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Women in Timber call for immediate action to stop ‘galamsey’

Women in Timber Ghana (WiTG) and Women in Forestry have joined calls for an immediate halt to illegal mining activities, known as galamsey, across...

Galamsey: Katanga alumni disassociate itself from planned demo

Former students of the University Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) also known as the Katanga Alumni Association, have...

It is true NMC may be a toothless bulldog but… – Chairman [Audio]

The Chairman of the National Media Commission(NMC) Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, has admitted the outfit may be a toothless bulldog as perceived by some Ghanaians. However,...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Some journalists have sold their integrity – Abass Nurudeen

The Ashanti Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abass Nurudeen, has voiced concerns about the integrity of some journalists in Ghana. Speaking...

Don’t rush to publish stories without proper verification – NMC boss to journalists 

The National Media Commission (NMC) has advised journalists against rushing to publish stories when all details of a doubtful story are not given. The NMC...

Togbe Afede XIV condemns destruction of national resources

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has condemned the headstrong destruction of Ghana’s natural environment by small scale miners. He said the unbridled crude...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Independent bodies must probe attacks on journalists – Dr Nkrumah

A Communication lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST), Dr Daniel Nkrumah has said that independent bodies must be set up...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Wontumi criticizes journalists for thriving on negativity and insults

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed concern over the growing...

Preparations underway to resume construction of National Cathedral – Board

The Chairman of the Board on the National Cathedral project, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah has announced that construction is set to resume. Apostle Onyinah announced...

Changes in management won’t affect power supply — ECG Board

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured the public of regular supply of power in spite of changes...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Press Freedom comes with responsibility – Paul Yandoh

The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yandoh, has emphasized that press freedom is not only a right but...

#DefendMediaFreedom: NDC advocates for insurance cover for journalists [Audio]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling on media houses to provide insurance covers for journalists. The Ashanti Regional Secretary, Dr Frank Amoakohene made the...

#DefendMediaFreedom: NDC and NPP are friends; don’t take bribes to tarnish the other – Wontumi tells journalists

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has called on journalists to uphold...

OSP probes corruption linked to ‘galamsey’ activities

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced the commencement of a comprehensive investigation into suspected corruption associated with illegal small-scale mining, commonly...

Dambai: NIB intercepts cocoa beans being smuggled to Togo [Photos]

The National Intelligence Bureau(NIB) in the Oti Regional capital of Dambai, has intercepted three trucks smuggling dried cocoa beans to Togo. The beans were concealed...

#DefendMediaFreedom: MGL’s Erastus Asare Donkor recounts horrifying dangers in line of duty [Audio]

The Multimedia Group journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor has opened up on some dangers he encountered in discharging his duties. He recounted Police brutality in 2012...

We won’t listen to any pleas if govt fails to act – Mortuary workers warn

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has expressed frustration over what it describes as the government's lack of commitment to resolving their concerns. According...

Democracy Hub demo: Police probe detention of protestors beyond 48 hours

The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB), formerly known as PIPS has been directed to probe the circumstances under which two participants of the Democracy...

DRIP: Agyareago road in the Asante Akyem Central under construction

The Agyareago Community road which connects them to other towns and villages is currently under construction in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality in the...

TUSAAG – KTU chapter joins nationwide strike

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has expressed its full backing for the nationwide strike initiated by the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG). The...

Tension at Nyanyano as over 2,000 house owners risk eviction [Video]

Owners of 2,000 houses at Nyanyano Kasapa Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region risk eviction as their land has become...

Former Auditor General Daniel Domelevo hit with sad news

Stephen Domelovo, a brother of former Auditor General, Daniel Domelovo has passed on. The deceased was the acting Director of Social Communication for the Catholic...

Calls for dissolution of ECG board misplaced – Afenyo-Markin

The Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has rejected calls for the dissolution of the board, describing them as misguided. The Africa...

Experts warn of health, climate impacts of drinking bottled water

A widespread reliance on bottled water is posing significant threats to both human health and the environment, with an estimated 1 million bottles bought...

Faulty pumps cause water supply disruptions in various parts of Accra

The Chief Productions Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Charles Tulasi has acknowledged the worsening water supply challenges faced by customers of...

Arts & Sciences Academy urges immediate action to halt illegal mining in forest reserves

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has expressed its concern over the harmful effects of illegal mining on forest reserves and water...

All set for Adom brands dialogue on defending media freedom

All is set for the much anticipated dialogue on defending media freedom today, September 27 in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. The press freedom event...

Democracy Hub: NPP youth commends police, demand prosecution of law breakers

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has commended the police for the recent arrests of individuals involved in alleged acts...

Democracy Hub protester charged for involving 12-year-old girl in demonstration – Police

The Ghana Police Service has charged a protester for endangering the safety of a 12-year-old child during the recent Democracy Hub demonstration in Accra. According...

“Our government is becoming an anarchy” – New Force leader on Democracy Hub demo arrests [Video]

Businessman and leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, has expressed strong concerns following the arrest of several individuals...

NDC yet to provide evidence of discrepancies – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party is yet to provide evidence of its allegations of discrepancies in the Provisional...

No child or pregnant woman was arrested during Democracy Hub protest – Ghana Police

The Ghana Police Service has debunked circulating reports that a 12-year-old child, a pregnant woman, and a 68-year-old woman were among those arrested during...

GJA holds emergency general meeting on Friday

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says members of the association from across the regions have arrived in Accra to attend an Emergency General Meeting...

John Jinapor reveals what forced ECG MD to resign

The Ranking Member on the Energy Committee of Parliament, John Abdulai Jinapor has alleged that the resignation of Samuel Dubik Mahama as Managing Director...

We don’t have the kind of peace we desire in Ghana – Togbe Afede

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV has expressed grave concern about the afflictions caused by corrupt practices in Ghana. Speaking at the ‘Anti-corruption...

Taari residents, pregnant women appeal for help over collapsed bridges

Pregnant women and residents of the Taari electoral area in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region have raised concerns over collapsed bridges at...

Heartbreaking video shows Moesha Boduong struggling to walk after stroke

Ghanaian actress and influencer Moesha Boduong has reappeared in a video circulating on social media, offering a glimpse of her recovery journey after suffering...

Galamsey: Ewusiejoe residents at risk as they rely on chemicals to purify polluted water

Some women at Ewusiejoe in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region have resorted to the use of Aluminium Sulfate, commonly known as...

Fisheries Ministry launches support initiative for inland fishers

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has launched a distribution initiative to support fishers in the inland sector of Ghana’s fishing industry. Spearheaded by...

Democracy Hub case: We feed accused persons with “Papaye” – Prosecution

A claim that the Police have been failing to provide food to members of the Democracy Hub pressure group, that participated in a a...