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Victory Bible Church holds free health screening for community members

As part of activities marking the Easter celebrations, Victory Bible Church International, Headquarters – Dominion Sanctuary in Accra, organised a large-scale outreach programme offering...

Road Safety moves to ban Toyota Voxy for commercial use in Ghana

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is preparing to prohibit the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport, following concerns about their safety...

Basic education curriculum set for review after six years

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has officially commenced processes to review Ghana’s basic education curriculum, covering Kindergarten to Primary Six. The curriculum,...

Dagomba line residents begin rebuilding after Easter Monday inferno

Slum dwellers at the Dagomba Line community in the Kumasi metropolis are actively rebuilding their homes after a devastating fire tore through the vicinity...

Akim Oda MP accuses Mahama of hypocrisy over LGBTQ Bill

Member of Parliament for Akim Oda Constituency, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for suggesting that the LGBTQ bill is not...

Mahama celebrates NASA astronaut Christina Koch over Artemis II mission

President John Dramani Mahama has joined the University of Ghana and the nation in celebrating Christina Koch for her historic role in NASA’s Artemis...

Former MP petitions religious leaders over silence on LGBTQ bill

Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Gilbert Nii Narh Nartey, has urged religious bodies and leaders to speak out on the passage...

Mahama calls for equitable global health support at One Health Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger global cooperation and equitable access to resources to improve health outcomes, particularly in Africa. Speaking as co-chair...

Presidency Communications announces Fiscal Council nominees

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five individuals for appointment to Ghana’s Fiscal Council in line with Section 11D of the Public Financial Management...

Over 220 wooden structures destroyed as fire guts Dagomba Line in Kumasi

A devastating fire has destroyed over 220 wooden structures at Dagomba Line near Oforikrom in Kumasi in the early hours of the day. The blaze,...

Rev. Wengam will not ‘spare’ Mahama if… – Local Gov’t Minister on anti-LGBTQ+ bill [Listen]

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has expressed strong confidence that President John Mahama will assent to the anti-LGBTQ...

Ghana’s economy shows recovery signs, but risks persist – S&P maintains stable outlook

Ghana’s sovereign credit rating has been affirmed at ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improving economic conditions alongside persistent fiscal...

Ghana marks World Health Day with call for science-led healthcare

The Ministry of Health Ghana has joined the global community to mark World Health Day 2026, calling for science-driven decision-making and stronger cross-sector collaboration. In...

Wear blue or green hat to survive – IBAG president on politicization of insurance industry

The president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah, has warned that Ghana’s insurance industry is becoming dangerously politicised. He was...

Minority to petition Asantehene over government’s cocoa price reduction

The recent reduction of cocoa prices is significantly affecting farmers across Ghana. During a visit to cocoa farmers in the Tano North, Asutifi North, and...

Tatale SHS storekeeper accused of attempting to steal food items

A storekeeper at Tatale Senior High School has been caught in an alleged attempt to steal food items from the school’s storage facility, according...

Full details: How Engineers and Planners secured Damang Mine lease

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has confirmed the approval of a competitive tender outcome for the Damang Mining Lease, following recommendations by...

VIP Transport attributes fare increment to rising fuel and maintenance costs

Management of VIP Jeoun Transport has defended its decision to increase transport fares, citing rising operational costs as the main reason for the adjustment. The...

OSP raids fuel depots over alleged tax evasion and petroleum import fraud

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has carried out a court-authorised operation targeting five fuel depots and their affiliated Bulk Distribution Company (BDC)...

Stakeholder engagement resolves onion trade impasse

Efforts to resolve disruptions in the onion trade across West Africa have made significant progress following a stakeholder meeting convened by Ghana’s Ministry of...

DSP Jalil knows me but looked on while I was assaulted – Ibrahim Mahama

Renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has alleged that a police commander, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, failed to intervene during an incident in which he...

NACOC concludes four-day anti-drug operation in Eastern, Greater Accra regions

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has concluded a four-day anti-drug operation across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, aimed at disrupting trafficking networks during...

Pastor arrested over viral threats against Vice-President

The Ghana Police Service has arrested the General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, Prophet William Gyimah, for allegedly issuing a death threat against Vice-President...

Damang Mine lease: We’re asking for fair process, not against Ghanaian participation – Minority

The Minority has called for greater transparency in the allocation of the Damang mine lease to Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P), emphasising that fairness...

NRGI Country Manager questions speed of ministerial approval in Damang mining deal

The Country Manager of the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Patrick Stephenson, has raised concerns over the rapid ministerial approval of the Damang mining...

IBAG president alleges political interference driving kickbacks in insurance sector

The president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah, has raised concerns over what he describes as growing political interference...

Kwakye Ofosu rejects NPP Minority’s call for apology over anti-LGBTQ bill

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed calls by the Minority in Parliament for President John Dramani...

NPP lacks credibility on LGBTQ issues – Akwatia MP

The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lacks the credibility to comment on LGBTQ issues. Speaking...

The People’s Forum petitions gov’t to remove fuel levies to cushion consumers

The People’s Forum has petitioned the government, calling for the suspension and removal of several fuel-related levies amid rising fuel prices. The group argues that...

Mahama deceived clergy on LGBTQ issue to win power – Ntim Fordjour

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of misleading religious leaders to gain political...

I am very disappointed in Mahama’s stance on LGBTQ issues – Rev Charles Owusu

A religious leader, Rev. Charles Owusu, has expressed disappointment in President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on LGBTQ issues. Speaking on Ekosii Sen...

Gov’t approves Engineers and Planners as winner of Damang Mining lease

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has confirmed that government has upheld the outcome of the competitive tender process for the Damang Mining...

Educationist warns against rising partisan politics in schools

Rev. Dr. Nana Kwesi Essel-Okyeahene, founder and director of Young Executive School (YES) in Kasoa and Onua Francis International School, has raised concerns about...

Ntim Fordjour accuses NDC of U-turn on LGBTQ Bill after elections

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of reversing its position on the...

Experts urge strategic digital taxation after scrapping E-Levy and others

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny has renewed calls for a more strategic approach to revenue mobilisation, urging government to prioritise taxation of Ghana’s rapidly...

Ntim Fordjour questions Mahama’s stance on LGBTQ Bill

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over what he describes as a shift...

WAEC releases WASSCE First Series results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday released the provisional results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates,...

Rev. Christie Doe Tetteh marks 70th birthday with donation to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

In a remarkable display of compassion, Rev. Christie Doe Tetteh has donated items valued at 138,000 cedis to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part...

Ho Central MP calls on media to promote tourism

The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Edem Kofi Kpotosu, has successfully organised the first-ever Easter Carnival in Ho, using the occasion to urge...

40 convicted in Northern Region crime crackdown

The Northern Regional Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against crime, securing 40 convictions through recent operations. The convictions, which include...