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Don’t politicise discussions on nuclear power – GJA President to journalists

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has urged media practitioners not to politicise discussions on Ghana’s nuclear power project. He said...

Bridget Otoo reveals how she subjected husband to UK intelligence investigation [Watch]

Broadcaster, Bridget Otoo has spoken for the first time about how her actions led to her now-husband, Dr. Evans Ago Tetteh, being subjected to...

Muslim communities urged to prioritize education in shaping society

Regional Director for Life for Relief and Development, Umar Farouk, has made a passionate appeal to Muslim communities to prioritize education in shaping society. According...

30 million seedlings survived out of 41m planted since 2021 – Abu Jinapor

Based on the survival rate of seedlings planted from 2021 to date during the Green Ghana Day, 30 million trees had survived out of...

Masked robbers strike at Obuasi; bolt with cash and mobile phones

Seven masked suspected armed robbers on the morning of Tuesday, June 4, 2024, attacked and robbed occupants of a Benz container truck between Tesiliman...

Repair works begin on dilapidated La-Nungua road

Repair works have commenced on the dilapidated road at Olympia, along the La-Nungua stretch—a crucial link between La and Nungua in the Greater Accra...

NHIA arrears: Committee chair pleased with plan to pay off $2 billion

The Parliamentary Health Committee has said that the road plan to pay service providers and settle outstanding balances is a relief to the Health...

Churches admonished to be agents of change in Ghana’s development

Kobina Yeaboh Okyere, the National Director of Compassion International Ghana, has called upon the church to be a powerful catalyst for change in Ghana's...

Ho MCE inspects ongoing projects

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Bosson R.K. Divine, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, inspected ongoing projects in the Municipality. He visited several localities as part...

Ghana’s census to go digital soon – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that Ghana will no longer require a large-scale census count every 10 years. He believes that traditional...

NHIS risks collapse if Finance Ministry doesn’t release GH₵2.4bn owed scheme

It is emerging that the Ministry of Finance owes eight months of revenue arrears to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The arrears in this...

Akufo-Addo vows to seek justice for slain owner of Jirapa Dubai hotel

President Akufo-Addo has assured the people of Jirapa in the Upper West region of government's commitment to ensuring that justice prevails in the trial...

Friday June 7 is Green Ghana Day: Lands Minister declares as Ghana readies to plant 10 million tree seedlings

Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has conducted a comprehensive review of the government’s flagship afforestation initiative, Green...

Dagbon Overlord bans carrying of weapons in his kingdom

The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II has banned the use of assault raffles and amenities in his kingdom. The Yaa Naa explained that...

One dead, 10 injured after vehicle transporting students plunges into river 

One person has been reported dead with about 10 injured in an accident involving students of Yilo Krobo Senior High School (SHS) and Somanya...

Bawumia promises new Teaching Hospital for Cape Coast

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to establish a new teaching hospital for the residents...

Fake pregnant woman arrested for baby theft in Zebilla

A married woman who faked a pregnancy has been arrested for stealing a week-old baby from Zebilla District Hospital in the Bawku West district...

Government will continue to retool security services to protect the country – Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has reiterated the government’s commitment to retooling the security services to deliver on their mandate and protect...

Former President Kufuor’s police escort dies in accident

General Sergeant Bismark Frempah, 38, an outrider attached to former President John Agyekum Kufour, has died in a fatal accident on the Bolgatanga-Tamale Road. The...

Righteous will always prevail over evil – Godfred Dame on leaked tape

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah has sought solace in the Bible following a leaked tape which has indicted him in...

More than 2000 pilgrims from Northern Ghana arrive in Jedda for 2024 Hajj

More than 2000 Muslim pilgrims from the Northern Ghana have arrived safely in Jedda in Saudi Arabia to perform the 2024 Hajj. The pilgrims were...

Labour groups demand full restructuring of SSNIT

Organised Labour is calling for a restructuring regarding the use of workers’ funds by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). They argue that,...

Limit teacher licensure exam attempts to two – Kofi Asare

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, is calling for a more rigorous approach to the teacher licensure exams regime. Speaking on Joy FM’s...

Forestry Commission wages war against ‘galamseyers’ over destruction of reserves

The District Manager of the Forestry Commission of Sekyere Kumawu, Alfred Yabepone, has issued a stern warning to chainsaw operators and illegal miners to...

Bawumia touts success of Free SHS

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has said the decision to introduce Free SHS is the stepping stone to the...

Ban on 4 Bawku radio stations to be lifted

The Upper East Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, has given an assurance that measures are underway to lift the temporary ban on the...

Ambulance case: Jakpa dares AG

Richard Jakpa, the third accused person in the ongoing ambulance case, has challenged the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to appear...

Heavy rainfall wrecks havoc in Suntreso hospital

The Suntreso Government Hospital in the Ashanti region is facing a critical issue that has persisted for nearly a year. Water leaks from a main...

We need buses not Deputy MD – STC workers

Workers of the State Transport Corporation (STC) are fiercely resisting the appointment of a third deputy managing director, describing it as a waste of...

One arrested; 2 on the run after demolition of ex Black Stars player’s building

A suspected landguard has been arrested in connection with the demolition of a building owned by former Black Stars player, Kissi Boateng at Millennium...

Attorney General to face off lawyers for Ato Forson, Richard Jakpa

The Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame will face off with lawyers for Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa who are standing trial for...

Fertility journey needs patience – Specialists

Reproductive health experts and gynaecologists have urged couples and individuals on the journey of childbirth to exercise patience. This is because conceiving babies is a...

Lessons suspended over ‘shit bombing’ incident at Asuafu R/C school

Students and teachers of Asuafu R/C Primary School in the Tain District of the Bono Region were met with a disturbing sight as they...

Cabinet approves listing of Graphic Communications Group on Ghana Stock Exchange

The Cabinet has approved the listing of Graphic Communications Group Limited on the Ghana Stock Exchange to recapitalise the company. Recent reports indicate that Graphic...

Decomposing body found near home of prime suspect in case of missing Ghanaian ladies 

A decomposing body has been found near the home of Andrew Amaechi, who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of two Ghanaian friends,...

Import Restrictions Bill needs clear policy direction and transparency – Prof Bokpin

A professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, voiced his disapproval of the suspended import restrictions bill emphasising the need for...

First African headmaster of Mfantsipim to be honoured at Ghana’s Festival of Institutional Lodges

The Festival of Institutional Lodges organised by the District Grand Lodge of Ghana is gearing up to honour Francis Lodowic Bartels (OBE), the first...

Man in trouble for violating building code

The Somanya Magistrate Court in the Eastern Region has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Mo­hammed Alhassan, accused of violating the building...

Sales officer sentenced for stealing employer’s money

A sales officer of E-NAT Mineral Wa­ter has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa District Magistrate’s Court Two...

Education Ministry challenges reports of GHS 56m payment for unused Wi-Fi services in schools

The Ministry of Education has issued a comprehensive response to recent allegations regarding the Wi-Fi for Schools Programme, aiming to address concerns raised by...