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Court orders arrest of woman over GH₵100K cocoa road contract  

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a woman accused of collecting GH₵100,000 from a businessman to secure...

Man found dead in river Densu

A man believed to be in his late 20s has been found dead in the Densu river around Togah, a suburb of Domeabra in...

The path to becoming a professional engineer: Insights from IET Ghana

In the heart of Ghana, 80 aspiring engineers gathered to embark on a journey toward professional recognition.The President of the Institution of Engineering...

17-year-old boy brutalised for selling father’s maize

A 17-year-old boy, Kwabena Amos is battling for his life at Salamkrom near Donkro Nkwanta in the Nkoranza South Municipality of the Bono East...

Moving fuel tanker catches fire at Ayensukrom [Photos+Video]

https://youtu.be/TvcrJXKBdJAA moving fuel tanker has caught fire at Ayensukrom No. 2, a community near Bogoso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western region....

Catholic Bishops pray for Kufuor [Photos]

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference have visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor and his family to console them over the passing of former First...

WAEC to begin 2023 BECE marking on Monday

The marking of scripts of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, October 9, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)...

House help receives 20-year prison sentence in Kumasi murder case

A Kumasi Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old house help who murdered his employer at Sokoban-Apaaso in yet another crime to 20 years imprisonment.John...

BoG Governor ‘hooligans’ comment unfortunate – Dr. Kwesi Jonah

The Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for Democratic Governance, Dr. Kwesi Jonah, has described as unfortuna­te the "hooligans" comment made by the Governor...

Ghana warned of shortage of HIV anti-retroviral drugs

Ghana is experiencing a shortage of anti-retroviral medication specifically the Abacavir Lamivudine regimen for Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) across the country.This is according...

Former TUC boss passes on

A former Secretary-General of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Christian Appiagyei, has passed away.He was 92.A statement signed by the Deputy Secretary General...

Immigration Service cautions public against okada riders

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has warned citizens, especially those in border areas across the country to be cautious of commercial motorbike riders popularly...

Blind teachers appeal for government support

The Blind Teachers Association is appealing to government to support them through policy initiatives.In its statement to mark this year’s World Teachers Day, the...

Govt considers transfer grants for teachers posted to deprived communities

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says government is considering paying transfer grants to teachers who are willing to be posted to...

Fisheries Ministry revokes licenses of 14 fishing vessels

The Fisheries Ministry has revoked the licenses of some 14 vessels from operating in Ghana waters. The Ministry says the 14 vessels breached the country’s...

ECG, GWCL, NEDCo pay GH¢I.2m as compensation to customers  

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), and Northern Electricity Company (NEDCo) have paid a total of GH¢1,297,118.17 to customers...

I pay homage to teachers who made me who I am today – Akufo-Addo 

President Akufo-Addo says the invaluable contribution of teachers to the nation’s human resource development and growth is phenomenal. “I pay homage to teachers who made...

Chieftaincy Minister speaks on discrimination against Fulanis

The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has given the assurance that the government will institute measures to address issues of...

Hope for kidney patients: Local producers pledge infusion for dialysis

Local pharmaceutical manufacturers say they are "willing to manufacture the infusions and fluids needed for dialysis" to reduce the cost of treatment of renal...

Sometimes you wish you’re gone – Patients talk about living with kidney failure, costs

Kojo Baffour Ahenkora has been battling with end-stage kidney failure for eight years. His kidneys are unable to filter blood, extract excess water for...

We don’t need rhetoric from authorities; just reduce the cost of dialysis – Patients

Dialysis patients have voiced the frustrations and concerns they encounter in receiving treatment in various health facilities across the country.In a passionate plea during...

Roads Ministry bans heavy-duty vehicles from using Doli bridge

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has instructed heavy-duty vehicle drivers not to use the Doli Bridge near Bole in the Savannah region.The Doli...

National Chief Imam commiserates with former President Kufuor

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has led a delegation of Muslim leaders in the country to pay a commiserating visit to...

Checkout out how much Korle-Bu needs to subsidize dialysis treatment

In the wake of the public uproar against the increase in the cost of dialysis treatment for renal patients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital,...

Aside from smoking and drinking, these factors could be damaging your kidneys

Several habits and lifestyle factors can have a significant impact on the health of your kidneys.Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste...

Dialysis crisis: Ghanaians should start donating body parts to help others – Dr. Nsiah Asare

The President’s Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare has urged Ghanaians to learn how to donate parts of their bodies to help others...

Ambulance case: I’ve not applied for plea bargain – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has denied some media reports suggesting that he has applied for a plea bargain in the ongoing...

Dialysis crisis: Affordability has been a major challenge – Ghana Kidney Association

President of the Ghana Kidney Association, Prof Sampson Antei has lamented the cost involved in kidney dialysis.He said treatment is very expensive and...

Accident blocks Yamoransa-New Edubiase road

Travelers on the Yamonransa to New Edubiase road have been kept in a gridlock for hours following a truck accident on the stretch.According to...

Faith Aku Dzakpasu is 2023 Most Outstanding Teacher in Ghana

Faith Aku Dzakpasu, a teacher at GRETA ‘D’ Shepherd Two Basic School in the Greater Accra region has been adjudged the most outstanding teacher...

Charcoal truck overturns on Accra-Nsawam highway, 2 cars damaged

A truck carrying charcoal has toppled on the Accra-bound of the Accra-Nsawam Highway.The unfortunate incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Thursday at Achimota...

Family of UEW student found dead in hostel breaks silence

The family of Rita Anane, a level 300 ICT student at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) who was found dead in her hostel...

We cannot overlook your role in Ghana’s developmental agenda – Akufo-Addo to teachers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appreciated the excellent contribution of teachers towards the achievement of the country’s educational transformational agenda.“We can never overlook...

Citizens shape 2024 Budget: Education and immunisation in the spotlight

In a remarkable initiative, some citizens of Ghana are taking the reins in shaping their nation's future by contributing their insights to the 2024...

Gomoa West Assembly demands removal of Apam Police Commander

The Gomoa West Assembly is demanding the removal of the Apam District Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samuel Kofi Odame.This follows a meeting held...

Ga Traditional Council announces activities for Ga Manye’s funeral

The final funeral ceremonies for Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru, are scheduled to take place from October 23rd to October 31st, 2023.During this period,...

Multimedia Group commiserates with Ga Traditional Council

The management of Multimedia Group Limited, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, commiserated with the Ga Traditional Council over the passing of the Ga Manye,...

NGO rescues 5 trafficked children through religion in Yeji

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) is harnessing the power of religion to combat the deeply entrenched issues of child trafficking and child labour in the...

Ejisu residents hail ongoing road construction project spearheaded by MP

Residents of Ejisu in the Ashanti region who have for years struggled with deplorable roads are excited as the government begins the construction of...

Mahama salutes teachers

Former President John Dramani Mahama has commended teachers for their role in shaping lives.In a message to commemorate 2023 Teachers Day, he eulogised...