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Assemblyman dies while fixing streetlight in Koforidua

The Assemblyman for Oguaa electoral area in the New Juaben South municipality in the Eastern region, George Agyei Frempong on Saturday afternoon died from...

Two reportedly killed, others injured in gun battle in Bawku

Two people have died with several others injured following a chieftaincy-related gun battle in a renewed violence in Bawku. Reports suggest the incident follows the...

Eight killed after gunmen block Bolgatanga-Tamale highway

Gunmen have reportedly shot eight people dead after blocking the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway near Gbimsi, a community close to Walewale. Accra-based Citi News reported the incident...

Kente weaver found dead at Agbozume

A man identified as Sena Gomado, a kente weaver, believed to be in his early 40s, was found dead at Agbo­zume, in the Ketu...

NSMQ24: Mfantsipim beats PRESEC-Legon in nail-biting tie-breaker to secure finals slot

The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2024 contest lived up to its hype, with many dubbing it "the finals before the finals." The semi-final...

VRA announces major renovation of Kpong Dam after 40 years

The Volta River Authority (VRA), has announced the renovation of the 160-megawatt hydroelectric Kpong Dam and spillway gates in Akuse in the Eastern Region,...

Bagbin rallies Speakers of African Parliaments to fight poverty

Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, has rallied his fellow Speakers and Presidents of African Parliaments to step up efforts to...

Police and military assure public of reinforced security amid Bawku tensions

The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have assured the public of their commitment to restoring peace and stability in Bawku, its...

CDG-GH to host public forum on Ghana’s ‘alarming exodus’ of skilled labour

The Caucus for Democratic Governance, Ghana (CDG-GH) has announced a forthcoming public forum titled “The Alarming Exodus of Skilled Labour from Ghana: Political and Economic...

Under God’s banner will NDC be – Prophet declares at Ketu South worship night

The founder of Jesus Miracle Temple, Aflao (Bazooka Fire Centre), Apostle Prophet Elijah Dogli, has declared that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will triumph...

National Chief Imam calls for unity in parliament, urges calm as elections near

Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, Ghana’s National Chief Imam, has asked Members of Parliament to demonstrate goodwill in resolving the ongoing stalemate that has suspended...

Commit to the ideals of democracy – Akufo-Addo to Speakers of African Parliaments

President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Speakers and Presidents of African Parliaments to commit the ideals of democracy, to the spirit of Pan-Africanism, and the...

Museveni directs urgent handover of Kiteezi Landfill to Jospong Group for decommissioning

Ugandan President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to expedite the handover of the Kiteezi Landfill to Zoomlion Ghana...

Two persons reportedly killed, others injured in gun battle

Two people have been killed, and several others injured in renewed violence in Bawku following a chieftaincy-related gun battle. The longstanding chieftaincy conflict, which had...

Armed men block Bolgatanga-Tamale highway, attack passengers

A group of armed men blocked the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway near Gbimsi in the North East Region, setting a vehicle on fire and attacking passengers. The...

NSMQ24: KETASCO cruises into finals, dominates TAMASCO, Koforidua SHTS in thrilling showdown

The air in Volta Region is alive with joy, and the sea echoes with jubilant roars as Keta Senior High School (KETASCO) clinched a...

We want justice and our equipment returned – Erastus Asare Donkor

Award-winning environmental journalist of the Multimedia Group, Erastus Asare Donkor, has issued a call for justice and the return of valuable equipment after he...

Farmers’ Day celebrations set for November 8

The Agriculture Ministry has announced that the 40th edition of Ghana's National Farmers' Day will be celebrated on Friday, November 8, 2024. According to a...

Man jailed for defrauding woman in fake money-doubling scheme

A 28-year-old man, Alhassan Sayibu, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding a woman of GH₵5,000 and for sexual assault in...

Public discussions around HIV/AIDS must be grounded in verified facts, not speculation – UG to Lawrence Tetteh

The management of the University of Ghana has reacted to a statement by Rev. Lawrence Tetteh regarding alleged HIV infections among students at the...

