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Reintroduced anti-LGBTQ+ bill differs substantially from original version – Barker-Vormawor

Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has challenged public claims about the reintroduced Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, arguing that the latest version differs significantly from...

Cabinet approves Bill making MMDCEs to be elected for it to be laid in Parliament before end of 2026

Cabinet has approved far-reaching reforms to Ghana’s decentralisation system, including plans to end the appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs), review...

Xenophobic attack: Titus Glover threatens to embark on demo if gov’t renews Gold Fields’ license

Former Tema East Member of Parliament (MP), Titus Glover, has warned that he will lead a demonstration if government proceeds to renew the mining...

Minority demands return of original anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, rejects ‘dangerous dilutions’

The Minority in Parliament has called for the reinstatement of the original Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that recent amendments have...

Gov’t launches job initiative for evacuated Ghanaians from South Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a job placement initiative to support Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa following recent developments in that...

They should tell us what goes into the 20% – Nana Yaa Jantuah on proposed transport fare hike

Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for extensive consultations before any decision is taken on the proposed 20 percent increase in transport fares...

TOR to refine Ghanaian crude oil from June 2026 – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) will begin processing Ghana’s crude oil in June 2026, as part of...

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to Open eLearning Africa 2026 in Accra

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will officially open eLearning Africa 2026, the continent's leading conference and exhibition on digital education, training, and skills...

Dark Village: Skepticism grows in Atwima Mponua as stalled electrification project in ten communities misses April deadline  

Ten communities in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region remain skeptical about imminent electricity access, following reports that the contractor in charge...

Ghanaians advised against non-essential travel to South Africa over Xenophobic attacks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following a rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals...

President Mahama pitches Ghana as gateway to ECOWAS and African markets

President John Dramani Mahama has positioned Ghana as a strategic gateway for investors seeking access to regional and continental markets. Speaking at the opening of...

Focus on jobs, not LGBTQI politics — Ernesto Yeboah

Leader of the Economic Fighters League (Fighters), Ernesto Yeboah, has expressed concern over the ongoing national debate surrounding the Human Sexual Rights and Family...

AMA hands over 8 basic school facilities for major facelift

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially handed over sites to contractors for the commencement of major renovation works at eight basic schools within...

No green light yet for transport fare hike – GRTCC

The General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Emmanuel Ohene, says the association has not approved any increase in transport fares...

We’ll return to the negotiation table, but accept nothing below 20% – Concerned Drivers Association

The Concerned Drivers Association has assured they will return to the negotiation table with transport stakeholders, but remains firm on its demand for a...

UK-based Ghanaian urges Mahama to ensure ministers engage more with constituents

A UK-based Ghanaian, Ade Sawyerr, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to encourage his ministers to spend more time engaging with their constituents...

Tension simmers in Kadjebi over the protracted choice of Omanhene and installation of new Queenmother

Tension is simmering in Kadjebi in the Oti Region following the installation of a new Queenmother and the prolonged process to select a new...

Mfantsipim launches 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner

The Mfantsipim 150th Anniversary Planning Committee (MFA@150 APC) has officially launched the Mfantsipim 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner, one of the flagship events...

Africa cannot achieve sustainable development in isolation – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that no African country can achieve sustainable development on its own, calling for stronger continental cooperation, regional integration...

Four remanded over chieftaincy dispute at Sefwi Nsuasua

Four persons have been remanded into police custody by the Sefwi Wiawso Magistrate Court over their alleged involvement in a chieftaincy dispute at Sefwi...

Mahama supports constitutional reforms to allow dual citizens into Parliament and Cabinet

President John Dramani Mahama has voiced his support for constitutional reforms that would allow dual citizens to serve as members of parliament and ministers...

Police shoot machete-wielding ‘traditional leader’ in Agona Amenfi amidst palace standoff [Video]

A suspected traditional leader at Agona Amenfi in the Western Region was shot and injured by police during a confrontation at a palace on...

Xenophobic Attacks: Ghanaian data analyst urges stronger local economy, slams Malema’s remarks

Ghanaian data analyst Samuel Kwame Adomako has urged the government and private sector leaders to take deliberate steps to strengthen local businesses and create...

MTTD arrests 13 drivers for illegal use of sirens on Kasoa-Winneba highway

The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has arrested 13 drivers for the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during...

We need to punish those who signed the permits – Mahama on Weija waterway structures

President John Dramani Mahama has warned that public officials who approved building permits in the Weija Dam spillway area could lose their jobs as...

Refund our money or proceed to Nsawam to catch some rest – Mahama tells audit offenders

President John Mahama has warned that public officials implicated in financial mismanagement and irregularities identified in Auditor-General’s reports will be compelled to refund the...

Ghana, South Korea sign historic visa waiver deal

Ghana and South Korea have signed a historic Visa Waiver Agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and service passports from both countries to travel without...

Chinese businessman remanded for stealing T-Shirts worth GH₵3-million

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a Chinese businessman accused of stealing 440 bundles of T-Shirts worth GH₵3-million.   Evan Yung is...

Ghana to send 400 nurses, teachers to Jamaica under revived partnership

Ghana is set to deploy about 400 nurses and expand a teacher exchange programme with Jamaica following renewed bilateral cooperation under the revived Joint...

50 cartons of shea butter oil spill on Accra–Kumasi Highway after tanker leak

A large quantity of shea butter oil has spilled onto the Accra–Kumasi Highway following a tanker incident near the Misa Fuel Station at Ntoaso...

Funeral turns tragic as man dies after failed motorbike stunt in Suhum

Residents of Suhum in the Eastern Region have been thrown into shock and mourning following the death of a 31-year-old man, Addo Naphtali, in...

NPA urges motorists to verify fuel purchases, demand receipts

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged fuel consumers to always demand receipts and verify their purchases at filling stations to prevent disputes and...

Mahama engages Ghanaian diaspora in UK, outlines governance and economic reforms

President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom that his administration remains committed to accountability, transparency and...

Sugarcane farmers threaten demo over Komenda Sugar Factory’s continued closure

The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana (SUFAG) has announced plans to stage a demonstration against the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare,...

You’re chasing ghosts, not the devil – Former SA President slams blame game over foreigners

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has launched a strong defence of African migrants. He warns that growing hostility toward foreign nationals is based on...

Mystery fire destroys Bohyeba FM studio, broadcasting equipment

A devastating fire has destroyed Bohyeba FM, a radio station based at Assin Nyakomase in the Central Region. The fire, which occurred in the early...

Severe rainstorm wreaks havoc at Adaklu Kodzobi Ando 

A severe rainstorm that hit Adaklu Kodzobi Ando near Adaklu Kodzobi in the Adaklu District on Saturday, May 30,  has caused extensive damage to the property of residents.   The storm, which swept through the community, uprooted and displaced...

Akwasi Nsiah calls for licensing of journalists and bloggers in Ghana

Popular media personality and host of Badwam on Adom TV, Akwasi Nsiah, has called for the licensing of journalists and bloggers in Ghana, arguing...

Otumfour Badu Bonsu III enstooled as new Ahantahene, ending three-year vacancy

After three years of uncertainty, Ahantaman has a new traditional ruler. On Thursday, Busua came alive as Ben Ansah was officially enstooled and outdoored as...

Former Black Stars defender Kalilu Dramani honoured with statue, roundabout in Dunkwa-on-Offin

Former Ghana international Kalilu Dramani has been honoured in his hometown of Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Central Region with a statue erected in his honour...