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“Constitution did not create an imperial AG” — Kwaku Azar rejects claims against independent prosecutors

Legal academic and activist, Stephen Kwaku Asare, has strongly rejected claims that Ghana’s Constitution bars Parliament from establishing independent prosecutorial institutions. In a Facebook post,...

Empowering the next generation: “Roll Up Your Sleeve26” inspires students to dream big and act now

Inspirel Educational Connect has hosted an Educational Empowerment Programme under the theme “Dream Big, Act Now” at the Trinity Baptist Church Auditorium, bringing together...

Foreign Affairs Ministry alerts travellers on EU’s new digital border system

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified Ghanaian travellers to the Schengen Area about the rollout of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES),...

NPRA prosecutes 11 employers, recovers GH¢27m

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed that it prosecuted 11 employers in 2025 and recovered more than GH¢27 million in unpaid pension...

Women should uplift each other for leadership success — Former Afram Plains MP

Former Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Betty Krosbi Mensah, has called on women to support and uplift one another in order to...

66 Artillery Regiment marks 60th Anniversary with blood donation to Ho Teaching Hospital

The 66 Artillery Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, based at the Volta Barracks in Ho, has donated blood to the Ho Teaching Hospital,...

Two siblings stabbed to death at Sefwi Boako-Akrofu laid to rest [Video]

Two siblings who were tragically stabbed to death at Sefwi Boako-Akrofu in the Western North Region have been laid to rest at Sefwi Boako. The...

GTEC directs job applicants to submit certificates for verification

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all prospective applicants seeking employment in agencies under the Ministry of Education to submit their academic...

Ghana Maritime Authority sensitises boat owners and operators on river travel in Dambai

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has sensitised boat owners and operators in Dambai in the Oti Region on safety measures for river travel as...

FDA, Police probe dead fishes washed ashore at Tema Shipyard

A joint team of regulators and security agencies has launched an urgent investigation into a fish mortality incident reported at the Tema Shipyard. The probe...

Police foil planned robbery attack on Ejura–Nkoranza Highway

The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza Highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the...

Madina drivers demand urgent drainage fix to curb flooding at taxi station

Drivers at the Madina Market taxi station under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have appealed to the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly to...

EOCO defends probe into Kwamigah-Atokple

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has pushed back against criticism from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, insisting that its ongoing investigations...

H. Kwasi Prempeh slams Supreme Court procedure in OSP case, warns of “sham litigation”

The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, has raised concerns over the handling of a high-profile constitutional...

NAIMOS taskforce embarks on major anti-galamsey operations at GREL plantation and along Ankobra River

On Friday, April 3, between 0740 and 1915 hours, the Director of Operations for NAIMOS, Colonel Dominic Buah, joined a high-powered task force of...

Mahama orders fuel tax cuts after emergency cabinet meeting

The Government has outlined a set of urgent measures aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices following an emergency Cabinet meeting held...

A painful national loss – Gender Ministry reacts to Volta Lake tragedy

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake, which has claimed...

Gender Ministry mourns victims of Volta Lake boat tragedy, pledges support for affected families

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident on the Volta Lake that claimed several...

German police supports Ghana Immigration Service with over 21 motorbikes, protective gears

The German Federal Police has donated 21 motorbikes and protective gear to the Ghana Immigration Service to strengthen border security operations, particularly in northern...

Don’t expect instant relief – COMAC CEO warns fuel price drops will be gradual

Fuel price relief will not be immediate despite government’s latest intervention to ease the burden on consumers, Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr Riverson...

Sachet water producers in Berekum defy gov’t directives, increase prices

Sachet Water producers in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region have defied government directives, and increased the price of sachet water in the...

Police officer killed in road crash at Atortorkorpe in Ada

A police officer, identified as Sergeant Lambert Kumbusoon, has died in a fatal road crash at Atortorkorpe in the Ada East District of the...

Nkawie Court remands 30-year-old mason over shop burglary at Mpasatia

The Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has remanded a 30-year-old mason into prison custody for unlawful...

Show us the money – COMAC CEO demands full disclosure on ‘dumsor levy’ windfall

The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, is demanding full transparency on proceeds from the controversial “dumsor levy,”...

MPs undergo training on human trafficking and gender-related risks

Members of the Parliament of Ghana are participating in a two-day strategic training programme aimed at deepening their understanding of human trafficking and its...

Netherlands fire chief in Ghana to assess market fires, explore collaboration

The Chief Fire Officer of the Netherlands, Johan Tuitert, is in Ghana to assess the country’s fire outbreak situation, with particular attention to recurring...

Parliament media staff trained on ethical reporting and child protection

Staff of the Media Relations and Broadcasting Department of the Parliament of Ghana have undergone training aimed at strengthening ethical reporting, particularly in stories...

OSP’s power to prosecute without AG’s authorisation unconstitutional – AG files at Supreme Court

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) has responded to a constitutional writ at the Supreme Court with arguments that seek to strike out...

9 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Volta Lake

At least nine people have died and two others are missing following a boat accident on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District. The...

Mahama, NDC deceived Ghanaians on LGBTQ stance – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has accused President John Dramani Mahama and the governing National Democratic Congress...

Voxy ban: Blame Customs, DVLA, not importers – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the decision to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial use,...

Nana Boakye accuses Mahama of double standards over Damang mine deal

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the Damang mine takeover, accusing...

Volta Chiefs criticise EOCO over handling of Council of State member case

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has criticised the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its handling of a case...

Nkwanta South conflict: Oti Regional Minister assures workers of their safety

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has assured public sector workers and residents in the Nkwanta South Municipality that measures have been put...

Oti Minister urges NAP beneficiaries to contribute to Ghana’s industrial hub drive

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has urged beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) to take their training seriously and contribute to...

I will file an RTI but … – Sammi Awuku on alleged MV Sankofa vessel trafficking case

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has raised concerns over the handling of a vessel linked to alleged drug trafficking, calling on...

“No armed robber will praise Police” – Amaliba reacts to opposition to Toyota Voxy restrictions

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has dismissed growing opposition from transport operators over plans to restrict Toyota Voxy...

Poor roads and untrained drivers, not vehicles, cause accidents – Nana Wiredu on Voxy ban

National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Association of Ghana, Asonaba Nana Wiredu, has criticised the National Road Safety Authority’s decision to ban Toyota Voxy...

Joseph Cudjoe demands full disclosure of Truedare AI deal, warns of ‘hidden risks’

Former Effia MP Joseph Cudjoe has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that...

Passengers stranded after ferry breakdown on Kwahu Afram Plains route

Passengers, traders, and drivers traveling between Adowso and Ekye Amanfrom have been stranded following the breakdown of a ferry on the Afram River. The incident,...