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NYA CEO urges Yango Couriers to demonstrate diligence and humility at 2025 Partner Conference

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr. Osman Ayariga, Esq., has urged Yango couriers to uphold the highest standards of...

IWIECON25: International Women In Education Conference 2025 opens in Accra

The International Women in Education Conference 2025 opened on Thursday, 27 November 2025, at Odorkor CAC, celebrating women’s leadership, innovation, and resilience under the...

Withdraw anti-OSP bill – President Mahama tells Majority leadership

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill seeking to...

Small-scale miners vow stronger collaboration with NAIMOS in anti-galamsey drive

The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in the ongoing battle against...

Northern Ghana youth use internet to digitize local languages

In Northern Ghana, a group of digital-savvy youth is using the internet to digitize their local languages for generations to come. From Dagbani to Kusaal,...

Dangerous metals found in cereal mixes, creams, ayilo—FDA-UNICEF study reveals

A new study has revealed alarming levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury contamination in some food and cosmetic products across the country's 16 regions. The...

Govt allocates GH₵28 billion for road maintenance; contractors, drivers warned on road damage

The government has allocated GH₵28 billion for nationwide road maintenance as part of a renewed effort to improve the country’s road network, with a...

Transport ministry to enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers to ease traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has said that his Ministry will soon enforce compulsory union membership for commercial drivers as part of...

President Mahama set to receive final Constitutional Review report on December 22

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Constitutional Review Committee will submit its final report on proposed amendments to Ghana’s constitution on December...

Daddy Lumba’s maternal family seeks court order to block release of musician’s body

The maternal family of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has filed an application at the Accra High Court...

Manhyia Palace denies involvement in Daddy Lumba’s funeral arrangements

The Manhyia Palace has urged the public to disregard reports suggesting its involvement in the burial and funeral arrangements of celebrated highlife icon Charles...

Bawumia criticises EC over ‘rushed’ Kpandai rerun decision [Video]

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC) for what he describes as an “indecent haste” in scheduling a rerun...

Forestry Commission arrests 11 Chinese, 10 Ghanaian nationals in major raid at Yakombo forest reserve

The Forestry Commission has organised a major raid on illegal mining camps degrading the Yakombo Forest Reserve in the Buipe Forest District of the...

OSP’s trial of Ofori-Atta, seven others begins today

The long-awaited prosecution of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others formally begins today, Thursday, December 11, following the filing of a 78-count...

Mosiah Walker Man reaches Tamale on 832km Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk to Accra

Desire Ceaser, popularly known as “The Mosiah Walker Man,” has arrived in Tamale after walking approximately 200 kilometres as part of his 832.4-kilometre journey...

Wesley Girls’ Old Girls Association rejects claims of religious discrimination

The Wesley Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association (OGA) has dismissed recent allegations of religious discrimination at the school in Cape Coast, describing them...

Abolishing OSP will be ‘the greatest betrayal of trust’ – CDD-Ghana’s Kojo Asante warns

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has issued a strong rebuke to Majority...

Fashion Designers in Asutifi North appeal for training center

Fashion designers in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region have appealed to the government and Newmont Gold Ghana to construct a dedicated...

N/R: Police raises alarm over surge in child trafficking cases

Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, has raised concerns over the increasing cases of child trafficking in the region. He explained that the Northern...

GNFS deploys 100 new fire volunteers to boost wildfire response in Afram Plains

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has inaugurated 100 newly trained fire volunteers to strengthen community-level wildfire prevention and response in the Afram Plains. The...

A/R: 441 deaths, over 4,000 injured as of September 2025 – NRSA on road crashes

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has expressed concern over the rising number of deaths and injuries from road accidents in the Ashanti Region. Recent...

Driver remanded in custody over dangerous and drunk driving

A 50-year-old driver has been remanded into police custody by the Nkawie circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality in the Ashanti region...

Over 244 aggrieved Menzgold customers dead amid delayed trials – Leader reveals

The leadership of the Aggrieved Menzgold Customers has revealed that at least 244 of their members have died over the past seven years while...

ECOWAS announces tax-free air travel across member states from January 2026

ECOWAS has approved a major reform to reduce the cost of air travel across West Africa, effective January 1, 2026, with the abolition of...

Supreme Court dismisses NAM1’s bid to halt trial

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), seeking to halt...

GES announces date for 2025 Teachers’ Promotion Exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the dates for the 2025 promotion examinations for eligible teachers, with the assessment scheduled for Monday, December...

Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez killing 22 people

At least 22 people were killed and 16 others injured overnight when two adjacent buildings collapsed in Fez, one of Morocco's oldest cities, the...

Citizen drags AG to Supreme Court over legality of OSP

A Ghanaian citizen, Noah Adamtey, has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP),...

Trump launches ‘gold card’ visa; check how much it costs

President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched his “gold card” visa, a new immigration pathway that will allow foreigners to pay $1 million to expedite...

Hospital forced to discharge suspected thief after family refuses responsibility

The Walewale Municipal Hospital has discharged a 30-year-old suspected thief, Sambor Umar, after his family declined to take responsibility for his continued care. Hospital authorities...

NSA dismisses ‘special posting’ claims, warns public against fraudulent schemes

The National Service Authority (NSA) has dismissed claims that prospective national service personnel are being charged for “special postings” to preferred institutions, describing the...

NDC Candidate files contempt application against EC Chair over delayed Kpandai re-run

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Kpandai Constituency, Daniel Nsals Wakpal, has filed an application at the Tamale High Court seeking...

President Mahama calls for respect of religious diversity in faith-based schools

President John Dramani Mahama has called on faith-based schools to respect religious diversity, emphasizing that the recognition of different faith practices is already guaranteed...

Government introduces Okada Commercialization Bill to Parliament

The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward legalising commercial motorcycle transport, popularly known as okada, by presenting the Road Traffic Amendment...

EC sets December 30 for Kpandai election re-run

The Electoral Commission has scheduled a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election for Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This decision comes after a ruling by...

NDC to file contempt of court against EC over Kpandai re-run

Deputy Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has revealed that the party is preparing to file a contempt...

Kpandai Rerun: NDC will win the seat hands down – Rashid Tanko Computer

Deputy Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, says the party is fully prepared for the upcoming rerun of...

Education Plus Initiative: Let’s strengthen safe, inclusive school environments – Apaak

Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has underscored the need to empower adolescents across the country as a key driver of national development. Delivering...

Govt deports three Israelis in retaliation for mistreatment of Ghanaian citizens

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a reciprocal response to the alleged mistreatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities. The three...

NAGRAT threatens nationwide strike over assault on teacher at Kade SHTS, demands justice in 14 days

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has issued a stern warning that teachers across Ghana may embark on a nationwide sit-down strike if...