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11 arrested for illegal mining along Bonsa River in Western region

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in the Western Region.The...

 Two dead, many trapped after galamsey pit collapses at Mpasatia

Two people have died following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti...

Minority calls for heightened maritime security after pirate attack

The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to strengthen the Ghana Navy’s capabilities following a suspected pirate attack on the Ghanaian-registered fishing...

Muslims in Volta region urged to support govt’s reset agenda

The Volta Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Alfa Anas, has called on all Muslims to help the government's reset agenda to help bring development to...

Gov’t suspends fishing licenses of four industrial vessels

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Fisheries Commission have suspended fishing licences for four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive...

Minority raises concerns over suspicious flights linked to drug trafficking

The Minority caucus in Parliament has urged National Security to swiftly release details on two aircraft suspected of smuggling cocaine and cash into Ghana.The...

Local Gov’t Ministry postpones launch of National Sanitation Day

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has postponed the date for the launch of the National Sanitation Day.The exercise was initially...

Banda Boase chief condemns vandalism at NDC party office 

The chief of Banda-Boase in the Banda district of the Bono region, Odeɛfoɔ Dua Bata Buoɔ Ligbi Wullotei II, has condemned the recent vandalism...

Stay and fight the petition for your removal – MP urges Chief Justice

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Baffour Awuah, has urged Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to remain steadfast and fight the petition seeking...

Minority demands update from National Security on seized dollars, suspected gold bars

The Minority in Parliament is demanding full accountability from National Security, regarding the dollars and suspected gold bars that were seized earlier this year. Assin...

African Swine Fever outbreak in Damongo kills hundreds of pigs

An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has reportedly hit Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, leading to the deaths of hundreds of...

Clean-Jobs Resources denies involvement in illegal mining in Tano Anwia forest reserve

Clean-Jobs Company Limited has refuted allegations of involvement in illegal mining activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve.The company has said that it operates...

Pru East MP makes strong case for STEM education in rural areas

Member of Parliament for Pru East, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam is proposing the inclusion of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in all schools...

DVLA CEO justifies plans to regularise operations of ‘goro boys’

The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has justified his decision to formalize the operations of...

Gov’t undertakes initiative to prevent conflicts in Volta Region

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has announced an initiative aimed at preventing chieftaincy disputes which mostly develop into protracted conflicts.He said the Volta...

Sammy Gyamfi rebuts claims of rushed GoldBod Bill process

The GoldBod Bill, which has sparked significant political debate in the country, was subjected to a thorough and consultative legislative process, contrary to claims...

Two injured, 6 houses burnt in attack on herdsmen at Gomoa Amenfi 

Tensions in Gomoa Amenfi escalated into violence as six houses belonging to herdsmen were allegedly set ablaze by local farmers following a dispute over...

Adum fire: Gov’t to negotiate flexible loan repayment plan for affected traders

President John Mahama has tasked the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and the Gender Ministry to negotiate with banks for the extension of loan repayment...

Family of policeman shot dead at Abease disappointed at pace of justice 

The family of Police Constable Kennedy Ofori Boateng, who was shot dead at a police barrier at Abease has expressed disappointment in the Ghana...

Eid-Ul-Fitr: Asante Mampong Muslim youth urged to refrain from immoral lifestyle

Dr. Mike Amofa Dankwa has advised Muslim youth in Asante Mampong of the Sekyere West District in the Ashanti region to refrain from immoral...

Religious rights of students must be respected – Education Minister

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called on school authorities nationwide to respect and uphold students' religious rights, allowing them to practice their faith freely...

Cyber fraud surges to GH₵4.4million in first quarter of 2025

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has raised alarm over a significant rise in online fraud, with financial losses surging to GH₵4.4 million between January...

A Rocha Ghana warns of devastating impact of L.I. 2462 amendment

The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has strongly criticised the government’s proposed amendment to Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, warning that...

Three injured, one arrested after violent clashes during Eid-ul-Fitr carnival at Kasoa 

Three people have sustained serious injuries following a violent clash between two Muslim youth groups during an Eid-ul-Fitr street carnival at Kasoa in the...

Mustapha Gbande calls for arrest of Afenyo-Markin, NAPO, and Dubik Mahama 

The Deputy Director in charge of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has called for the arrest of former Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh,...

Nkwanta conflict: Adele queens, women appeal to gov’t for immediate resolution

The Adele Traditional Queens and women have appealed to the government to take immediate and decisive steps to resolve the ongoing conflict in the...

Nuclear energy to revolutionise Ghana’s economy – NPG boss

The Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), Dr Stephen Yamoah has emphasized the transformative potential of nuclear energy to revolutionise Ghana's economy, moving...

‘We’ve evidence; prosecute now’ – Avedzi calls for head of corrupt public officials cited in PAC Reports

Former Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) James Klutse Avedzi has urged the Attorney General to see to the immediate prosecution of public...

Interior Ministry declares no special security protocol for pastors, individuals

The Interior Ministry has denied issuing directives or protocols allowing any groups or individuals to bypass security checks.This follows misinformation circulating on social media,...

Missing 3-year-old found dead in abandoned dam at Bibiani

A three-year-old girl has been found dead in an abandoned dam at Attakrom, a suburb of Bibiani in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of...

Agotime-Kpetoe market women protest NDC’s failure to appoint female DCE

Market women in Agotime-Kpetoe, in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region, have expressed their disappointment and frustration with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

President Mahama orders pulling down of structures built on waterways

President John Dramani Mahama has directed city authorities to demolish structures built on waterways as the rainy season begins, aiming to prevent the devastation...

Photos from 2025 National Eid-ul-Fitr celebration

The national celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr in 2025 took place at Independence Square in Accra on Monday, March 31. The event was led by the National...

Eid-ul-Fitr: If you ride or drive carelessly; you’ll be arrested – Mahama warns Muslim youth

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to Muslim youth against reckless driving and motorcycle riding during the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.Speaking at an...

NLA’s Chief Internal Auditor honoured at Ghana Executive Management Awards

The Business Executive has honoured the Chief Internal Auditor of NLA, Mrs. Emmanuella Ephraim, with the prestigious Excellence Leadership in Risk Management and Internal...

Ramadan celebration: Give peace a chance – Mahama to Bawku residents

President John Dramani Mahama has urged residents of Bawku in the Upper East region to embrace peace as they celebrate Ramadan.Speaking at the Eid-ul-Fitr...

Maiden OFIE Market fair records massive turn out

The Amanokrom Community Centre Park in the Akuapem North Constituency, Eastern Region, was buzzing with activity on the morning of Saturday, March 29, 2025,...

President Mahama headlines AETC 2025 in Accra

Africa stands at the cusp of a transformative energy revolution, and all eyes are on Accra, Ghana, as it prepares to host the Africa...

Divine Winners honours several farmers at maiden Vital 05 awards

Divine Winners Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of high-quality bio-stimulants and organic fertilizers, recently held a special awards ceremony in Tarkwa to recognize the...

Farmer fined for stealing 5 sacks of ginger

The Toase Magistrate Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality has fined a 19-year-old farmer GH₵ 4,800.00 for stealing five sacks of ginger valued...