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Painter remanded for allegedly stealing electrical cables at Bank of Ghana

A painter working on the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge in Accra has been remanded into police custody for allegedly stealing assorted copper...

Ghana’s 68th Independence Day; a reflection of economic realities?

Today marks Ghana’s 68th Independence Day, a moment traditionally filled with pomp, pride, and patriotic fervor. However, unlike previous years when the grand spectacle...

One dead, scores injured as deadly explosions rock mining shops in Odumasi

A powerful explosion at shops dealing in mining explosives at Odumasi, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has...

Eric Adjei sets records straight on NEIP suspension saga [Listen]

The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, (NEIP) Eric Adjei, has denied any wrongdoing regarding the temporary suspension...

Don’t allow yourself to be used for “political football” – Afenyo-Markin to BoG Governor

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, against allowing himself to be drawn into...

Suame interchange will be completed – Agbodza

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has reassured the public that the government is actively working to resolve financial and logistical...

Gender Minister terminates contracts of all regional and zonal school feeding coordinators

The Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced the termination of contracts for all Regional and Zonal Coordinators...

Gregory Afoko’s murder retrial adjourned

A Criminal Court in Accra has adjourned the third retrial of Gregory Afoko, who is standing trial for the 2015 murder of former Upper...

National Economic Dialogue was very far from rehashing problems – John Awuah

The CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, has dismissed claims that the National Economic Dialogue (NED) was simply a repetition of...

Roads Minister directs contractors to ease traffic on Ofankor-Nsawam road

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has directed contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam Junction rehabilitation project to ensure that...

Teenager arrested for allegedly shooting ‘Okada’ rider to death

A teenage boy is alleged to have shot and killed a commercial motorcycle rider, commonly known as an ‘Okada’ rider, at Adugyama in the...

Manhunt for thief captured on CCTV breaking into room to steal

The police have launched a manhunt for a suspect caught on CCTV footage breaking into a room at Kumasi Stadium and stealing valuable items. The...

Krachi East MP donates learning materials to schools

The Member of Parliament for Krachi East, Nelson Djabab, has partnered with the Fountain of Comfort Foundation (FOC) to donate essential learning materials to...

Mahama cannot stop galamsey – Odike [Video]

Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, has cast doubt on the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) ability to end...

Health Ministry dismisses claims on completed Agenda 111 hospitals

The Ministry of Health has refuted claims by former Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adams that three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project were completed,...

IDEG Director calls for asset declaration verification and parliamentary reforms

Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, has emphasized the need for stringent mechanisms to verify assets declared by...

Resource Vaccine Institute to fight respiratory diseases – Fanteakwa South MP

The Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa South, Duke Ofori-Atta, has called for a proactive approach to addressing health crises that threaten economic stability. He stressed...

Car catches fire at Okponglo traffic light [Video]

A private vehicle was completely engulfed in flames at the Okponglo Traffic Light on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the front part of the car severely...

Mahama calls on clergy to speak against injustice in the country

President John Dramani Mahama has urged religious leaders to speak out against injustice and actively engage in national discussions on social and economic challenges. Speaking...

Mahama orders reversal of land allocations belonging to Foreign Affairs Ministry

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate reversal of all allocations and sales of land belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

Energy Minister proposes transition to gas-to-power era

Energy Minister John Jinapor has stressed the urgent need for Ghana to transition to a gas-to-power system to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. According to...

There is no need to close down Savannah College of Education – Minister

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has accused the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the previous administration of prematurely announcing that the Savannah...

Gifty Oware-Mensah hasn’t been invited by NIB or any security agency – Lawyer

The lawyer for former Deputy Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has dismissed reports that his client was invited...

Career Day: Parents urged to support children’s choices

Parents have been encouraged to nurture their children’s career aspirations and allow them to pursue their passions, as it is key to their fulfillment...

Suhum fire station saves high-tension line from disaster

A five-man crew from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by STNO II Antwi Forson, saved a high-tension line from disaster at Amanase Zongo. The...

NSA Scandal: ‘Top people begged on their knees’ – Martin Kpebu alleges

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has alleged that influential figures attempted to suppress a documentary on the National Service Authority (NSA) scandal ahead of...

Gifty Oware-Mensah’s return saves us embarrassment and hassle – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described the return of former Deputy Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, as a major...

NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western...

NRSA partners with 2M Express to enhance safety on Accra-Kumasi route

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has partnered with 2M Express Limited to address concerns about service quality and safety on its Accra-Kumasi route. The...

Bodi traditional leaders call on govt to complete Agenda 111 project

Traditional authorities in Sehwi Bodi, Western North Region, have urged the government to expedite the completion of the Agenda 111 hospital project in the...

Oti residents push for MMDCE elections in general polls

Residents of the Oti Region are calling for the inclusion of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) elections in Ghana’s general elections to...

Families forced to sleep in the open as tidal waves hit parts of Volta Region

Agavedzi, Salakope, and Amutinu—once thriving coastal communities in the Volta Region—are now reduced to shadows of their former selves, ravaged by relentless tidal waves. These...

Train crashes woman to death along Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line

A tragic accident occurred on Monday evening at Bediako, Kpone-Katamanso, along the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old woman, Yahaya...

Galamsey: 73 illegal miners, including 3 children, arrested in Tilli Forest

Seventy-three illegal miners have been arrested in the Tilli Forest, which spans the Bawku West and Nabdam districts in the Upper East Region. The miners,...

Speaker issues ultimatum to MP over ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ remark

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Member of Parliament responsible for the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment...

Minority demands apology from Ato Forson over NHIA claims

The Minority in Parliament is calling for an unqualified apology from Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson over his claims that funds meant for...

NIB officers lay ambush to arrest Gifty Oware-Mensah as she returns to Ghana

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, is set to present herself to the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) upon...

Agenda 111 does not require additional funds for completion – Dr. Nsiah Asare

Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Nsiah Asare, has rejected claims that the Agenda 111 project is facing financial struggles and requires an additional...

Small-Scale Miners hopeful Goldbod initiative will ensure fair pricing

The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners, Ghana (NCSSMAG) has expressed strong support for the government’s initiative to establish a Goldbod aimed at regulating...

Many injured after collision on Sawla-Wa Highway

Many passengers have sustained various degrees of injuries after a Yutong OA bus collided with a mini bus at Danuwuri on the Sawla-Wa highway. The...