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Fire destroys items worth over GHS 150,000 at Abuakwa Maakro

A tragic fire outbreak has left 31-year-old fashion designer and trainer, Mr. Eric Gyamfi, devastated after his entire fashion shop was reduced to ashes...

CLOGSAG declares strike over appointment of Births and Deaths Registrar

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike effective Thursday, February 13, 2025. The action is to protest...

Cholera outbreak: Bury dead relatives immediately – Environmental Health Office warns

The Central Regional Environmental Health Office has cautioned families who lose their relatives to cholera to bury them immediately to protect the community. The office...

Ofori-Atta is traumatised, he’ll return and cooperate after treatment – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana after completing his medical treatment abroad. Addressing Parliament on...

Education Minister urges teachers to create positive learning environments

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Teaching Council, hosted a special appreciation breakfast to honour sponsors of the Ghana Teacher Prize. The...

Parents sue WAEC over withheld results in Bono Region

A group of aggrieved parents in the Bono Region has filed a lawsuit against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over the withholding of...

Rapid Response Unit destroys four excavators in swoop on galamsey sites in Atiwa Range Forest

The Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission has destroyed four excavators in an early dawn operation targeting galamsey sites in the Atiwa Range...

Blow-by-Blow account of how SHS student stabbed teacher in left eye [Video]

Ishmael Famous, a teacher at Asuoso Senior High School (SHS) in the Offinso North Municipality, is still grappling with the nightmare of losing sight...

Majority apologises to Ken Ofori-Atta for raid on his residence

The Majority in Parliament has issued a formal apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his residence by armed security...

Truck crashes into Wa Fire Station

Personnel from the Wa Municipal Office of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) narrowly escaped injury when a truck loaded with sawn lumber crashed...

Attorney-General justifies withdrawal of charges against Opuni and Agongo

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has justified his decision to withdraw charges against former COCOBOD CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni and...

Suspected thief found dead in Berekum

A young man has been found dead near a known ‘wee’ base at Berekum-Amangoase in the Bono Region. The deceased, yet to be identified, was...

African Trade Chamber hails Michael Yamson’s appointment as DACF Administrator

The African Trade Chamber has welcomed the appointment of Michael Harry Yamson as the Administrator of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). As a key...

Martin Kpebu urges NPP to reflect on ‘arrogance’ after 2024 election defeat

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to critically reflect on its governance mistakes following its heavy defeat in...

Doli Bridge accident leaves over 100 vehicles stranded

A major traffic gridlock has taken over the Doli Bridge following an accident involving a truck loaded with tin tomatoes. The truck, with registration number...

OSP is not slow, critics misunderstand the law – Sammy Darko

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has responded to concerns about the pace of its investigations into corruption-related cases, emphasizing that its procedures...

EU provides GHC 1.6m to Ghana to aid cholera fight

The European Union (EU) has allocated GHC 1.6 million (€100,000) in humanitarian funding to aid communities affected by the ongoing cholera outbreak. The outbreak, which...

Fire guts shops at Kejetia market again

Kejetia Market experienced another fire outbreak in the early hours of Tuesday, February 12, 2025, affecting two commercial shops. The incident, which occurred at 3:50...

Labour Bill to become law soon – Dr. Pelpuo

The Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has assured Ghanaian workers that the long-awaited Labour Bill and Occupational Safety and...

I want to be remembered for a system no one dares to touch – NSA Director

The Acting Director of the National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has set his sights on leaving an indelible mark by establishing a system so...

A-G fights off ‘clearing agent’ tag on Mahama

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has stated that President John Mahama cannot be labeled a clearing agent following the discontinuation...

National Service should shape perspectives, not just CVs – Felix Gyamfi

Acting Director of the Ghana National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has emphasized that national service should be about broadening perspectives, not just enhancing resumes. Speaking...

Akufo-Addo administration exploited service personnel – Sulemana Braimah alleges

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of financial exploitation of national service...

OSP should resign; he’s being used – Ansa-Asare

A former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has called for the resignation of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. According to him, the...

Medical waste washed ashore in Western Region

Some medical waste materials have washed ashore at the Ngelekazo Beach near Beyin in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. The waste includes used...

Health Minister assures Upper West residents of free treatment amid CSM outbreak

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reassured residents of the Upper West Region that the government is actively working to contain the...

AK-47-wielding National Security operatives raided my house in 2017 – John Jinapor recounts

Minister of Energy and Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has recounted how gun-wielding national security operatives raided his home in 2017...

Kissi Agyebeng’s management style must be scrutinised – Kpebu to OSP

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to account for his handling of high-profile corruption investigations, citing concerns over delays...

GES calls for increased girls’ enrollment in STEM

Olivia Serwaa Opare, Director of Science Education at the Ghana Education Service (GES), has called for collective efforts to boost the enrollment of girls...

OSP’s mandate differs from police – Sammy Darko to Manyhia South MP

Head of Communications and Strategy for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has urged the Manyhia South MP, Nana Adjei Baffour...

Prosecute Ken Ofori-Atta if… – Mpraeso MP to OSP

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has expressed support for investigations into alleged corruption involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. However, while...

Nitiwul accuses gov’t of using military to track his movements

Former Defense Minister and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has raised concerns about the alleged use of military personnel to intimidate citizens,...

Afenyo-Markin condemns raid on Ofori-Atta’s home

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has condemned the raid on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s home, describing the action as unlawful. The Effutu Member of Parliament...

Minority demands answers from National Security Coordinator over raid in Ofori-Atta’s home

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate summoning of the National Security Coordinator following the raid on the residence of former Finance...

Two arrested for stabbing ‘Okada’ rider to death at Agona Okoto-Kwaa

The Agona Kwanyarko Police have arrested two suspects for allegedly stabbing an Okada rider to death at Agona Okoto-Kwaa in the Agona East District...

Defence Minister vows to restore peace in Bawku and other communities

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace and stability in Bawku and other conflict-prone areas across...

GES orders Sawla SHS to recall suspended students

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has made a sharp U-turn, directing the management of Sawla Senior High School (SHS) in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of...

EC to re-run Council of State elections in North East and Ashanti Regions

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a re-run of the Council of State elections in the North East and Ashanti regions. The exercise is scheduled...

National Service personnel to receive full arrears starting today

The Acting Director of the National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has assured National Service personnel across the country that all outstanding allowances will be...

I won’t file a case before looking for evidence – Ayine

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has reaffirmed his commitment to fair and diligent prosecution, stating that he will not initiate...