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Three students arrested for alleged robbery in Tamale

Three Level 400 students of the University for Development Studies (UDS) have been remanded into police custody for their alleged involvement in an armed...

Mahama nominates Pamela Graham as Auditor-General

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Pamela Graham, a distinguished figure in public finance, to lead the Audit Service as the new Auditor-General. The high-profile...

Nigerian woman captured in viral video wearing police uniform arrested

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a Nigerian national, Esther Obasi, following the circulation of viral videos in which she was seen wearing Ghana...

Ga-Dangbe priests petition Presidency over McDan Aviation’s licence revocation

Traditional priests and priestesses of the GaDangbe State have marched to the Jubilee House to petition President John Dramani Mahama over the revocation of...

Govt distributes over 8,500 laptops to 1 Million Coders project

The government has presented about 8,500 laptops to support the national rollout of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The programme is the government’s flagship...

Your move against OSP not strategic – Lawyer tells Attorney-General

A member of Parliament for Manhyia North and lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned the strategic wisdom behind the Attorney-General’s legal action against...

GES opens 2026 teacher recruitment for licensed B.Ed graduates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 teacher recruitment exercise, giving qualified graduates a one-week window, from...

Etweresohene stripped off his title, denied audience at Ofori Panin Fie for rebelling against Okyeman

The Akyem Abuakwa Standing Committee has stripped the Etweresohene, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, of his traditional title “Daasebre”. He is henceforth to be known...

Scholarships Authority, Fanaka University offer sponsorship for procurement and supply chain studies

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA), in partnership with Fanaka International University College (FIUC), has announced sponsorship opportunities for students seeking to pursue a Bachelor...

Agenda 111 was a corruption machinery under NPP; $2bn needed to complete all — SIF Boss

Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, Abass-Adams Nurudeen, has taken a swipe at critics claiming that the Mahama-led government has abandoned Agenda...

Damang Mine Deal: Mireku Duker questions four-day tender process

Former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has raised concerns over the tender process used in awarding the Damang mine,...

Sammi Awuku calls for calm after deadly Akropong chieftaincy clash

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has called for calm and unity following renewed tensions over a chieftaincy dispute at Akwapim-Akropong...

Bibiani MP donates pickup to police to enhance security operations

The Bibiani Divisional Police Command has received a vehicle from the Member of Parliament to support security operations in the area. Presenting the vehicle at...

Two injured, one critical after wall collapse at Wawasi

Two persons have sustained serious injuries, with one in critical condition, following a wall collapse at Wawasi in the Obuasi East Municipality of the...

Let’s not politicise LGBTQ – Sam George calls for unity

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has called on Ghanaians to approach the LGBTQ debate with unity rather than political...

Nkaseim chief sets up taskforce to combat drug abuse, prostitution

The Chief of Nkaseim in the Ahafo Region, Nana Danso Adjei Ababio, has constituted a five-member committee to tackle rising cases of drug abuse...

I haven’t changed my position on LGBTQ – Sam George

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his stance on LGBTQ issues, insisting that his position remains unchanged despite...

I am unfazed by threats, I still stand by my NLA claims – Hawk Newspaper Editor

Editor of the Hawk Newspaper, Charles MacCarthy, says he is ready to defend his claims against the National Lottery Authority, insisting he is not...

New Metro Mass buses won’t collapse our operations – GPRTU PRO

Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has assured that the introduction of 100 new metro mass buses...

NLA dismisses claims of CEO salary hike and $6,000 rent allowance request

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has denied claims that its Director-General requested a salary increase and a $6,000 monthly rent allowance. Speaking on Asempa FM’s...

YEA clears majority of beneficiary arrears, assures completion of outstanding payments

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced that it has successfully processed allowance payments for its beneficiaries, with the majority receiving all outstanding arrears. In...

TAGG threatens strike over Publican AI customs system

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has called for an industrial strike over the implementation of the Publican AI Customs system, citing its severe...

We want to sustain the title pressure – Didi Dramani ahead of Hearts’ clash with Vision FC

Hearts of Oak head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has called on his players to maintain a winning mentality as they push to close the...

National Sanitation Day: Nkwanta North DCE raises alarm over open defecation

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nkwanta North in the Oti Region, Isaiah Dordoe, has expressed concern over the persistently high rate of open...

Akwapim-Akropong chieftaincy clash: One dead after Police shoot-out

A man has been shot dead following a prolonged gun battle with police during an operation linked to a chieftaincy dispute at Akwapim-Akropong in...

Affo-Toffey urges students to prioritise discipline and innovation

The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has called on newly admitted students of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) to embrace discipline, innovation, and...

Fuel tax suspension must reflect in cost of living — Janet Nabla

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Asana Nabla, has commended the government for suspending some fuel taxes but raised...

Timing for fuel tax cuts is perfect – Kwakye Ofosu [Audio]

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended government’s decision to cut some fuel-related taxes, insisting that the timing of the intervention...

Taskforce demolishes fence wall for encroaching on cul-de-sac in Awudome Estate

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has demolished a fence wall constructed on a cul-de-sac at Awudome Estate in North Kaneshie, citing unlawful encroachment on...

Gov’t will account for every pesewa – Kwakye Ofosu on ‘dumsor levy’ [Audio]

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured Ghanaians that government will remain fully accountable for the GH₵1 dumsor levy as it...

Asanko Gold supports road rehabilitation to ease transport challenges in Amansie West

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited is working with the Amansie West District Assembly to revive road rehabilitation efforts by addressing fuel constraints affecting maintenance equipment. Under...

AMA to begin night enforcement against unscreened food vendors

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to begin a special night-time enforcement operation targeting food vendors operating within the metropolis without mandatory...

Owabi 75% blocked, Barekese loses 40% capacity as siltation & plastics threaten the water crisis in 2 years

Ashanti Region’s water security is facing a growing threat as two major treatment plants supplying the Greater Kumasi metropolis are gradually being choked by...

Catholic Bishops warn leaders against downplaying family values debate

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has cautioned political leaders against trivialising national discussions on family values, stressing that moral issues tied to identity and...

KMA to restrict MMDCEs’ access to Oti Landfill over sanitation crisis concerns

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is considering shutting down access to the Oti Landfill Site for other municipalities and districts in the Ashanti Region...

Mahama is a better economic manager than NPP — United Party Legal Affairs Director

Director of Legal and Constitutional Affairs for the United Party, Andrew Appiah Danquah, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama has demonstrated stronger economic...

“Constitution did not create an imperial AG” — Kwaku Azar rejects claims against independent prosecutors

Legal academic and activist, Stephen Kwaku Asare, has strongly rejected claims that Ghana’s Constitution bars Parliament from establishing independent prosecutorial institutions. In a Facebook post,...

Empowering the next generation: “Roll Up Your Sleeve26” inspires students to dream big and act now

Inspirel Educational Connect has hosted an Educational Empowerment Programme under the theme “Dream Big, Act Now” at the Trinity Baptist Church Auditorium, bringing together...

Foreign Affairs Ministry alerts travellers on EU’s new digital border system

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified Ghanaian travellers to the Schengen Area about the rollout of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES),...

NPRA prosecutes 11 employers, recovers GH¢27m

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed that it prosecuted 11 employers in 2025 and recovered more than GH¢27 million in unpaid pension...