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Biography of Gloria Kafui Hiadzi

Kafui was born on Thursday, 1st July 1976, in Sekondi-Takoradi to Mr. Hubert Hiadzi and Mrs. Mary Theresa Hiadzi. Being the firstborn of her parents,...

GIBA’s Gloria Kafui Hiadzi laid to rest in solemn ceremony [Photos]

The funeral and burial rites of the late former Executive Secretary of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Gloria Kafui Hiadzi, have been held. Miss...

A 70-year journey of grace, leadership, and legacy: Honouring the mother of charismatism, Rev. Dr. Christie Doe Tetteh

The evening sky over Labone, Accra, seemed to shimmer with anticipation on Friday, February 27, 2026, as family, friends, and admirers gathered at the...

NSA pays January allowance to service personnel

The National Service Authority (NSA) has confirmed that allowances for January 2026 have been fully processed and credited as of Friday, February 27, 2026. In...

Tano North Assembly members commend gov’t for payment of allowances

Assembly members in Tano North, Ahafo Region, have expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for ensuring that their monthly allowances are paid, saying...

Four arrested over robbery attack on okada rider at Fomena

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four persons in connection with a violent robbery attack on a commercial motorbike rider at Fomena in the...

Former Asokore Mampong MCE, 8 others arraigned over alleged land fraud

Nine people, including former Asokore Mampong Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Alidu Seidu, have been granted bail by the Kumasi High Court over their alleged...

Wholesale promotion partly responsible for indiscipline in schools — Sampson Ahi

The Member of Parliament for Sefwi Bodi, Sampson Ahi, has linked rising cases of indiscipline in schools to what he describes as “wholesale promotion”...

Truck carrying cocoa falls on police armoured vehicle at Gomoa Akotsi

A heavy-duty trailer transporting cocoa beans on Friday overturned onto a police armoured vehicle at Gomoa Akotsi in the Gomoa East District. Preliminary information indicates...

Muntaka receives final report of Gbeniyiri Mediation Committee

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has officially received the final report of the Gbeniyiri Mediation Committee set up to address tensions between...

Take shelter until further notice – Ghana Embassy in Doha urges nationals

The Embassy of Ghana in Doha has called on Ghanaian nationals residing in Doha to remain indoors and seek immediate shelter until further notice...

GES announces mid-term break for basic schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared a two-day mid-term break for all basic schools nationwide, scheduled for Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March...

AMA boss halts Makola No. 2 rent increment pending negotiations with facility managers

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has assured traders at Makola No. 2 Market that a proposed rent increment and a disputed 20...

Two arrested in connection with Effiakuma viral video

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects captured in a viral video physically assaulting two teenagers, a male and female aged 13...

Galamsey: 38, including teenagers, arrested in Birim North

The Eastern South Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has intensified the crackdown on illegal mining, arresting 38 individuals during a targeted intelligence-led...

Zambian delegation visits Ministry of Education to study Ghana’s ICT and STEM education reforms

A delegation from the Ministry of Education in Zambia has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ministry of Education to understudy the country’s education...

Gov’t too focused on gold, ignoring agriculture- Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the government’s handling of agriculture, arguing that strong public statements are not being matched by concrete action, despite...

Farmer drags gov’t to Supreme Court over ‘extortionate fees’ and ‘restrictive licensing’ for industrial cannabis

A farmer from Techiman in the Bono East region, Mariam Alhassan, has initiated a constitutional challenge at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn what...

Philanthropist builds and commissions new 6-Unit classroom school block for Ga-Odumase cluster of schools

In a significant boost to education and a display of civic responsibility, a Philanthropist, Mr and Mrs Dynamic Mawunyegah-Akakpo has officially handed over a...

Firefighters attacked while battling fire at Kasoa Old Market [Video]

Two container shops have been destroyed by fire at the Old Market in Kasoa, triggering unrest that saw some youth pelt firefighters with stones...

Wontumi was my dorm mate in Prempeh College – Former Dep. GES boss

Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, a former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has finally put to rest the long-standing public scepticism regarding the...

Mahama’s SONA was full of ‘settings’ – Oppong Nkrumah

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised President John Mahama’s State of the Nation Address, describing it as disconnected from the realities facing...

Bawumia does not deserve credit for Gold Reserve Policy – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia does not deserve credit for Ghana’s Gold for...

SONA 2026: Mahama announces 50 major road projects under ‘Big Push’ initiative

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a sweeping infrastructure expansion under his flagship “Big Push” initiative, revealing that 50 large-scale road projects covering 1,144...

Binding IMF programme driving utility adjustments – Kwakye Ofosu

Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has explained that the recent hikes in electricity and utility tariffs are linked to a binding agreement signed...

Gov’t integrates facility management into public projects to curb asset decay

The Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources has announced plans to integrate facility management into all stages of government project planning and development,...

Give to Bawumia what belongs to him – Afenyo-Markin tells Mahama

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has argued that former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia should be recognised as the originator of the Gold-for-Reserve policy currently being...

SONA 2026: Minority’s protest won’t change facts – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said that the Minority’s protest in Parliament during the 2026 State of...

Nation-building requires collective effort — Mahama urges Ghanaians

President John Mahama has urged Ghanaians to play an active role in the nation’s development, stressing that building the country goes beyond leadership and...

SONA 2026: ‘Fasten your seatbelt; Ghana is on takeoff mode’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has painted an optimistic picture of Ghana’s economic trajectory, declaring that the nation is steadily regaining its footing and preparing...

Photos from 2026 State of the Nation Address

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term before Parliament. In line...

SONA 2026: EOCO recovers over GH₵600m in stolen state funds — Mahama

President John Mahama has announced that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has recovered over GH₵600 million in stolen public funds, reinforcing the...

One dead after trailer accident at Hohoe

A driver has died in a fatal road accident involving a trailer at Kordzeto near Hohoe in the Volta Region. The incident occurred on Thursday,...

Full Speech: Mahama’s 2026 SONA

President John Mahama on Friday, February 27, delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term. In the address, the President...

Two military camps to be built at Ejumako and Dambai to boost security and border patrols – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced key measures to strengthen Ghana’s national security infrastructure, modernize the armed forces, and address outstanding personnel welfare issues. Speaking...

SONA 2026: Reforms will guarantee fair returns – Mahama assures cocoa farmers

President John Dramani Mahama has sought to reassure cocoa farmers, affirming that ongoing reforms will strengthen the sector and secure fair, sustainable returns for...

SONA 2026: Gov’t moves to end ‘no bed syndrome’ in hospitals – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced that the Ministry of Health will soon issue new guidelines to eliminate the persistent “no bed syndrome” in health...

SONA 2026: Gov’t to build 600 new basic schools to end ‘schools under trees’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will construct 600 new basic school facilities across Ghana as part of efforts to eliminate...

SONA 2026: Gov’t to establish three new technical universities

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government plans to establish three new technical universities to enhance skills development, foster innovation, and support...

SONA 2026: Mahama announces reintroduction of road tolls

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that road tolls will be reintroduced before the end of the year, this time using digital systems designed...