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Passenger found dead in Tarkwa-Kumasi bound car

A man traveling on a Tarkwa-Kumasi bound vehicle was discovered lifeless upon arrival at the VIP station in Asafo, Kumasi. According to eyewitnesses, the passenger...

NCCE intensifies sensitization ahead of December 7 elections

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in Asante Akyem Central has initiated public sensitization efforts ahead of the December 7 elections. The aim is...

GUTA urges Akufo-Addo to release fund for renovation of demolished Ajumako market

The executives of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have appealed to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President...

Krachi Nchumuru district holds maiden Best Teachers Award to honor excellence

The Krachi Nchumuru District has held its first-ever Best Teachers Awards to celebrate outstanding educators for their dedication and hard work. Organized by the District...

Male interest in tailoring declines in Goaso – GNTDA bemoans

The Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA), Goaso Zone A in the Ahafo Region, has expressed concern over the declining interest of young...

Togbe Afede criticises ‘illogical’ recent Supreme Court rulings

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has voiced concerns over the growing tensions between the Speaker of Parliament and the judiciary,...

Over 80 educational projects to be commissioned this week

The government will commission over 80 educational projects across all 16 regions of the country on Thursday, November 21. This initiative aims to enhance access...

COP29: Ghana Meteorological Agency takes fight with Civil Aviation Authority over USD $10 million to COP29 in Azerbaijan

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has taken its fight with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Ghana Airport Company over an unpaid USD $10 million...

5,000 aged constituents in New Juaben South partake in MP’s ‘Shop and Go’ initiative

At least 5,000 septuagenarians in the New Juaben South Constituency in the Eastern Region benefitted from the 'Shop and Go' initiative introduced by the...

We can’t continue to spill blood because of power, everyone has the right to life – Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman

The Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, is urging Ghanaians to value and protect the lives of their fellow human beings. He condemned...

25 top journalists gain climate insights at COP 29, courtesy of the Jospong Group

In alignment with current trends and conversations around climate change, several Ghanaian journalists are attending the 29th edition of the Conference of the Parties...

Supreme Court should’ve explained what constitutes vacation of Parliamentary seat – Kofi Abotsi

The Dean of the UPSA Law School, Prof Kofi Abotsi is concerned over the Supreme Court's failure to clearly outline what constitutes the vacation...

Prof Samuel Ato Duncan to launch blueprint for sustainable global peace

The President-General of the Center of Awareness Global Peace Mission, Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, in collaboration with the National Peace Council of Ghana, is...

Supreme Court steadily chipping away at Parliament, breaching separation of powers – Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide Dr. Tony Aidoo has criticised the Supreme Court for what he describes as a systematic erosion of parliamentary authority and...

CID has done nothing about alleged NPP fake news attacks against Mahama – Tanko-Computer

The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has raised allegations that the ruling government is using...

‘I sold my car and land to organize Ghana’s biggest boxing bout’ – Alex Ntiamoah

CEO of Box Office Sports Promotions, Alex Ntiamoah, has opened up about the immense financial sacrifices he made to organize the 2014 boxing showdown...

Traditional rulers to resolve recent clash between GIS officers and Shia residents in V/R

Togbe Dadzawa III, the paramount chief of the Shia traditional area in the Ho municipality of the Volta Region, and his elders are set...

Jospong Group seeks $400 million Afrexim Bank funding for Africa projects

The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has revealed plans to secure a $400-million facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) for comprehensive waste...

A year on: Mepe marks Akosombo floods, demands accountability from government

The Akosombo Dam floods were not just a natural calamity; it was a test of governmental commitment to its citizens. One year later, that...

What we saw in Ketu North and South was terrible – NDC reacts to error on ballot papers

The Director of Elections and IT for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, has described the situation regarding the error in...

We detected errors in Ahafo, Volta ballot printing ourselves, not NDC – EC

Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare, has refuted claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) drew the Commission's attention to...

FDA certified rice distributed to SHSs – Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has clarified allegations on the distribution of 22,000 bags of allegedly expired and repackaged rice to Senior High Schools (SHSs)...

Police on manhunt for ‘NDC youth group’ over election violence threats

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group who identified themselves as the “NDC Youth of Obuasi” to face justice. This was...

NLC summons TEWU

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of TUC to appear before it over its intended strike...

NCCE dismiss media report on extremists targeting 2024 elections

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has refuted a recent report by the Ghanaian Times that attributed statements to the Commission regarding national...

2 in critical condition as immigration officers clash with Shia residents

At least two people are in critical condition following a clash between residents of Shia, in the Ho Municipality, and officers of the Ghana...

Don’t vote for politicians who will collapse indigenous businesses – Dr Nduom tells Ghanaians

Business consultant, politician, and founder of Ghana's Progressive People's Party (PPP), Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, has called on Ghanaians to vote thoughtfully in the...

NDC outdoors official campaign song for 2024 Dec. 7 elections [Video]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially unveiled its campaign song for the upcoming December 7, 2024, elections. Nacee, known for his track record in...

EOCO declares six individuals wanted for financial crimes

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has issued a public alert for six individuals wanted for their involvement in serious financial crimes, including...

Election 2024: Many Ghanaians aren’t willing to vote – Ayariga

The flagbearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has predicted a low turnout in the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to him, a...

Mahama promises year-round irrigation to revive cocoa farming

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, announced plans to implement year-round irrigation for cocoa farmers in cocoa-growing areas, as...

Gospel musician Mz Nana empowers Asamankese graduates with sewing machines, hair dryers

GMU-USA 2024 Gospel Artiste of the Year (US-based) and founder of Nana Yaa Otchere Ministries, Mz Nana, has made a meaningful impact in Asamankese...

EC to reprint ballot papers for Ahafo, Volta regions over incorrect serial numbers

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is to reprint all ballot papers for the Volta and Ahafo regions due to incorrect serial numbers. The EC's...

Sanitation the biggest bane of Ablekuma Central – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive(MCE) for Ablekuma Central, Mariama Karley Amui, has acknowledged that sanitation is the bane of the area. She has attributed the challenge...

Education Ministry complicit in expired rice distribution to SHSs – Ablakwa

North Tongu MP and whistleblower in the expired rice scandal, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the Ministry of Education of involvement in the distribution...

We won’t accept these unscrupulous acts – Kwesi Kwarteng on alleged distribution of expired rice

The PRO of the Ministry of Education, Kwesi Kwarteng, has affirmed that his Ministry will not tolerate the distribution of expired foodstuffs to Senior...

Pastor Love granted GH₵2m bail; appeals against 48-month jail term

The High Court in Accra has granted bail to convicted Pastor Hammond Love in the sum of GH₵2 million as he seeks to appeal...

2025 AFCONQ: The players are ready for Angola game, says Otto Addo

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has expressed confidence in his team's readiness for their upcoming match against Angola. The Black Stars will face Angola at...

2025 AFCONQ: Jordan Ayew offered advise ahead of Black Stars’ final games

Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has offered advice to Jordan Ayew, the newly appointed captain of the Black Stars, ahead of their crucial final fixtures in...

Jospong Group calls for capacity building in carbon financing at COP29 summit

The Chief Investment Officer of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Mr. Noah Gyimah, has emphasized the need for capacity building in carbon financing. At a...