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Over 1,400 students inducted into Ghana School of Law

The Director of the Ghana School of Law, His Lordship Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has advised newly admitted students to adhere to...

Abide by the Constitutional Code of Conduct – CHRAJ urges public officers

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged public officers of the new government and the members of the ninth Parliament...

Iconic actress burnt in Los Angeles wildfire tragedy

Dalyce Curry, an actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has tragically passed away at...

Serwaa Amihere recounts emotional journey after leaked tape incident

Ghanaian broadcaster Serwaa Amihere has opened up about the challenges she faced following the circulation of an intimate video purportedly involving her last year. Speaking...

Akosombo Dam safe, no cause for alarm – GNFS assures

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has allayed public fears regarding a bushfire captured in a viral video, which some have speculated to be...

Declare assets before taking office, apprise yourself of code of conduct – CHRAJ to public officers

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has called on public officers, particularly those in the new government and the ninth Parliament,...

I genuinely expect Haruna Iddrisu to do well at Education ministry – Kwasi Kwarteng

Former spokesperson for the Ministry of Education Kwasi Kwarteng, has extended his best wishes to Haruna Iddrisu who has been nominated as the Minister...

University of Ghana “Year Abroad” students cry for help over funding delays

A group of 32 students from the School of Languages at the University of Ghana, Legon, is making an urgent public appeal over delays...

I’ll assess uncompleted projects in my first 6 months – A/R Minister-designate

The Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, intends to undertake a thorough assessment of all uncompleted projects in the region before initiating others. This is...

Fraudsters undermining public trust in MoMo payment systems

Mobile money has quickly become a powerful tool for financial inclusion in Ghana, promising convenience and improved financial services. But the explosive digital financial landscape...

Market Fires: Victims share harrowing tales of loss and recovery

Ghana recorded 4,650 fire incidents between January and September 2024, raising serious concerns about public safety. The recurrent market fires have affected countless individuals, leaving...

Eastern Regional Minister-designate seeks blessings from Krobo chiefs

The Eastern Regional Minister Designate, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has paid a courtesy call on chiefs in Krobo land to seek their prayers, support,...

Appointments Committee to vet Ministerial nominees next week

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to begin vetting ministerial nominees selected by President John Dramani Mahama. The vetting sessions will run from Thursday,...

#BeginningTheYearRightSeries2025: Amos Kevin-Annan’s advice on making peace with the past [Video]

On Day 7 of Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen "Beginning the Year Right Series" 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Hearts & Habits Foundation, Amos...

KAMA Group of Companies’ Michael Agyekum Addo’s 40th day observance announced

The 40th-day observance of the late business icon, Nana Pharm. Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo, has been scheduled for Monday, 20th January 2025. The solemn ceremony...

Sekondi market traders agree to new closing time to prevent fire outbreaks

Traders at the Sekondi Market have agreed to close their businesses by 5 p.m. daily as part of efforts to prevent potential fire outbreaks...

Coaltar chief calls for probe into shooting incident

The Chief of Coaltar, Barima Okrekrebesi Asiedu II, has called for a thorough investigation into the recent shooting incident that resulted in the loss...

Kraboa-Coaltar residents living in fear after attack by ‘landguards’

The Assemblyman for Kraboa-Coaltar in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, Ebenezer Ofori, has expressed concern over the current state of fear among...

Military deployed to Nkwanta following chieftaincy dispute

Security forces, including police and military personnel, have been deployed to Nkwanta to restore calm after renewed violence believed to stem from a chieftaincy...

Reboot Your Life Series: Prioritize health for wealth – Dr. Adu Boateng [Video]

CEO of Endpoint Homeopathic Hospital, Dr. Adu Boateng, has emphasized the importance of maintaining good health as the foundation for achieving success and wealth. Speaking...

TUC condemns attacks on public sector workers and state property destruction

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed deep concern and outrage over recent attacks on public sector workers and the destruction of state properties...

Ho Water Crisis: Private water vendors cash in

Private water vendors are cashing in, as Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) is unable to supply parts of the Ho Municipality, Ho West and...

One shot dead, others injured in violent clash at Kraboa Coaltar

One person has reportedly been shot dead in a violent clash at Kraboa Coaltar in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region. The incident, which...

Bawumia donates roofing sheets for Kantamanto Market reconstruction

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated 250 packets of roofing sheets, equating to 5,000 individual sheets, along with ridge caps, to aid...

TMPC registrar sues GHAFTRAM secretary, 2 others

The Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Dr. Michael Kyeremateng, has filed a defamation lawsuit at the Accra High Court against the...

Eduwatch sends important message to Haruna Iddrisu

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has called for a substantial increase in Ghana’s national education budget following the nomination of...

Gardiner’s nomination is the best choice for Ahafo Region now – Residents

A section of the public in Goaso, the Ahafo Regional capital, has welcomed the nomination of Mrs. Charity Gardiner as the Ahafo Regional Minister-designate...

GNFS deploys personnel, equipment to Zenu Market

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), on Wednesday, January 15, deployed personnel and a fire tender to the Zenu market in the Kpone-Katamanso metropolis. The...

Over 100 bags of fertilisers intercepted at Gbi Akplamafu

Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Hohoe Constituency of the Volta Region, led by some executives and the police, have...

Tema GPRTU calls for digitised road toll system to curb mismanagement

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Tema Branch, has called on the government to adopt an electronic road toll system to address issues...

Two Chinese granted bail over illegal gold deals

Two Chinese nationals accused of dealing in gold without a license at Obuasi have been admitted to bail by an Accra High Court (Human...

‘I want to live my life to the fullest’ – Kofi Amoabeng

The former founder and CEO of UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng,  recently shared his life philosophy and approach to maintaining youthfulness during an interview...

False! Video of alleged gold smuggling not from Ghana

Claim: A viral video shows the Akufo-Addo government smuggling boxes of gold out of the country. Verdict: False. Using reverse image searches, DUBAWA found that the viral...

Joseph Osei Owusu criticises successor for ‘raising his voice and showing machoism’

The immediate past First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has expressed concerns over the demeanour of...

Parliamentary vetting: ‘There’s no rule about how questions should be’ – Joe Osei Owusu

The immediate past Chairman of the Appointments Committee has stated that there is no strict rule dictating how questions should be framed during parliamentary...

NPP’s Freddie Blay claims gold contributes over 40% to Ghana’s economy, false

 Claim: The former New Patriotic Party Chairperson, Freddie Blay, has claimed that gold contributes over 40% to Ghana’s economy. Verdict: False. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service’s 2024...

False! The Electoral Commission has not declared any winner for Ablekuma North

Claim: Multiple social media handles declare different winners for parliamentary elections for Ablekuma North Constituency. Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s checks reveal that the Electoral Commission of Ghana has...

‘Don’t attack trucks distributing rice, other food items to schools’ – Apaak warns

Clement Apaak, the official in charge of food distribution in response to the ongoing food shortages in Senior High Schools, has issued a stern...

Mahama engages Mali’s Prime Minister; urges united effort against terrorism

President John Mahama has called for enhanced Ghana-Mali cooperation on Sahel security, stressing the need for joint efforts to combat insurgency and terrorism. Mr Mahama...

PwC report exposes mismanagement, questionable practices at ECG – ACEP

The Policy Lead for Petroleum and Conventional Energy at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Kodzo Yaotse has commended Price WaterHouse Coopers (PwC) for its latest audit report, which has...