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Don’t force your lifestyle on others – Bishop Tackie-Yarboi to LGBTQ+ community

The Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Church International, Bishop N. A. Tackie-Yarboi, has urged members of the LGBTQ+ community not to impose their lifestyle...

Self-centeredness among men of God affecting the work of God – Bishop Tackie-Yarboi

The Presiding Bishop of the Victory Bible Church International, Bishop N. A. Tackie-Yarboi, has expressed concern over what he describes as growing self-centeredness among...

49-year-old fisherman jailed for defiling 13-year-old girl at Mumford

The Cape Coast Circuit Court 2, presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quaiba Nunoo, has sentenced 49-year-old fisherman Samuel Armah to 10 years...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill must be reintroduced in Parliament – Speaker Bagbin rules

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has ruled that the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill must be reintroduced in the current Parliament, as it expired with...

Labour Minister rewards nurse Abdul-Latif with GH₵5,000

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has commended two health workers for their bravery and professionalism in helping a...

Three highway robbers sentenced to 20 years each in Ashanti Region

The Bekwai Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Mr Appiatu, convicted and sentenced three armed robbers who launched a violent attack on travellers...

Paul Adom-Otchere sues OSP

Former Ghana Airports Company Board Chairman Paul Adom-Otchere has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking to overturn a...

Security forces storm Panbros Salt as Chinese national claims disputed land

Operations at Panbros Salt Industry Limited on Tuesday were thrown into turmoil after armed men, reportedly claiming to be from the police and national...

Uncapping of NHIS levy to generate GH₵3.4bn for Health Insurance Fund – Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has announced that the government’s decision to uncap the National Health Insurance Levy will yield an additional GH₵3.4 billion...

14 in critical condition after building collapse at Roman Ridge [Video]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that about 14 people have been rescued and are in critical condition following a building collapse...

Court dismisses injunction seeking to halt Daddy Lumba’s funeral

A Kumasi High Court has dismissed an injunction application aimed at halting the burial and funeral arrangements for Ghana’s highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh,...

GNECC endorses local language teaching but calls for teacher training and materials

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has expressed support for the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu's recent directive encouraging the use of Ghanaian languages...

Competent A-Gs don’t prosecute cases in the court of public opinion – Minority to Ayine

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, of disregarding the constitutional rights of accused persons...

Mahama pays condolence visit to Nana Konadu’s family [Photos]

President John Mahama on Tuesday, October 28, visited the family of the late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to express his condolences and...

Several feared trapped after building collapses at Roman Ridge

A building has reportedly collapsed at the premises of the Architectural Engineering Group at Roman Ridge in Accra, leaving several people feared trapped beneath...

GAF cautions residents near Dawhenya over live ammunition drill at training camp

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has notified the general public, particularly residents of Dawhenya and its surrounding communities, of a live firing exercise scheduled...

GAF to conduct live firing exercise at Bundase Training Camp

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that it will carry out a Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration Exercise at the Bundase Training Camp...

Fix our roads or forget our votes – Kpandai chief warns politicians

The Paramount Chief of the Kpandai Traditional Area, Kpandaiwura Nana Bresiam Okoree Atorsah II, has issued a stern warning to politicians, demanding immediate action...

Investing in sanitation could add $4.8 billion to Ghana’s economy — ISSER

Experts from the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) are urging government to treat waste management as a major...

Gov’t imposes ban on independent biometric systems across MDAs and MMDAs

The Office of the President has announced an immediate moratorium on the procurement and use of independent biometric Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) by...

Cabinet’s policy directive unnecessary if… – NAGRAT President

President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has criticised the recent Cabinet directive cautioning ministers against making policy announcements without...

Court issues bench warrant for arrest of Chairman Wontumi

The High Court in Accra has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard...

We will support Ghana’s anti-galamsey fight—EU Ambassador

European Union Ambassador to Ghana Rune Skinnebach has reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking...

Ghana Meteo warns of thunderstorm in parts of Accra, Ashanti environs tonight

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather alert warning of possible thunderstorms and rain over parts of the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern,...

Ahafoman SHTS seeks gov’t support to operationalise STEM centre

The headmaster of Ahafoman Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in Goaso, Ahafo Region, Adu Gyamfi Derrick, has appealed to the Ministry of Education to...

Volta Region to host 41st National Farmers Day celebration and trade fair

The Volta Region has been selected to host the 41st National Farmers Day celebration, scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025, under the theme “Feed...

Three sets of twins chase one crown at NSMQ 2025

In a competition where every second counts, three pairs of contestants share more than just strategy; they share DNA. This year, the National Science and...

NSMQ 2025: St John’s School outshines Porter Girls and St. Mary’s to keep their seed

The much-anticipated “Battle of the Saints” contest of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) lived up to its hype, as St John’s...

Wesley Girls blow 11-point lead to exit 2025 NSMQ in heartbreaking finish

Wesley Girls’ High School, 2025 Central Regional champions, suffered a shocking exit from the 2025 National Science & Maths Quiz after relinquishing an 11-point...

Construction finally begins on long-neglected Berekum–Sampa road

Construction has officially commenced on the long-abandoned Berekum–Sampa road, bringing long-awaited relief to residents, drivers, and commuters who have endured years of poor road...

Ga State recognizes Ubor Magal Kuunboln as Greater Accra Konkomba Chief

The Ga State has officially recognized Ubor Magal Kuunboln as the Greater Accra Konkomba Chief in a historic ceremony held at the Sempe Palace...

GoldBod Jewellery names Bola Ray and Joselyn Dumas as Brand Ambassadors

GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has unveiled celebrated media personality Bola Ray and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its new...

20-year-old arrested for possession of firearm and narcotics at Odomase

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Collins Kyeremeh, for allegedly possessing a firearm and substances suspected to be narcotic drugs...

But for Paa Kwesi Nduom’s bursary, I wouldn’t have completed SHS – Afenyo-Markin reveals

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has shared a deeply personal story about how businessman and politician, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, helped him complete secondary school...

NHIA rolls out ‘Market Storm’ campaign to boost active membership in Ahafo region

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ahafo Region has rolled out a new outreach programme dubbed “Market Storm” as part of efforts...

PAC chair clashes with DVLA boss over new number plate security features [Video]

A tense exchange erupted in Parliament on Monday between the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei Asare, and the Chief Executive...

Ghana, Bahamas sign MoU to recruit teachers and nurses

The governments of Ghana and The Bahamas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian teachers and nurses for...

Vice President leads gov’t delegation to console Nana Konadu’s family 

Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on behalf of the President and Government, on Monday led a high-powered delegation to pay a courtesy call...

Afenyo-Markin urges international schools to teach Ghanaian languages to promote cultural pride

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for Ghanaian languages to be taught in international schools across the country as part of efforts to promote...

CPP leader questions ban on braided hair in SHSs

The 2024 flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, has expressed her disapproval of the rule in Senior High Schools (SHSs)...