-General

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it is nearing the final stages of reviewing applications for cannabis licences, with successful applicants expected to receive...

Ayigboe residents fear disaster as ECG delays repairs on live faulty cables

Residents of Ayigboe, a coastal community in the Ada East District, are living in fear of low-hanging, faulty electricity cables that continue...

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo criticises court over ‘attractiveness’ comment in divorce ruling

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has criticised a controversial statement in a recent divorce ruling, questioning its relevance to judicial decision-making...

Toyota Voxy ban: We’ll arrest, prosecute you – Amaliba tells defiant drivers

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has issued a stern warning to drivers and operators of Toyota Voxy vehicles,...

Legal practitioner petitions President to halt Terminal 2 refurbishment over value-for-money concerns

A private legal practitioner Charles Akoto Lamptey Jnr Esq has petitioned the President of the Republic of Ghana to immediately suspend the ongoing contract...

Nii Lantey Vanderpuye urges Ken Ofori-Atta to submit to public scrutiny

The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to subject...

You’re not helping – NRSA boss criticises Customs over weak enforcement of right-hand car ban

NRSA Director-General Abraham Amaliba has criticised the Customs Division for failing to enforce laws prohibiting the importation of right-hand drive vehicles, as authorities intensify...

Mustapha Abdul-Hamid declares bid for NPP National Vice Chairman position

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National...

Gideon Boako cuts sod for construction of maternity block at Duayaw Nkwanta Health Centre

The Dr. Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has cut sod for the construction of a new...

GAF recruitment: Good news for applicants who failed medical screening

The Ernest Brogya Genfi, Deputy Minister for Defence, has announced that candidates who were unsuccessful at the medical screening stage of the ongoing Ghana...