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Former President Akufo-Addo takes on new role in Anglican Church

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been installed as an Honorary Lay Canon of the Anglican Diocese of Koforidua in the Church of...

Ibrahim Mahama announces legal action against Black Maria special operations team over alleged assault in Tamale

Celebrated Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has declared his intention to take legal action against members of the Black Maria — the Inspector-General of Police's...

Heavy rainstorm rips roofs off EC, Fire Service offices in Juaboso

A heavy rainstorm accompanied by strong winds has caused extensive damage to several public offices in Juaboso, in the Western North Region, ripping off...

Awutu Kwame Whettey shooting survivor cries for justice

A 30-year-old man, Charles Asuman, who survived a shooting incident during site preparations for a new quarry in the Awutu Senya West District, is...

17 bodies recovered in Comoros from boat carrying African migrants

Seventeen bodies have been recovered from a boat ‌carrying African migrants that was found on the coast of Comoros, the Indian Ocean archipelago's interior...

University of Ghana, Ministry of Education among worst performers in Ghana’s public funds compliance ranking

Ghana’s education sector has been identified as one of the weakest performers in public financial management compliance, with the University of Ghana, the Ministry...

Upper Denkyira East MP donates 30,000 oil palm seedlings to over 700 farmers

The Member of Parliament for Upper Denkyira East Municipality in the Central Region, Emelia Ankomah, has donated 30,000 oil palm seedlings to over 700...

From legacy to leadership: A new platform to shape Africa’s skills future

Some lives are measured by the positions they hold or the years they serve. Others are remembered for the ideas they nurture, the institutions...

Be vigilant – Security service applicants warned against fake medical screening messages

The Ministry of the Interior Ghana has warned applicants to disregard fraudulent SMS messages circulating about the ongoing recruitment medical screening process. In a statement,...

Samsonkrom community gets new water system to improve access to potable water

Residents of the Samsonkrom community in the Obuasi East Municipal of the Ashanti Region now have access to a new 40,000-liter community water system,...

Interior Ministry announces medical screening dates for security service applicants

The Ministry of the Interior Ghana has announced that medical screening for applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise will commence on Tuesday, April 7,...

Akrofuom faces health worker shortage as nurses compete with ‘galamseyers’ for accommodation

The Acting District Director of Health Services for Adansi Akrofuom, Joseph Kofi Annor, has raised concerns over a growing shortage of health workers in...

Akyem Oda MP equips newly trained hairdressers with startup tools

The Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has donated hairdryers to support newly trained hairdressers in the Birim Central Municipality of...

Nkoko Nkitinkiti: Over 700 beneficiaries receive chicks in West Akyem

The Municipal Chief Executive for West Akyem in the Eastern Region, Paulina Akabilla, has begun the distribution of chicks to households under the government’s...

President Mahama to lead Ghana’s delegation to UN special session on reparatory justice

President John Dramani Mahama will depart Accra on Monday for New York and Pennsylvania in the United States, for a historic visit focused on...

Nkwanta South Assembly adopts digital system to improve revenue collection

The Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly in the Oti Region is set to introduce digital tools to enhance revenue collection, as part of efforts to...

Sand winners urged to comply with regulations to protect environment

The National Chairman of the National Association of Sand and Stone Workers and Tipper Truck Users (NASSWOTTU), Samuel Amoah, has called on sand winners...

Nkwanta North health director appeals for upgrade of Sibi Central CHPS compound

The Nkwanta North District Health Director in the Oti Region, Eric Agboka, has called for the urgent upgrade of the Sibi Central CHPS Compound...

Bees kill 3-year-old, injure 10 at Agona Swedru

A three-year-old boy, Christopher Amponsah, has died while ten others sustained injuries following a bee attack at Wawaase, a suburb of Agona Swedru in...

President Mahama cuts sod for Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Afram Plains

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched construction of Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains, a landmark step in...

12 including 5-month-old baby injured in accident on Kpeve-Asikuma road

Twelve passengers, including a five-month-old baby, were injured in a rear-end collision at Agbate on the Kpeve-Asikuma road on March 18, 2026. The accident...

Abodom queen mother raises alarm over hooligan attacks on women, children

The Queen Mother of Akyem Kotoku Abodom near Akyem Abirem in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Nana Amoatemaa Agyeiwaa I, has...

Akrofuom DCE commissions JHS block, CHPS compounds to boost education, healthcare

The District Chief Executive for Adansi Akrofuom, Gariba Mustapha Mohammed, has commissioned a three-unit Junior High School (JHS) block at Botwe and two Community-based...

Odumasi Health Centre appeals for power plant to prevent service disruptions

Authorities at the Adansi Odumasi Health Centre have made a strong appeal to government and stakeholders to provide a standby power plant to ensure...

GNFS organizes advanced fire investigation training for officers

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service at the Breman Fire Station have successfully completed an intensive training programme on fire investigation, evidence collection,...

Police probe alleged assault on artist Ibrahim Mahama

The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a reported assault on renowned Ghanaian visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, in Tamale. In a statement,...

Ghana, US deepen ties with focus on visa reforms, World Cup cooperation

Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following high-level talks in Washington. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto...

‘Galamsey is not going anywhere’- Senyo Hosi calls for tech-driven regularisation

Convener, OneGhana Movement and Trustee of Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has warned that Ghana must confront the hard truth that illegal mining...

Obra Show: Trained teacher falls prey to money ritualist, exchanges GH₵13,000 for pot of sand

What was promised as instant wealth turned into public embarrassment on the Obra Show on Nhyira FM, simulcast on Adom TV, after a trained...

Signage works at Accra International Airport fully completed

The installation and fixing of signage at the Accra International Airport has been fully completed following initial delays the previous day. According to airport authorities,...

44 Ghanaians rescued from QNET scheme in Nigeria repatriated

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repatriated 44 Ghanaians who were lured to Nigeria under the guise of opportunities linked to the QNET scheme. The...

Licensure Exams to end by August – NDC Communications Team Member

A Communications Team Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Manuribe, has hinted that by August this year, government will phase out the...

Fire ravages 18 container shops at Konongo Main Station

A fire swept through a row of metal container shops at Konongo Main Station in the Newtown Electoral Area in the early hours of...

Probe Ho Mosque clash, increase security – Anas Alfa appeals to government

A concerned Muslim leader, Anas Alfa, has called on the government and relevant authorities to launch a full-scale investigation into the recent clash at...

Suspected robber killed, others hunted after police operation at Ejura

A suspected armed robber has died following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police Intelligence Directorate in the Ejura municipality of the Ashanti Region. The...

Labour Minister inaugurates Tripartite Committee for National Labour Conference

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has inaugurated a Tripartite Planning Committee to spearhead preparations toward the organization of...

Gov’t urged to prioritise PR professionals in major communication campaigns

Industry stakeholders are urging government to place greater emphasis on the role of Public Relations (PR) professionals in the planning and execution of major...

Mahama cuts sod for new Sunyani Airport project at Nsoatre

President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut sod for the construction of a new airport at Nsoatre, a move seen as a significant boost...

Colour, faith and reflection: Muslims mark Eid-ul-Fitr at Independence Square [Photos]

Muslims across Ghana thronged the iconic Independence Square in a vibrant display of faith, unity, and culture to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. The event,...

Ghana’s harmony is a precious gift, we must protect it – Mahama

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the country’s long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence, urging citizens to reject division, extremism and intolerance. Delivering...