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Gunmen attack Binduri community, kill three

Three individuals, including a woman, have reportedly been shot dead at Gumyoko, a suburb of the Binduri District in the Upper East Region. The fatal...

Bole Chief Imam bans lavish weddings to uphold Islamic values

The Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has officially prohibited extravagant Islamic weddings within his jurisdiction, with the directive taking...

Tamale: Customs seize GH¢20.6m worth of Illicit cigarettes and tapentadol tablets

Customs officials in the Northern Region have intercepted a large quantity of restricted goods, including illicit cigarettes and controlled pharmaceuticals, following a targeted operation...

Residents displaced as windstorm destroys properties in Kpandai

A powerful windstorm that lasted for nearly 30 minutes on Thursday evening wreaked havoc in Wiae, a suburb of the Kpandai District in the...

Armed military, police officers allegedly storm miner’s home to seize cars, gold

Residents of Akrokerri in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region have been gripped with fear following an alleged raid by armed military...

NSA scandal: NIB detains Gifty Oware-Mensah

Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and a current Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),...

Gov’t to add 100,000-barrel refinery to TOR as it moves to restore operations – Deputy MD

The government plans to construct a new 100,000-barrel refinery as part of efforts to expand the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and reduce Ghana’s dependence...

Mahama visits Mali as part of ‘good neighbourliness’ tour [Photos]

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Bamako, the capital of Mali today as part of his ‘good neighbourliness’ tour. He was warmly received at Modibo...

Bono Region losing fertile land, forest reserves to galamsey activities

The Bono Region, one of the food baskets of the country, is gradually losing its natural resources, mainly fertile land, plantations and rivers to...

Mahama reaffirms commitment to gender equality on International Women’s Day

As Ghana joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his dedication to advancing gender equality,...

IWD: Jean Mensa calls for greater commitment to gender equality

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has called for renewed efforts to achieve gender equality, acknowledging progress while stressing that significant...

Illegal timber logging activity degrading forest vegetation in Western North Region

Illegal timber logging has become the primary driver of forest degradation in the Western North Region, prompting concerns from traditional leaders, including Nana Ofori...

Judith Adjobah Blay confirmed as Ghana Gas Ag. MD; Robert Lartey elevated to Deputy MD

Judith Adjobah Blay has been confirmed as the Acting Managing Director of Ghana Gas, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector. Her appointment...

Napo’s wife launches initiative to promote mental wellbeing and financial literacy

Mrs. Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, wife of the NPP 2024 vice-presidential candidate and former Minister of Energy, has unveiled the Empowering Better Life Foundation (EBLF),...

Mahama appoints Dr. Sodzi-Tettey as Ag. CEO of National Vaccine Institute

President John Mahama has appointed Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), pending confirmation by the...

GNFS swiftly responds to fire outbreak at Tudu

A fire erupted early Saturday morning at Tudu, affecting two shops on the fourth floor of a commercial building. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS)...

EOCO, UK’s NCA launch fraud reporting campaign against romance scams

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) have launched a fraud reporting campaign to combat romance fraud...

Constitution Review Committee announces stakeholder engagements

The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) is set to embark on nationwide stakeholder and zonal engagements as part of its review process. According to a statement...

How Justice Kulendi inspired Oppong Nkrumah’s law career [Video]

Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has credited Supreme Court Justice Yonny Kulendi for playing a pivotal role in his decision to...

Rainstorm kills 7-year-old girl in Damongo; shops damaged

A heavy rainstorm has struck the Savannah Regional capital of Damongo, killing one person and causing havoc to homes and shops, among others. The disaster,...

Man jailed for stealing laptop at Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment

An unemployed man who stole a laptop at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment has been sentenced to two years imprisonment. Foster Nyarko, 36,...

Full details: Illegal mining spree on Manhyia-linked concession

It remains to be seen what steps the government will take after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, publicly lamented that illegal miners had...

Savannah College of Education absorbed into public college system

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), has officially absorbed the Savannah College of Education into the public...

Energy sector ‘bleeding’ and needs urgent intervention – Minister

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has warned that Ghana’s energy sector is “bleeding” and requires urgent intervention to address...

Minority criticizes Majority over poor attendance in Parliament

The Minority caucus in Parliament has criticized the Majority caucus for failing to attend Friday’s parliamentary proceedings in significant numbers. Their concerns stem from the...

Remove all illegal signages – Korle Klottey Assembly to advertisers

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) in the Greater Accra Region has directed advertisers to remove all illegal signages within its jurisdiction. The directive, aimed...

Government not implementing load shedding – Energy Minister

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured the public that the government is not undertaking any form of load...

Gov’t has no plans to sell ECG or NEDCo – Energy Minister

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has dismissed claims that the government intends to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana...

Mr Eazi hit with sad news

Ghanaian-Nigerian music star and entrepreneur Mr Eazi is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, Ifeoma Edith Ajibade, as he takes to social media...

8 reported dead, others injured in accident on Akyem Boadua road

Eight people have been reported dead, with six others injured in a fatal accident at Akyem Boadua in the Eastern Region. The accident occurred in...

First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass dismissal of public servants

A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has...

Health Minister hints at upgrade of Ridge Hospital to Teaching Hospital

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the government’s plan to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital,...

Group petitions Parliament over MP’s “JB Danquah was a traitor” comment

A group has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, demanding an apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister of Science and...

Sosu and 9 other MPs renew push for Anti-Witchcraft Bill in Parliament

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has reintroduced the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill in Parliament, seeking to criminalize witchcraft...

Ghana Health Service reassigns Regional Directors

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reassigned 15 Regional Health Directors as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. The new appointments,...

Fire destroys two-bedroom apartment at Gomoa Onyandze

A two-bedroom self-contained apartment at Gomoa Onyandze, along the Apam-Winneba road, was destroyed by fire on Monday night. The Apam Fire Station received a distress...

GhISEP urges gov’t to fast-track OSH Bill after Odumasi explosion

The Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhISEP) has called on the government to expedite ongoing efforts to pass the Occupational Safety and...

Bole Chief Imam bans extravagant wedding celebrations

The Bole Chief Imam, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has issued a directive banning extravagant wedding celebrations that do not align with Islamic teachings in the...

Gender Ministry leads Empowerment Walk to mark International Women’s Day

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) will today, March 7, 2025, lead a walk to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day...

MP pledges to drive development in Sekyere Afram Plains

The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Afram Plains, Nasira Afrah Gyekye, has reaffirmed her commitment to fostering socio-economic growth in the district. Speaking at the...