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Sissala East constituents urge Mahama to recover looted state funds

Some residents of Tumu in the Sissala East Constituency of the Upper West Region have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to recover all...

Akyem Chia calls for new chief

The youth and residents of Akyem Chia, a community in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region, have appealed to Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori...

Don’t be partisan, put Ghana first – Speaker to new MPs

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to place the nation’s interests above partisan politics. Addressing the new MPs...

Scores injured after gunmen open fire on bus in Bolgatanga

Scores of people have been reported injured after gunmen opened fire on a bus at Pusi-Namoo, a suburb of Bolgatanga in the Upper East...

Motorbike crash kills rider at Assin Kyinso

A 21-year-old man, Evans Quansah, has met his untimely death in a horrific motorbike accident at Assin Kyinso in the Assin South District of...

Armed robbers attack passengers on Assin Fosu road, make away with several valuables

A group of six suspected armed robbers attacked and robbed multiple passengers of their valuables, including money, phones, and other items, on the Accra-Assin...

Ejura MP demands autopsy on resident who died in police custody

The Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyeredumase Constituency, Bawa Braimah, has called for an autopsy to be conducted on the body of a resident...

Post election issues: Youth storm Bui Power Authority, demand exit of all staff from junior to management staff

A group, numbering about 30 and claiming to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Saturday stormed the premises of the Bui...

Mahama directs Lands Commission to halt sale of state lands

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate halt to all activities involving the sale, lease, or processing of transactions related to state and...

NIB Director returns illegally acquired land at El Wak – ORAL

The Director of the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, has voluntarily decided to return a parcel of state land he unlawfully acquired. This...

18-year-old herdsman remanded over murder of younger brother

Pati Bande, an 18-year-old herdsman, has been remanded by a Circuit Court in Wa for allegedly killing and burying his 14-year-old younger brother, Haruna...

I’m concerned about failure to implement AWW report – Prof Abotsi

The Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has expressed deep concern over...

Police station torched as Ejura youth clash with officers

Chaos broke out in Ejura in the Ashanti Region when a group of irate youth stormed the local police station. The agitated crowd freed suspects...

We’ll protect muslim women’s right to wear hijab freely – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the rights of Muslim women to wear the hijab freely, emphasizing the importance of...

Two siblings die after being locked in water drum by younger sister in Takoradi

Two siblings, aged 12 and 8, have tragically lost their lives after being locked inside a water drum by their 6-year-old sister while playing...

NPA implements measures to resolve petrol shortages in northern Ghana

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured Ghanaians that concrete steps are being taken to address the recent petrol shortages reported in parts of...

US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria

Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke among others will be used to fund public...

Ashanti Region: Fire kills 3-year-old at Asawase-Dagomba Line

A three-year-old boy has died in a fire outbreak at Dagomba Line in Asawase, a suburb of Kumasi. According to eyewitness accounts, the deceased was...

Sunyani Queenmother debunks nominating late Omanhene’s successor

Two different factions claiming to fill the vacant Sunyani paramount stool have been embroiled in a succession dispute that has led to the enstoolment...

Aowin Traditional Council declares war on illegal mining with spiritual intervention

The Aowin Traditional Council has taken a bold step to address the persistent issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has caused...

Prof. Alex Manu appointed Executive Director at Centre for Social Justice

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has announced the appointment of Prof. Alex Manu as its new Executive Director. A visionary leader in public health...

Fuel shortage hits Sissala East and West Districts

The people of Sissala East Municipal and the adjoining Sissala West District have been hit with a nightmare in accessing fuel from sale points. According...

Presidential lodge, Regional Minister’s residence in Ashanti region left to rot

Accommodation facilities at the residency of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council are rotting away, after years of neglect by the New Patriotic Party(NPP) administration. About...

Mahama announces plans for 2 holidays for 2025 Eid al-Fitr celebration

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce a second holiday for the 2025 Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The initiative, which fulfills his campaign promise...

Bawumia and wife embark on pilgrimage to Mecca

The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, as a gesture of...

Assin Brofoyedru youth clash with police over installation of speed ramps

A clash erupted between the youth of Assin Brofoyedru and the Assin Fosu Police over the installation of speed ramps on the Assin Brofoyedru-Kumasi...

Over 350 attackers vandalize Electrochem property; no arrests yet – Police

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that over 350 individuals attacked and vandalized property belonging to Ada Songhor Electrochem Ghana Limited, but no arrests...

Free SHS not sustainable under current economy; we must review – Angel Carbonu [Audio]

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has renewed its calls for a revision of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, proposing that...

We will sustain and enhance free SHS policy – Mahama

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will sustain and enhance the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, as part of efforts...

#BeginningTheYearRightSeries2025: Dr. Boadi Nyamekye highlights the value of wisdom

The General Overseer of The Maker’s House Chapel International, Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye, has shared valuable insights on the value of wisdom. He noted that...

Haruna Iddrisu hints at recommendations on LGBTQ Bill to Mahama

Tamale South Member of Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to present recommendations to President John Mahama regarding the controversial LGBTQ Bill, officially known...

GAMA, UNIWA appeal for emergency support scheme for Kantamanto traders

The leadership of the Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA), the Union of Informal Workers Association of Ghana (UNIWA), and the Informal Hawkers and Vendors...

Close SHSs to address feeding, other issues – PTAs tell government

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) has called for the closure of Senior High Schools (SHSs) until issues regarding feeding and other pressing...

Gradual reduction of E-Levy better than complete abolishment – Dr Kwame Asante

Political Scientist Kwame Asah-Asante says a phased reduction of the Electronic Levy (E-Levy) would be a more feasible approach than its outright removal. Speaking on...

Acherensua chiefs unhappy with Newmont Ahafo South mines over death of 3

Traditional authorities in Acherensua, located in the Ahafo Region, have expressed their displeasure with Newmont Ahafo South Mines following the killing of three individuals...

GNFS warns public against paying fees for attestation letters

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has addressed concerns regarding reports of victims being charged for attestation letters related to the recent Kantamanto fire. In...

Rationalize Ghana’s tax system – AGI tells gov’t

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has described Ghana’s tax system as unfair and counterproductive to the growth of local businesses. Chief Executive Officer of...

My heart was heavy; I wept bitterly – Man says after DNA test proved 3 kids were not his

A young man has recounted the emotional pain he felt after a DNA test confirmed his suspicion that three kids he had raised were...

Ho Aviation School project dream on – Togbe Afede XIV

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has stated that plans to establish an aviation training school at the Ho Airport are...

ORAL team uncovers widespread asset misappropriation

The Operation Recover All Loot team, led by North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made significant strides in investigating allegations of...