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Defence Minister nominee vows to upgrade 37 Military Hospital

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has outlined comprehensive plans to ease the burden on the 37 Military Hospital and enhance healthcare delivery...

I’ll ensure befitting accommodation for soldiers – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has pledged to address the housing challenges faced by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), emphasising the...

I’ll ensure regional balance in military recruitment – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has committed to ensuring regional balance in military recruitment to promote fairness and inclusivity within the Armed...

Combatting galamsey requires a broader approach, not just deploying soldiers – Omane Boamah

Ghana’s Defence Minister designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle galamsey, the term for illegal mining...

We’ll use innovative methods to re-equip military personnel – Defence Minister nominee

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister designate, has assured Ghanaians of his commitment to modernising and re-equipping the country’s military personnel through innovative...

FOAMEDDMS celebrates Ghana’s leadership in medical device regulation

The Federation of African Medical Equipment, Disposables, and Devices Manufacturers and Suppliers (FOAMEDDMS) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Food and Drugs Authority...

A-G withdraws charges against Opuni, Agongo

In a dramatic turn of events, Attorney General Dominic Ayine has withdrawn all charges against former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board(COCOCBOD) Dr. Stephen...

Defence Minister designate cautions against unqualified GAF enlistments

The Defence Minister designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has advised Ghanaians to avoid seeking enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) if they do...

COCOBOD CEO pledges to address challenges in cocoa sector

The new Chief Executive Officer for Ghana COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, has pledged to address the challenges crippling the cocoa industry in the country. Speaking...

Rainstorm destroys Asare Bediako SHS ICT Lab; headmistress appeals for support

A rainstorm has caused significant damage to the ICT laboratory of Asare Bediako Senior High School in Akrokere, located in the Adansi North District...

Obuasi Small-Scale Miners demand justice and compensation for military shooting victims

The Obuasi Small-Scale Miners Association has called for justice and compensation for victims of a clash between its members and the military security of...

Inland fishermen council advocates for Nkwanta South MP’s appointment as Deputy Minister

The Inland Chief Fishermen, Queen Processors, and Traders Council in the Oti Region have appealed to President John Mahama to appoint Nkwanta South MP...

Tanko Foundation donates GH₵50,000 to Weta Senior High Technical School

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tanko Foundation, Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple, has donated GH₵50,000 to Weta Senior High Technical School during its...

Robbers injure MoMo vendor; bolt with GH₵30k at Amanfrom

Two armed robbers have attacked a Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, Clara Quainoo, and fleD with GH₵30,000 at Amanfrom in the Ga South Municipality of...

Grant more mining licenses but regulate them – Charles Owusu urges gov’t

An independent parliamentary candidate for the Nkoranza Constituency in the 2024 elections, Charles Owusu, has called on the government to depoliticize the fight against...

Abdulai Bashiru Appointed as Acting EOCO Executive Director

President John Mahama has appointed Abdulai Bashiru as the Acting Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The appointment was confirmed in...

Three suspected poachers arrested in Mole Game Reserve

Rangers of the Forestry Commission have arrested three individuals suspected of poaching in the Mole Game Reserve in the Savannah Region. The suspects, identified as...

Act Responsibly; stop taking money from ‘galamsey’ promoters – Erastus urges journalists

Award-winning environmental journalist from the Multimedia Group, Erastus Asare Donkor, has cautioned colleagues taking money from people involved in illegal mining popularly known as...

Aowin chiefs, MP clash over galamsey [Listen]

The Aowin Traditional Council has accused the Member of Parliament (MP), Oscar Ofori Larbi, of being involved in illegal mining (galamsey) operations in the...

Chiefs of North Tongu praise Mahama for appointing Ablakwa as Foreign Affairs Minister

The chiefs and people of the North Tongu constituency have extended their heartfelt congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama for his resounding victory in...

Kan Dapaah’s quest to seek costs in defamation case denied

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the GH₵10 million defamation case initiated by former National Security Minister Albert Kan Dapaah against Oliver Barker-Vormawor...

Interior Ministry renews curfew in Bawku Municipality

The Ministry of the Interior has announced the renewal of the curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper...

Bagbin’s recent comments on Anti-Gay Bill disappointing – CDD Officer

A Senior Programmes Officer at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Michael Akagbor, has expressed disappointment over recent remarks made by the Speaker...

Margaret Ansei appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Enterprises Agency

Margaret Ansei, popularly known as Magoo, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA). She succeeds Mrs....

Kwahu is peaceful – Abene chiefs urge the public to disregard false claims

The chiefs and queen mothers of the Kwahu Traditional Area are urging the general public, especially citizens of Kwahu, to dismiss misleading reports on...

East Legon Accident: Court adjourns Salifu Amoako, wife, and Sales Assistant’s case

The case involving Elijah Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha, who were accused of allowing their unlicensed minor son to drive, has been adjourned...

Two soldiers jailed 10 years each for robbery and kidnapping

The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced two soldiers to ten years of hard labor each for kidnapping and robbing a small-scale miner of...

Midwife unhappy about growing alcoholism behavior among pregnant women

Susana Twumwaa, the Midwife in Charge of the Antenatal and Postnatal Clinics at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, has expressed concern about the growing trend...

James Agyenim-Boateng named SIC Insurance Company MD

Former Presidential staffer James Agyenim-Boateng has been named the new Managing Director of SIC Insurance Company. This follows the revocation of Hollistar Duah-Yentumi's appointment. The announcement...

Canadian murder case adjourned, awaiting jury directive

An Accra High Court has adjourned the case of Safina Mohammed Adizatu, accused of murdering her Canadian boyfriend, to February 27, 2025. The delay is...

Majority Leader affirms NDC’s unwavering stance on Anti-Gay Bill

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) unwavering position on the Anti-Gay Bill, stating that the party’s stance has remained...

Don’t disappoint Ghanaians – Most Rev. Bonaventure urges Mahama

The Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, has urged President John Mahama to honor the pledges he made to the...

Prof. Joshua Alabi appointed as GCB’s new board chairman

Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) has appointed Professor Joshua Alabi as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes...

Gomoa Wassa chief urges urgent road repairs and regional representation

In a heartfelt appeal to the government as a birthday message, the Chief of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Kow Arkoh Ansah V has called for...

You’ll be ejected if you become an obstacle – Agric Minister warns staff

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has served a stern warning to employees under his ministry against any attempt to sabotage his...

Dr Amoakohene pledges to promote good governance through social media

Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Frank Amoakohene has said he will promote good governance with his social media influence. He explained he has gained better understanding of...

Children with cerebral palsy seek support after being evacuated from home

At least 20 children living with cerebral palsy in the Ashanti region, together with their families, are anxious for respite after being evacuated from...

Local Gov’t Minister calls for unity, efficiency on first day at work

On his first day at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim set a clear tone for the future, calling...

Nkwanta South Conflict: Education in limbo as GES director demands teachers’ safety

The ongoing conflict in Nkwanta South in the Oti Region has plunged the educational sector into crisis, with schools closed and the academic future...

Witches camps offer refuge – North East Regional Minister-Designate

The Minister-Designate for the North East Region, Tia Ibrahim, has asserted that the Gambaga Witches Camp provides refuge, especially for women who have been...