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Water Resources Commission warns of possible controlled spillage from Bagre Dam on August 11

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has announced that a controlled spillage from the Bagré Dam in Burkina Faso could begin on Tuesday, August 11,...

Four arrested over Wassa Akropong gold robbery, police hunt remaining suspect

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a robbery syndicate believed to be linked to a violent gold robbery...

GNFS rescues four men after Hyundai minibus crashes near GRA office at Circle

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has rescued four men following a road traffic accident involving a Hyundai minibus near the Ghana Revenue Authority...

Ghana backs Jamaica’s slavery reparations petition as Mahama pledges AU push for diaspora right of return

Ghana has expressed support for Jamaica’s planned petition to King Charles III seeking legal guidance on the country’s slavery reparations claim against Britain. President John...

Police investigate deaths of two Beninese nationals found at Tamale hotel

The Northern Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the deaths of two females believed to be nationals of Benin, whose bodies were found...

Ga North MCE explains abandoned public toilet project under Pokuase Interchange

The Ga North Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Akwetey Agbo, has explained that construction of a public toilet facility beneath the Pokuase Interchange was halted...

Mother of two gets life sentence for killing husband with broken bottle at Omanjor

An Accra High Court has sentenced a mother of two by name Lydia Aboagye to life imprisonment after a seven-member jury found her guilty...

Ghanaians applying for UAE work visas now need police clearance

Ghanaians applying for jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) now need to submit a Police Clearance Certificate before their work visa applications can...

STC dismisses claims of passenger deaths in Birimso highway crash

The State Transport Company (STC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that several passengers aboard one of its buses died in the recent...

Minority urges government to fast-track Accra–Kumasi Highway works after Birimso crash

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to urgently complete ongoing works on the Accra–Kumasi Highway following the fatal multi-vehicle crash...

Agbogbloshie redevelopment: Chiefs demand protection plan for thousands of traders

The planned redevelopment of Agbogbloshie Market has entered a new phase of engagement, with traditional leaders calling for stronger assurances that traders and residents...

Six arrested over alleged GH¢500,000 loan scam targeting 500 traders

Six people have been arrested after more than 500 traders at Kakraba Down and nearby communities in the Gomoa East District were allegedly defrauded...

We won’t accept disrespect – Atronie chiefs explain rejection of Bono Minister’s letter [Audio]

The Atronie Traditional Council has rejected a letter from the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, over what it describes as a failure by...

Come and see the damage yourself – Atronie chief tells Mahama, accuses Bono Minister of neglect [Audio]

The Atronie Traditional Council has accused the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, of failing to act on repeated warnings about illegal mining activities...

KNUST announces strict sanctions over reckless driving on campus

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has introduced strict measures to curb reckless driving and dangerous vehicle displays during...

Clergy not silent on galamsey fight – Methodist minister rejects claims

The Superintendent Minister of the Ayeduase Circuit of the Methodist Church Ghana, Very Rev. Hayford Osei Boateng, has rejected claims that the clergy in...

DVLA CEO justifies decision to cancel 12 companies that were distributing number plates

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has justified the Authority’s decision to cancel the operations...

Energy Minister engages NPA on implementation of GH¢2 diesel price relief

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says he has engaged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and key stakeholders to implement...

DVLA boss announces strict regulations under new registration system

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced stricter regulations governing the use of vehicle number plates, warning motorists who misuse Dealer Vehicle...

Bukom accident: One more victim dies a week after ghastly crash

The death toll from the tragic Bukom Junction accident has risen to two following the death of another victim who had been battling injuries...

Number plates infiltrated; about 5% of cars on our roads haven’t paid import duties – DVLA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has raised concerns over what he describes as the...

Mahama to cut sod for seven-storey airport car park and hotel project

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod before the end of August for the construction of a seven-storey multipurpose car park...

Tipper truck plunges into River Offin at Adiembra, two injured

Vehicular movement along the Nyinahin–Kumasi highway was disrupted in the early hours of Tuesday after a tipper truck loaded with sand plunged into the...

Omane Boamah’s legacy will inspire future generations – Ato Forson

Finance Minister and Acting Minister for Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah,...

Bribery requests surge in Ghana as 69% of citizens report demands for extra payments – GSS

Requests for unofficial payments to access public services in Ghana increased sharply in the second half of 2025, with nearly seven in ten citizens...

Sesi-Edem v JG Resources: Why the court refused to jail directors but left gold dispute unresolved

An Accra Commercial Court has dismissed an application to imprison three directors of JG Resources Limited for contempt, ruling that the legal threshold to...

Education Minister warns against paying for BECE placement and teacher recruitment

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the public to report anyone demanding money for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) school placements or teacher...

Ghana Chamber of Mines deepen efforts to ensure mining companies prioritise workers safety

Ghana Chamber of Mines has deepened efforts to ensure that mining companies in the country prioritise the safety of workers and residents in the...

Ga North Assembly demolishes toilet facility under Pokuase Interchange

The Ga North Municipal Assembly has announced plans to demolish a public toilet facility under construction near the Pokuase Interchange, following concerns over safety...

Result first before SHS placement model to reduce pressure on Category A schools – CSSPS

The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Secretariat Coordinator, Sherif Sulemana, says the introduction of a “results first before placement” approach will help...

Atronie Traditional Council accuses Bono Regional Minister of inaction despite galamsey devastation

The Atronie Traditional Council has accused the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, of failing to act on repeated warnings about illegal mining activities...

GWL announces shut down of Kpong Plant for maintenance; check out areas to face water interruptions

Residents and businesses across parts of the Greater Accra and Eastern regions will experience temporary interruptions in water supply from Thursday, August 6 to...

2026 BECE: Education Ministry to review results’ concerns pending Chief Examiner’s report

The Ministry of Education says it will review concerns raised about the performance of candidates and the marking of papers in the Basic Education...

Outrage as Ga North Assembly builds toilet under Pokuase Interchange

A viral video showing the construction of a public toilet beneath the Pokuase Interchange has sparked widespread public outrage, with many Ghanaians questioning the...

Omane Boamah’s patriotism was unmatched — Dr. Adu-Sarkodie

The Group Chief Executive Officer of CDH Financial Holdings Limited, Dr. Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodie, has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane...

Galamsey crisis: Seek help if you’re overwhelmed – Bono Regional Minister told

The Nkosuohene of the Atronie Stool lands, Nana Krampah Hagan, has expressed deep disappointment over what he describes as the Bono Regional Minister Joseph...

BECE has lost its original purpose under Free SHS – Eduwatch

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has questioned the continued relevance of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), arguing that the...

Some BECE candidates put money in scripts to influence examiners – EduWatch boss alleges

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), Kofi Asare, has disclosed that some candidates resort to placing money inside their examination scripts in an attempt...

Mahama eyes AfCFTA expansion to Caribbean nations

President John Dramani Mahama says he will champion the inclusion of Caribbean countries in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) when he assumes...

Energy Minister commends Ghana Gas for 97% jump in net profit, says it’s a “key pillar” in energy security

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has lauded the Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) for what he...