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4 Christian Methodist SHS students arrested with knives and scissors after clash

Four students of Christian Methodist Senior High School (SHS) have been arrested by the SCC Police after they were found in possession of knives...

Ghana receives advanced military equipment worth GH₵800m from EU

Ghana has received advanced military equipment from the European Union (EU) to bolster the country’s security and enhance its ability to protect its people...

Achimota School to hold vigil for slain KNUST student

The Old Achimotan Association (OAA) has announced plans to hold a vigil in memory of Joanna Deladem Yaban, who was tragically found dead on...

Early Power threatens to cut supply over ECG’s $48.2m debt

Ghana’s power sector is facing renewed pressure as Early Power has threatened to halt electricity supply due to the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG)...

KNUST murder suspect remanded into police custody

Daniel Tuffour, the suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a final-year Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) student, has been...

Rev Obofour loses mum

Founder and leader of Anointed Palace Chapel, Rev. Obofour Antwi, is mourning the loss of his mother, Afia Pokuaa, popularly known as Mama Ade...

Mahama not sacking everyone employed under Nana Addo, it’s the malicious recruitments – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has dismissed claims that President John Mahama is terminating the appointments of employees hired under the previous...

Two injured in clashes involving Christian Methodist SHS students

Two people, including a student of Christian Methodist Senior High School (SHS), sustained serious injuries following violent clashes between students and residents of New...

Roads Ministry’s indebtedness stood at GH¢21bn as of December 2024 – Agbodza

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has disclosed that the Ministry’s total indebtedness stood at over GH¢21 billion as of December...

Oti Regional Minister meets chiefs in Nkwanta South over recent unrest

The Oti Regional Minister, John Gyapong Kwadwo, and the Oti Regional Security Coordinating Council (REGSEC) have engaged chiefs in Nkwanta South to address recent...

Mahama reaffirms commitment to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting a government-backed Proper Family Values or Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. He disclosed that discussions have been...

I don’t take this responsibility lightly – Suhuyini thanks Mahama for appointment

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama following his nomination as Deputy Minister for...

Some people have passed away due to mass dismissal – Ntim Fordjour claims [Video]

Assin South Member of Parliament (MP), Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has alleged that some individuals have lost their lives due to the mass dismissal...

GHS to launch nationwide campaign to combat anemia

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to launch a nationwide campaign to combat anemia, with a focus on pregnant women and children. The initiative...

Mahama vows to strengthen Ghana’s bilateral ties through transparent governance

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to strengthen Ghana’s bilateral ties with international partners through transparent governance and sound foreign policies. According to him, his...

The economy was not ‘criminally handled’ – Abena Osei Asare rejects Mahama’s claim

Former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare, has firmly rejected President John Dramani Mahama’s assertion that the economy was "criminally...

No closed season for artisanal fishers in 2025 – Fisheries Minister explains

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Louisa Kobiaba Ama Atinka Arthur, has clarified that the decision to exempt artisanal fishers from the annual...

We are working in the interest of Ghanaians – Fisheries Minister

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Louisa Kobiaba Ama Atinka Arthur, has assured Ghanaians of the government’s commitment to improving the sector and...

Mahama commits to implementing Affirmative Action Act for gender equity

President John Mahama has pledged to implement the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121) to ensure gender equity across all sectors of national...

Foreign Affairs Ministry strengthens security frameworks to tackle global challenges

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening security frameworks in response to pressing global challenges. Speaking at...

Tordze is safe, treat before consuming – VRCC declares

Water from the Tordze River, a tributary of the Volta River flowing through Agotime Ziope, Adaklu, and nearby districts, has been declared safe following...

Today in history: February 28, 1948; understanding its significance 77 years on

Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey are names deeply etched into the memories of most Ghanaians. These ex-servicemen fought for the British in World...

Immigration foils another cocoa smuggling attempt

Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at the Gagbiri Inland Checkpoint in the Tempane District have intercepted two drums of cocoa beans...

MoMo vendor shot dead at Manso-Asamang

Unknown assailants have shot and killed a 33-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor at Manso-Asamang in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased,...

Ablakwa urges Diplomatic Missions to treat Ghanaian visa applicants with dignity

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Diplomatic Missions in Ghana to ensure that Ghanaian nationals applying for visas are...

21-year-old boyfriend of late KNUST student arrested after CCTV review

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed that a final-year student reportedly in a relationship with the late Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, has been...

Woman arrested for biting customer’s testicles over 20 pesewas

A 43-year-old woman, identified as Esi Affumwaa, has been arrested by the police in Assin Wurakese Camp, located in the Assin Fosu Municipality of...

GNACOPS leadership visits Education Minister to strengthen collaboration

The leadership of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna...

Gov’t to automate national pensions operations

President John Mahama has outlined plans to automate the operations of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) in a bid to improve efficiency, transparency,...

Order ECG and NEDCo to publish load shedding timetable – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing power crisis, known as "dumsor," following...

What is gov’t doing with the revenue left behind? – Minority questions

The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama’s administration of mismanaging public funds, raising concerns over how the government is handling the significant...

Your ‘criminally managed economy’ comment is unpresidential – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for describing Ghana’s economy as “criminally mismanaged,” calling the remark unpresidential and unnecessary. According to...

Minority questions Mahama on 25% wage increase despite ‘mismanaged’ economy

The Minority in Parliament has challenged President John Dramani Mahama’s claim of inheriting a “criminally mismanaged” economy while delivering a lower wage adjustment for...

SONA 2025: Gov’t promises 20% allowance for teachers in rural areas

President John Mahama has announced the introduction of a 20% allowance for teachers posted to rural and underserved areas. Ahead of the 2024 elections, Mr....

SONA 2025: ‘Nkokɔ Nketenkete’ project to cover 55k households – Mahama [Video]

President John Mahama has announced that his government is on course to implement the proposed poultry programme dubbed Nkokɔ Nketenkete. Delivering his first State of...

Minister for Local Gov’t pledges good governance and accountability

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has emphasized the government's commitment to good governance and accountability. Speaking during a meeting...

SONA 2025: Mahama expresses concern over low women participation in MMDCE roles

President John Mahama has expressed concern over the low number of women applying for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) positions, citing systemic...

SONA 2025: COCOBOD owes GH₵32.5bn – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is currently facing a total debt of GH₵32.5 billion. Delivering his State of the...

SONA 2025: Our roads sector is in crisis – Mahama

President John Mahama has described Ghana’s road sector as being in crisis, highlighting issues such as mismanagement, stalled projects, and mounting contractor debts. In his...

SONA 2025: I’ll not cancel free SHS – Mahama [Video]

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his government will not cancel the Free Senior High School (SHS) program. In his State of the Nation...