HomeNewsLocal News

Local News

OSP denies receiving hospital letter on Ken Ofori-Atta’s health

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refuted claims circulating online about receiving a hospital letter detailing the medical condition of Mr. Kenneth...

What is special about Ken Ofori-Atta? – Special Prosecutor asks

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has strongly criticised former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, over his failure to appear for questioning on Monday, June 2,...

Asantehene urges mining sector to chart new path towards sustainable development

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the mining sector to adopt a new approach that prioritises sustainable development and equitable distribution...

Man, 22, drowns in abandoned galamsey pit at Juaboso

A 22-year-old man, Jebril Hamidu, has been found dead after reportedly drowning in an abandoned galamsey pit at Juaboso in the Western North Region. According...

Man arrested for unlawful possession of narcotics in Accra

A young man identified as Ernest Mohamed Adjiri has been arrested for unlawful possession of narcotics in the Greater Accra Region. Mohamed was apprehended by...

Odikro of Obuasi Bossman leads community to raise funds for school project

The Odikro of Obuasi Bossman, Nana Abu Bonsra, together with community members, has organised a homecoming event to raise funds for the construction of...

OSP must justify why Ofori-Atta must appear in person – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to clearly explain why it insists on the physical...

Mother, son perish in fatal Damongo accident

A mother and her 23-year-old son have lost their lives in an accident near the Damongo Municipal Assembly in the Savannah Region. The tragic incident...

Grant Ofori-Atta’s request for virtual session – MP appeals to OSP

Gushegu Member of Parliament (MP) Alhassan Tampuli has appealed to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to accept former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s...

Fire guts KG classroom at Baiden Walker basic school

A fire outbreak has destroyed a kindergarten classroom at Baiden Walker Basic School in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region. Several items...

Burkinabe arrested in Assin Fosu for human trafficking

The Central North Regional Police Command on Sunday rescued seven foreign nationals trafficked under false pretences by a suspect named Zongo Jeon-Baptiste, a 35-year-old...

We’ll regulate excavator imports to curb galamsey – Mahama

President John Mahama has outlined stringent measures to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as 'galamsey,' by tightening regulations on the importation of excavators. He revealed...

We used to run errands together – Mahama shares childhood ties with Otumfuo

President John Mahama has opened up on his long-standing relationship with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, revealing that their bond dates back to...

Inside the OSP’s “Wanted” list: Who are the fugitives under manhunt?

It is a normal practice for law enforcement bodies such as the Ghana Police Service to issue wanted notices for persons being pursued for...

We’ll be waiting for you to bring Ofori-Atta back – Frank Davies calls OSP’s bluff

Frank Davies, a member of the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has asserted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)...

Mobile data prices to fall, users to get more value – Sam George

Communication Minister Sam Nartey George has outlined the government’s roadmap to reducing mobile data prices, citing previous failed attempts due to policy implementation challenges. Speaking...

Konongo Odumasi residents appeal to gov’t for new fire tender

Residents of Konongo Odumasi in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region are appealing to the government to provide a new fire...

EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah’s case

The new leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has requested the reopening of the case involving former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah. Special...

Court fines painter for insulting neighbour as witch

A Hohoe Magistrate Court has sentenced a 31-year-old painter to a fine of GH¢1,200 for insulting his neighbour by calling her a witch and...

Ofori-Atta diagnosed with cancer

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed. At...

We’re churning out lawyers who can’t move a court – Ansa-Asare

Ghana is producing law graduates who lack the practical skills to perform in court, according to former Director of the Ghana School of Law,...

Prof. Dua Agyeman resigns as Chairman of Audit Service Board

Professor Edward Dua Agyeman has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Audit Service Board, the Daily Graphic reports. In a letter dated May...

OSP uncovers widespread GES corruption involving fake schools and appointments

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has uncovered widespread corruption within the Ghana Education Service (GES), involving the existence of fake schools, forged...

4-bedroom property destroyed by fire at Debiso-Kokoado

A devastating fire broke out at a four-bedroom residential property in Debiso-Kokoado, a community in the Western North Region. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS),...

OSP triggers INTERPOL Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta

The Office of the Special Prosecutor(OSP) has formally initiated the process for issuing an INTERPOL Red Notice, which could subject former Finance Minister Ken...

Robbers attack passengers on Kasoa-Winneba Highway

Armed robbers have reportedly attacked 10 commercial vehicles and robbed passengers of their belongings on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway. The incident occurred around 11:00 pm on...

2025 SHS Selection: BECE candidates will not change schools if… – Education Ministry [Listen]

The Education Ministry has announced that Resolution Centres will be available to address admission challenges for 2025 BECE candidates entering Senior High School (SHS). However,...

Mahama announces plans for Accra-Kumasi expressway, sod-cutting set for early next year

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a feasibility study and design for a new Accra-Kumasi Expressway will soon commence, with sod-cutting expected early...

Newage and Afrika Nyornu create period-friendly world for girls

In a commendable display of corporate social responsibility, Newage Agric Solutions Ltd has joined forces with women’s health advocacy group Afrika Nyornu to champion...

Hospital sued over CCTV in consulting room during breast examination

A patient, Gifty Amoakowaa, has filed a lawsuit against Peace and Love Hospital over the installation of CCTV cameras in consultation and examination rooms...

Prof. Akua Biritwum becomes first female chair of National Media Commission

Professor Akua Biritwum has made history as the first-ever female Chair of the National Media Commission (NMC) since its establishment in 1993. The milestone was...

St. Thomas Eye Hospital unveils cutting-edge laser technology to transform glaucoma treatment

In a major stride toward combating glaucoma — the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Ghana — St. Thomas Eye Hospital has officially launched...

Today for Tomorrow Fund commissions two classroom blocks with teachers’ offices at Sakasaka in Tamale

The Today for Tomorrow Fund (TFT) has commissioned two newly constructed classroom blocks as part of its commitment to enhancing education in Ghana. The...

Concerned Youth of Akyem Sagyimase warn of imminent destruction of Atewa Forest by illegal miners

The Concerned Youth of Akyem Sagyimase has issued a passionate communiqué warning of a looming environmental crisis in the Atewa Forest Reserve due to...

Health Ministry dismisses LHIMS suspension concerns

The Ministry of Health has dismissed concerns over a potential suspension of services under the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), assuring the public...

Tipper truck overturns on Accra-Tema Motorway

The vital Accra-Tema Motorway was plunged into chaos on Monday morning after a tipper truck laden with construction stones overturned, spilling debris across multiple...

4 occupants escape as fire guts car at Esankwanta

Four people narrowly escaped injury after a Hyundai Sonata vehicle caught fire at Esankwanta in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region. The incident...

Mahama proposes permit system for excavator imports to fight illegal mining

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce a permit system to regulate the importation of excavators as part of broader efforts to...

Prophetess Rosemary Owusu-Antwi launches Jezreel publications and four books

The Founder and General Overseer of Christlife Family Chapel, Prophetess Mrs. Rosemary Owusu-Antwi, has unveiled Jezreel Publications and launched four inspiring books. At the event,...

Bleached children may suffer brain damage, other health complications – Dr. Beyuo

A member of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Dr. Titus Beyuo, has cautioned parents and guardians against bleaching their children’s skin in an attempt to...