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Mahama cuts sod for new Accra Airport concourse as passenger numbers surge

Construction has commenced on a new concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3 at Accra International Airport as rising passenger traffic places increasing pressure on...

Energy Minister announces partial power restoration after Akosombo substation disruption

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that partial restoration of electricity supply has been achieved following emergency interventions...

Energy Minister announces new transmission line to fix low voltage in Volta Region

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to address persistent low-voltage challenges in the Volta Region through the...

I empathise with you; we’ll rise above this – Energy Minister tells Ghanaians amidst power outages

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that government is actively working to resolve recent power supply challenges...

Akosombo fire: Energy Minister assures transparency amid power challenges

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians of transparency and regular updates as the country navigates ongoing electricity...

Police clarify claims suspects in murder case of Sammy Gyamfi’s in-law escaped from custody

The Accra Regional Police Command has dismissed media reports suggesting that some inmates who recently escaped from custody are connected to the murder of...

GRIDCo CEO proceeds on leave, Frank Otchere takes over operations

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Mark Awuah Baah, has proceeded on his annual leave, effective Monday, April 27, 2026. This was...

Ghana Card for children: NIA holds registration exercise at Multimedia Group

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has continued its ongoing Ghana Card registration exercise for children under 15 years, with the latest phase taking place...

Education Minister directs GTEC to withdraw letters on post-retirement contracts

The Minister for Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately withdraw its earlier letters concerning post-retirement contracts for academic senior...

Supreme court awards GH¢800,000 to man wrongfully convicted after 19 years in prison

The Supreme Court has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly two decades in...

REGSEC announces date for Sakumo Ramsar site demolition exercise

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is set to carry out a fresh demolition exercise at the Sakumo Ramsar Site in the Tema...

RNAQ had nothing before marriage to Joana – Lawyers fires back

Lawyers for Joana Quaye have pushed back against claims made by Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) in a recent media interview, insisting that records...

“If I die today for speaking the truth, I’ll be remembered for it” – George Afriyie

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has launched a strong critique of football administration in Ghana, insisting he will not...

Step-aside order won’t fix dumsor — Energy Economist on GRIDCo CEO directive

An Energy Economist has cautioned against calls for the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to step aside, stating that...

Prophet arrested after allegedly torching ex-partner’s home in Abura Kwaduagya

The Assin South District Police have apprehended Prophet Mark Dzimah, the Founder and Leader of Christ Pentecostal Church, following allegations that he set fire...

PURC rules out load-shedding timetable amid power outages

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that there is no need for a formal load-shedding timetable despite recent power outages that have...

Stay alert on the road — Road Safety Advocate warns drivers

A Road Safety Advocate and driver trainer, Frank Agyei-Monney, popularly known as Sir Monney, has urged drivers to exercise maximum caution on the roads,...

“Stop the social media escapades and work” – Titus Glover to Ashanti Regional Minister

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister and Tema East MP, Titus Glover, has criticised the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, urging him to shift...

It’s knee-jerk – Titus Glover slams directive for GRIDCo CEO to step aside

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister and Tema East MP, Titus Glover, has criticised the directive by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John...

Sammi Awuku urges government to fix power outages amid exam concerns

The Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition...

DVLA to replace fading 2026 number plates free of charge

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to replace a batch of 2026 embossed number plates found to be defective, at...

WAEC confident of reducing exam leakages, appeals for public support

The Head of Public Affairs of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, says examination malpractice can be reduced if all stakeholders play...

Parliamentary Committee discovers Zoomlion operated nine extra waste containers free in Cape Coast

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has uncovered what many stakeholders have described as a significant contribution by Zoomlion Ghana Limited...

Government condemns deadly Mali attacks, advises Ghanaians to suspend travel

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the recent coordinated terrorist attacks in Mali, which reportedly claimed the life of the country’s Defence Minister,...

Akosombo Dam completely shut after GRIDCO Substation fire

The Ministry of Energy has revealed that the Akosombo Dam was completely shut down following a major fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company...

Abandoned newborn baby rescued in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in Ashanti Region

A newborn baby has been found abandoned in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in the Manhyia South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The baby was discovered...

Revocation of Adamus Resources License: Catchment communities satisfied with the decision

Community leaders and residents of Akango, Salman and Nkroful in the Western Region have lauded the government for revoking the mining leases of Adamus...

WAEC explains import of 2B pencils for exams

The Head of Public Affairs of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has explained why the council imports 2B pencils for examinations. Speaking...

WAEC adjusts exam timings to curb examination leakages

The Head of Public Affairs of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has disclosed that adjustments have been made to examination questions...

Edem Kofi Kpotosu, German NGO donate ICT equipment and learning materials to Ho schools

The Member of Parliament for Ho Central Constituency, Edem Kofi Kpotosu, in collaboration with a Germany-based non-governmental organisation, has donated items worth millions of...

Eggs go waste at Kantamanto as demand drops

For the past few months, egg sellers at Kantamanto in Accra’s Central Business District have been grappling with an unusual challenge: crates of unsold...

Youth Development Minister reiterates government’s commitment to improving lives of young people

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to delivering on its promises aimed at improving the lives...

Asiedu Nketia begins Upper East Thank-You Tour

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, is set to begin a multi-constituency thank-you tour of the Upper East...

Mahama praises Julius Debrah for loyalty, kindness at 60th birthday thanksgiving

President John Mahama on Sunday, April 26, 2026, praised Julius Debrah for his loyalty, kindness and humility, describing him as a trusted aide whose service has left a...

Firefighters rescue security man from devastating inferno in Sunyani

A security man narrowly escaped unhurt, when fire gutted the building of the Sunyani District Magistrate Court ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the early hours...

Scaffolding collapses on cars at Ridge Hospital after heavy rains

A section of scaffolding at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, collapsed onto several parked vehicles on Sunday, April 26,...

Energy Minister orders nationwide audit of energy installations

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has directed a nationwide audit of all energy installations following the recent explosion and...

Mama Effe distributes mathematical sets to BECE candidates across three regions

Renowned media personality and philanthropist, Eleanor Amanor, popularly known as Mama Effe, has distributed over 3,500 mathematical sets to candidates preparing for the 2026...

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

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled a major planned maintenance exercise in the Western Region for Monday, April 27, even as engineers...

AMA court convicts three for open defecation and illegal dumping in Accra

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court has convicted three individuals for offences including open defecation and illegal waste disposal, as authorities intensify enforcement...