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‘World needs leaders like Otumfuo’ – Sam Jonah hails Asantehene’s global peace Influence

Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sam Jonah, has praised the leadership of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a...

2 feared dead, several injured in Accra–Salaga bus crash  

Two persons are feared dead with several others sustaining injuries in a road accident involving a Marcopolo bus travelling from Accra to Salaga in the early hours of...

KNUST clarifies rape, extortion allegations, says incident occurred off campus

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued a rejoinder to correct what it describes as misleading reports circulating on social...

Free Zones CEO Dr Mary Awusi apologises to Church of Pentecost Chairman over galamsey remarks

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, has issued an apology to the Chairman of the Church of...

Free Zones CEO should’ve been sacked for her comments against Pentecost Chairman – MP

Member of Parliament for Abirem, Charles Owiredu, has criticised the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mary Awusi, saying she should have...

Mahama’s directive for shift in mining sector commendable – UP

The United Party (UP) has lauded the government’s directive aimed at ensuring Ghanaian mining companies take a leading role in the country’s mining sector. The...

Diplomacy cannot end xenophobic attacks – UP Communications Director

The Director of Communications of the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with efforts by some African leaders, particularly Ghana, to...

Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama

The Council of Imams in the Ashanti region is backing businessman Ibrahim Mahama to successfully develop the Damang Mine in the Western region into...

Manhyia is home to every politician who swears allegiance to Ghanaians – Otumfuo

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has addressed concerns over perceived political bias, reaffirming Manhyia’s neutrality as a unifying national institution that remains a...

S.A Xenophobia Attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey

Convenor of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to engage South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over...

Ghana Gas calls for tariff adjustment to sustain operations

The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has made an urgent appeal to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a strategic upward adjustment...

Abundant Life AG church shut down amid tensions over leadership dispute

The Executive Presbytery (EP) of the Assemblies of God, Ghana has ordered the closure of the Abundant Life Assemblies of God Church at Bohyen...

Government adopts undercover strategy in galamsey fight – Lands Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced a shift in strategy in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, introducing...

Every father will accept a prodigal son but… – Akyem Abuakwa State Council declares Etweresohene persona non grata in all Okyeman palaces

The Akyem Abuakwa State Council has declared the Etweresohene, Nana Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, persona non grata in all palaces within the Akyem Abuakwa State. He...

I’ve received death threats from some NPP members — Base Movement founder

The founder of The Base Movement, Dr. George Oti Bonsu, has alleged that he has been receiving death threats from some members of the...

GPHA explores funding options to complete Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal as contractors cite funding challenges

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) says it is exploring all possible avenues to ensure the completion of the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal...

Traders lament theft amidst demolition of Nkawkaw Central Market

Demolition works have commenced at the Nkawkaw Central Market to pave the way for the first phase of its redevelopment, with scrap dealers already...

Leadership of 48 Colleges of Education protest in Accra over limited teacher recruitment slots

The leadership of the 48 Colleges of Education across the country has taken to the streets of Accra to present a petition to government...

Anti-LGBTQ bill: Attorney General proposes exemptions for health and human rights bodies

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has proposed that key public institutions, including health and human rights bodies, be exempted from certain provisions under...

Mahama announces $250m investment for AI computing centre

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $250 million government investment to establish a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing centre as part of efforts...

Mahama unveils 10-year AI strategy, outlines vision for Ghana’s digital future

President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy as a long-term national blueprint that will require collective effort across all sectors...

Lack of access routes hinder fire response at Kasoa new market — Fire Service raises concern

The Ghana National Fire Service has raised concerns over the obstruction of access routes within the Kasoa New Market, warning that it is affecting...

“We’ll treat you as a politician next time” — Free Zones CEO warns Apostle Nyamekye over galamsey comments

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mary Awusi, has issued a strong response to the Chairman of the Church of...

Ghana targets Africa’s AI hub with launch of national strategy – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced that Ghana is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for...

Banker in court over GH¢12m theft from customer’s account granted bail

A relationship manager at a private bank, Christopher Arthur, has been arraigned before a Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢12 million from a businessman...

Kumasi to see improved power supply within six months — ECG boss

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents of a stable and improved power supply in the Ashanti Region within the next six...

Fire Service calls for fire post at Kasoa New Market to ensure safety

The Ghana National Fire Service has identified smoking remnants as another major cause of fire outbreaks at the Kasoa New Market. Speaking on Badwam on...

Tema–Afienya–Akosombo road demolition sparks outrage over lack of compensation

Residents along the Tema–Afienya–Akosombo road stretch have criticised government and contractors over what they describe as a sudden demolition exercise carried out without compensation. The...

Labone Junction commuters demand completion of stalled footbridge project

Commuters at Labone Junction are calling on government to urgently resume and complete a footbridge project that has been abandoned for months, warning that...

Galamsey: Fight not aggressive enough – Prof Boadi

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Prof. Isaac Boadi, has said that government efforts to...

Mahama assures timely completion of LA General Hospital project

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated government’s commitment to completing the La General Hospital reconstruction project, assuring that all necessary efforts are being made...

Kasoa New Market lacks fire hydrants — Fire Service raises concern

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns over the lack of fire hydrants at the Kasoa New Market, warning that the situation...

Teshie-Nungua Substation set for major transformer upgrade; ECG outlines four-day power interruption schedule

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a planned transformer upgrade at the Teshie-Nungua Primary Substation as part of the government’s ongoing Transformer...

Akosombo Substation fire: Technical assessment ongoing – Energy Ministry

The Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has confirmed that the fire outbreak at the GRIDCo substation...

Galamsey: Take decisive action against NDC members allegedly involved or face pressure – Mahama told

Director of Legal and Constitutional Affairs for the United Party, Andrew Appiah Danquah, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against...

Akosombo substation fire cuts about 1,000MW from national supply – Energy Ministry

The Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has explained the impact of the recent shutdown of the...

Deputy Finance Minister defends Publican AI rollout despite traders’ pushback

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has justified government’s decision to introduce the Publican AI system at the country’s ports, despite mounting...

Gov’t deploys digital systems to boost revenue, curb leakages

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government is rolling out modern, technology-driven public financial management systems to enhance revenue mobilisation and...

Galamsey fight: It’s wrong to say Mahama gov’t has done nothing — Prof. Boadi

Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, Prof. Isaac Boadi, has defended the Mahama-led administration’s efforts in tackling illegal mining,...

Kasoa–Winneba highway project to attract investors, create jobs – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the ongoing dualisation of the Kasoa–Winneba to Mankessim highway will open up the area to investment...