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Sex worker allegedly assaulted over GH₵50 fee in Sekondi

A commercial sex worker operating in Sekondi of the Western region has allegedly been assaulted by a man she says hired her services but...

Six commercial drivers arrested for overcharging in Accra

A taskforce operation led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, targeting commercial drivers who charge unapproved fares, has resulted in the arrest...

Mintah Akandoh hails health workers as backbone of Ghana’s healthcare

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid glowing tribute to health workers across the country, praising their dedication and resilience and describing...

Public backs proposed five-year presidential term, ban on MPs serving as Ministers – Survey

A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics points to strong public backing for several major recommendations contained in the Constitutional Review Commission’s report released...

Ghanaians optimistic about economy, back 2026 Budget – Global InfoAnalytics poll

A new national tracking poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics indicates growing optimism among Ghanaians, with a majority saying their standard of living has improved...

Global InfoAnalytics latest poll shows strong approval for Mahama and constitutional changes

The December 2025 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics has provided a comprehensive snapshot of Ghana’s political, economic, and social landscape as the year...

No electricity in Gyato Chayo forces nurses to use phone lights to treat patients at night

As night falls across much of the country, homes glow with electric light and daily life continues uninterrupted. In Gyato Chayo, a farming community...

Abuakwa South MP raises safety concerns after DVLA suspends rollout of new number plates

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has raised fresh concerns over public safety and insurance compliance following the Driver and Vehicle Licensing...

COPEC calls for sustained funding as TOR resumes crude refining

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has stressed the importance of continuous financial backing to safeguard the long-term...

PassionAir female pilot shares inspiring journey into aviation

A young pilot at PassionAir, Ewurabena Ama Amoah, has shared her inspiring aviation journey, describing how early childhood experiences and her family’s guidance ignited...

Galamsey operator sentenced for slashing student with blade 

A galamsey operator at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality has been sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One for slashing...

Firefighters avert potential explosion after fuel tanker accident at Fume

Firefighters from the Anfoega Fire Station in the Volta Region averted a potential disaster after a premixed fuel tanker overturned at Fume on Christmas...

ECG announces technical challenge with MMS-compliant meters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has confirmed a technical issue disrupting the purchase of electricity credits for customers using MMS-compliant meters. In a notice...

Firefighters rescue two after truck accident at Asukawkaw

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a prompt emergency response to a road traffic accident involving a Scania truck at Asukawkaw in...

OSP saved Ghana millions, prevented loss of key state assets — Sammy Darko

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has saved Ghana millions of cedis by flagging corruption risks in major state transactions, helping to prevent...

NACOC raids drug dens, arrest 72 suspects in Greater Accra and Eastern regions

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified its fight against illicit drugs, arresting 72 suspects during a series of intelligence-led operations across the...

“There is no Father Christmas in customs” – TAGG raises concerns over GRA–TRUEDARE deal

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over Parliament’s approval of an agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE...

Two injured; Police take over Gomoa Nyanyano after two factions clash in chieftaincy dispute

Two people have been injured after two factions clashed in a chieftaincy dispute at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District of the Central...

Ghanaian delegation to visit Latvia on January 20 amidst probe into Nana Agyei’s death

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Latvia has formally agreed to engage Ghana over the ongoing investigation into the death...

Barker-Vormawor urges Mahama to lead constitutional reform implementation

Constitutional rights and policy strategy advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take an active role in steering Ghana’s constitutional...

Meet 81-year-old father of UCC Acting Vice-Chancellor, who recently graduated with an MBA

For the 81-year-old Joseph Aheto, when he realised three years ago in 2022 that all his children had overtaken his level of education and...

Reform without data is a gamble – CRC Chair warns against rushing Supreme Court changes

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee has warned against rushing reforms to Ghana’s judicial structure without firm data to justify the changes, particularly...

Kidnap suspect arrested in Tamale as Police rescue victim after four days

A 26-year-old man, Fuseini Ibrahim, has been arrested in Tamale for allegedly kidnapping a young woman, Haruna Adamu, who was held captive for four...

GES releases final guidelines for teachers’ promotion exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the nationwide teacher promotion examinations will take place as scheduled next week, with strict measures in...

Three injured as firefighters rescue 26 passengers after multi-vehicle crash near Kintampo Waterfalls

Fire personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday swiftly intervened after a distress call reporting a multiple-vehicle crash near the Kintampo...

TOR resumes crude oil refining operations with about 28,000 barrels per stream daily

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has officially resumed crude oil refining operations after several years of inactivity, marking a significant milestone in efforts to...

Source of GoldBod’s trading funds questioned amid reported $214m loss

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has questioned the source...

Nyaho-Tamakloe calls on gov’t to abolish ex-gratia payments

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has renewed calls for the complete abolition of ex-gratia payments and post-office benefits for public officials, describing the practice as unjustified...

Police, Military assure Nkwanta residents of peaceful festive season

The Oti Regional Operations Commander of the Ghana Police Service, DSP Elvis Ntow, has assured residents of the Nkwanta South Municipality of adequate security...

Evangelical Church of Ghana Hospital commissions ultramodern mortuary in Kpandai

The Evangelical Church of Ghana (ECG) Hospital in Kpandai, Northern Region, has commissioned a new ultramodern mortuary facility valued at GH¢3 million, aimed at...

CRC opted for broader reforms over abolishing ex-gratia – Charlotte Osei

Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, a member of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has explained why the committee stopped short of making a definitive recommendation to...

Weak institutions make presidential term extension risky – Victoria Bright

Chartered legal practitioner and entrepreneur Victoria Bright has voiced opposition to the proposal to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing...

141 arrested in cybercrime operation in Tabora and Lashibi

Security agencies have arrested 141 suspected cybercrime operatives following a coordinated early-morning operation in parts of Accra. The intelligence-led exercise was carried out on...

One dead, another injured after accident at Atwedie

One person has died while another is receiving treatment for multiple injuries following a road crash at Atwedie on the Juaso–Konongo highway in the...

Constitution Review Committee was mindful not to create problems while solving existing ones – Charlotte Osei

Lawyer and former Chair of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Charlotte Osei, has emphasised the importance...

Constitution Review Committee work a lifetime privilege – Charlotte Osei

Lawyer and former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has described her participation in...

Teshie children feast at PCG’s Jesus Christmas Street Party

More than a thousand children in the Teshie District of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Ga Presbytery were treated to food, drinks, and educational...

Ablakwa inaugurates SMART classrooms for STEM education

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated two state-of-the-art SMART classrooms in his constituency...

Kumawu MP supports drivers and riders with tools to boost livelihoods

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, has donated assorted platform effects and essential working tools to drivers and riders operating within...

Kumawu MP celebrates Christmas with aged, widows in constituency

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, marked this year’s Christmas celebrations by hosting aged persons and widows at his residence in...