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Government passes six regulations to implement new EPA Act

The government has approved six new regulations to support the implementation of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Act, 2025 (Act 1124), in a move...

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Manhyia Palace, pays homage to Otumfuo, Asantehemaa

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, paid a courtesy call on His Majesty Otumfuo Osei...

Court orders Attorney-General to disclose additional evidence in NAFCO case

The Accra High Court (Criminal Division – Specialised Court 1) has ordered the Office of the Attorney-General to disclose all additional documents in its...

Ghana and Gabon sign two agreements to strengthen bilateral relations

Ghana and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing diplomatic...

Court remands two suspects in Immigration Officer murder case as prosecution awaits DNA report

The Adabraka District Court has remanded Bright Aweh and Thomas Zigah, the two suspects standing trial in connection with the murder of an Immigration...

Supreme Court ruling exposes need for political party funding reforms – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for renewed discussions on the financing of political parties following the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Ghana's political...

AMA arrests coconut seller for using walkway as trading, storage space

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested a 46-year-old coconut trader for allegedly using a designated bus stop along the Professor John Evans Atta...

One dead, four injured after VIP bus crashes into faulty truck on Accra–Kumasi Highway

One person has died while four others sustained injuries after a Kia VIP Grandbird bus crashed into a faulty MAN diesel truck at Frimpongso...

Bawumia would not have qualified as Akufo-Addo’s running mate under democratic rules – Nyaho-Tamakloe

Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has criticised the party's internal democratic processes, claiming that former Vice President Dr...

Supreme Court ruling on delegate system strengthens Ghana’s democracy – Nyaho-Tamakloe

Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system used by political...

Stakeholders call for collective action to address growing indiscipline in schools

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for zero tolerance for bullying and criminal conduct in schools, saying educational institutions must remain safe...

Police restore calm after students’ protest at Krobo Nursing Training College

The Bono East Regional Police Command says calm has been restored following an unlawful assembly by students of the Krobo Nursing Training College near...

Opening party elections to all members will be expensive but necessary — NDC on Supreme Court ruling

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has admitted that implementing the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political party delegate system will come with significant financial...

GRDA warns public against buying, leasing railway lands without approval

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has cautioned the public against purchasing or leasing railway lands and buildings from individuals without official approval from...

Interior Ministry lifts ban on women riding motorbikes

The Minister for the Interior has lifted the ban on women riding motorbikes in the Bawku Municipality and its surrounding communities following recommendations from...

Check out preparations at Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s funeral venue before injunction [Photos]

Preparations are continuing at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region for the funeral of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and leader of...

Ministry of Health temporarily closes Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College over unrest

The Ministry of Health has announced the temporary closure of the Nursing Training College at Techiman Krobo in the Bono East Region following unrest...

Western North Regional Health Directorate raises alarm over rising hepatitis cases

The Western North Regional Health Directorate has raised an alarm about the increasing number of hepatitis cases in the region, urging Ghanaians to visit...

Ghana Must Go: The day Nigeria sent a million Ghanaians packing

Decades later, a troubling history is repeating itself in South Africa. In January 1983, Nigerian President Shehu Shagari issued an order that would reshape West...

Parliament passes Customs Bill to strengthen border security and boost revenue collection

Parliament has passed the Customs Bill, 2026, paving the way for a modern legal framework to strengthen customs administration, facilitate international trade, enhance border...

Constitutional interpretation suit could pave way for Mahama third-term bid – Martin Amidu

Former Attorney-General and Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu, has argued that the constitutional interpretation case currently before the Supreme Court could effectively...

Akofena breaks silence after court halts Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s burial

Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, son of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, has reacted after the Accra High Court granted a 10-day interim injunction halting...

I have reason to doubt Hanan’s medical excuse – Deputy AG to Court

The Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has told the High Court that he has reason to doubt the medical excuse presented by...

Attorney-General to brief nation on government’s position on Constitution Review Committee report Thursday

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, is expected to brief the nation on Thursday, July 30, on the government's Position Paper regarding...

NDC intensifies efforts to strengthen youth base in Ahafo ahead of 2028 elections

The Ahafo Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has begun a renewed drive to strengthen the party's youth base as part...

They threatened to cut our heads — Atronie chief alleges threats from galamsey landguards [Listen]

The Abusuapanyin of the Atronie Traditional Council, Omono Asamoah, has alleged that some landguards hired by illegal miners threatened the lives of community members...

Galamsey: We need action, not just inspections — Atronie chief on polluted River [Audio]

The chiefs and people of Atronie in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region have called for adequate security protection during engagements aimed at...

Government announces State burial for late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho

The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Gbeho and related families, has announced a state funeral in honour of the late Ambassador James...

Ghana Water apologises for water supply disruptions following nationwide power outage

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has apologised to customers across the country over temporary interruptions in water supply, attributing the disruptions to the ongoing nationwide...

Gov’t urged to extend NHIS coverage to herbal clinics to improve access to healthcare

A renowned herbal medicine practitioner, Apostle Dr. Amagashie, has called on the government and the Ministry of Health to extend the National Health Insurance...

Kantanka funeral standoff requires urgent security attention — Adib Sani

Security analyst Adib Sani has called for heightened security measures over the ongoing dispute surrounding the funeral arrangements of the late Apostle Professor Kwadwo...

Bono REGSEC orders mining firms to submit licences for verification over Atronie River pollution

The Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has directed all mining companies operating in the region to submit their operational licences, permits and relevant statutory...

GNFS averts major power outage after extinguishing electrical fire at Tetegu

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has prevented a possible major power outage after firefighters from the Weija Fire Station swiftly contained an electrical...

Gender Minister visits Bukom, consoles families after tragedy

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, together with the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo,...

Adu-Boahene’s trial won’t end like Wontumi’s Samreboi case — Atta Akyea [Video]

Samuel Atta Akyes lawyer for former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has expressed confidence that the corruption trial involving his...

High Court grants 10-day interim injunction against Apostle Safo Kantanka’s funeral

The Accra High Court has granted a 10-day interim injunction restraining former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, from proceeding with the funeral...

NDPC boss outlines implementation strategy for revised National Urban Policy

The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, has stressed the need for strong institutional coordination, monitoring and accountability...

Supreme Court unanimously dismisses case challenging OSP’s prosecutorial powers

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a suit challenging the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) authority to independently initiate and conduct prosecutions, affirming...

Gov’t donates 2,000 laptops to University of Ghana for One Million Coders Programme

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has donated 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana (UG) to support the implementation of the...

Power restored to some affected areas as GRIDCo intensifies restoration efforts – Richmond Rockson

Electricity has been restored to some areas affected by the recent power outage, with engineers from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) continuing efforts to...