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Self-proclaimed chief jailed 15 months for fraudulent land sale

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a self-proclaimed chief and  businessman to 15 months imprisonment for a fraudulent land transaction. Nii Kotey Susubribi, also known...

Pay teachers well – Okyenhene tells govt

The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is calling on government to pay teachers very good remuneration. He said the role of the teacher in a...

There is power and authority in humility… – Okyenhene admonishes leaders

Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is urging leaders to serve with humility and respect. According to Okyenhene, throughout history, no rich or great leader...

‘Sleepy’ driver crashes Policeman to death at Gomoa Mpota checkpoint

A KIA truck driver has crashed a Policeman to death at a checkpoint at Gomoa Mpota on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway. The deceased, Stephen Nii Quaye...

Enhanced security measures in Wasa Dominase: Police receive New Toyota Hilux Pick-Up

As part of efforts to ensure adequate security in the Wasa Dominase community and its enclaves, the Police in the area have received a...

Prioritise neutrality of Civil Service in your manifesto – CLOGSAG to NDC

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to outline measures to guarantee the neutrality of...

Ghana is committed to supporting refugees – Deputy Interior Minister

At the 2024 World Refugees Day commemoration in Accra, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supporting refugees. According to...

I am fighting for my freedom – Jakpa tells sympathizers outside court [Watch]

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial, Richard Jakpa, spent two days this week (June 18 and 20) in the witness box,...

Ama Governor dedicates first court advocacy to #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters

Lawyer Elorm Ababio, also known as Ama Governor, dedicated her first oral advocacy in court to several protesters detained by the Police during a...

Interior Ministry renews curfew on Nkonya and Alavanyo

The Ministry of Interior has renewed the curfew hours for the Alavanyo and Nkonya townships, along with their surrounding areas in Ghana's Volta and...

Stop engaging services of land guards – Ashanti Regional Security Council

The Ashanti Regional Security Council (ARSC) has issued a warning to residents of Kumasi and its surrounding areas against hiring land guards to settle...

Mampamhwe community in Ashanti Region receives cassava processing plant

The Mampamhwe community in the Obuasi East district of the Ashanti Region has received a cassava processing plant to process cassava-related foods. This initiative aims...

Akufo-Addo calls for accelerated vaccine production in Africa

President Nana Akufo-Addo has emphasised the critical need for accelerated and sustainable vaccine production in Africa. Speaking at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and...

Obuasi East Assembly hand over KG block, ICT lab, library to Education Directorate

The Obuasi East District Assembly has handed over a newly constructed kindergarten block at Independence School, an ICT lab, and a community library at...

Over 300 less privileged benefit from govt’s Production Inclusive Program in Wenchi

A total of 329 less privileged individuals in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region have benefited from the Productive Inclusion Programme under the...

Ga Mantse launches Homowo clean-up exercise

Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has launched the Homowo Clean-up Exercise, cautioning that all shops must remain closed on...

Man, 23, trapped to death in a mining pit at Nyaboo

23-year-old Yaw Augustine Poakwa has reportedly been trapped to death in a mining pit at Nyaboo near Patriensa in the Asante Akim Central Municipality...

Presbyterian Church of Ghana issues new directive on Apostles’ Creed

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has directed all of its members to replace the 'Holy Catholic Church' in the Apostles’ Creed with “Holy Universal...

NSS clarifies GH¢40 charge for service personnel 

The National Service Scheme (NSS) says it has taken notice of concerns raised by a section of the public regarding the GH¢40 fee required from...

BECE: We’ve only received GH¢47m from govt not GH¢80m – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that it has only received GH¢47 million from the government for the conduct of the 2024...

Sika oo Sika: Four winners support Korle Bu, Ridge Hospital and Osu Children’s Home

Four lucky winners of the Multimedia Ghana Limited’s ongoing listener reward initiative, Sika oo Sika have supported the Korle Bu and Greater Accra Regional...

We’ll return to work but… – Medical laboratory workers

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has assured of smooth operations nationwide following the suspension of their strike. The First Vice Chair of MELPWU,...

Daughter stabs 76-year-old mother to death at Abuakwa-Asenemaso

A 76-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her daughter, Joyce Boateng, at Abuakwa-Asenemaso in the Atwima Nwabiagya South. According to the report, the suspect...

CLOGSAG serves notice of strike action

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has served notice to embark on a nationwide strike on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The threat...

BECE might be postponed if gov’t fails to release GH₵90m – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has stated that it might have to postpone the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) due to financial...

Ho Central MCE vows to punish absentee teachers

The Municipal Chief Executive of Ho Central, Bosson R.K. Divine, has threatened to punish absentee teachers in the municipality through the Municipal Director of...

NSMQ2024: Navrongo SHS maims toothless crocodiles of Paga SHS to qualify for nationals

They are probably the amiable carnivores now in Ghana. The crocodiles of Paga SHS were rendered toothless after their landslide defeat to Navrongo SHS...

Buduburam: Nigerian who stabbed colleague in neck with bottle remanded

The Awutu Ofaakor Circuit Court has remanded a 27-year-old Nigerian, Winner Terry into Police custody for stabbing a co-tenant, Seth Andrew in the neck...

I’ll take on media stations promoting gambling – Kofi Kapito

The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, has expressed serious concerns about media stations promoting gambling, by advertising betting brands...

I took loan from UT Bank to help my company – CEO thanks Amoabeng

Board Chairman of Bills Micro-credit Limited, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, has acknowledged the founder of the defunct UT Bank, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng. According to the...

Medical laboratory workers suspend strike

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU) has temporarily suspended their ongoing strike. Members are expected to return to work on Monday, June 24, to...

Two brothers shot in Bole

Two siblings, Shiraz-Deen Mohammed and Mahama Yakubu, are currently undergoing medical treatment after being shot during a recent raid, reportedly conducted by individuals dressed...

2024 BECE: Gov’t releases GH₵80 million to WAEC

Candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) can now heave a sigh of relief following fears of a possible cancellation of the exam...

4G to remain primary source of mobile phone connectivity by 2033 despite emergence of 5G – Fitch Solutions

4G platforms will remain the primary source of connectivity in Ghana by 2033, owing to greater smartphone affordability. This is despite the emergence of the...

Konongo: Man arrested for alleged murder of wife

The Police in Konongo was called upon to intervene in a bizarre incident on Thursday following the alleged murder of a woman by her...

GRA directs SML to resume monitoring operations in Downstream Petroleum sector

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to resume its monitoring operations of the Downstream Petroleum sector. A statement issued...

DVLA must prioritize brain tests over eye tests

An estimated 10 percent of Ghanaians have common mental health conditions, while 1–3 percent have severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia. Yet only 2...

SIAT Group consolidates edible oil business under Presco

SIAT Group has announced its decision to consolidate its edible oil business in Ghana and Nigeria under Presco PLC. This move, driven by opportunities in...

AT donates GH₵10K to Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of 37 Military Hospital

In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day, AT Ghana formerly AirtelTigo, has donated GH₵10,000 to the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of the 37 Military...

Berekum College students lament as CETAG strike intensifies

Teacher trainees at Berekum College of Education are feeling the impact of the ongoing strike by members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association...