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Akatsi North MP pushes for more teacher recruitment, dedicated school rehabilitation fund

The Member of Parliament for Akatsi North Constituency, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has expressed dissatisfaction with the approval granted by the Minister for Finance for the...

Akatsi North DCE assures completion of legacy projects within four years

The District Chief Executive for Akatsi North District, Bless Katamani, has assured residents that all stalled and ongoing legacy projects in the district will...

NHIA appeals to journalists to support effectiveness and sustainability of OTAC initiative

The National Health Insurance Authority has appealed to journalists to support public education on its newly introduced “One-Time Attendance Code” (OTAC) initiative to ensure...

I can’t in good conscience respect a Judge who has no respect for the law – Afenyo-Markin replies GBA

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has defended his criticism of a Circuit Court judge, insisting that his remarks were both ethical and grounded...

We’re disappointed, you acted unprofessional and unethical — GBA slams Afenyo-Markin over attack on Circuit Court judge

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has strongly criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over his public remarks against a Circuit Court judge handling the case...

Wontumi pleads not guilty to fresh charges of fraud and causing financial loss of GH¢30 million to Ghana Exim Bank

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been slapped with fresh charges at...

Future of Ghana’s media will be defined by AI, digital disruption and regulatory reform – GIBA

Ghana’s broadcasting industry is entering a new phase shaped by artificial intelligence, digital convergence, and rapidly changing audience behaviour, with regulators and media owners...

GIBA calls on NCA to review FM coverage restriction directive

The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) is calling on the National Communications Authority to reconsider its directive reducing the maximum transmission coverage radius for...

Private broadcasters strengthen democracy, accountability and national development – GIBA President

Private broadcasters have become central actors in Ghana’s democratic and development process, significantly expanding public participation, accountability, and access to information. Speaking in his dual...

Felix Kwakye Ofosu reveals why Ghana still has no defence minister

Government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu says President John Dramani Mahama has not appointed a substantive Defence Minister because the ministry is operating effectively without...

Evolution of Ghana’s broadcasting industry paved way for private media – GIBA President

Ghana’s broadcasting sector has evolved from a tightly controlled, state-dominated system into one of West Africa’s most diverse and competitive media landscapes, driven by...

Damang Gold Mine sells another 100% gold consignment to GoldBod

The Damang Gold Mine has sold another consignment of gold said to be 100 percent of its gold production, to the Ghana Gold Board...

Repeal Section 208 now! It is archaic and anti-democracy – Samson Lardy Anyenini

Private legal practitioner and host of the current affairs programme Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has renewed calls for the repeal of Section 208 of...

Gov’t seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves, central bank

Government has asked large-scale gold miners ‌to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank as part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up...

Ghana Bar Association rejects Kwakye Ofosu’s ‘NPP’ tag

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has strongly rejected claims by Government spokesperson and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu,...

‘No bad blood’ – Sam George says after heated clash with Abena Osei-Asare

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has dismissed suggestions of bad blood between himself and the Chairperson of Parliament’s Public...

Nhyiaeso MP defends erstwhile Akufo-Addo gov’t IMF bailout decision

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Nhyiaeso MP, Stephen Amoah, has defended the decision by the previous Nana Akufo-Addo administration to seek support from the...

EPA shuts down former DCE’s mining site at Mpohor over alleged illegal operations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a mining site linked to former Mpohor District Chief Executive Asaah Mensah and one Obed Osei...

Defence Ministry in ‘safe hands’ despite vacancy – Kwakye Ofosu

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the Defence Ministry remains in “safe hands” despite the continued absence of a substantive minister months after President...

Adansi Asokwa MP launches skills training programme for youth

The Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa Constituency, Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani, has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering young people in the constituency through skills...

Bimbilla NPP Chairman resigns after over three decades

The Bimbilla Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mbow Mohammed, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, bringing his long tenure...

Mahama was the biggest obstacle to Ibrahim’s Damang Mine bid – Kwakye Ofosu

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that President John Mahama influenced the process leading to the award of the Damang Mine lease...

One shot dead, chief and others sustain injuries in violent clash at Bibiani Anhwiaso galamsey site

A 36-year-old man has been shot dead while a chief and six others sustained gunshot injuries following a violent confrontation linked to illegal mining...

Court grants GH¢63.5 million bail to former NAFCO CEO and wife in corruption trial

The High Court in Accra has granted bail to the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited, Hanan Abdul-Wahab...

Two US nationals arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped into the enclosure of an internet-famous monkey at a Japanese zoo while the other filmed...

Some ministries are collapsing due to lack of funds – Effia MP claims

The Member of Parliament for Isaac Boamah-Nyarko has accused the government of failing to adequately fund ministries and state agencies, claiming that many public...

Claims that Ato Forson is withholding funds from ministries are laughable – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed claims that Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is refusing to release funds to some...

Government has not requested IMF programme extension – Deputy Finance Minister clarifies

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed claims that the government is seeking another bailout programme from the International Monetary Fund...

Sam George, Abena Osei Asare clash at PAC over poor network service and delays in addressing challenges

A heated exchange erupted at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting between the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and...

Wedding items destroyed as fire guts four houses in Krachi East

A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed four houses at the Fulani community of Kparekpare Abongo in the Krachi East Municipality, leaving several families displaced...

Let’s open a new chapter for Ghana’s justice system – Baffour Awuah

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has called for urgent reforms within Ghana’s justice system, insisting that the country...

Abandoned Agenda 111 Hospital in Awutu Senya West overrun by reptiles and rodents

The uncompleted Agenda 111 Hospital project at Awutu Senya West in the Central Region has reportedly been abandoned since the 2024 general elections, with...

Toronto police arrest Ghanaian over two separate sexual assault incidents

The Toronto Police Service in Canada has arrested a 30-year-old Ghanaian man in connection with two separate sexual assault investigations in different parts of...

Raayuwa Sallah Special: Where faith, family and culture come alive

This Sallah, Raayuwa is bringing viewers a celebration unlike anything currently on Ghanaian television. From 24th to 31st May, Adom TV’s Faiza Mohammed and Fareeda...

Six poorest districts in Ghana found in North East region – GSS

The latest district-level poverty estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have revealed that six of Ghana's poorest districts are all clustered within...

Alleged letter directing transfer of NSA funds to private firm admitted in Gifty Oware-Mensah’s trial

A letter allegedly written by former National Service Authority (NSA) Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, directing the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) to transfer funds...

Communications Ministry dismisses alleged financial misconduct against Sam George

The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that sector Minister Samuel Nartey George has misused...

Motorists stranded as floods submerge parts of Accra-Cape Coast highway

Heavy vehicular traffic on Monday, May 18, 2026, hit the Biriwa stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway after floodwaters submerged parts of the road. Accra-based...

Kwakye Ofosu accuses GBA of political bias over silence on judge comments

Government spokesperson and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association, accusing it of political...

IGP Yohuno ‘doubles’ police academy intake for officers for Course 54

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has doubled the Police Academy intake for Police Cadet Officer Course 54 to a record...