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GBA’s interpretation of legal vacation is ‘bizarre’ and not ‘workable’ – Srem-Sai

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has described the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) interpretation of legal vacation as “bizarre” and “not workable." He says the...

Ghana Embassy in Washington announces disruption of online services

The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C. has announced a temporary disruption to some of its online services due to technical challenges affecting its systems. In...

Firefighters rescue accident victim, recover GH¢50K, over US$5,000 and other valuables

One person has been injured in a road crash involving two vehicles at Suhum Niifio on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The accident occurred on Sunday, August...

GWL denies claims of withholding river turbidity, pollution data

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has denied allegations that its staff were threatened or instructed to withhold data on river turbidity and pollution levels. The company...

Alima Mahama Refund: Jinapor challenges Ablakwa’s authority, says only Auditor-General can surcharge

The Minority caucus has challenged the authority of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to demand a refund from former Ghanaian Ambassador to the...

Wontumi Conviction: 2 star witnesses placed under police protection amid death threats

Two key prosecution witnesses in the case involving former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, have been placed under police...

MOFFA to prosecute persons who mishandle corpses

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MOFFA) says it is working to strengthen existing laws to ensure that persons who mishandle or abuse corpses...

Srem-Sai reveals surge in death threats after Wontumi conviction

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has revealed a surge in death threats against him, prosecution witnesses and investigators following the conviction of Ashanti...

Baffoe-Bonnie was part of ‘grand conspiracy’ against Torkornoo – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of what he describes as a “grand conspiracy” against former Chief...

We won’t give up on galamsey fight -Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is making progress in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as his government intensifies efforts...

Police denounce viral flyer on AirPods, earphones use while driving

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed a flyer circulating on social media claiming that the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while...

Ghana, Russia sign first visa waiver agreement for diplomatic, service passport holders

Ghana and Russia have signed a Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking the first such agreement between the two...

Stop using media to challenge judicial decisions – Thaddeus Sory to lawyers

Private legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has urged lawyers dissatisfied with judicial decisions to pursue established legal procedures instead of turning to the media, public...

Hostel owners challenge legality of Rent Control campaign over high fees

The Hostel Owners Association of Ghana has challenged the legal basis of the Rent Control Department’s ongoing enforcement campaign against private student hostels. The Acting...

We’ll get back to Education Minister after 48 hours – GAUA on suspension of strike

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) says its nationwide strike remains in force despite a meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu on Monday. The...

Education Minister engages university administrators over ongoing strike

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and representatives of university management over the ongoing...

There’s nothing wrong; NDC’s interest aligns with the constitution – Deputy AG defends push for speedy trials

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has defended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s push for speedy trials, insisting that the position is consistent...

Ada Traditional Council suspends four members over Asafotufiami

The Ada Traditional Council has suspended four of its members for two years for allegedly defying its decision to cancel the 2026 Asafotufiami grand...

PURC resolves over 97 per cent of complaints lodged during first half of 2026

The Upper West Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has resolved 548 out of 563 complaints received from utility consumers between...

South Africa returnees form ‘Evacuation Boys’ to support sanitation in Ghana

A group of Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa, calling themselves the “Evacuation Boys,” has pledged to support Ghana’s development by contributing to sanitation efforts...

Education Minister appeals to GAUA to call off strike, one month to resolve concerns

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has appealed to striking university administrators to suspend their industrial action and give government one month to resolve their outstanding...

Why EOCO is leading AKSA bribery probe, not OSP – Deputy AG

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has explained why the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), rather than the Office of the Special Prosecutor...

Two arrested over alleged galamsey activities in Tanoso

The Tanoso Police Command has arrested two individuals over their alleged involvement in or cooperation with illegal mining activities in the Tanoso area of...

Five injured in road crash at Ahwerase

Five people have sustained injuries in a road accident involving two vehicles at the Ahwerase Christland School Junction in the Akuapem South Municipality of...

BOST, tanker drivers agree on measures to address concerns at Kumasi Depot, strike suspended

BOST Energies Limited and the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (GNPTDU) have reached an agreement on measures to address concerns raised by tanker...

Some commercial transport operators in Kumasi charge additional Gh¢1 amid rising fuel prices

Some commercial transport operators at Tech Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region have increased their fares by one Ghana cedi, citing...

Sammy Gyamfi rejects Afenyo-Markin’s claims that GoldBod made losses

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that the institution has incurred...

Ghana Drunkards Association commends Mahama over 100,000-hectare oil palm initiative

The Ghana Drunkards Association has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his plan to cultivate oil palm on 100,000 hectares of land by 2032. The...

I will bridge the gap between NPP Regional and Constituency Executives – Bernard Okoe Boye

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Chairman-elect Bernard Okoe Boye has pledged to bridge the gap between regional and constituency executives as part...

Allied Heath Council warns hospitals against assigning medical records duties to receptionists

The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned health facilities and private providers of allied health services against engaging unqualified persons to perform Health...

Fire guts ICT lab, classroom at Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College

Fire has damaged an ICT laboratory and an adjoining classroom at the Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Northern Region. The incident occurred...

Police warn motorists against using AirPods, earphones while driving or riding

The Ghana Police Service has warned motorists and riders against using AirPods, earphones or any other audio devices while driving or riding. In a public...

Galamsey could cause major health crisis in Ghana soon – Medical experts warn

Medical and public health experts are warning that Ghana could face a major public health crisis within the next five years if urgent action...

Godfred Dame opposes trial of Hanan Abdul-Hamid during legal vacation

Former Attorney-General and lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Hamid, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has rejected any...

World Vision Ghana equips 24 out-of-school youth with apprenticeship training

Twenty-four out-of-school young people from the Kwahu Afram Plains North and South districts have successfully completed a two-year apprenticeship skills training programme sponsored by...

Interior Ministry reaffirms commitment to ECOWAS arms import rules

The Ministry of the Interior has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to complying with the ECOWAS exemption regime governing the transfer and importation of Small Arms...

NADMO deploys personnel to North East ahead of dam spillage

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has deployed personnel from its headquarters to the North East Region ahead of the anticipated spillage from the...

VALCO’s current operating position is unsustainable – Lands Minister backs calls for strategic investor

The government is considering the involvement of a strategic investor to restore the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) to full-scale production, with the Minister for...

Brekusu chief appeals to Mahama over deplorable Katesi-Brekusu-Dome-Kwabenya road

The chief of Brekusu, Nana Oteng Krankye II, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Roads and Highways to urgently...

Kasoa chiefs invoke deities against MCE over landguard accusation [Video]

Traditional leaders of Awutu Odupong have invoked their deities against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Awutu Senya East, Seth Sabah Serwonoo-Banini, after accusing...