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OSP’s trial of Ofori-Atta, seven others begins today

The long-awaited prosecution of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others formally begins today, Thursday, December 11, following the filing of a 78-count...

Mosiah Walker Man reaches Tamale on 832km Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk to Accra

Desire Ceaser, popularly known as “The Mosiah Walker Man,” has arrived in Tamale after walking approximately 200 kilometres as part of his 832.4-kilometre journey...

Wesley Girls’ Old Girls Association rejects claims of religious discrimination

The Wesley Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association (OGA) has dismissed recent allegations of religious discrimination at the school in Cape Coast, describing them...

Abolishing OSP will be ‘the greatest betrayal of trust’ – CDD-Ghana’s Kojo Asante warns

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has issued a strong rebuke to Majority...

Fashion Designers in Asutifi North appeal for training center

Fashion designers in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region have appealed to the government and Newmont Gold Ghana to construct a dedicated...

N/R: Police raises alarm over surge in child trafficking cases

Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, has raised concerns over the increasing cases of child trafficking in the region. He explained that the Northern...

GNFS deploys 100 new fire volunteers to boost wildfire response in Afram Plains

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has inaugurated 100 newly trained fire volunteers to strengthen community-level wildfire prevention and response in the Afram Plains. The...

A/R: 441 deaths, over 4,000 injured as of September 2025 – NRSA on road crashes

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has expressed concern over the rising number of deaths and injuries from road accidents in the Ashanti Region. Recent...

Driver remanded in custody over dangerous and drunk driving

A 50-year-old driver has been remanded into police custody by the Nkawie circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality in the Ashanti region...

Over 244 aggrieved Menzgold customers dead amid delayed trials – Leader reveals

The leadership of the Aggrieved Menzgold Customers has revealed that at least 244 of their members have died over the past seven years while...

ECOWAS announces tax-free air travel across member states from January 2026

ECOWAS has approved a major reform to reduce the cost of air travel across West Africa, effective January 1, 2026, with the abolition of...

Supreme Court dismisses NAM1’s bid to halt trial

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), seeking to halt...

GES announces date for 2025 Teachers’ Promotion Exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the dates for the 2025 promotion examinations for eligible teachers, with the assessment scheduled for Monday, December...

Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez killing 22 people

At least 22 people were killed and 16 others injured overnight when two adjacent buildings collapsed in Fez, one of Morocco's oldest cities, the...

Citizen drags AG to Supreme Court over legality of OSP

A Ghanaian citizen, Noah Adamtey, has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP),...

Trump launches ‘gold card’ visa; check how much it costs

President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched his “gold card” visa, a new immigration pathway that will allow foreigners to pay $1 million to expedite...

Hospital forced to discharge suspected thief after family refuses responsibility

The Walewale Municipal Hospital has discharged a 30-year-old suspected thief, Sambor Umar, after his family declined to take responsibility for his continued care. Hospital authorities...

NSA dismisses ‘special posting’ claims, warns public against fraudulent schemes

The National Service Authority (NSA) has dismissed claims that prospective national service personnel are being charged for “special postings” to preferred institutions, describing the...

NDC Candidate files contempt application against EC Chair over delayed Kpandai re-run

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Kpandai Constituency, Daniel Nsals Wakpal, has filed an application at the Tamale High Court seeking...

President Mahama calls for respect of religious diversity in faith-based schools

President John Dramani Mahama has called on faith-based schools to respect religious diversity, emphasizing that the recognition of different faith practices is already guaranteed...

Government introduces Okada Commercialization Bill to Parliament

The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward legalising commercial motorcycle transport, popularly known as okada, by presenting the Road Traffic Amendment...

EC sets December 30 for Kpandai election re-run

The Electoral Commission has scheduled a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election for Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This decision comes after a ruling by...

NDC to file contempt of court against EC over Kpandai re-run

Deputy Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has revealed that the party is preparing to file a contempt...

Kpandai Rerun: NDC will win the seat hands down – Rashid Tanko Computer

Deputy Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, says the party is fully prepared for the upcoming rerun of...

Education Plus Initiative: Let’s strengthen safe, inclusive school environments – Apaak

Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has underscored the need to empower adolescents across the country as a key driver of national development. Delivering...

Govt deports three Israelis in retaliation for mistreatment of Ghanaian citizens

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a reciprocal response to the alleged mistreatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities. The three...

NAGRAT threatens nationwide strike over assault on teacher at Kade SHTS, demands justice in 14 days

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has issued a stern warning that teachers across Ghana may embark on a nationwide sit-down strike if...

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe,...

Nyindam’s Seat: Minority Caucus rejects EC letter, pledges full defense

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has firmly stated that the Kpandai parliamentary seat cannot be declared vacant while legal proceedings regarding the matter are...

It’s premature to call for the scrapping of OSP – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has described calls from the public and some leaders to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as premature. He...

Why am I treated differently from Gyakye Quayson? – Kpandai MP asks

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has questioned what he describes as deliberate political targeting by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), despite...

This is a planned action against me — Nyindam on Kpandai seat controversy

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating a plan against him after his...

Australia becomes first country to ban social media for children under 16

Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents...

I’m not happy about this – Nyindam on NDC campaign moves in Kpandai

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed frustration over what he describes as early and aggressive campaigning by the National Democratic...

Final funeral rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah set for December 13

Ghana will on Saturday, December 13, 2025, bid its final farewell to the former Minister for Defence and former Director of Elections and IT...

Vice-President inaugurates multi-million-dollar medical centre – Built to serve 9 regions

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has inaugurated a multi-million-dollar KGL Eve Medical Centre in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. The fully furnished centre, located...

Interior Ministry unveils paperless service portal, introduces $250,000 fee for foreigners seeking Ghanaian citizenship

The Ministry of the Interior has unveiled a new online service portal designed to streamline immigration and administrative processes for both foreign nationals and...

Transport Minister lays ‘Okada Bill’ in Parliament

The government has formally submitted to Parliament a bill to legalise commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations, popularly known as Okada. The bill was laid by...

President Mahama abolishes COVID-19 levy

President John Dramani Mahama has assented to the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially abolishing the 1% levy on goods, services, and...

AFTRA set to welcome Uganda, Tanzania, and Namibia: Ghana’s distinct contribution to teacher regulation in Africa

The drive for robust and transparent teacher regulatory frameworks has brought delegations from Tanzania and Namibia to Ghana, as both countries seek to establish...