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Greater Accra Regional Minister leads demolition at Tema Ramsar site

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, on Wednesday, March 12, led a demolition exercise targeting ongoing structures at the Tema Ramsar site. The...

Franklin Cudjoe cautions Mahama against Dampare’s removal

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has advised President John Mahama not to yield to partisan calls for the removal of Inspector-General of...

Betting isn’t ideal, but it’s solace for many – Kwakye Ofosu

Government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the decision to remove taxes on betting winnings, arguing that many young people rely on betting as...

I don’t know how much each former housekeeper stole – Cecilia Dapaah tells court

The former Minister of Water and Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah, told the Accra High Court on Wednesday, March 12, that she is unable to determine...

GH₵1.5bn devoted to Agriculture Transformation Agenda, including ‘Nkokɔ Nketenkete’ – Kwakye Ofosu

The government has committed GH₵1.5 billion to its Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, a comprehensive initiative aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector. Minister of State...

Forestry Commission arrests illegal miners in Tano Anwia Forest

The Forestry Commission has arrested a group of illegal miners who continued their activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western Region...

Man, 35, arrested for smuggling drugs through Aflao Border

A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Obinna Robinson, has been arrested by a joint security team at the Aflao Border for allegedly smuggling Hepatitis B medication...

There’s no freeze on employment – Finance Minister insists

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has dismissed claims that the government has imposed a freeze on public sector employment. Speaking in an interview with...

Mahama forms anti-flood taskforce ahead of rainy season

The Anti-Flood Taskforce, led by Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) Stan Dogbe, has conducted an aerial reconnaissance of Accra as part of efforts to...

Ato Forson visits John Jinapor at Energy Ministry

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, to discuss...

Man, 31, escapes lynching after stealing sheep at Bibiani

A 31-year-old man narrowly escaped lynching at Bibiani in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region after allegedly stealing eight sheep. The...

Gov’t launches Ghana Medical Care Trust

Government, through the Ministry of Health, on Wednesday, March 12, launched the Ghana Medical Care Trust, also known as Mahama Cares, to fulfill President...

Supreme Court to hear Akwatia MP’s contempt appeal

The Supreme Court has ruled that it will hear the case of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the embattled Member of Parliament for Akwatia, despite his...

Mahama swears in Dumelo, Suhuyini, other Deputy Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in newly appointed deputy ministers, including John Dumelo as Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and Alhassan Suhuyini...

Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security Operatives

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives, accusing them of unlawful trespass at his Cantonments residence. The lawsuit, filed...

Gov’t to scrap double-track system, expand Free SHS to private schools

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced major reforms to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, including the scrapping of the...

Mahama seeks international partnership to complete Agenda 111 hospitals

President John Dramani Mahama is calling on the international community to partner with his government in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects. He disclosed...

Odike criticizes 2025 budget

Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, has criticized the 2025 Economic Policy and Budget Statement, describing it as...

Young man electrocuted in Navrongo

An electrician in his early 30s has been electrocuted in Navrongo in the Upper East Region. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the deceased,...

Two EPA staff interdicted for fraud and forgery of CEO’s signature

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has interdicted two officers, Daniel Godsway and George Amoako, over allegations of fraud, document alteration, impersonation, and forgery of...

I felt assaulted – Nhyiaeso MP defends causing arrest of activist Ralph

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has justified his decision to cause the arrest of activist Ralph following a confrontation at the forecourt...

Family accuses immigration officers of killing their relative

The family of 38-year-old farmer who died at the hands of some immigration officers stationed at the Naro checkpoint in Nadowli-Kaleo District are appealing...

Police yet to release Kwashieman School fire report – Education Director

The Municipal Director of Education for Ablekuma North, Ebenezer Perry Ofori, says authorities are still awaiting a report from the police on the cause...

Kwahu Professionals Network unveils new leadership 

The Kwahu Professionals Network (KPN) has elected a new executive team at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to lead the organization for the next...

New Takoradi health staff threaten night shift boycott over theft

Health workers at the New Takoradi Health Center in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly are threatening to suspend night services due to repeated theft attempts...

GNFS sensitises Dambai market women on safety measures

As part of the ongoing Fire Service Safety Week campaign, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Command in the Oti Region has taken proactive...

Economic growth alone is not development – Haruna Iddrisu

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated that economic growth alone is not a sufficient measure of development, stressing that true progress must reflect...

Mahama to meet CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises

President John Dramani Mahama is set to meet with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other key government entities on March...

Akwatia MP’s Case: Supreme Court to rule on High Court’s decision

The Supreme Court will today, Wednesday, March 12, make a determination on a motion by convicted Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, that sought to...

2025 Budget: Gov’t has demonstrated good intentions – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has praised the government for the 2025 budget, describing it as a demonstration of good intentions and...

10-acre site retrieved from galamseyers in Ashanti Region

The Ashanti Regional Security Task Force has reclaimed about 10 acres of forest reserve that had been taken over by illegal miners in the...

5 killed in violent clash between illegal timber loggers in Sehwi Agyemadiem

A deadly confrontation between two rival groups of illegal timber loggers in the forested area of Sehwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the...

Assembly Members thank Mahama for monthly allowance

The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for responding to their plea and allocating funds to begin...

Kumasi to experience water shortage as Ghana Water shuts Barekese plant for three days

The Kumasi metropolis is expected to experience an acute water shortage beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, as the Ghana Water Limited in Ashanti region...

2025 budget a breath of fresh air but… – Franklin Cudjoe

President of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised the government’s 2025 budget presentation, describing it as a breath of fresh air. However, he raised concerns...

Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This marks the first...

2025 Budget: Gov’t allocates GH¢499.8m for free University tuition for first-year students

The government has earmarked GH¢499.8 million for the implementation of the free university tuition initiative for first-year students. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced...

Gifty Anti named among Africa’s phenomenal 50 women

Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and media personality, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, has been named among Africa’s Phenomenal 50 women, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding African women...

2025 Budget: Assembly members to receive monthly allowances

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his electoral promise to pay assembly members an allowance. To facilitate the payments, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...

Gov’t uncaps GETFund to finance Free SHS

President John Mahama has taken steps to address concerns about the Free Secondary Education programme, particularly its quality and funding. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement,...