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Parliament passes Legal Education Reform Bill

Parliament has approved the Legal Education Bill, 2025, in what is being described as a landmark shift in Ghana’s legal training landscape. The legislation, now...

Gomoa Fetteh Omankrado supports Adom TV Fufuo Party with cow

Omankrado of Gomoa Fetteh, Nana Kwesi Quansah, has donated a cow to Adom TV in preparation for this year’s much-anticipated Fufuo Party, in his...

We’ll continue to hold Lincoln University in high regard – Mahama says despite withdrawal of honorary degree

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his deep respect for Lincoln University, even after the institution withdrew its plan to award him an honorary...

Flames engulf shop near Battor post office

A fire outbreak has destroyed a shop and adjoining storeroom near the Battor Post Office in the Volta Region, raising fresh concerns about fire...

I wasn’t expecting this – Sammy Gyamfi on Goldbod appointment

Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, has admitted he did not see his appointment coming, describing it as both surprising...

Truck transporting yams overturns at Bawa Akora

A truck transporting yams has overturned at Bawa Akora in an accident that could have escalated into a fire disaster. The incident occurred on March...

Machinery destroyed as fire guts plastic recycling facility at Afienya

A fire outbreak has destroyed critical machinery at a plastic recycling facility at Philip Kope near Afienya in the Greater Accra Region, raising concerns...

Mahama defends digital recruitment in security services, rejects claims of favouritism

President John Mahama has rejected claims that recent recruitment into Ghana’s security services was influenced by favouritism, stating that digital systems were deliberately introduced...

Electric Vehicle: Gov’t urges private sector investments into solar-powered charging stations

The government has urged the private sector to invest in solar-powered electric charging systems, as the nation transitions to EV transportation. Joyce Caitlyn Ocansey, the...

Police Special Operations Team withdrawn from Kumasi hours after anti-crime deployment

A Special Operations Team deployed by the Ghana Police Service to tackle rising criminal activity in Kumasi has been withdrawn less than 24 hours...

Akufo-Addo, Okyenhene grace Kyebi Hospital centenary launch

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, joined high-profile dignitaries in Kyebi for the launch of the...

Gov’t set to issue a 7-year cedi bond on March 30, first since 2022

The government is set to issue a 7-year cedi-denominated bond on March 30, 2026. It's also hoping to carry out initial pricing guidance as well as...

Gov’t to roll out electronic road toll system by fourth quarter of 2026

The Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament has announced that the electronic road toll system will take effect by the fourth quarter of 2026. Isaac...

Paramount Chief of Asante Akyem Agogo, Nana Akuoko Sarpong passes on

The Paramount Chief of the Asante Akyem Agogo Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, has passed away. The late chief, who was also the father...

Gomoa festival will boost local economy and tourism – A-Plus

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has said the introduction of the Gomoa Festival is aimed at boosting...

GRNMA calls for urgent action as ‘no-bed syndrome’ worsens across Ghana

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has sounded the alarm over the worsening “no-bed syndrome” in Ghana’s healthcare system, warning that the...

I used personal funds to construct road in Gomoa Central – Kwame Asare Obeng

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has revealed that he has used his personal funds to support road...

Honorary doctorate not needed – Nana Yaa Jantuah praises Mahama’s LGBTQ stance

Presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his stance on LGBTQ issues, saying his moral leadership will be recognised...

I never called for a third term for President Mahama – A-Plus clarifies

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, has clarified that he never advocated for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on...

About 42% of paternity tests in Ghana exclude alleged fathers – Report

A new national insights report released by Blueprint DNA provides one of the most comprehensive analyses to date of how paternity DNA testing is...

We need a ‘dictator-style’ leadership to build a country – A-Plus

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has called for a more decisive and firm style of leadership to...

My focus is industrialisation, not parliamentary debates – A-Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has stated that his focus in Parliament is on development...

Fear of losing elections shouldn’t stop you from doing right — Kwame A-Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A-Plus, has stated that the fear of losing an election...

A-Plus announces plans to build port, launch Free Zones and new city in Gomoa Central

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a port, develop a...

Gomoa Central now most popular constituency in Ghana – A-Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, says his constituency has become the most popular in Ghana...

A-Plus urges all constituencies to prioritise internet access

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has urged all constituencies in Ghana to prioritise internet access...

Ten communities in Atwima Mponua risk collapse as electrification delays persist

Ten rural communities in Atwima Mponua District are slowly turning into ghost towns as residents, especially the youth, leave in search of light and...

Minority to petition CHRAJ over Mahama’s use of brother’s private jet

The Minority in Parliament has indicated plans to petition the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over what it describes as a...

Asante Gold Mines commissions school infrastructure for 19 catchment communities

Asante Gold Mines, at Bibiani in the Western North Region, has commissioned new school infrastructure to support education in 19 catchment communities as part...

Foreign Affairs Ministry advises Ghanaians travelling to Senegal to take vaccinations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians travelling to Senegal to take necessary health precautions, including getting recommended vaccinations. In a statement issued on...

CID Headquarters takes over Ibrahim Mahama’s assault probe

The Ghana Police Service has handed over investigations into the alleged assault of renowned visual artist Ibrahim Mahama to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)...

Ashanti Kusasi chiefs commend police for arrests in chief Naba Maliki Azimbe’s murder case

The Ashanti Kusasi chiefs and elders, alongside the Diaspora Kusaug Community, have praised security agencies and individuals involved in the arrest of suspects linked...

‘Why cut what you just raised?’ — Sophia Akuffo questions gov’t levy decision

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has cautioned that the reduction of the Growth and Sustainability Levy could weaken Ghana’s efforts to maximise value...

Police deploy reinforcements to Nkwanta after violent attacks

The Ghana Police Service has deployed additional personnel and equipment to Nkwanta following renewed violent attacks in the area. In a statement issued on March...

New advocacy group TAS-FORCE launched to champion women’s rights and justice reforms

A new advocacy group, TAS-FORCE, has been launched to champion the rights of women and vulnerable persons while advocating for reforms in Ghana’s justice...

You are talking too much lately – Mussa Dankwah told

The Acting Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahdi Jibil, has weighed in on pollster Mussa Dankwah's work, urging him to...

Lincoln University U-turn on honorary doctorate: We are proud of you – Rev. Opuni to Mahama

The Chief Executive Officer of Christian Advocacy Africa has praised President John Dramani Mahama for refusing to compromise his values following the withdrawal of...

Ga Traditional Council announces ban on noisemaking ahead of Homowo

The Ga Traditional Council has announced a ban on noisemaking across the Ga State from May 4 to June 4, 2026, ahead of the...

Enforcing UN slavery resolution will be difficult — Prof. Appiagyei-Atua

Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana School of Law, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has raised concerns about the practical impact...

NPP must aim to secure parliamentary majority in 2028 – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to work towards securing...