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SEC rolls out ‘Time With The SEC’ campaign in Volta Region

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana has extended its regional investor education campaign, Time With The SEC, to the Volta Region—marking a...

Mahama nominates 2 new DCEs in Ashanti Region

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two individuals for appointment as Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Ashanti Region, pending approval by...

Serbia to offer 100,000 work permits to Ghanaians – Foreign Affairs Minister

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the Serbian government will grant 100,000 work permits to Ghanaians this year as...

Residents cry foul over illegal sand winning in Abokyikrom

Residents of Abokyikrom, a farming community in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, are raising concerns over the invasion of...

NSMQ 2025: Ghana SHS returns after early exit as Northern Zonal Championship begins

The 2025 Northern Zonal Championship of the NSMQ is underway in Tamale following the conclusion of regional qualifiers in the five northern regions: Upper...

Dr. Apea defends Ato Essien over GH¢90 million Capital Bank funds

Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has defended convicted former Capital Bank founder William Ato Essien, stating...

Ministry of Education inaugurates Education Sector Research Group

The Ministry of Education on Wednesday inaugurated the reconstituted Education Sector Research Group (ESRG), marking a key step towards data-driven policy-making. The event underscored the...

Why Ato Essien wants me to apologise to his lawyers – Dr. Apea [Listen]

The Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has disclosed that convicted Capital Bank founder, William Ato Essien,...

Six months is long enough for Mahama to fight galamsey – Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has warned President John Mahama to decisively deal with illegal mining,...

NDC seizing state lands, dismissing workers – Ntim Fordjour alleges

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Interior Committee and MP for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of...

I don’t trust OSP; he doesn’t know what he is doing – Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide Dr Tony Aidoo has expressed deep frustration with Ghana’s handling of corruption, blaming both government inaction and the performance of...

DCE escapes mob attack after galamsey pit collapse at Akyem Wenchi

The timely intervention of police personnel saved the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Denkyembour in the Eastern Region, Umar Ahmed, from an attack by...

Shortage of security paper at Births and Deaths Registry frustrates applicants

Applicants seeking birth certificates from the Births and Deaths Registry have voiced frustration over delays caused by a shortage of the special security paper...

Aburi Girls SHS PA Chair urges thoughtful approach to PTA transition to prevent tensions

The chairman of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School Parents’ Association (Abugiss), Engineer Kwasi Appiah Asamoah, is urging a professional and collaborative approach to the...

We’re fighting for justice, not just Ato Essien – Dr. Apea defends clemency petition [Listen]

The Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has explained why he is petitioning for clemency on behalf...

What Ato Essien told me when I visited him at Nsawam prison – Commonwealth Head of Mission

Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has opened up about a recent visit to jailed former Capital...

Why NPP rejected Kufuor’s petition to postpone national conference – Nana Akomea

The Vice Chairman of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has explained why the New Patriotic Party (NPP) rejected former President John Agyekum...

16 passengers injured in accident at Adansi Kyeaboso

Sixteen passengers have sustained injuries following an accident involving a Toyota Hiace vehicle (GT 1910-14) at Adansi Kyeaboso in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred...

Kufuor has not been relegated from NPP activities – Nana Akomea replies

Vice Chairman of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has cast doubt on suggestions that former President John Agyekum Kufuor is being sidelined...

Sam George dismisses claim of owning viral V8 SUV with ‘Djata’ number plate

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has denied reports suggesting he owns a newly registered Toyota V8 SUV bearing the...

Commonwealth Head of Mission reveals Ato Essien’s biggest mistake [Listen]

Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has described the decision by convicted Capital Bank founder, William Ato...

Nothing justifies assault on Hawa Koomson – Dr Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide, Dr Tony Aidoo, has strongly condemned the recent attack on former Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, stating...

We’re just shifting control – Education Watch boss slams new Scholarship Authority Bill

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has raised concerns over the proposed National Scholarship Authority Bill, cautioning that it may entrench existing...

Parliament passes Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill

Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, to enhance effective regulation of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. The purpose of the bill is...

GES reinstates PTA in pre-tertiary schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the nationwide reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), following a directive from President John Mahama. The decision was communicated...

NPP race: David Asante declares support for Bryan Acheampong

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Publishing Company, David Asante, has publicly declared his support for Dr Bryan Acheampong in the New Patriotic...

See areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on July 17

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise on Thursday, July 17, 2025, which will affect parts of the Greater...

Man arrested with over 400 boxes of tramadol in Tamale collapses in court

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, for the unlawful possession and sale of restricted pharmaceutical drugs in...

Driver crashes into Akufo-Addo’s Nima residence wall [Photos]

A Sprinter bus has crashed into the wall of the Nima residence of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday,...

OSP exposes former NPA CEO, 9 others over GH₵280 million corruption scheme

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid,...

Gov’t to rebuild Bawku Naba statue

Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that the government will restore and rebuild the Bawku Naba statue, which was destroyed on...

NSMQ 2025: T.I. AMASS Salaga knocks out Damongo SHS to secure first national championship spot

History was written in the Savannah Region NSMQ qualifier as T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga qualified for the national championship for the first...

Many trapped, others feared dead after galamsey pit collapses at Akyem Wenchi

At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 others are reportedly trapped after an illegal mining pit collapsed at Akyem Wenchi...

OSP declares former Finance Ministry Advisor wanted

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared Ernest Darko Akore, a former Chef de Cabinet (Technical Advisor) at the Ministry of Finance,...

I fired warning shot in 2020 for self-defense – Hawa Koomson

Former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has denied allegations of inciting or sponsoring political violence, insisting she has never supported any form...

UCC SRC champions menstrual health with sanitary pad donation to students

The 62nd Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has taken a bold step to advance menstrual health and student...

South Dayi Chiefs present community concerns to BoG Governor, who pledges lasting solutions

In a strong show of unity and community focus, chiefs from the four traditional areas of South Dayi District have presented pressing development concerns...

Passion to pouring event ignites Ho’s hospitality scene with bold African-inspired cocktails

A fresh wave of innovation swept through Ho over the weekend as the Passion to Pouring cocktail tasting event made a bold statement about...

From family legacy to community impact: Mawuleme Bakery relaunches with street trolleys and a 1% pledge for sanitation

What began a decade ago as a small family bakery has now returned with a bold, purpose-driven transformation. Formerly known as Shalom Bakery, the...

Two arrested for posing as Ghana Gold Board Taskforce members

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two persons for extortion and impersonating officials of the Ghana Gold Board Taskforce. The suspects, Foster Delord,...