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NTC proposes entry exams for Colleges of Education

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has recommended to the government that all applicants seeking admission into Colleges of Education should be made to write...

Licensure Exams to end by August – NDC Communications Team Member

A Communications Team Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Manuribe, has hinted that by August this year, government will phase out the...

Blaming public sector wages for economic strain is misleading – TUC

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress Ghana, Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has criticised claims that government borrowing is driven primarily by the need...

Mahama awards grants to 475 beneficiaries under Adwumawura Programme

President John Dramani Mahama has presided over the award of grants to 475 beneficiaries under the Adwumawura Programme, reinforcing the government’s commitment to youth...

Fire ravages 18 container shops at Konongo Main Station

A fire swept through a row of metal container shops at Konongo Main Station in the Newtown Electoral Area in the early hours of...

Give to gain – NALAG Women’s Caucus urges unity at Gomoa East Celebration

Central Regional Women’s Caucus Representative of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana, Constance Baaba Boateng, has welcomed participants to this year’s International...

We don’t have resilence; gov’t must be modest about its successes – Senyo Hosi

Convener of the OneGhana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has urged caution in celebrating Ghana’s economic progress, warning that while the government has achieved stability, the...

Leverage technology to strengthen Green Economy – GAfTiNC urges

The Global Alliance for Technologies in Nature Conservation has joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Forests 2026, marked under the...

Probe Ho Mosque clash, increase security – Anas Alfa appeals to government

A concerned Muslim leader, Anas Alfa, has called on the government and relevant authorities to launch a full-scale investigation into the recent clash at...

Ewoyaa residents demand two-month compensation deadline following Lithium deal ratification

Following Parliament’s historic ratification of the Ewoyaa Lithium Mining Agreement, residents of affected communities in the Mfantseman Municipality have issued a firm two-month ultimatum...

Businessman jailed 10 years for fraud, false cheque issuance

Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, a 38-year-old businessman, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in absentia for fraud.  He was also fined GH¢12,000 or, in default,...

Jehovah’s Witnesses ease rules on blood transfusions

Jehovah's Witnesses has updated its policy on blood transfusions to allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and "given back" in medical...

Ursula Owusu challenges Mahama’s claims on SIM registration, says exercise was credible

Former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has strongly rebutted comments made by President John Dramani Mahama regarding the 2022–2023 SIM registration exercise,...

Afram Plains ferry breakdown leaves passengers stranded

Passengers travelling across the Afram Plains have been left stranded following the breakdown of a ferry serving the area. The incident has disrupted movement between...

Suspected robber killed, others hunted after police operation at Ejura

A suspected armed robber has died following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police Intelligence Directorate in the Ejura municipality of the Ashanti Region. The...

Mahama advocates peace, calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East Conflict

President John Dramani Mahama has called on leaders involved in the ongoing Middle East conflict to “choose dialogue over war,” urging a peaceful resolution...

Labour Minister inaugurates Tripartite Committee for National Labour Conference

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has inaugurated a Tripartite Planning Committee to spearhead preparations toward the organization of...

Gov’t urged to prioritise PR professionals in major communication campaigns

Industry stakeholders are urging government to place greater emphasis on the role of Public Relations (PR) professionals in the planning and execution of major...

See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Friday, March 20

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of emergency maintenance works across two regions for Friday, March 20, 2026, even as...

Mahama cuts sod for new Sunyani Airport project at Nsoatre

President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut sod for the construction of a new airport at Nsoatre, a move seen as a significant boost...

I once shouted ‘3y3 Zu’ when the light went out, but… – Political Activist

A political activist and leading member of Arise Ghana, Selorm Dramani Dzramado, has urged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reassess its strategy...

Colour, faith and reflection: Muslims mark Eid-ul-Fitr at Independence Square [Photos]

Muslims across Ghana thronged the iconic Independence Square in a vibrant display of faith, unity, and culture to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. The event,...

Tomato import ban will hit Ghanaians hard – MoFA official warns

The Head of Protocol at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Mr. Justice Quarm, has admitted that the ban on tomato imports from Burkina...

Let’s celebrate Burkina Faso tomato ban, it’s time to grow our own – Dr Charles Nyaaba

The Chief Executive Officer of Akuafo Nketewa, Dr. Charles Nyaaba, has described Burkina Faso’s decision to halt fresh tomato exports as an opportunity for...

Ghana’s harmony is a precious gift, we must protect it – Mahama

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the country’s long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence, urging citizens to reject division, extremism and intolerance. Delivering...

Baba Jamal raises alarm over alleged discrimination against Zongo residents in access to national IDs

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has raised alarm over what he describes as discrimination against residents of Zongo...

President Mahama urges Ghanaians to uphold Ramadan values beyond Eid Celebration

President John Mahama has urged Ghanaians, particularly Muslims, to uphold and sustain the values of Ramadan beyond the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, describing the occasion as...

Eid 2026: Akrofuom DCE urges Muslim youth to shun violence

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Adansi Akrofuom, Gariba Mustapha Mohammed, has urged Muslim youth to avoid violence as they mark the end of...

Journey to Destiny Ministries breaks ground for 90-bed dormitory for orphans at Journey Center – Ghana

Journey to Destiny Ministries (JTDM), a US-registered non-profit organisation, has broken ground for the construction of a 90-bed capacity dormitory for children at the...

Burkina Faso export ban: Don’t allow this issue to trigger high BP – Tomato traders urged [Audio]

The Chairman of the Tomato Traders Association of Ghana, Eric Osei Tuffuor, has called for calm among traders and consumers following Burkina Faso’s decision...

Gomoa Ojobi Chief Imam calls for jobs to reduce crime and unemployment

The Chief Imam of Gomoa Ojobi, Iddris Kassim Sulemana, has appealed for job opportunities for unemployed youth in the community to help curb crime...

Juaboso Chief Imam appeals for jobs and scholarships for Muslim youth at Eid-ul-Fitr celebration

The Chief Imam of Juaboso, Alhaji Muhammad Iddiru, has called on government, philanthropists and other well-meaning individuals to support Muslim youth with employment opportunities...

Nkwanta South Muslim community celebrates Eid Mubarak under heightened security

The Muslim community in the Nkwanta South Municipality has celebrated this year’s Eid Mubarak under heightened security, following recent incidents of insecurity in the...

Tomato Export suspension: Local supply is not enough – Trader raises concern [Audio]

Tomato traders across the country have raised concerns over the difficulties they are facing due to their inability to import tomatoes from Burkina Faso. Speaking...

Landlord cries for help as ‘galamseyers’ divert river into his home at Osino

A resident of Osino, Fredrick Adamtey, is calling on authorities for urgent intervention after illegal mining activities allegedly diverted a river into his home. Speaking...

Ghana Launches Tree For Life Initiative with renewed push for Green Economy

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who also serves as Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has launched...

8-year-old boy drowns in pond after allegedly being pushed by a playmate

An eight-year-old boy has drowned in a fish pond at Degede, a suburb of Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality. The deceased, identified as Kwabena Kesse, was...

DVLA, police to clamp down on 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers from March 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, has announced...

Chief Imam calls for unity, patriotism in Eid message

The Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to Muslims while calling for spiritual reflection, responsible celebration and national unity. In a...

Eid al-Fitr: Minister prays for peace, harmony and progress

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has extended warm Eid al-Fitr greetings to Muslims across Ghana and around the world, urging...