National Ambulance Service@20 health and breast cancer awareness walk held

As part of the celebration of the 20 years anniversary of National Ambulance Service (NAS), the Service has held a health and breast cancer...

Accused person in protest over alleged $3m BOST scandal discharged

The Achimota District Court has discharged the President of the Ghana Social Justice Forum and a journalist, Yahaya Alhassan, after striking out charges against...

National Security Ministry dismisses Reuters’ claims that militants are using Ghana as logistical base

The Ministry of National Security has expressed deep concern over a recent report by Reuters which falsely claimed that Islamist militants are using northern...

44 Television stations hot: NMC angry over indecent, offensive content

The National Media Commission (NMC) has cited 44 television (TV) stations for broadcasting unethical, indecent and offensive content. A public announcement by the NMC has...

Parts of Labone Honeysuckle destroyed by fire

A fire broke out at The Honeysuckle Pub and Restaurant in Labone, Accra, on Saturday, October 26, around 5 p.m., impacting parts of the...

Family seeks justice for 72-year-old killed in Nkwanta in last week

The family of the late Agodzi Adisi, who was killed by unknown assailants, is calling for justice. They insist that the Police must ensure that...

Mental health unit at Nkwanta St. Joseph hospital expresses concern over rising suicide cases

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mental Health Unit at Nkwanta St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in the Oti Region has expressed serious...

Kumasi: Prempeh I Airport Roundabout deteriorates, causing damages to vehicles

The Prempeh I Airport Roundabout, a key transport hub in Greater Kumasi, Ashanti Region, has become a major source of frustration for drivers and...

Judiciary prepared to handle any threats to peace – Justice Cynthia Wiredu

The Judiciary says it is well prepared to handle cases that are likely to jeopardise the peace of the nation. It said training programmes had...

African growth solutions and China-Africa Commercial Affairs Centre sign MOU

Africa Growth Solutions-a trade and advisory services firm, and the China-Africa Commercial Affairs Centre, a renowned Chinese trade and investment promotion has signed two...

Ga Mantse to lead historic delegation for grand Homowo UK Festival 2024

In his quest to unite the GaDangme family home and abroad, and to improve the quality of life within the GaDangme communities, allowing the...

Police say our attackers will be put before court soon – Erastus Asare Donkor

JoyNews' Erastus Asare Donkor has noted that, some of the armed men who attacked him and three of his colleagues, while they were covering...

Galamsey: We were beaten by armed men who erased our recorded footage – Erastus Asare Donkor

An award-winning environmental and investigative journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Erastus Asare Donkor, has recounted a harrowing experience he and his team faced...

Galamsey activities wash away parts of Aboi Nkwanta-Samreboi road

Parts of the Aboi Nkwanta-Samrebol Road in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region have been completely washed away due to increased...

24-year-old survives gun attack on his way to farm in Nkwanta

A 24-year-old farmer is currently receiving treatment at Nkwanta St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in Oti region after surviving a gun attack on his way...

45-year-old taxi driver found dead with hands and legs tied [Photos]

A 45-year-old taxi driver named Charles Oppong, a resident of Akyem Oda Old Town in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region, has...

Rejoinder:14 CSOs sue ECG and Fidelity Bank for procurement abuses

Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited has reacted to a suit by a coalition of 14 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) over allegations of procurement abuses and...

Ayorkor Botchwey outlines path for a stronger Commonwealth

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey expressed deep gratitude and outlined her transformative vision for the Commonwealth after being elected as the organisation’s...

Man gunned down over chieftaincy wrangling in Mankessim

A young man, Ato Kyinam, believed to be in his early 30s, was fatally shot by an unknown assailant Friday afternoon in Mankessim during...

Govt dismisses claims of militants using Northern Ghana as support base

The government has strongly denied reports that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using parts of northern Ghana as covert bases for logistical and...