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Mahama orders fuel tax cuts after emergency cabinet meeting

The Government has outlined a set of urgent measures aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices following an emergency Cabinet meeting held...

A painful national loss – Gender Ministry reacts to Volta Lake tragedy

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake, which has claimed...

Gender Ministry mourns victims of Volta Lake boat tragedy, pledges support for affected families

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident on the Volta Lake that claimed several...

German police supports Ghana Immigration Service with over 21 motorbikes, protective gears

The German Federal Police has donated 21 motorbikes and protective gear to the Ghana Immigration Service to strengthen border security operations, particularly in northern...

Don’t expect instant relief – COMAC CEO warns fuel price drops will be gradual

Fuel price relief will not be immediate despite government’s latest intervention to ease the burden on consumers, Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr Riverson...

Sachet water producers in Berekum defy gov’t directives, increase prices

Sachet Water producers in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region have defied government directives, and increased the price of sachet water in the...

Police officer killed in road crash at Atortorkorpe in Ada

A police officer, identified as Sergeant Lambert Kumbusoon, has died in a fatal road crash at Atortorkorpe in the Ada East District of the...

Nkawie Court remands 30-year-old mason over shop burglary at Mpasatia

The Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has remanded a 30-year-old mason into prison custody for unlawful...

Show us the money – COMAC CEO demands full disclosure on ‘dumsor levy’ windfall

The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, is demanding full transparency on proceeds from the controversial “dumsor levy,”...

Three teenagers drown in waterfall while taking selfie

A tragic accident occurred at the Patra Mulagummi waterfall in India on Thursday when four teenage girls fell into the water while reportedly attempting...

MPs undergo training on human trafficking and gender-related risks

Members of the Parliament of Ghana are participating in a two-day strategic training programme aimed at deepening their understanding of human trafficking and its...

Netherlands fire chief in Ghana to assess market fires, explore collaboration

The Chief Fire Officer of the Netherlands, Johan Tuitert, is in Ghana to assess the country’s fire outbreak situation, with particular attention to recurring...

Parliament media staff trained on ethical reporting and child protection

Staff of the Media Relations and Broadcasting Department of the Parliament of Ghana have undergone training aimed at strengthening ethical reporting, particularly in stories...

OSP’s power to prosecute without AG’s authorisation unconstitutional – AG files at Supreme Court

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) has responded to a constitutional writ at the Supreme Court with arguments that seek to strike out...

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators’ group says

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators' union group they fear blowback ranging from...

9 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Volta Lake

At least nine people have died and two others are missing following a boat accident on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District. The...

Mahama, NDC deceived Ghanaians on LGBTQ stance – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has accused President John Dramani Mahama and the governing National Democratic Congress...

Voxy ban: Blame Customs, DVLA, not importers – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the decision to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial use,...

Nana Boakye accuses Mahama of double standards over Damang mine deal

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the Damang mine takeover, accusing...

Volta Chiefs criticise EOCO over handling of Council of State member case

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has criticised the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its handling of a case...

US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel over safety concerns

The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. The state department's travel update...

Nkwanta South conflict: Oti Regional Minister assures workers of their safety

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has assured public sector workers and residents in the Nkwanta South Municipality that measures have been put...

Oti Minister urges NAP beneficiaries to contribute to Ghana’s industrial hub drive

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has urged beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) to take their training seriously and contribute to...

I will file an RTI but … – Sammi Awuku on alleged MV Sankofa vessel trafficking case

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has raised concerns over the handling of a vessel linked to alleged drug trafficking, calling on...

Come down and account; it’s a constitutional requirement – Martin Kpebu to Ofori-Atta

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has challenged claims of due process in the ongoing case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, insisting that accountability...

“No armed robber will praise Police” – Amaliba reacts to opposition to Toyota Voxy restrictions

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has dismissed growing opposition from transport operators over plans to restrict Toyota Voxy...

Poor roads and untrained drivers, not vehicles, cause accidents – Nana Wiredu on Voxy ban

National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Association of Ghana, Asonaba Nana Wiredu, has criticised the National Road Safety Authority’s decision to ban Toyota Voxy...

Return and account to Ghanaians — Ofori-Atta told

The Deputy Director of Operations of the United Party (UP), Afia Korankyewaa, has criticised former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta over his failure to return...

Joseph Cudjoe demands full disclosure of Truedare AI deal, warns of ‘hidden risks’

Former Effia MP Joseph Cudjoe has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that...

Passengers stranded after ferry breakdown on Kwahu Afram Plains route

Passengers, traders, and drivers traveling between Adowso and Ekye Amanfrom have been stranded following the breakdown of a ferry on the Afram River. The incident,...

France names Ghana first beneficiary of newly established National Health Compact

Ghana has been named by France as the first country to benefit from its newly introduced National Health Compact, following high-level discussions between President...

Joseph Cudjoe raises alarm over potential revenue loss in Truedare AI Customs deal

A former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

Power fluctuations cause 959,000 cubic meter drop in Ashanti Region water production in March

Ghana Water has reported that its water production in the Ashanti region fell by nearly 959,000 cubic meters in March 2026 due to recent...

CGI unveils comprehensive plans to enhance officer welfare and infrastructure

Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI) Samuel Basintale Amadu has unveiled a comprehensive package of welfare and infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving the working conditions of...

Asunafo South cocoa farmers demand Agric Minister explain price cuts, unpaid debts

A section of cocoa farmers in the Asunafo South District have declared their Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, “wanted” over...

Fire guts two-storey apartment at Ashaley Botwe [Video]

A fire has partially destroyed a storey building at Ashaley Botwe in the Adentan Municipality, reportedly owned by Prophet Daniel Obinim, widely known as...

PAC faults Northern Star School over ‘insensitive’ handling of sick staff payroll

The Public Accounts Committee has criticised Northern Star Community School for what it describes as insensitive handling of a payroll issue involving a sick...

NPRA to prosecute employers over unpaid Tier 2 Pension contributions — Deputy CEO warns

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced a major crackdown on employers who deduct pension contributions from workers’ salaries but fail to remit...

Sammi Awuku demands answers from Ghana Maritime Authority over alleged drug-linked vessel

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has signalled a major parliamentary probe into the operations of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), following...

KNUST secures $2.3m funding for research activities

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has secured over US$2.3 million in international funding between November 2025 and March 2026 to...