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East Legon accident: Salifu Amoako’s son remanded again

The 16-year-old boy who rammed into another car at East Legon, killing two people as a result, has once again been remanded. The juvenile, who...

Bawku: Our people feel abandoned, betrayed by the State – Kusaug Peoples Congress

The Kusaug Peoples Congress (KPC) says the people of Kusaug feel abandoned and betrayed by the state amidst the protracted Bawku conflict. The Bawku conflict...

Police probe violent Abetifi clashes

The police have begun investigations into a clash at Abetifi in the Eastern region that left six people injured on Thursday. The clash ensued after...

British High Commissioner commends Ghana’s push for gender equality

British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson has highlighted the strong bond between the two nations, their shared democratic values, and the steps Ghana has taken...

NDC PC storms radio station over alleged defamatory remarks

Chaos broke out at a local radio station in Asante Akyem Agogo, Salt FM, on Thursday after National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate (PC),...

Ga Mantse joins worshippers at Britain’s largest mosque, prays for Ghana’s peaceful elections

Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has visited Britain’s largest mosque, Baitul Futuh where he joined worshippers in prayer for Ghana, underscoring once...

‘GRA has become like a terrorist organisation’ – Alhassan Andani critiques tax regime

A former CEO of Stanbic Bank, Alhassan Andani, expressed sharp criticism of the tax administration, describing the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as operating like...

Anas and Gabriel Bourdon-Fattal commended for creating safe haven for threatened journalists, whistleblowers in Africa

The 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently celebrated the work of Anas Aremeyaw Anas and Gabriel Bourdon-Fattal for their...

Avenor Tutudoza: Traditional Council announces ban on all funerals

The Avenor Traditional Council has announced a customary ban on all funerals within the Avenor enclave as part of preparations for their fifth annual...

Akufo-Addo approves upgrade of Districts, Municipalities

President Akufo-Addo in pursuant to Section 3(1) of the Local Government Act, 2016 (Act 936), has given Executive Approval for the status upgrade of...

Channel resources meant for 40th Farmers’ Day to tackle ‘galamsey’ – PFAG to govt

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has raised concerns about challenges faced by the country’s agricultural sector and urged the government to shift...

Health Services Workers issue ultimatum to gov’t over stalled agreement negotiations

The Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) of TUC (Ghana) has issued a firm ultimatum to the government, demanding the swift resolution of stalled negotiations...

VP Bawumia launches Credit Scoring System for Ghana

The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched myCreditScore, a personalised credit reference and scoring system for Ghanaians. Backed...

Family announces date for Akua Donkor’s one week observation

The family of the late Ghana Freedom Party presidential candidate, Madam Akua Donko has announced plans for a one-week observation in her honor. This commemoration...

Electrochem to employ 3,200 local workers in Ada for salt harvesting season

Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group, is set to employ 3,200 local workers to support its upcoming salt harvesting season through...

Court throws out Charles Bissue’s charge against OSP

The Human Rights Court has thrown out a suit brought by Charles Bissue against the Office of the Special Prosecutor(OSP) and the Kaneshie District...

Expediting prosecution processes key to tackling galamsey – Godfred Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has lamented the severe impact of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, on Ghana’s environment. He...

Napo’s wife to lead advocacy for special children

Wife of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Alma Pokua Adade Prempeh, promised to lead an advocacy for special children to be more recognized in society. According...

Six sustain cutlass wounds, others arrested after violent clashes at Abetifi

Six people have reportedly sustained cutlass wounds in violent clashes at Abetifi in the Kwawu Municipality of the Eastern Region. The chaos erupted after unknown...

FWSC recovers GH₵348m from fraudulent payroll entries

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has recovered GH₵348 million from fraudulent entries on the public payroll. This follows a nationwide audit aimed at...

Ghanaians are now spectators than citizens – Alban Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has expressed grave concern over the growing apathy of Ghanaians towards their civic duties, describing them...

I am not afraid of death – Alban Bagbin

The Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Alban Bagbin, made a bold statement regarding his perspective on life, death, and leadership. Speaker Bagbin, who is known for...

Interior Minister renews curfew hours for Chereponi

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has issued an Executive Instrument renewing curfew hours for Chereponi Township and surrounding areas in the North...

Ghana and EU sign agreement to allow Ghana to issue Africa’s first timber legality licenses

In a historic move, Ghana and the European Union formalized an agreement in Accra on November 6, 2024, positioning Ghana to become the first...

Dr. Orleans Lindsay inaugurated as first chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University

Executive Chairman of JL Holdings Ghana, Dr. Orleans Lindsay, has been officially inaugurated as the first Chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU). The landmark...

New oil wells boost Ghana’s petroleum revenue to record level

The commencement of new oil wells under the Jubilee South East project has significantly boosted Ghana’s crude oil production. This has led to a 10.7...

Free SHS: Double-track crisis goes beyond infrastructure – Kofi Asare urges NDC to rethink expansion

The Executive Director of Eduwatch, Kofi Asare, has shared his critical perspective on the NDC’s proposal to include private schools in the Free Senior...

Mother of JHS graduate stabbed to death calls for justice

The mother of 16-year-old Dennis Owusu Ansah, who was fatally stabbed in Anloga in the Ashanti region on Monday night, has called for justice...

Porter sentenced to 15 years for robbery and causing harm

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced 27-year-old porter Alex Abubakari to 15 years in prison for robbing Togolese trader Kofi Ametepe. Abubakari pleaded guilty to...

Akufo-Addo congratulates Trump on US presidential victory

President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his recent victory in the U.S. presidential election, making him the 47th President...

Over $14.6m, £2.4m, and GH₵167.8m found in dormant accounts at BoG – ILAPI

The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has revealed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) currently holds a substantial sum in three currencies- Cedis, British...

6th cohort of Bawumia’s Kayayei Skills Empowerment Programme graduates

The sixth cohort of the Dr. Bawumia Kayayei Skills Empowerment Programme recently celebrated its graduation, marking a significant milestone for young women in the...

Akufo-Addo unveils statue honouring himself at Effia-Nkwanta Hospital

President Akufo-Addo has unveiled a statue of himself at the entrance of Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi. The unveiling was part of his one-day “thank...

I’m praying against NPP to lose 2024 election – Nigel Gaisie

The leader of the Prophetic Hill Church, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, has said that he is doing everything within his power as a man of...

Social Worker tackles Police over location of Salifu Amoako’s son [Video]

A social worker, Kofi Amoah, has challenged the Ghana Police Service over the whereabouts of Bishop Salifu Amoako's son, Elrad, the suspect driver in...

Donald Trump sweeps to victory in historic comeback

Donald Trump has won the US election and will make a historic return to the White House The Republican told jubilant crowds in Florida: "America...

I don’t always get my prophecies right – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie has said in an interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM that there are times he gets his prophecies wrong. When asked...

2024 Polls: Police meet NPP and NDC leaders to promote peace

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has called on all Ghanaians to exercise restraint and adhere to the law as the December 7 general...

Chiefs in Nkwanta South petition Mahama over recurring conflict

In a move reflecting the ongoing tensions in the Nkwanta South municipality of the Oti Region, the chiefs have formally petitioned National Democratic Congress...

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful honoured as exemplary leader at Cybersecurity Awards Night

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has been honoured at this year's Cybersecurity Awards Night for her exemplary leadership and outstanding...