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President Mahama commissions National Signals Bureau Regional Command in Ho

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the National Signals Bureau’s new Volta Regional Command in Ho, stressing that strong intelligence systems are essential to...

Asante Akyem Central MCE vows to arrest farm owners aiding galamsey

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akyem Central, Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, has warned that farm owners found supporting or allowing “galamsey” (illegal mining)...

2-year-old dies after being hit by Toyota Pickup in Bibiani

A two-year-old toddler has tragically died at Bibiani in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region after being hit by a vehicle. Two-year-old Elliana...

Military Recruitment Stampede: Mother of late Priscilla Nyamalor breaks down at funeral [Video]

The nation mourns as the late Priscilla Nyamalor, one of six individuals who tragically lost their lives in the military recruitment stampede at El-Wak...

Three dead, six injured in Kpando–Aziave crash

Three people have lost their lives while six others sustained injuries following a head-on collision between a Howo tipper truck and a Daewoo Matiz...

I’m headed for public office, but not the OSP role – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has hinted that he is likely to take up a public office role soon, but has firmly ruled out...

Ghana Armed Forces opens 2025/2026 intake for military academy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 intake into the Ghana Military Academy (GMA), announcing full requirements for prospective...

I would’ve blocked Ofori-Atta from leaving Ghana if… – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng for what he calls a failure of vigilance that allowed former Finance Minister...

I will only submit my allegations to a board, not the OSP’s subordinates – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has maintained that he will not submit evidence on his earlier allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to officers...

‘I’m still a bit traumatised’ – Martin Kpebu recounts alleged abuse during OSP arrest

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has given a detailed account of what he describes as abusive treatment by personnel of the Office of the...

Forestry office attack: Suspected gang leader arrested, two stolen cars recovered

Police have recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation into the brazen robbery at the Juaso District Forestry Services Division office, announcing the arrest...

First Ladies unite in Accra to champion elimination of mother-to-child HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B transmission

Accra recently hosted a historic gathering of African First Ladies, marking a day of sisterhood, solidarity, and shared commitment to maternal and child health....

Health Minister is just trying to find faults and undermine us – Lightwave eHealth Solutions

Lightwave eHealth Solutions (LHIMS) has strongly condemned what it describes as continuous fault-finding by the Ministry of Health (MOH). The company accuses the Ministry...

EPA CEO to be installed as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of Abura traditional area

The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is set to be honoured as a queen...

Two dead, 13 injured in fatal head-on collision on Anyinam–Enyiresi highway

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported that two people have died, while 13 others have sustained injuries following a head-on collision on...

National Best Farmer urges government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure to boost food production

The 2025 Overall Best National Farmer, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, has urged the government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure to enable farmers to increase food...

Bryan Acheampong salutes farmers, outlines vision for stronger agricultural sector

Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has lauded Ghanaian farmers for their vital contribution to national development as the...

Adansi Asokwa DCE pledges to reclaim galamsey lands for large-scale farming

District Chief Executive for Adansi Asokwa, Albert Dakurah, has reaffirmed the district’s commitment to reclaim abandoned galamsey sites for agricultural use, with plans to...

Police rescue woman, arrest suspect over viral domestic abuse video

The Ghana Police Service has rescued a young woman seen in a viral video with a severe eye injury crying for help, and has...

Volta Region received a significant share of Big Push road projects – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that a substantial portion of the road contracts awarded under the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme have...

41st Farmers’ Day: 82-year-old farmer Abraham Kwaku Edusei wins overall Best Farmer Award

82-year-old renowned agriculturist Abraham Kwaku Edusei from Kwahu Afram Plains has been crowned the 2025 Best Farmer, earning widespread praise for his decades-long contribution...

41st National Farmers’ Day: Mahama urges appointees to invest in farming

President John Dramani Mahama has urged all government appointees to venture into agriculture as a sustainable path to wealth creation and national development. He stressed...

Mahama announces sharp drop in food inflation, credits targeted government interventions

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a significant decline in food inflation, attributing the improvement to deliberate policy measures and strengthened management of Ghana’s...

Togbe Afede XIV lauds government’s $10bn ‘big push’ programme for boosting farm produce transport

Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has expressed his satisfaction with the government’s Big Push programme, emphasising its importance for improving the...

Interior Minister urges security agencies to maximise use of new NSB regional command in Ho

Minister for the Interior Mohammed Muntaka has urged all internal security agencies to work collaboratively and fully utilise the newly inaugurated National Signals Bureau...

Farmers are the backbone of our nation – Veep salutes farmers

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman has paid glowing tribute to Ghana’s farmers, describing their work as the lifeline that sustains the nation’s food...

President Mahama urges formal sector workers to embrace farming

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians, particularly those in formal employment, to embrace agriculture as a supplementary source of income, emphasizing that farming...

Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Photos

Ghana today marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day, honoring farmers and fishers whose hard work underpins the country’s food security. The celebration followed a week-long...

Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says government agricultural interventions are not only strengthening national food systems but are also directly improving household...

Government committed to science-backed policies for farmers – Agric Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking, stating that every major agricultural intervention introduced since the...

Farmers demand a 2% interest rate on loans to boost farming activities

President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu, has urged the government to introduce 2% interest rates on loans to...

MoFFA shuts down multiple mortuaries in Eastern Region over poor sanitation and safety violations

The Mortuary and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has conducted a two-day enforcement operation in the Eastern Region, resulting in the partial closure of multiple...

Ashanti Regional Minister drags Democracy Hub member to court over alleged galamsey remarks

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has initiated legal action against Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah of the pressure group Democracy Hub, accusing him of...

OSP has come to stay, Kissi Agyebeng should be allowed to finish his term – Edudzi Tamekloe

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe, has called for the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to be allowed to...

WAEC raises concerns over declining English standards in 2025 WASSCE

The Head of Public Relations at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has expressed serious concern over the growing use of pidgin...

Police arrest five suspects behind robberies in Sefwi Bekwai

The Western North Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects believed to be members of a gang responsible for most...

Minority warns of crisis in fishing communities, calls for urgent government action

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over worsening conditions in Ghana’s fishing communities, accusing the government of neglect and logistical failures that threaten...

Martin Kpebu ready to defend claims against Special Prosecutor – Counsel

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu is ready to prove the allegations he has levelled against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, his lawyer Marcellinus Biah has...

Farmers need support all year, not just awards’ — Prof. Boadi

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has called for sustained...

Minority criticises government for failing farmers amid unsold rice crisis

On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the challenges facing Ghanaian farmers, highlighting the abandonment...