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NPP Primaries: Only police to handle security – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has assured that the Ghana Police Service...

Mahama not sidelined in NEC decision – Mustapha Gbande

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has dismissed claims that President John Dramani Mahama was sidelined in the...

Mahama unhappy with NDC appointee resignation directive – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has claimed that President John Dramani Mahama is unhappy with the National...

Sammy Gyamfi needed more in government than party administration – Mustapha Gbande

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said the party has many competent members and does not rely...

NDC defends directive separating government roles from party elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its directive requiring government appointees to resign from their public offices at least six months before contesting...

Stan Dogbe apologises for shoving military officer at GAF graduation

Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe has issued a public apology over an incident involving a military officer at the Ghana Military Academy on...

CPP wishes NPP peaceful presidential primaries

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has extended goodwill to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of its presidential primaries, urging all stakeholders to ensure...

Asiedu Nketia commends unity in Jomoro constituency after electoral victories

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has praised party members and residents of the Jomoro Constituency for their unity,...

Ekebeku chief appeals to politicians to respect traditional leaders

Nana Tanoe Blay III, Chief of Ekebeku, has called on politicians to show respect to traditional authorities regardless of their political affiliation. He made the...

Government to construct emergency dormitories and classrooms for NOBISCO and Labone SHSs

The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced plans to construct new girls’ dormitories at the Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) and a...

Nkwanta South MP breaks ground for Vume CHPS compound

The Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Geoffrey Kini, has officially broken ground for the construction of a new Community-based...

Ghana’s High Commissioner to UK presents credentials to King Charles III

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has formally presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III...

Ghana not experiencing load shedding – Energy Minister

Energy Minister John Jinapor has reiterated that Ghana is not experiencing load shedding and has sufficient electricity generation capacity to meet national demand. In a...

Step aside – Tony Aidoo tells Kennedy Agyapong ahead of NPP primaries

Former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr Tony Aidoo, has weighed in on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential race, urging former Assin Central...

Galamsey will be confronted decisively without fear or favour – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, decisively and without fear or favour, urging all Ghanaians to...

Gomoa Nyanyano: Day-old baby found alive in polythene bag

A day-old baby girl has been found alive in a black polythene bag at Fiifi Prat, a suburb of Gomoa Nyanyano in the Gomoa...

President Mahama commissions Akweteyman Central Mosque

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Akweteyman Central Mosque in the Okaikwei North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, bringing to completion a...

Police reportedly reject GH¢5,000 bribe from taxi driver arrested with narcotics

The police, acting on a tip-off, has arrested a taxi driver who was transporting suspected narcotics. He was intercepted with the taxicab, which was travelling...

NPP race: Military to support Police with security in Bawku – Evans Nimako

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the Ghana Police Service will take full responsibility for security arrangements during its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday,...

NPP race: EC cautions NPP delegates against wearing candidates’ paraphernalia on primary day

The Electoral Commission (EC) has cautioned delegates and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against wearing campaign materials linked to any of the...

President Mahama warns of fragile security environment, calls for national unity

President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security environment remains fragile amid growing instability in the West African sub-region, calling for a coordinated...

Juaboso Police conduct simulation exercise ahead of NPP presidential primary

The Juaboso District Police Command has conducted a simulation exercise to demonstrate its preparedness ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary, scheduled...

Asiedu Nketia urges party members not to lose hope over limited appointments

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged party supporters to remain patient and united despite not receiving ministerial appointments...

Asiedu Nketia confident of higher District Assemblies funding in 2026

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed optimism that the District Assemblies Common Fund disbursement this year will surpass...

Labour Ministry seals TVET partnership with Dubai firm to create job-ready skills

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has entered into a new partnership with Dubai-based Dual Vocational Education Consulting FZCO to boost Ghana’s technical...

NPP Flagbearer race: Ahafo delegates pledge to vote without influence

Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ahafo Region say they have already made up their minds ahead of the party’s flagbearership...

Wulensi Traditional leaders call on NPA CEO to discuss Corporate Social Responsibility

The Reagent of the Wulensi Traditional Area, Naa Osuman Salifu Wumbei, together with the Wulensi Saha, Naa Mohammed Adams Ijor-Nda, has paid a courtesy...

Dormaahene rewards UENR valedictorian with Toyota Levin Hybrid, GH¢5,000

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, who also serves as Chair of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) Council, has...

2026 Hajj quota fully subscribed – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced that Ghana has reached its full allocation of 5,960 pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The President made this known while...

NPA Chief Executive meets staff to chart renewed path for 2026

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Tameklo, has met with management and staff of the Authority in a move aimed...

Prison officer jailed for having sex with inmate in UK

A former prison officer has been jailed for having romantic relationships with two inmates and plotting to smuggle drug-soaked envelopes into prison. Isabelle Dale swore...

OSP recovers US$2m and GH₵8.5m in anti-corruption drive

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced significant financial recoveries as part of its ongoing anti-corruption initiatives, according to its Half-Yearly...

Develop hearts that hear the poor: Archbishop Kwofie challenges newly ordained priests

The Catholic Church has renewed its call for a priesthood rooted in compassion and service following the ordination of two missionary priests at Our...

Trader, 55, jailed 12 months for assault 

A Gender-Based Violence Court in Accra has sentenced a trader to 12 months’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at Abossey Okai. The convict,...

Boy undergoes surgery after teacher flogs him in Damongo; father demands justice

A Basic Five pupil of Falahiyat E/A Primary School Block “A” is receiving medical care at St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital in Damongo, Savannah Region,...

Gold windfall must be shared broadly, not selectively – Ken Ashigbey

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, says Ghana must resist the temptation to make long-term policy decisions based on...

Gov’t places temporary hold on Appiatse building permits

Government has placed a temporary hold on approving building and development permits in parts of Appiatse, a community in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality, which...

Gov’t issues scam alert over fake LEAP GH¢3,500 empowerment fund advertisement

The Gender Ministry has issued a strong public warning against a fraudulent online advertisement falsely claiming the existence of a “LEAP GHC3,500 Empowerment Fund...

NPP Race: Bryan Acheampong shakes up Ashanti in final campaign drive

Thousands of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters in the Ashanti Region gathered at Heroes Park on Wednesday to hear the closing campaign message of...

AMA issues ultimatum for developers to clear all illegal structures

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has issued statutory notices directing developers to explain why unauthorised structures, including containers along Obonu Street in North Kaneshie,...