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West Africa’s top cyber talents to converge in Accra for 2026 hackathon

The 2026 ECOWAS Regional Hackathon has officially opened in Accra, bringing together young cybersecurity talents, developers, researchers, and innovators from 12 West African countries...

Cyber Security Authority explores partnership with South Korea on cybersecurity

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has held discussions with the Embassy of the Republic of South Korea in Ghana aimed at strengthening cooperation in...

I’ve worked hard, I deserve Best Regional Minister award — Linda Ocloo

Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo says she was not surprised to be named Best Regional Minister, arguing that the recognition reflects...

World Drug Day: NACOC engages persons with substance use disorder in Ashaiman

As part of activities marking this year’s World Drug Day, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has engaged persons with substance use disorder in Ashaiman...

Tamale High Court jails man for 15 years for defilement, convicts him of perjury

The Tamale High Court has sentenced 48-year-old Abdallah Mohammed to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of defiling a 14-year-old...

Accra–Tema Motorway accident: 3 injured persons rushed to hospital after fiery crash

Three people have been rushed to hospital following a serious road accident involving a tipper truck and a fuel tanker on the Accra–Tema Motorway,...

Let’s show child labour the red card – Public urged to protect children

The public has been urged to refrain from engaging children in child labour and instead safeguard their right to education, safety, and a healthy...

Police launch manhunt after fatal attack on mobile money vendor at Gomoa Dominase Market

The Central East Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for a gang of armed robbers who shot and killed a mobile money...

Judge her before the floods – Awards organisers respond to Linda Ocloo backlash

Public criticism over the decision to name Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo as the country’s best-performing minister has intensified following recent flooding incidents...

NHIA sets October 2026 for full tariff rollout pending control system deployment

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has outlined a phased roadmap for the implementation of its revised service tariffs, linking the rollout to the...

Aflao traders petition Customs over alleged extortion at border checkpoints

Members of the Cross-Border Women Traders Association in Aflao have petitioned the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over alleged extortion and...

AMA fines 13 offenders for violating National Sanitation Day directives

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has fined 13 individuals, including six shop owners, four traders, and three drivers, for violating directives during the National...

Driver burnt to death in tipper truck accident on Accra-Tema motorway

A tipper truck driver has been burnt beyond recognition following a devastating crash involving a fuel tanker and a truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway. The...

Family demands justice as military officer is remanded over civil engineer’s killing

The family of 29-year-old civil engineer, Jeffrey Boakye Danquah, is demanding justice after he was allegedly shot and killed by a military officer. A group...

I had to tell my children we’re renovating the house – Father reveals after court-ordered eviction displaces his family

As excavators tore through homes at Tema Community 25 following the execution of a court order, one father says his most painful moment was...

I’m willing to sacrifice everything for NPP’s 2028 victory – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has stated that he is prepared to make any sacrifice necessary...

No one can campaign more than me – Wontumi declares readiness to unite and lead NPP

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has declared that he is the...

A new Wontumi has emerged, I’m ready to lead NPP back to power – Chairman Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has said that the challenges he has faced throughout his political...

English criticism won’t stop me, I’m contesting to serve NPP grassroots – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has dismissed criticism about his English proficiency, insisting that leadership is...

Wontumi recounts journey from Prempeh College to business and NPP leadership

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has recounted his journey from student...

My popularity started at birth; I don’t fake it – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, says his popularity is natural and dates back to his birth, insisting that he...

Stakeholders push for sustainable funding for Greater Accra waste

Stakeholders in Ghana’s sanitation sector have called for an urgent shift from landfill-dependent waste disposal systems to sustainable, engineered waste treatment infrastructure, warning that...

Rev. Wengam concludes Ministry at Zimbabwe Assemblies of God National Conference

The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has called on the Church in Africa to pursue greater revival for the...

KADA explains why KATH strike continues despite Dr Amoakohene’s claim of resolution

The President of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA), Dr Michael Leat, has revealed that a statement from the Ministry of Health worsened tensions...

Rejoinder: Tension simmers in Kadjebi over the protracted choice of Omanhene and installation of new Queenmother

The attention of the Chiefs and Nananom of Kadjebi Akan has been drawn to a publication suggesting that it has become necessary for residents...

Mahama bars ministers, CEOs from accepting private awards without approval

President John Dramani Mahama has directed all ministers, chief executive officers of state institutions and other political appointees to refrain from participating in or...

I need you all to return to duty – Suspended KATH CEO appeals to striking staff

The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has appealed to staff of the hospital who are...

Lands Ministry proposes decentralised mining licence system

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has submitted a new mining bill to Cabinet seeking to decentralise the issuance of mining licences and...

Authorities demolish dilapidated building in Osu (Video)

Authorities have commenced the demolition of a multi-storey building at Osu in the Korle Klottey Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, as part of...

ECG explains power outages affecting parts of Accra and Western Region

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed ongoing power outages in parts of the Greater Accra and Western regions to separate technical faults...

Kpandai residents urged to put aside differences and unite for development

Residents of Kpandai in the Northern Region have been urged to set aside language, tribal and political differences and work together towards the development...

Committee’s report reveals cause of Adenta building collapse

Preliminary findings by a Joint Technical Investigative Committee have revealed that the developers behind the collapsed building at Adenta in the Greater Accra Region...

Abronye DC’s bail restored after surrendering passport to court

An Accra Circuit Court has restored the bail conditions of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, after he complied...

Imperial Homes to go plastic-free as part of green initiative

Real estate firm Imperial Homes Ghana Limited has announced plans to phase out single-use plastics across its offices and project sites as part of...

Firefighters contain two separate fire outbreaks in Accra, no casualties reported

Personnel from the Industrial Area Fire Station in Accra successfully responded to two separate fire incidents in Accra over the weekend, preventing further damage...

“Let’s treat flooding like World Cup” – Greater Accra MMDCEs Dean pushes for national fundraising drive

The Dean of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region, John Desmond Sowah, is calling on Ghanaians and corporate...

AMA offers GH¢200 reward for video evidence of illegal dumping into drains

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a GH¢200 cash reward for members of the public who provide credible video evidence of individuals dumping...

Avenor building collapse: Death toll rises to three

The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie has risen to three after one of the two...

Some victims have collapsed and are in hospital — Tema Community 25 resident speaks over demolition [Audio]

A resident of Tema Community 25 in the Savannah Junction area near New Dawhenya, Janet Baidoo, says some affected residents have collapsed and been...

2026 Ghana Global Leadership Awards: Ga Mantse, Prof. Elsie Kauffman, Dr. Akwasi Agyeman, Akosua Agyapong and others honoured

Ghana Leadership Awards International (GLAI) on Friday, June 5, 2026, held its 18th Awards Event in Accra to honour distinguished Ghanaians whose visionary leadership...