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CJ addresses concerns over delayed galamsey cases

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has addressed the recent criticisms by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame regarding the delays in illegal mining, commonly referred to...

Hundreds turn up for three-day release anti-galamsey protesters demo

Hundreds turn up for the protest on Thursday, October 3, in Accra to demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were...

False claim pitches Haruna Iddrisu against Adongo over ‘Pork-eating Bawumia’

Claim: Multiple sources say Ghanaian opposition lawmaker Haruna Iddrisu has discredited a comment his colleague, Isaac Adongo, made in which he described the country’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu...

We’re working diligently to deal with galamsey effectively – Gov’t assures Australian High Commissioner

The Director of Intelligence Analysis at the Ministry of National Security, Dr Victoria Sam, says measures are far advanced to effectively deal with the...

Galamsey: Presidency’s meeting with Organised Labour needless – Gyampo

Professor Ransford Gyampo, President of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has strongly criticised the Presidency's invitation...

Government and Jospong Group unveil state-of-the-art recycling facility in Tamale

Towards addressing the nation's disarray waste management compendium, a state-of-the-art Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) and a Medical Waste Treatment Plant have been...

National Tenants’ Union declares support for NDC’s housing projects

The National Tenants Union of Ghana (NATUG) has officially thrown its support behind the housing policies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after evaluating...

Mahama Ayariga files RTI to Communications Minister; demands certain information on Next-Gen InfraCo deal

Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communication, Mahama Ayariga, has formally submitted a request for information under the Right to...

3-day protest to demand release of anti-galamsey protesters begins today

A three-day protest is set to begin today, Thursday, October 3, in Accra, as activists demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters...

Be specific on manifesto promises on port duties, taxes – Union to flagbearers

The Ghanaian Diaspora Union in Europe (2GDUE), has asked all presidential candidates to come clear on their promises to reduce charges at the country’s...

Toilet waste truck crashes into garbage car at Pokuase

A toilet waste truck broke free from its parking spot and caused a chaotic scene in Pokuase after crashing into a garbage-collecting tricycle and...

We haven’t paid some sweepers for 9 months, not a year – Zoomlion

The Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs of Zoomlion, Ghana, Emma Osei-Duah has admitted to delays in the payment of sanitation workers, specifically sweepers. She...

GMA petitioned to take disciplinary action against MP over galamsey comment

Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr Nana Afriyie Ayew has been dragged to the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) over some comments regarding illegal...

Galamsey: Akufo-Addo and his ministers should be arrested, not protestors – Kofi Koranteng

An independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng has strongly argued that if any group of persons should be arrested for the destruction caused by illegal...

Highway Authority announces temporary closure of Atomic Junction flyover road

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has announced a temporary closure and diversion of the Atomic Junction overpass in Accra from October 3 to 22,...

Police send important message to #FreeTheCitizens protesters

The Ghana Police Service have cautioned #FreeTheCitizens protesters against activities that would breach peace during their march. The Police have said they would disperse crowds...

2024 election: Mahama promises to reduce hajj fees

The 2024 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has pledged to reduce Hajj fees when elected on December 7. As a...

Update on Nana Bediatuo Asante’s health

The Office of the President has addressed rumours surrounding the health status of Secretary to President Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante. The government in an official...

Amasaman NPP PC inspires at NAGRAT’S 25th anniversary launch

At the National Association of Graduate Teachers' (NAGRAT) 25th-anniversary celebration, NPP Parliamentary candidate for Amasaman constituency, Yahya Kassim Atta delivered a stirring speech Mr Kassim...

NAGRAT celebrates 25 years of empowering Ghanaian teachers

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in the Greater Accra Region has kicked off its 25th-anniversary celebrations. The celebration is being held under the...

IET-Ghana throws weight behind Organised Labour’s strike declaration

To protect Ghana's environment, President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-Ghana), Henry Kwadwo Boateng has publicly backed Organised Labour’s strike declaration,...

Energy Commission commits to promote use of renewable energy solutions

The Energy Commission has emphasized its commitment to creating awareness and promoting the use of renewable energy technologies across the country. The Commission’s Chief Executive,...

Abandoned patient at Ojobi: Health Ministry refers alleged medical misconduct to CID

The Ministry of Health has referred a case of alleged medical misconduct at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, Central Region, to the...

Endorsing a political party in Ghana crippled my music career – George Jahraa opens up [Video]

Ghanaian highlife legend, George Jahraa, has advised musicians who want to endorse political parties to think twice over the decision. According to him, it will...

Over 500 farmers benefit from Newage Agric Solutions’ health screening in Botanga

Newage Agric Solutions Ltd, a leading player in Ghana’s agricultural sector, has successfully launched its health screening project for farmers in Botanga, a critical...

Find a solution to galamsey, forget about political losses – Kwadwo Mpiani to gov’t

A former Chief of Staff in the erstwhile Kufuor administration, Kwadwo Mpiani, has urged the government to address the issue of illegal mining, commonly...

Activists launch 3-day protest in Accra to free arrested anti-galamsey demonstrators

Some activists are set to hold a demonstration in Accra from October 3 to 5, with the march beginning at Legon Okponglo and ending...

Osofo Kyiri Abosom slams Owusu Bempah for endorsing Mahama

Founder of Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Rev Christian Kwabena Andrews also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has slammed Prophet Owusu Bempah, leader of Glorious...

Prison officer stabbed to death at Kasoa Iron City

An officer stationed at the Nsawam Prisons, Gideon Adu Boakye has been killed at Kasoa Iron City in the Awutu Senya Municipality of the...

AG defends prosecution of galamsey protestors, citing threats to national peace

Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has defended government’s decision to prosecute members of the Democracy Hub for their protests against illegal mining (galamsey). He stated...

Ngleshie Alata chief priest shot dead at Jamestown

The Chief Priest of Ngleshie Alata, Nii Ayit­ey Konko V, has been shot dead at Jamestown, Accra in a chieftaincy dispute. The incident occurred on...

Attorney General directs judges to conclude galamsey cases within one month

Attorney General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has issued a stern directive to judges handling illegal mining (galamsey) cases. He urged them to...

Bail application hearing for Democracy Hub protestors adjourned to 7th October

An Accra High Court has adjourned the hearing of a bail application for up to eight remanded protestors to 7th October 2024. The original application...

Go and demonstrate in galamsey areas; stop disturbing us – Chief to democracy Hub

Chief of Lafah in Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Ayi Okofuobour has criticised the Democracy Hub protest against illegal mining...

Ghana Manganese Company mulls $450m refinery to boost revenue, create jobs

The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) will soon begin constructing a phased value-addition refinery project focusing on transforming the low-grade ore carbonate manganese into a...

Teachers urged to accept postings to Krachi Nchumuru districts 

The Manager of Kete-Krachi Cluster of World Vision, Irvin Aboagye has made a heartfelt appeal to teachers to accept posting to the Krachi Nchumuru...

Four dead, many injured after gory accident at Asukawkaw Bridge

A tragic accident at the Asukawkaw Bridge in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti region has claimed the lives of four people and...

NAS trains GRA, customs division as part awareness creation on World Heart Day

As part of awareness creation and celebration of World Heart Day, the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has undertaken a series of activities to Mark...

NLC to meet Organised Labour over intended strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) barring any unforeseen circumstances will today, October 3, 2024, meet Organised Labour over its intended strike. The strike, set to commence...

Government spends over GH¢30m on Rent Assistance Scheme implementation – Oppong Nkrumah

The government has spent approximately GH¢30.4 million in implementing the Rental Assistance Scheme rolled out on January 31, 2023. The Scheme has benefitted 2,336 individuals...