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Driver’s mate jailed 16 years for robbery

A 21-year-old driver’s mate who robbed two people of their mobile phones valued GHȼ4,200 after pulling a pair of scissors at them has been...

CEO of Labianca Company Limited passes on

The Chief Executive Officer of Labianca Company Limited, Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh has passed on. According to reports, she died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024...

Ketu North NPP Parliamentary candidate extends electricity to 4 communities

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for Ketu North, Enoch Amegbletor has facilitated the extension of electricity supply to four remote communities in...

Keta MCE vows to ensure justice for landlord who died in police custody

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta Municipality in the Volta Region, Emmanuel Gamegah, has assured the family of the late Jerry Kpesenu, who...

Free SHS Bill to be presented to Parliament

The government is set to introduce the Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill to Parliament to formalize the policy and ensure its long-term sustainability. This...

Ashanti chiefs call for reforms in stool land revenue policy

The Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs has called on the government to reconsider the current revenue distribution from stool lands. The traditional leaders contend that,...

Ashanti Regional NIA office closed amidst strike [Video]

https://youtu.be/WPAC6ct7As0 The administrative and operational offices of the National Identification Authority(NIA) in the Ashanti region have been closed, as an industrial action by staff enters...

Teenage pregnancy on the surge in South Tongu District

The South Tongu District of the Volta Region has witnessed a surge in teenage pregnancy cases within the first quarter of 2024. The period recorded...

Let’s give Okoe Boye benefit of doubt – MoH on delayed drugs at Tema Port 

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has  urged calm amidst the delays in clearing 120 containers of tuberculosis and malaria medicines at Tema port. The Public...

Mad rush for spaghetti on Amasaman-Nsawam Highway [Video]

A truck transporting spaghetti overturned on the Amasaman-Nsawam Highway currently under construction, leaving commuters stranded over massive traffic build-ups. The incident which occurred on Tuesday...

BoG acknowledges Ayariga’s petition regarding 2023 losses and escalating headquarters costs

The Bank of Ghana has addressed the concerns raised by the Bawku Central Member of Parliament regarding the losses recorded in the 2023 financial...

CHRAJ to investigate EC following IMANI’s petition

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has announced the initiation of an investigation into the conduct of the Electoral Commission regarding...

120 containers of pharmaceutical products still stuck at Tema Port [Audio]

About 120 containers of TB and malaria medicines donated by Global Fund to Ghana are still locked up at the Tema Port. The Executive Secretary...

Bawumia announces commissioning timelines for Sewua and Afari hospitals 

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that the Sewua and Afari hospitals will soon be completed. He said...

I’ve never seen any serious country where they don’t toll their roads – Asenso-Boakye

Minister for Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has announced that his Ministry is working to reinstate road tolls, citing the common practice among...

‘Dumsor’ vigil a wake-up call for Energy Minister – Afenyo-Markin

Member of Parliament (MP)for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said that actress Yvonne Nelson's led #dumsormuststopvigil must serve as a wake-up call to the Energy...

CDD-Ghana calls for increase in mineral royalty payments to mining communities

The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has reiterated calls for an increase in the mineral royalties allocated to mining districts. Despite Ghana's longstanding history as...

Akufo-Addo inaugurates new Law House building, praises Attorney General Godfred Dame’s efforts

Today, June 10, a significant milestone was reached with the official opening of a new 10-storey building near the High Court in Accra. This new...

‘Galamseyers’ allegedly attack military officer at Wassa Akyempim

A military officer, identified as Timothy Adzakosi, has reportedly been assaulted by unknown individuals believed to be involved in illegal mining at Wassa Akyempim...

GAF cautions public against assault on soldiers

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning to the public following the circulation of viral videos on social media calling for...

Ghana likely to face TB, malaria, other drugs shortage if…

Ghana is likely to face a significant shortage of some essential drugs by the end of June. This is according to the Ghana Medical Association...

Afenyo-Markin sends strong message to teachers

The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged teachers in the area to avoid indoctrinating students with political ideologies as the 2024...

Global Fund threatens to terminate support to Ghana over delayed medication clearance

The Global Fund has issued a final warning to Ghana demanding immediate clearance of tuberculosis (TB) and malaria medications that arrived in the country...

Fisherman feared drowned at Mumford [Video]

A fisherman believed to be in his 30s has reportedly drowned at Mumford in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region. The deceased popularly...

Fair Wages and Salaries Commission appeals to NIA workers to call off strike

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is concerned about the ongoing strike by workers of the National Identification Authority (NIA), fearing it could...

Keta youth demands justice for landlord who died in Police custody

Concerned youth of Keta in the Volta Region, both home and abroad is seeking justice for a victim of Police brutality, Jerry Kpesenu. The deceased,...

SMT Ghana launches Volvo R100E rigid hauler, marking a new chapter of possibilities for mining industry

SMT Ghana Ltd, the official distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Penta in Ghana has launched the VOLVO R100E rigid hauler. The...

Akufo-Addo hails Attorney General’s dedication to justice

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo praised Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, for his significant role in completing the Law House...

#NSMQ2024: Regional qualification kickstart in Bono and Greater Accra Regions

It’s back and promises to be more exciting with heart-wrenching moments, but who will make it to the grand academic decathlon for the 2024...

PIAC satisfied with petroleum-funded projects in Ahafo Region

Managers of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) say they are satisfied with the projects in the Ahafo Region funded by the country's...

A well-oiled AG’s office is the biggest signpost for improved conditions, practice of law – Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame says ensuring a "fully functional digitalised environment" at the newly commissioned Law House in Accra...

The Law House symbolises NPP’s strong dedication to rule of law – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized that the commissioning of The Law House represents the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) unwavering dedication to upholding...

We’ll haul Education Minister to Parliament over GH¢84m free Wi-Fi deal – Apaak

A Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Dr Clement Apaak has disclosed that steps would be taken to summon the Education Minister, Dr...

All regional offices for AG to be upgraded soon – Godfred Dame

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has announced a commitment to upgrade all regional offices of the Attorney General and Ministry...

NIA strike leaves applicants stranded in Ashanti Region

The indefinite strike by staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) has left numerous applicants in the Ashanti Region stranded, unable to access essential...

J.B Danquah case: Jurors’ strike forces another adjournment of ‘Sexy Don-Don’ trial

The ongoing trial of Daniel Asiedu, alias 'Sexy Don-Don,' who is accused of killing former MP for Abuakwa North, J.B. Danquah, has been adjourned...

Chief Justice commends AG for completion of ‘The Law House’ project

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has commended the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame for his leadership in overseeing the completion...

Nyantakyi to wait a little longer to see Anas’ face or be discharged

A former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi would have to wait a little longer to know the outcome of an...

GBA pushes for increased employment of lawyers in other regions

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has advocated for broader employment opportunities for lawyers in other regions. Speaking at the...

Education Minister to be hauled to parliament over GH¢84m free Wi-Fi deal

A Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Dr Clement Apaak has disclosed that steps would be taken to summon the Education Minister Dr...