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Police Special Operations Team withdrawn from Kumasi hours after anti-crime deployment

A Special Operations Team deployed by the Ghana Police Service to tackle rising criminal activity in Kumasi has been withdrawn less than 24 hours...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

Ibrahim Mahama faces Police board as assault probe continues

Renowned Ghanaian visual artist Ibrahim Mahama is meeting with the Police Management Board as investigations continue into claims that he was assaulted by police...

Kasoa petty traders protest planned demolition of structures

Petty traders in Kasoa have staged a protest against the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly over plans to demolish temporary structures to make way...

IGP Special Operations Team nab 19 persons over alleged drug peddling

The IGP Special Operations Team has arrested nineteen individuals in the Ashanti Region for their alleged involvement in the sale of hard drugs. The arrests...

Two siblings stabbed to death at Sefwi Boako

Two brothers, Yaw Clinton, 23, and Kofi Nsowa, 19, have been fatally stabbed at Sefwi Akrofu, near Sefwi Boako in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality...

Asiedu Nketia urges NDC members to retain hardworking executives in internal elections

The National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on party members to retain dedicated executives in the upcoming internal elections. Speaking in...

Asiedu Nketia credits grassroots engagement for NDC gains in Ashanti Region

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said the party’s improved performance in the Ashanti Region was the result of deliberate grassroots...

We know you are a listening government – Nsuta Chief urges completion of key roads

The Nsuta Manhene, Nana Asamoah Gyamfi Sekyere, has praised the government for ongoing road projects while urging authorities to address critical infrastructure challenges in...

‘We don’t pursue illegal miners based on party colours’ – NAIMOS

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has rejected claims that its operations are politically motivated, emphasizing that its focus remains solely on tackling...