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Sam George pushes for nationwide 4G upgrade of rural telephony sites

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed that all Rural Telephony sites across Ghana be upgraded to a...

I have enough experience to lead NPP youth wing – Chris Lloyd

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organiser hopeful, Chris Lloyd, says his experience in engaging young people and grassroots politics has prepared him to...

I’m ready to honour OSP invitation over alleged GH¢70,000 payment – Patricia Appiagyei

The Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei says she will honour any formal invitation from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as the office...

Patricia Appiagyei accuses ‘faceless individuals’ of trying to sow division in NPP

Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP, Patricia Appiagyei, has suggested that the circulation of a purported memorandum alleging that she received and returned GH¢70,000...

Agbodza targets 2027 completion of Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom Road

The government is targeting the end of 2027 for the completion of Lot Two of the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom Road, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame...

Korle Bu begins talks to acquire robotic surgical system

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has begun discussions with a team from a hospital in Kolkata, India, over plans to acquire a robotic surgical...

UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true sizes of countries

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right...

German Ambassador pays courtesy call on Defence Minister, explores stronger defence cooperation

The German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency (HE) Frederik Landshöft, accompanied by the German Defence Attaché to Ghana, Commander Holger Grossmann, has paid a...

Defence Ministry holds farewell ceremony for Ernest Brogya Genfi

The Ministry of Defence has held a farewell ceremony at The Square to mark the end of the tenure of the Deputy Defence Minister,...

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings meets Ato Forson as she begins new ministerial role

The Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has begun her tenure as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology with a courtesy...

GNFS contains commercial fire at Adjiringanor, salvages 12 structures

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained a commercial fire outbreak at Adjiringanor, opposite the Asamoah Gyan Filling Station, in the Greater Accra...

Five-year-old girl drowns in uncovered borehole at Ansaful

A five-year-old girl has drowned after reportedly falling into an uncovered borehole at Ansaful in Winneba in the Central Region. The incident happened yesterday evening...

GNFS conducts fire simulation exercise at NPA headquarters in Cape Coast

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted a fire safety education and simulation exercise for staff of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Regional...

Military men burn changfan machine on Weija Lake

Four military personnel and a police officer have been accused of destroying a changfan machine being used by volunteers to dredge portions of the...

Ghana, Egypt deepen defence cooperation as Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Minister

The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Wael Fathy Ahmed, has paid a working visit to the Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, at...

Government repatriates body of Ghanaian killed in South Africa

The Government of Ghana has repatriated the body of 37-year-old Ghanaian Nash Amoonu Jailor, who was killed in an alleged mob attack in East...

Police arrest landlord’s wife for allegedly biting tenant’s ear in fight over child discipline

The Barekese Police have arrested a landlord’s wife, identified as Sister Afia, for allegedly biting and injuring the ear of her tenant during a...

PTA hands over ultramodern infirmary to improve healthcare at Nkoranman SHS

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Nkoranman Senior High School at Seikwa in the Bono Region has constructed and handed over an ultramodern infirmary to...

Adom Trotro: Changfan machines on Weija lake for dredging, not galamsey – Assembly Member

The Assembly Member for New Weija East, Sadiatu Issah, has denied allegations of illegal mining activities in the area, insisting that the appearance of...

Accra-Kumasi Expressway: GIGS commends GAF, urges gov’t to allow them to take full charge

The Ghana Institute of Governance and Security (GIGS) has commended the Ghana Armed Forces for the progress made on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, and called...

GoldBod withdraws plan to acquire Parks and Gardens land for head office

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has withdrawn its proposal to acquire about three acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens...

Patricia Appiagyei denies memo alleging she rejected GH¢70,000

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has dismissed a memo circulating in the media that claims she rejected GH¢70,000 allegedly meant to influence her vote...

No truth in GH¢70k ‘gift’ claims involving Appiagyei, the memo is fake – Deputy Minority Whip

Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib has dismissed reports that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei returned a GH¢70,000 “gift” allegedly given to members...

OSP begins probe into alleged GH¢70,000 payment linked to Parliament’s Appointments Committee

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced a preliminary investigation into a purported memorandum alleging that Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP,...

10-year-old pupil drowns while swimming with friends at Tetekope beach

A 10-year-old pupil of Norlivime Bishop Herman Basic School has drowned at the Tetekope beach in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region.   The deceased,...

NAFCO warns public against fraudsters posing as agents for school food contracts 

The National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO) has warned the public against individuals allegedly posing as agents of the company and claiming to...

Woman suffers severe ear injury after alleged attack by landlord’s wife at Fufuo

A woman in her 40s has suffered a severe ear injury after she was allegedly attacked and bitten by her landlord’s wife during a...

Rachel Appoh urges calm as New Winneba land dispute claims three lives

Former Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Rachel Appoh, has called for calm and restraint following a violent incident linked to the longstanding land...

Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026 opens

The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026 has opened at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, with vendors ready to offer a...

Asutifi South DCE urges speedy rollout of COMSDEP to fight galamsey

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi South in the Ahafo Region, Benjamin Assabil Donkor, has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural...

NACOC arrests suspected drug dealer, wife at Weija

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in partnership with the National Security’s Special Operations Department, has arrested two persons during an intelligence-led operation at Weija...

Tetegu residents deny galamsey at Weija Lake, allege sand-winning activities

Residents of Tetegu have denied allegations linking them to illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, at the Weija Lake. The residents insist they have no...

Changfan on Weija Dam sparks concerns (Video)

Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents living around the Weija Dam following the emergence of a changfan in the dam, with residents calling on...

There has been no fare increase since 2024, so it’ll be difficult not to…. GRTCC

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) says commercial transport operators have not increased transport fares since 2024, despite significant increases in the cost...

CDD-Ghana urges Chief Justice to exercise restraint in public engagements

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint and discretion in his public engagements to protect...

We’ll announce new fares for passengers – GPRTU on proposed 30% increase

The Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has warned drivers against increasing transport fares...

Gov’t rallies churches to fight Ghana’s waste crisis ahead of National Sanitation Day

The government is calling for a united national effort to tackle Ghana’s worsening waste and sanitation crisis ahead of the monthly National Sanitation Day...

Once approved, we’ll ensure smooth implementation of new fares – GPRTU

The Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, says the union is putting measures in...

We’re seeking 30% increment effective September 10 – Transport operators

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has proposed a 30% increase in transport fares, with the new rates expected to take effect from...

Lands Minister inspects Ankobra, cites progress in galamsey fight

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says the government is making significant progress in its fight against illegal mining, following...