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Five suspects arrested over robbery incidents in Sefwi Bekwai

Police in the Western North Region have arrested five suspected armed robbers believed to be behind a series of attacks in Sefwi Bekwai and...

Amedzofe canopy walkway collapses; closed for assessment

The Amedzofe Canopy Walkway in the Volta Region has collapsed, leaving several visitors with minor injuries and prompting the immediate closure of the popular...

NDC executive killed in accident on Adaklu road

A tragic accident along the Adaklu road has claimed the life of Nicholas Aklorbortu, a prominent South Tongu figure and former Communications Officer for...

Ghana Meteo warns of harsh weather conditions 

Parts of the country will wake up to reduced visibility this morning as mist and fog patches are expected to form over coastal, forest...

Policemen assaulted in Jirapa; AK-47 rifles stolen

A routine police mission aimed at defusing communal tensions tragically escalated on Friday, December 5, leading to the brutal assault of five police personnel...

Govt to commission first-ever passport centers in newly created regions

Ghana is set to achieve a historic leap in public service delivery as all six newly created regions prepare to commission their first-ever Passport...

E/R: NAIMOS seizes excavators, shuts down illegal riverbank mining

NAIMOS intensified its Eastern Region offensive on December 6, 2025, delivering one of the most decisive blows yet to illegal mining networks operating along...

Two female prison officers killed in ghastly crash

The Akuse Local Prison community has been plunged into grief following a tragic road accident early Saturday, December 6, 2025, that claimed the lives...

WASSCE decline reveals deep gaps, there’s need to overhaul education system – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is urging a thorough reassessment of Ghana’s education framework in the wake of the significant slump in the...

IGP leads show-of-force with newly acquired armoured vehicles [Photos]

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu on Saturday, December 6, led members of the Police Management Board and senior officers in a show-of-force...

One killed, 27 arrested in Tamale police operation

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team encountered a violent confrontation during an intelligence-led operation at the Aboabo Forest enclave in the...

OSP says probe into SML predates Manasseh Azure Awini’s petition

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that investigations into Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) began before the submission of any petition...

President Mahama commissions National Signals Bureau Regional Command in Ho

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the National Signals Bureau’s new Volta Regional Command in Ho, stressing that strong intelligence systems are essential to...

Asante Akyem Central MCE vows to arrest farm owners aiding galamsey

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akyem Central, Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, has warned that farm owners found supporting or allowing “galamsey” (illegal mining)...

2-year-old dies after being hit by Toyota Pickup in Bibiani

A two-year-old toddler has tragically died at Bibiani in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region after being hit by a vehicle. Two-year-old Elliana...

Military Recruitment Stampede: Mother of late Priscilla Nyamalor breaks down at funeral [Video]

The nation mourns as the late Priscilla Nyamalor, one of six individuals who tragically lost their lives in the military recruitment stampede at El-Wak...

Three dead, six injured in Kpando–Aziave crash

Three people have lost their lives while six others sustained injuries following a head-on collision between a Howo tipper truck and a Daewoo Matiz...

I’m headed for public office, but not the OSP role – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has hinted that he is likely to take up a public office role soon, but has firmly ruled out...

Ghana Armed Forces opens 2025/2026 intake for military academy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 intake into the Ghana Military Academy (GMA), announcing full requirements for prospective...

I would’ve blocked Ofori-Atta from leaving Ghana if… – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng for what he calls a failure of vigilance that allowed former Finance Minister...

I will only submit my allegations to a board, not the OSP’s subordinates – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has maintained that he will not submit evidence on his earlier allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to officers...

‘I’m still a bit traumatised’ – Martin Kpebu recounts alleged abuse during OSP arrest

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has given a detailed account of what he describes as abusive treatment by personnel of the Office of the...

Forestry office attack: Suspected gang leader arrested, two stolen cars recovered

Police have recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation into the brazen robbery at the Juaso District Forestry Services Division office, announcing the arrest...

First Ladies unite in Accra to champion elimination of mother-to-child HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B transmission

Accra recently hosted a historic gathering of African First Ladies, marking a day of sisterhood, solidarity, and shared commitment to maternal and child health....

Health Minister is just trying to find faults and undermine us – Lightwave eHealth Solutions

Lightwave eHealth Solutions (LHIMS) has strongly condemned what it describes as continuous fault-finding by the Ministry of Health (MOH). The company accuses the Ministry...

EPA CEO to be installed as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of Abura traditional area

The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is set to be honoured as a queen...

Two dead, 13 injured in fatal head-on collision on Anyinam–Enyiresi highway

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported that two people have died, while 13 others have sustained injuries following a head-on collision on...

National Best Farmer urges government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure to boost food production

The 2025 Overall Best National Farmer, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, has urged the government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure to enable farmers to increase food...

Bryan Acheampong salutes farmers, outlines vision for stronger agricultural sector

Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has lauded Ghanaian farmers for their vital contribution to national development as the...

Adansi Asokwa DCE pledges to reclaim galamsey lands for large-scale farming

District Chief Executive for Adansi Asokwa, Albert Dakurah, has reaffirmed the district’s commitment to reclaim abandoned galamsey sites for agricultural use, with plans to...

Police rescue woman, arrest suspect over viral domestic abuse video

The Ghana Police Service has rescued a young woman seen in a viral video with a severe eye injury crying for help, and has...

Volta Region received a significant share of Big Push road projects – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that a substantial portion of the road contracts awarded under the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme have...

41st Farmers’ Day: 82-year-old farmer Abraham Kwaku Edusei wins overall Best Farmer Award

82-year-old renowned agriculturist Abraham Kwaku Edusei from Kwahu Afram Plains has been crowned the 2025 Best Farmer, earning widespread praise for his decades-long contribution...

41st National Farmers’ Day: Mahama urges appointees to invest in farming

President John Dramani Mahama has urged all government appointees to venture into agriculture as a sustainable path to wealth creation and national development. He stressed...

Mahama announces sharp drop in food inflation, credits targeted government interventions

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a significant decline in food inflation, attributing the improvement to deliberate policy measures and strengthened management of Ghana’s...

Togbe Afede XIV lauds government’s $10bn ‘big push’ programme for boosting farm produce transport

Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has expressed his satisfaction with the government’s Big Push programme, emphasising its importance for improving the...

Interior Minister urges security agencies to maximise use of new NSB regional command in Ho

Minister for the Interior Mohammed Muntaka has urged all internal security agencies to work collaboratively and fully utilise the newly inaugurated National Signals Bureau...

Farmers are the backbone of our nation – Veep salutes farmers

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman has paid glowing tribute to Ghana’s farmers, describing their work as the lifeline that sustains the nation’s food...

President Mahama urges formal sector workers to embrace farming

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians, particularly those in formal employment, to embrace agriculture as a supplementary source of income, emphasizing that farming...

Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Photos

Ghana today marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day, honoring farmers and fishers whose hard work underpins the country’s food security. The celebration followed a week-long...