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Haruna Mohammed explains why Ntim Fordjour declined to cooperate with security agencies

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has offered clarity on why Assin South MP, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, declined to...

E/R Minister assures GWCL of quality raw water amid clampdown on illegal mining

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, has announced that the regional security council is committed to safeguarding water bodies treated by the Ghana...

8 illegal miners arrested, several mining equipment seized in Eastern Region operation

The task force set up by the Eastern Regional Security Council to clamp down on illegal mining has apprehended eight illegal miners and impounded...

Meet the new Government Statistician: Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu

Ghana’s data-driven future is in capable hands with the appointment of Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as the new Government Statistician. A highly respected economist and public...

We don’t want Ebi Bright as Mayor – Tema youth protest

Some youth in Tema have staged a protest at the premises of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, calling on President John Dramani Mahama to appoint...

PURC recovers over GHC835k revenue for NEDCo

The Bono Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) recovered GHC835,579.69 in revenue for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) between January...

NSA Staff Union condemns political interference in authority’s operations

The Staff Union of the National Service Authority (NSA), operating under the National Service Authority Staff Union (NASASU), has strongly condemned what it describes...

The time has come for bold, decisive actions – Mahama says as he launches Feed Ghana initiative 

President Mahama has reaffirmed the commitment of his government to drop food imports, particularly, poultry products through his ‘Nkuko Nkitinkiti’ as part of the...

Ghanaian boxer traumatized after tragic fight

Ghanaian boxing prospect Jonathan Mbanugu, known in the ring as Jon Power, is grappling with the haunting aftermath of a tragic fight that ended...

Tema residents demand appointment of indigene as next Mayor [Video]

Some Tema residents have appealed to President John Mahama to appoint a native of the area as the next Chief Executive of the Metropolis. At...

 IGP visits gunshot victims in Bawku

The Inspector-General of Police(IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno continues his working visit to Bawku in the Upper East region. The visit, among other things, is aimed...

Bawku can cause a total civil conflict – Senyo Hosi

Economic Policy Analyst, Senyo Hosi, has issued a strong warning about the escalating tensions in Bawku, cautioning that the conflict, if not properly managed,...

Bawku: Military must take hold of situation and impose peace; police can’t do it – Kofi Bentil

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa and private legal practitioner, Kofi Bentil, has called for a change in strategy in addressing the protracted conflict...

GES announces Easter break for form 2 students in transitional track schools

Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed heads of all transactional track schools to break form two students on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for the...

Galamsey: 8 arrested in Eastern region, equipment seized

The taskforce set up by the Eastern Regional Security Council to clamp down on illegal mining has apprehended eight illegal miners and impounded dozens...

Rival Tanyigbe paramount chief enstoolment nullified

The Judicial Committee of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs (VRHC) has nullified the enstoolment of “Togbe Kodi Adiko VI”, known in private life...

Otumfuo has done some work on Bawku crisis; residents must allow peace process to proceed – James Agalga

Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, James Agalga, has disclosed that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has made significant progress in efforts...

Aburi Girls SHS gets new headmistress

Mrs Wilhelmina Obuobisa-Atakora has been inducted into office as the ninth headmistress of the Aburi Girls Presbyterian Senior High School(SHS), at a colourful ceremony. She...

Kingpin in nationwide vehicle theft, rental fraud syndicate arrested 

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 37-year-old Nana Anderson, the leader in connection with multiple vehicle theft and rental fraud syndicate operating...

Politicians should stay off Bawku conflict – Egyapa Mercer

Former Minister for Tourism and Creative Arts, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has urged political figures in Ghana to refrain from interfering in the Bawku conflict. He...

Why Bawku residents booed IGP – Regional Minister reveals

The Upper East Regional Minister, Akambugri Donatus Atanga, has clarified the recent hooting at the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, during...

Bawku: IGP’s recruitment comment may be well-intended but… – Security analyst

A security analyst, Dr Victor Doke, has raised red flags over recent comments made by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh...

Minority expresses worry over IGP’s recruitment promise to Bawku residents

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno's promise of priority in police recruitment as...

Man who assaulted woman with baby in viral video sentenced

An Accra-based Gender Violence Court sitting at the Police headquarters in Accra has sentenced one week into prison custody, Nii Baah Afful, who was...

22 arrested for illegal mining in Western Region

The Western Central Police Command on Tuesday, 8th April 2025, arrested 22 people for illegal mining activities at Dominase Nkwanta, Adjakaa Manso and other...

Roads Minister inspects work on Buipe, Yapei bridges

Roads and Highways Minister, Governs Kwame Agbodza, on Friday, inspected ongoing work on four major bridges in the Savanna and Northern Regions. The bridges are...

Education Minister to present Scholarship Bill to Parliament

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has disclosed that President John Mahama has directed him to present the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill to Parliament...

Roads Ministry installs crash barriers to enhance highway safety

The Ministry of Roads and Highways, through the Ghana Highway Authority, has begun the installation of crash barriers nationwide to enhance highway safety. The crash...

Academics excluded from suspension of post-retirement contracts

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced on Friday that public universities are exempt from the government’s suspension of post-retirement contracts. "The academics are not affected by...

KNUST declares 2 former students persona non grata  

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has declared two former students, Ransford Fosu-Boateng popularly known as Scammer Baby and Raphael Appiah...

Electricity tariff goes up by 14.75%, water 4.02% 

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced new increases in electricity and water tariffs by 14.75% and 4.02% respectively effective May,...

Engage youth to restore peace in Bawku – Minority tells Government

The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to take immediate and decisive action to address the renewed violent clashes in Bawku, urging...

IGP appeals for peace in Bawku, promises priority in recruitment for youth

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has urged the youth of Bawku to embrace peace, assuring them of priority in police recruitment...

IGP seeks forgiveness from Bawku Naaba [Video]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has asked for forgiveness from the Bawku Naaba following a shooting incident by police personnel...

I will be a servant leader – Nkwanta South MCE pledges

In his commitment to fostering collaboration and empowerment, the newly confirmed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Joseph Antwi Awal, has pledged to adopt a servant-leader...

Photos of Mahama in naval uniform as Ghana Military Academy holds 2025 graduation

President John Dramani Mahama made a distinguished appearance at the 2025 Ghana Military Academy graduation ceremony held in Accra, where he was attired in...

We must never make the mistake of romanticising the past – Lumumba

Anti-corruption crusader and renowned Pan-Africanist, Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, has urged Africans not to overly idealise the past at the expense of progress, highlighting that...

My position on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill has not changed – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the...

Small-Scale Mining Licence Review Committee inaugurated

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inaugurated a nine-member committee to conduct a comprehensive audit of all small-scale mining...

MMDCE Nomination: Atiwa East NDC executives dismiss attacks on constituency chairman

The Constituency Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Atiwa East, Eastern Region, has dismissed recent attacks on its constituency chairman, Ernest...