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Galamsey: Nine, including five foreigners, arrested along Black Volta in Savannah Region

A joint security task force, led by the Savannah Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has arrested nine suspected illegal miners, including five foreign nationals, in...

40-year-old man drowns in well while working at Enyan Abaasa

A 40-year-old man, Yaw Abakah, has drowned in a well at Enyan Abaasa in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. According to...

Volta NDC lauds Mahama for financial commitment to Akosombo Dam spillage

the Volta Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed appreciation to President John Mahama for his commitment to addressing the plight...

No increment approved; report drivers charging new fares – GPRTU to commuters

the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the public to report any station or driver who increases and charges new fares, following...

Constitutional Review will lead to meaningful reforms – Prof Prempeh

The Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has expressed confidence that the ongoing constitutional review process will lead to meaningful...

Former MP calls Kissi Agyebeng a ‘Social Media Special Prosecutor’

Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Gilbert Nii Narh Nartey, has criticized Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, describing him as a “social media...

CDD-Ghana holds Town Hall Meeting in Ho to gather citizens’ expectations

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has organized a town hall meeting in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, to engage citizens and gather...

Education Minister visits Labone SHS after dormitory fire [Video]

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has visited Labone Senior High School (SHS) following a fire outbreak that destroyed three girls’ dormitories. The fire broke out on...

Police disciplinary convictions dropped from 17% to 7% under Dampare – Criminologist

Professor Justice Tankebe, a criminology and criminal justice expert at the University of Cambridge, has raised concerns over the sharp decline in the conviction...

Kwawu Pepease Kingmakers urge IGP to intervene in chieftaincy dispute

Kwawu Pepease kingmakers in the Kwawu East District of the Eastern Region have called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to strengthen security...

I want to see it and believe it – Minister on politicians’ role in galamsey [Listen]

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has stated that she cannot confirm whether politicians and politically exposed persons are making the fight...

Aggrey Memorial students sleep in hallways, call for urgent infrastructure

Students of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion School have raised concerns about congestion in dormitories and called for urgent infrastructural support. Reiterating the call, the Girls’...

Goldbod will become an avenue for state-sponsored ‘galamsey’ if… – Mining Consultant [Audio]

Mining Consultant Wisdom Edem Gomashie has raised concerns about the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), warning that without proper mechanisms, the initiative...

Students with Special Needs welcome free tertiary education policy

The Campus Association of Students with Special Needs has welcomed the introduction of free tertiary education for persons with disabilities under John Dramani Mahama’s...

Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called on Members of Parliament to support the passage of the 2025 budget estimates to enable the...

Teacher in court for stealing, defrauding by false pretence

A 47-year-old teacher, Ernestina Koranteng, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $11,000 and defrauding a Ghanaian resident in the United...

‘Mic On, Barriers Off’: JoyNews documentary explores what media freedom means to persons with disabilities

JoyNews is set to premiere its latest Hotline documentary, Mic On, Barriers Off, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Produced by Emmanuel Dzivenu, the documentary explores...

Dismissal of workers: CSOs, Labour Unions urged to speak out against gov’t action

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned the silence of civil society groups and labour unions regarding the government's mass dismissal of Ghanaian...

Keta Police intercept hard drugs, arrest three for smuggling

The Keta Divisional Police Command in the Volta Region has arrested three suspects for allegedly transporting hard drugs, known as ‘Taramaking,’ from Togo to...

Media Coalition against illegal mining calls for state of emergency to reclaim lands

Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated the urgent need to reclaim Ghana’s lands and forest reserves from...

Gov’t to amend PPA Act to promote local manufacturing – Goosie Tanoh

The government has unveiled plans to amend the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Act to prioritise the purchase of locally manufactured goods, reinforcing its commitment...

Businessman allegedly swindles police officer over 2 auctioned vehicles

A 46-year-old businessman who allegedly collected GH¢72,000 from a police officer under the pretext of securing him two auctioned vehicles has appeared before the...

Ken Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if… – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if he fails to...

Fire sweeps through three girls’ dormitories at Labone SHS

A fierce fire swept through three girls' dormitories at Labone Senior High School in Accra on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to school property. The...

Ningo-Prampram MP secures GWCL commitment to address water crisis

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has secured a commitment from the Ghana Water...

Oseawuohene decries rampant drug abuse, calls for police action

The Akyem Wenchi Hene and Oseawuohene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council, Daasebrɛ (Dr) Nyarko Asumadu Appiah, has raised concerns over rising drug abuse...

Twifo Ati-Mokwa Education Directorate seeks support for storm-hit schools

The Twifo Ati-Mokwa Education Directorate is seeking financial and material support to re-roof schools affected by a recent heavy storm that damaged several buildings,...

Ahiagbah slams Mahama gov’t over COVID-19 Levy retention

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticized the Mahama-led government for failing to repeal the COVID-19 levy...

Kwakye Ofosu commends former IGP Dampare

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed appreciation for the contributions of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George...

Asunafo South District sensitizes women on WASH initiatives

The Asunafo South District Assembly in the Ahafo Region has educated women on the importance of actively participating in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers dismiss claims linking prices to fare hikes

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has dismissed claims by the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana that rising spare parts prices are responsible...

Oti Minister engages former MMDCEs for development

In a bid to accelerate development in the Oti Region, Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong has initiated a strategic collaboration with former Metropolitan, Municipal,...

Asare Bediako SHS prefect appeals for fence wall to boost security

The Senior Boys' Prefect of Asare Bediako Senior High School (SHS), Nyame Bright, has made an urgent appeal for the construction of a fence...

C/R Minister gives 100 acres of land to ex-galamsey operators for farming

The Central Regional Minister, Ekow Okyere Panyin, has officially handed over 100 acres of land to 30 former illegal miners (galamsey operators) for commercial...

Galamsey: Coalition demands state of emergency, probe into politically linked miners

Representatives of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey and Senyo Hosi have raised critical concerns with the Minister of Lands and...

We can only wish Dampare well and appreciate his services – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has extended his best wishes to the former Inspector General of Police, Dr George...

Volta Regional Minister engages Ghana Gas officials on stalled housing project for tidal waves victims

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has held a meeting with officials from the Ghana Gas, and other stakeholders. They include the project contractor, and...

Dampare’s removal was ‘cold without any sense of appreciation’ – Franklin Cudjoe

The President of IMANI Africa has criticised President John Mahama over how Dr. George Akuffo Dampare was removed as Inspector General of Police (IGP). Mr....

Father and son killed in crash on Sawla-Tuna highway [Photos]

An abandoned mini commercial bus on the Sawla-Tuna highway has claimed the lives of a father and his 10-year-old son at Saguri Sakpari in...

Minister hands over 100 acres of land to 30 ex-illegal miners for farming [Video]

The Central Regional Minister Ekow Okyere Panyin has handed over 100 acres of land to 30 former illegal miners to start commercial farming and...