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Burial impasse resolved: Family of late Sawla-Tuna-Kalba MP thanks Mahama for swift intervention

The family of the late former Member of Parliament for Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, Joseph Trumah Bayel, has expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for...

Mahama unveils three global panels to advance Reparatory Justice agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of three global panels aimed at advancing international efforts toward reparatory justice and addressing the enduring...

About 8 million Ghanaians are carriers of the sickle cell gene – Former Deputy Health Minister

Former Deputy Minister of Health and Member of Parliament, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has revealed that an estimated eight million Ghanaians are carriers of the...

Parents approve health levy, PTA dues to improve welfare at Wa School for the Blind

Parents of pupils at the Wa Methodist School for the Blind have approved the introduction of a health levy and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues...

Two dead as torrential rains submerge Samreboi

Residents of Samreboi in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region have been left stranded after torrential rainfall caused severe flooding, submerging large...

Fifth Batch Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims return home

The Tamale International Airport was a sight to behold as thousands of residents and family members trooped there to welcome loved ones returning from...

TCDA bans distribution of uncertified tree crop seedlings from July 3

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has directed all development partners, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, individuals, and other stakeholders involved in the distribution of...

Mahama calls for broader global commitment to reparatory justice

President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater international cooperation in the pursuit of reparatory justice, stressing that acknowledging the historical injustices of slavery...

Tragedy as young lawyer dies during Ghana-Panama World Cup celebration

A 26-year-old private legal practitioner has tragically died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana's victory over Panama in their opening match...

Two St. Louis SHS students sanctioned for hiding in vehicle boot to leave campus

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against two students of St Louis Senior High School (SHS)...

One dead, another missing after floods hit Aowin Municipality

One person has been confirmed dead while another remains missing after heavy rains triggered severe flooding in parts of the Aowin Municipality in the...

Education Minister reveals Ghana needs up to 90,000 additional teachers

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has disclosed that Ghana is facing a significant teacher shortage, with the education sector requiring between 50,000 and 90,000...

No outstanding arrears under ‘No Fee Stress’ policy – Education Minister

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has assured Parliament that the government’s “No Fee Stress” policy is being fully implemented, with no outstanding arrears recorded...

Several left homeless after fire razes 25-room house in Assin Akropong

A devastating fire has destroyed a 25-room house at Assin Akropong in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region, rendering the caretaker's family...

NDC to rename National headquarters after Rawlings as party marks his 79th birthday

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in partnership with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, will commemorate the 79th birthday of its founder, former President Jerry John...

Ghana, Rwanda commemorate 32nd anniversary of 1994 genocide at Burma Camp

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, joined the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in laying wreaths in honour of...

Two Christ the King SHS students injured in cutlass attack

Two students of Christ the King (CKC) Senior High School in Obuasi are receiving treatment after sustaining cutlass wounds in a violent attack reportedly...

I nearly cancelled medical outreach in Nkwanta South due to conflict – Dr Koku Awoonor

The Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Health, Dr Koku Awoonor Williams, has disclosed that he nearly cancelled a medical outreach programme in the...

Fire guts newly constructed Asankrangwa court building

A newly constructed court building at Asankrangwa in the Western Region has been gutted by fire, leaving behind partial damage. The cause of the fire...

South Africa returnee arrested at Airport with baby granted bail – Lawyer

Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has revealed that a Ghanaian mother who was detained at the Accra International Airport with her baby upon her...

Salaga baby theft: Midwives granted GH¢150K bail each

The Tamale Circuit Court has granted bail to two midwives from the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga who are standing trial in connection...

See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of power interruptions for Thursday, June 18, as the state-owned utility undertakes planned maintenance...

Ghana hosts global leaders for landmark Reparatory Justice Conference

Presidents, prime ministers, parliamentary leaders and ministers from more than 80 countries have arrived in Ghana to participate in the Next Steps Conference on...

Lands Ministry inaugurates Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce...

Ahafo Deputy Chief Imam calls for tougher enforcement to improve sanitation

The Deputy Chief Imam of the Ahafo Region, Alhaji Mohammed Ahmed Unus, has called on the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs...

59 inmates nationwide undergo successful surgeries at Nsawam Prisons Hospital

The Prisons Hospital in Nsawam has successfully conducted a nationwide surgical outreach programme, providing specialised medical care to inmates drawn from several prison establishments...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund engages Korle Bu management to review patient support programme

Officials of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund have paid a courtesy call on the management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to assess...

Safety tips: How to prevent electrical fires during the rainy season

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is urging households and businesses to strictly observe electrical safety measures as the rainy season intensifies, warning that...

NHIA takes free NHIS registration drive to Zoggu in Northern Region

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has registered and renewed National Health...

Minority commends Presbyterian Church’s anti-galamsey campaign

The Minority on Parliament's Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has commended the Presbyterian Church of Ghana's nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, describing it as...

Gifty Oware-Mensah trial: ADB processed initial transfer to secure deal — Witness

The head of Consumer Finance at the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Gilbert Serbeh-Yeboah, has told the Accra High Court that the bank processed an...

GHS launches 2026 mass drug campaign to eliminate river blindness, elephantiasis and bilharzia

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially launched its 2026 Integrated Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign aimed at eliminating three major Neglected Tropical Diseases...

Two arrested in Ashaiman with suspected stolen automobile spare parts

Two men have been arrested by the police after they were found in possession of automobile spare parts suspected to have been stolen during...

SSNIT eyes expansion of Labadi Beach Hotel as profits surge

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) plans to expand the Labadi Beach Hotel, citing the facility’s strong financial performance and its position...

Resource Governance Forum challenges GoldBod’s land reclamation project

The Forum for Responsible Resource Governance (FRRG) has described the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) planned nationwide land reclamation initiative as unlawful, arguing that the...

Bats take over school building as teacher shortage hits Afram Plains

A three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities constructed for Kamalo D/A Junior High School in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern...

Missionary flouting directives by Regional Minister to move from foot of Adaklu mountain

National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) disclosed this when the Ghana News Agency contacted him on Tuesday to find out if NADMO had condoned the...

Convicted persons must serve their sentences – Ahiagbah on Sedina Tamakloe’s case

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has insisted that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small...

Bulldozed at midnight: How a 70-year-old Wa school was reduced to rubble for a market

For seven decades, the red-brick walls of Tindamba Primary School sheltered more than classrooms. They nurtured generations of children from Sokpayiri, Kabenya and Wa Zongo,...

Mahama hosts Bono Regional House of Chiefs at Presidency

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of Bono Region of their fair share of the national cake. He noted that under...