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Juaso: Gas tanker falls on Kumasi-Accra highway, driver injured [Photos]

A gas tanker fell on its side on the Kumasi-Accra highway around 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The driver of the tanker is...

Let’s unite for Ga state’s development – Nii Okanta Ankrah II

The Head of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family of Otublohum in the Greater Accra Region, Nii Okanta Ankrah II, has urged the leaders of...

I took loan to organise my mum’s funeral – Convener of Locked-up Investments Holders

Convener of the Locked-up Investment Holders’ Forum, Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, has revealed that due to his lock-up funds, he was forced to take...

Jacobu: Man guns down cousin

A 28-year-old man, Kwadwo Oppong, has been shot dead by his cousin at Numeriso near Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti...

Check out 1915 souvenir programme of when Ga Mantse hosted Asantehene Prempeh II

Minister for Energy and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has shared a historical insight dating back to 1915. Affectionately...

Yam seller fined GH¢600 for selling food without medical clearance

The Somanya Magistrate Court has im¬posed a GH¢600 fine on Salamatu Mohammed, a fried yam vendor, at Nkurakan in Yilo Krobo Municipality, Eastern Region,...

Landlord allegedly beaten to death in Keta

A landlord, Kpesenu Jerry has been allegedly beaten to death while in Police custody in Keta in the Volta region. He was reportedly arrested when...

Oti Regional Minister joins hundreds of residents, students to plant over 100,000 trees

The Oti Regional Minister, DSP (rtd) Daniel Machator, led hundreds of residents, students, and farmers in a tree planting exercise aimed at combating deforestation...

#DumsorMustStop vigil comes off today

The organizers of the #DumsorMustStop vigil have affirmed that the protest is set to proceed today, Saturday, June 8. Participants will assemble at the University...

Mayor of Accra, GFA President, others plant trees to mark Green Ghana Day

The Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Sackey, has planted a Veitchia palm tree on the John Evans Atta Mills High Street to commemorate...

Green Ghana Day: DCE slams illegal chainsaw operators and illegal miners

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Adansi South, Francis Ankomah, has criticized illegal chainsaw operators and illegal miners, describing them as threats to the...

Our unity and progress rooted in cordiality among ethnic groups – Opoku Prempeh to Ga Mantse

Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated the need for enhanced cordial relations among Ghanaian ethnic groups. According to Dr Prempeh this forms the...

Two Okada riders killed during motor display at colleague’s funeral in Enyan Asempanyin [Photos]

Two Okada riders have been killed during a motorbike display at their colleague’s funeral at Enyan Asempayin in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District. The deceased,...

Task force impounds 400 bags of cocoa and arrests 12 suspects in Eastern Region

The National Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Task Force has impounded 400 bags of cocoa and arrested twelve suspects who offered a bribe of GHC 80,000. The National...

We will plant trees to maintain the Volta Lake – VRA

The Director of Environment & Sustainable Development at the Volta River Authority (VRA), Benjamin Arhin Sackey, has pledged to plant and nurture trees to...

Bekwai forest district allocates 150 hectares for tree planting and farming

The Bekwai Forest District has allocated 150 hectares of land to farmers specifically for planting over 60,000 trees and for farming purposes within the...

Take the habit of tree planting seriously – Dormaahene

Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu II, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area in the Bono Region, on Friday appealed to Ghanaians to take the...

I have undergone three prostate surgeries – Allotey Jacobs 

Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Central Regional Chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has opened up on his battle with prostate enlargement. According to him, he has...

Allotey Jacobs opens up on his 11 children; 24 grandchildren

Social commentator, Bernard Allotey Jacobs has revealed he has 11 children and 24 grandchildren. The former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Central Regional Chairman said he...

Gomoa Mampong flooding: Good news for residents and commuters

The Gomoa East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Solomon Darko Quarm has revealed that the water level on the Accra-Winneba Highway has reduced drastically. In an...

Fire Service lacks the needed firefighting tools – Alex Nartey   

Residents of Spintex, Ashaiman, Achimota, Dodowa, Ayi Mensah, and other parts of Accra are being urged to exercise caution, particularly with activities that increase...

Gov’t must pay NABCo trainees; it’s embarrassing – Nana Akomea 

Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), Nana Akomea has appealed to government to immediately pay arrears owed members of the Nation Builder’s...

Chief Justice Torkornoo plants trees, urges illegal miners to halt activities

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo Friday led members of the Judicial Service to plant trees at the Supreme Court premises to commemorate this year's...

Man found dead in uncomplete building at Buduburam

A man believed to be in his late thirties has been found dead in an uncompleted building at Gomoa Biakoye near Gomoa Buduburam in...

Green Ghana: Minister sends strong message to cattle owners in Kumasi

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah has cautioned herdsmen against their stray cattle roaming the streets of Kumasi. The Minister said these cattle tend...

SSNIT contributions are secured – NPRA

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has assured contributors that despite projections in the recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report on the Social Security...

I still pay for dialysis – Patient

Despite the government's initiative to cover the cost of dialysis for renal patients for six months, some patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital...

10 landguards arrested in Ga South Municipality remanded

The Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody, 10 landguards who were arraigned on Friday, June 7, 2024. The court presided over by...

Otumfuo is also a pillar of economic stability – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison has pointed out that the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is not only...

Energy Minister visits Ga Mantse

The Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his...

Chief Imam hands over new mosque to Akwatia Zongo community

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has handed over an ultra-modern mosque to the Muslim community at Akwatia in the Eastern Region. This...

Man accused of galamsey granted ¢150K bail

The Nkawie Circuit Court has granted GH₵150,000.00 bail with two sureties to an unemployed man, accused of engaging in illegal mining at Kobeng in...

‘Chinese galamseyers’ often released due to lack of interpreters – Forestry Commission

The Deputy Greater Accra Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, George Agbenowoshi, has revealed that the courts often release Chinese nationals arrested for illegal...

IMF Board to approve $360m third tranche by end of June

Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund...

Green Ghana: Plant trees to leave a legacy – Nkwanta South MCE urges students

To promote environmental sustainability and create a lasting impact, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Nkwanta South, Felix Owusu-Gyimah has urged students to plant trees to...

Obosono D/A Basic school receives educational equipment to boost ICT learning

In a joint effort to promote quality education, Empower Playgrounds and the Interact Club of Tema International School (TIS) have donated 10 desktop computers...

GRIDCo to collaborate with National Security to evict squatters under high-tension lines

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) is teaming up with National Security to evict all squatters residing under high-tension power lines across the country. This initiative...

Speaker Bagbin congratulates Madina MP for winning human rights award

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has congratulated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu for winning...

Multimedia Group secures exclusive UEFA Euro 2024 radio broadcast rights from SportyTV

The Multimedia Group Limited has secured exclusive radio broadcasting rights for UEFA Euro 2024 across its platforms from SportyTV. The broadcast rights give the Multimedia...

Why Forestry Commission is struggling to combat illegal mining

The Forestry Commission in the Greater Accra Region has attributed its inability to combat illegal mining and other environmental degradation activities to a lack...