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AGN Chair echoes need for Africa to translate strong climate negotiating positions into powerful outcomes

Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has acknowledged Africa’s strong negotiating positions in global climate...

Brekum Chelsea announce funeral date for late striker Dominic Frimpong

Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea has announced funeral arrangements for their late striker, Dominic Frimpong, who was tragically killed in a suspected armed...

TTAG demands restoration of automatic postings, describes 7,000 teacher recruitment as inadequate

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana) is calling for the immediate reinstatement of the automatic posting policy for newly...

Old Tafo MP Vincent Assafuah distributes 10,000 mathematical sets to BECE candidates

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has announced another successful edition of his annual educational support initiative for candidates preparing to...

NPP denies allegations of dues diversion, debunks ‘fake’ shortcode claims

The New Patriotic Party (New Patriotic Party) has rejected as false and malicious claims circulating on social media alleging that its National Treasurer is...

Sports Minister pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse, seeks support for upcoming events

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Iddie Adams, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at...

Auditor-General urged to provide full clarity on Kpodo salary controversy

A financial expert, Bismark Owusu, is calling on the Auditor-General to provide a more comprehensive explanation regarding the salary controversy involving Frank Oliver Kpodo,...

“Yen Suro Ahunahuna” demo: Ghana’s democracy under siege – Weija-Gbawe MP

The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has raised concerns over what he describes as growing intimidation and suppression of dissent, warning...

Asutifi North MP cautions teachers against exam malpractice

The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has cautioned teachers in the constituency against engaging in examination...

Adom TV gets results as Dzorwulu footbridge is restored

The Ghana Highways Authority has successfully repaired the damaged footbridge at Dzorwulu, following reports by Adom TV highlighting its deteriorating condition. In a press statement,...

We’ll use videos to arrest fuel thieves — NPA CEO warns

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tamakloe, has issued a strong warning to individuals who engage in fuel siphoning...

Ayariga calls for end to ‘monopoly’ in digital lottery operations

Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called for an immediate end to what he describes as the monopolisation...

Candidates, teachers excited over BECE results before SHS selection

Candidates and teachers are welcoming a new directive aimed at easing the stress associated with Senior High School placement. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced...

Traders relocated as Juaboso 24-hour market project begins

Traders in Juaboso in the Western North Region have been temporarily relocated to make way for the construction of the government’s 24-hour economy market...

Two arrested as Police foil robbery attack in Obuasi

The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and...

Bogoso-Prestea mine operational, claims of shutdown false – Heath Goldfields MD

The Managing Director of Heath Goldfields, Patrick Appiah Mensah, has dismissed claims that operations at the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine have stalled, insisting the mine...

Chiefs around Volta Lake unite against illegal fishing as stocks decline

The Paramount Chief of Yeji Traditional Area, Nana Pimampim Yaw Kagblese V, has called on traditional leaders along the Volta Lake to take urgent...

PAC directs Wiawso College of Education to recover GH¢380k student arrears

The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) has directed the Wiawso College of Education to adopt more innovative ways to recover GH¢380,315.23 in outstanding...

Moral standards falling despite Christian majority in Ghana – Baptist Ministers’ Conference

President of the Ghana Baptist Convention Ministers’ Conference, Rev. Victor Brew, has expressed grave concern over a persistent decline in moral standards across the...

Ghana launches a National Workplace HIV and Wellness Policy

Ghana has launched a new National Workplace HIV and Wellness Policy aimed at promoting healthier and stigma-free working environments across the country. The Deputy Minister...

Mayor of Accra inspects Chorkor beach cleanup, pledges support for sustained restoration

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, on Tuesday inspected a beach clean-up exercise at Chorkor aimed at improving environmental sanitation, protecting public...

Greater Accra Minister orders crackdown on poor street lighting, threatens to name negligent assemblies

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has instructed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to take immediate steps to fix the widespread problem...

NSA releases postings for 18,416 trained teachers for 2026/27 service year

The National Service Authority (NSA) has released postings for 18,416 trained teachers to undertake their mandatory national service for the 2026/2027 service year. In a...

Back-to-school drive: Dumelo donates shoes to schoolchildren in Ayawaso West Wuogon

Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo, has shared a video capturing moments from his recent donation of shoes to schoolchildren...

Why bring armed soldiers to our company? – VALCO workers justify blockade [Audio]

Workers of Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) have justified their decision to lock the main entrance of the plant in Tema, insisting their actions were...

Coalition urges NPA to cut fuel supply to illegal miners to curb galamsey

A coalition of civil society organisations is calling on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to take decisive action against illegal mining by restricting fuel...

You’re just a worker; what authority do you have to resist govt’s selected investor? – GIADEC CEO slams VALCO local Chairman

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, has questioned the basis for the resistance by some...

Methodist Church Ghana extends love to member after viral tithing dispute

In a statement reflecting pastoral care and reconciliation, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, has addressed the fallout...

National Service Authority to clamp down on firms hiring without national service — Deputy Director

The National Service Authority has announced plans to begin strict enforcement against companies that employ individuals who have not completed their mandatory national service. Speaking...

Illegal mining pollution disrupts river baptisms — Church of Pentecost turns to rubber pools

The Church of Pentecost says rising pollution of Ghana’s water bodies, largely driven by illegal mining activities, is increasingly disrupting its traditional river baptism...

Mahama’s absence on 2028 ballot will alter the dynamics for the NDC – Sammi Awuku

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has suggested that Ghana’s next general election could mark a significant shift in political strategy,...

Kumasi: Man remanded over alleged killing of beautician girlfriend

Police in Kumasi have arrested a 48-year-old businessman for allegedly killing his girlfriend in what police say was a domestic violence case. Francis Arthur is...

Ghana engages South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian Nationals

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held urgent diplomatic talks with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, following viral videos showing...

TTAG demands immediate halt to teacher recruitment, threatens nationwide protest

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called on government to immediately suspend the ongoing teacher recruitment exercise, citing what it describes as...

Chorkor beach gets facelift as clean-up exercise begins

A large-scale clean-up exercise is currently underway at the Chorkor beach in Accra as part of renewed efforts to restore sanitation and improve environmental...

Abotareye residents appeal for potable water and better classroom infrastructure

Residents of Abotareye, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, are appealing to authorities, philanthropists and development partners to...

Agenda 111 is a ‘trap’, no secured funding – Akandoh

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has criticised the Agenda 111 hospital initiative, describing it as a “trap” left behind by the previous...

Cabinet approves visa waiver agreements with Zambia, Maldives and Antigua and Barbuda

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed Cabinet’s approval of visa waiver agreements with Antigua and Barbuda, the...

Kennedy Agyapong not dividing NPP, holds no grudge – Spokesperson

A spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has dismissed claims of division within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insisting that the former flagbearer aspirant...

Agenda 111: It is not realistic to complete all 111 hospitals in four years – Mintah Akandoh

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has indicated that the current administration may not be able to complete all hospitals under the Agenda...