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Africa’s climate negotiators put health at the centre of climate action ahead of Bonn talks

African climate negotiators have reaffirmed their commitment to placing health at the heart of global climate negotiations, recognising climate change not only as an...

Barekesse youth threaten dump site blockade over alleged denial of 24-Hour market

Youth in Barekesse in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region are threatening to block the district’s refuse dump site if authorities...

Construction set to commence on key Jomoro road

The contractor working on the Samenye Barrier–Newtown stretch of the main Jomoro road in the Western Region has moved to site to begin preparatory...

GIS rescues 112 trafficking victims, returns 105 safely home

The Ghana Immigration Service (Ghana Immigration Service) has facilitated the safe return of 105 foreign nationals to their home countries after an intelligence-led operation...

NACOC seizes 2.3 tonnes of suspected narcotics in Volta Region raid

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized over 2.3 tonnes of suspected cannabis during a special anti-drug operation at Gbi-Wegbe, near Hohoe in the...

GES releases 2026/2027 SHS and SHTS academic calendar

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027...

ECG announces planned power outages across four regions on Tuesday June 2

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple planned power outages for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, affecting parts of the Accra East, Accra...

Anti-LGBTQ bill still far from becoming law – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, still has...

I was surprised to hear that the LGBTQ bill has been passed – Speaker Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has summoned the leadership of the House for discussions following the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and...

James Enu rejects claims that the reintroduced anti-LGBTQ bill has been watered down

The Member of Parliament for Tema West, James Enu, has dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the reintroduced Human Sexual Rights...

Ghana High Commission suspends repatriation registration for Ghanaians in South Africa

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced the temporary suspension of registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South...

Peace between Bono and Ashanti must be the priority – Dr Nick Danso

The Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Limited, Dr. Nick Danso Adjei, has called for lasting peace and unity between the Bono and...

Suspected armed robbers arrested after motorbike robbery on Tumu-Kowie road

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected robbers in connection with a robbery attack on the Tumu-Kowie road in the Sissala...

Anti-LGBTQ bill: It has been watered down, key provisions have been removed – Ntim Fordjour criticises

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the newly passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing...

Commercial transport operators postpone 20% fare increment

The planned 20 percent increase in transport fares has been temporarily postponed as driver unions await a scheduled meeting with President John Dramani Mahama...

Stop dodging, release Oppong Nkrumah’s RTI request on Ghanaian diplomats – Titus Glover to Okudzeto Ablakwa

Former Tema East Member of Parliament (MP), Titus Glover, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to...

Ablakwa explains why second batch of Ghanaian are yet to be evacuated from South Africa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the second batch of Ghanaians willing to leave South Africa amidst the recent xenophobic attacks...

I rejected huge offers to push LGBTQ content into education documents – Angel Carbonu

Former President of the National Graduate Association of Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has alleged that he turned down several lucrative offers aimed at influencing...

Judge remanded me without hearing my side – Abronye

Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has expressed strong reservations about the court decision...

Zabrama Chief donates relief items to Kpando Local Prison inmates

The Chief of the Zabrama Community in Kpando, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Salifu, has donated relief items worth thousands of Ghana cedis to over 160...

Interior Minister raises alarm over rising drug abuse among Ghanaian youth

The Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has raised concern over the increasing rate of drug abuse...

GTEC releases list of unrecognised institutions, warns public against fake certificates

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (Ghana Tertiary Education Commission) has cautioned the public against enrolling in or accepting qualifications from several unrecognised tertiary institutions...

NPP petitions Chief Justice for removal of Circuit Court Judge over Abronye’s case

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally petitioned the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie, seeking the removal of Joseph Yennuban Kunsong, the presiding...

Thousands of depositors locked out as Equity Savings and Loans faces collapse

Thousands of customers of Equity Savings and Loans Limited have been left stranded after widespread reports that their deposits have become inaccessible, following what...

Reintroduced anti-LGBTQ+ bill differs substantially from original version – Barker-Vormawor

Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has challenged public claims about the reintroduced Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, arguing that the latest version differs significantly from...

Cabinet approves Bill making MMDCEs to be elected for it to be laid in Parliament before end of 2026

Cabinet has approved far-reaching reforms to Ghana’s decentralisation system, including plans to end the appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs), review...

Xenophobic attack: Titus Glover threatens to embark on demo if gov’t renews Gold Fields’ license

Former Tema East Member of Parliament (MP), Titus Glover, has warned that he will lead a demonstration if government proceeds to renew the mining...

Minority demands return of original anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, rejects ‘dangerous dilutions’

The Minority in Parliament has called for the reinstatement of the original Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that recent amendments have...

Gov’t launches job initiative for evacuated Ghanaians from South Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a job placement initiative to support Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa following recent developments in that...

They should tell us what goes into the 20% – Nana Yaa Jantuah on proposed transport fare hike

Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for extensive consultations before any decision is taken on the proposed 20 percent increase in transport fares...

TOR to refine Ghanaian crude oil from June 2026 – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) will begin processing Ghana’s crude oil in June 2026, as part of...

Dark Village: Skepticism grows in Atwima Mponua as stalled electrification project in ten communities misses April deadline  

Ten communities in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region remain skeptical about imminent electricity access, following reports that the contractor in charge...

Ghanaians advised against non-essential travel to South Africa over Xenophobic attacks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following a rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals...

Focus on jobs, not LGBTQI politics — Ernesto Yeboah

Leader of the Economic Fighters League (Fighters), Ernesto Yeboah, has expressed concern over the ongoing national debate surrounding the Human Sexual Rights and Family...

AMA hands over 8 basic school facilities for major facelift

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially handed over sites to contractors for the commencement of major renovation works at eight basic schools within...

We’ll return to the negotiation table, but accept nothing below 20% – Concerned Drivers Association

The Concerned Drivers Association has assured they will return to the negotiation table with transport stakeholders, but remains firm on its demand for a...

UK-based Ghanaian urges Mahama to ensure ministers engage more with constituents

A UK-based Ghanaian, Ade Sawyerr, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to encourage his ministers to spend more time engaging with their constituents...

Tension simmers in Kadjebi over the protracted choice of Omanhene and installation of new Queenmother

Tension is simmering in Kadjebi in the Oti Region following the installation of a new Queenmother and the prolonged process to select a new...

Mfantsipim launches 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner

The Mfantsipim 150th Anniversary Planning Committee (MFA@150 APC) has officially launched the Mfantsipim 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner, one of the flagship events...

Four remanded over chieftaincy dispute at Sefwi Nsuasua

Four persons have been remanded into police custody by the Sefwi Wiawso Magistrate Court over their alleged involvement in a chieftaincy dispute at Sefwi...