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IET-GH inaugurates Cape Coast Technical University Chapter

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana officially inaugurated the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) Chapter on Friday, 6th March 2026, under the leadership...

‘Such crimes are against humanity’ — Peter Otokunor backs prosecution of former COCOBOD officials

Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor has described alleged mismanagement at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) under the previous administration as “crimes against humanity” and endorsed...

Cabinet approves new round of SIM registration exercise

The Communication Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that Cabinet has approved a completely new SIM registration exercise following what he described as an...

Pastor remanded over alleged videos of naked children

The head pastor of Mahanaim Christian Centre, a church located at Ankaful in Cape Coast, has been arraigned before a court for allegedly recording...

Asutifi South records significant improvement in skilled deliveries – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a marked improvement in the number of pregnant women delivering safely at health facilities in the Asutifi...

Middle East War: Gov’t must turn oil price gains into relief for the poor – Economist

Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie is urging government to channel any oil revenue windfall from rising global crude prices into targeted support for drivers...

CLOGSAG begins indefinite nationwide strike today despite NLC’s order

Barring any last-minute change, the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) is expected to commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9,...

Police arrest robbery suspect at Airport Residential Area

The police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at the Airport Residential Area in Accra on February 23. The suspect, identified as...

Police arrest suspect at Aplaku over threat of death

Police have arrested a suspect for allegedly threatening an Uber driver with a replica pistol following a misunderstanding over transport fare at Aplaku.  The suspect, identified...

President Mahama orders halt to international travel by SOE boards

President John Dramani Mahama has directed that boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions immediately stop undertaking international travel for training, conferences,...

Savannah Regional Minister visits Sawla District over attacks on Fulbe Community

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has visited several tension-prone communities in the Sawla District following recent attacks on Fulbe residents in the Gbeniyiri...

Political parties, stakeholders must issue position papers on constitution review report – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Constitutional and Strategy Advisor for Democracy Hub, has urged political parties and key stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to national discussions on the...

Two killed, one injured in motorcycle accident at Assin Fosu

Two people have lost their lives, while another is receiving medical treatment following a motorcycle accident at Assin Fosu in the Central Region. The incident...

Investing in women benefits the nation – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger national commitment to empowering women and girls, stressing that investing in their opportunities ultimately benefits...

Empowering women key to stronger governance – Vice President

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed that empowering women is a strategic investment in national development rather than an act...

Akyemansa Cocoa Farmers welcome Ghana’s 28% price reduction, call for additional incentives

Cocoa farmers in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region have expressed support for the government’s decision to reduce the 2025/2026 cocoa producer price...

MCE declares Kintampo a no-go area for illegal mining

Although Kintampo is not widely known for illegal mining activities, emerging evidence suggests that such operations are taking place along the Black Volta. The situation...

Asante Akyem Central in need of fire tender – MCE appeals for urgent support

The Municipal Chief Executive for Asante Akyem Central, Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, has appealed to corporate bodies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and philanthropists to urgently support...

Asutifi South Assembly supports 23 Persons With Disabilities

Twenty-three (23) persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region have received support aimed at improving their livelihoods. The Asutifi...

Mehame Chief urges sub-Chiefs to prioritise community development

The Chief of Mehame in the Ahafo Region, Nana Owusu Kontoh III, has called on his sub-chiefs to support initiatives aimed at improving development...

President Mahama embarks on five-day working visit to South Korea

President John Dramani Mahama is set to embark on a five-day working visit to South Korea from March 10 to March 14 to strengthen...

Lordina Mahama urges Ghanaians to support gender equality on International Women’s Day

The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians to take practical steps to promote gender equality as the country marks International Women’s...

10 injured in vehicle crash on Konongo–Kumasi road

Ten commuters are nursing various degrees of injury following a violent three-vehicle collision at Kubease on the ever-busy Konongo–Kumasi Highway in the Ashanti Region. The...

Check out areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

Residents and businesses in parts of Tema will experience a scheduled power interruption today, Sunday, March 8, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana...

Health Ministry establishes committee to probe death of hit-and-run victim

The Ministry of Health has established an investigation committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, following allegations...

7 in critical condition after accident on Kubease, Konongo-Kumasi Highway

Seven people are in critical condition following a road accident at Kubease on the Konongo–Kumasi highway in the Juaben Municipality. The accident occurred around 8:00...

Ireland condemns missile attack that injured Ghanaian soldiers in Lebanon

The Irish Government has issued a strong condemnation following the airstrike on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in southern Lebanon,...

There is still a lot to do to sanitize Agbogbloshie Market – AMA Public Health Director

Agbogbloshie Market is undergoing intensified sanitation enforcement as authorities work to address persistent public health concerns that have affected trading activities in the area. The...

Public Health Director appeals to gov’t to grant financial clearance for environmental officers

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has revealed that Ghana is facing a shortage of environmental health officers despite thousands of trained professionals remaining unemployed...

Prioritise retooling of environmental officers just like security services – Gov’t told

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has called for urgent investment in equipment and logistics for environmental health officers, warning that Ghana’s sanitation efforts could...

Public Health Director sends SoS message to Ghanaians over food safety

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has cautioned Ghanaians to exercise vigilance when purchasing fresh produce, stressing that food safety begins at the market. The Assembly’s...

Ghana will continue to lead by example – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s commitment to upholding democratic values and strengthening its reputation as one of Africa’s leading democratic states. Speaking during...

Pianim warns against rushing constitutional reforms, calls for white paper and broad public debate first

Investment consultant Kwame Pianim has cautioned the Mahama government against rushing constitutional amendments, insisting that any reform process must be rooted in practical political...

Full text: Mahama’s speech at 69th Independence Day celebration

“Your Excellency, Dr. Honorable Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevins, and your beautiful wife, Your Excellency, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang,...

Two Ghanaian soldiers critically injured after missile attack on UN mission base in Southern Lebanon

Two Ghanaian soldiers deployed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon have been critically injured after their base came under missile attack...

GoldBod Jewellery MD urges African women to build wealth through Ghana’s extractive sector and gold investments

The Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery Limited, Gertrude Emefa Donkor(Esq.) has encouraged African women to take advantage of opportunities in the extractive sector and...

Ghana@69: I see, hear, and believe in your potentials – Mahama to youth

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaian youth that their voices are heard and their potential recognised, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing resources,...

Ghana@69: Oforikrom MCE urges unity and hard work to drive national development

The Municipal Chief Executive of Oforikrom, Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has emphasized that Ghana, with its rich human and natural resources, can only thrive if...

NLC declares CLOGSAG strike illegal amidst summons for hearing

The National Labour Commission has intervened in the planned nationwide strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), declaring the action...

Lives on the line: New MTN-funded emergency centre boosts critical care at Ho Teaching Hospital

A major upgrade to emergency healthcare in the Volta Region has been realized with the official handover of a modern Accident and Emergency (A&E)...