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PIAC touts GNPC’s prowess as key energy provider

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for the review of the laws of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to allow...

Let’s leverage digital age to empower female CEOs, entrepreneurs – Bawumia

Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia has entreated public and private sector players to support female business leaders and entrepreneurs to thrive in the digital revolution....

NDC’s attempt to pooh-pooh efforts to increase Ghana’s power grid senseless – Atta Akyea

Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee Chairman Samuel Atta Akyea has criticised what he perceives as attempts by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to undermine...

I acknowledge your patience amid ‘dumsor’ – Akufo-Addo tells Ghanaians

President Nana Akufo-Addo has said he acknowledges the challenges of Ghanaians amidst the recent erratic power supply in the country known in local parlance...

EC officials, student remanded over stolen laptops, BVR kits

The Dansoman Circuit Court has remanded into police custody three Electoral Commission (EC) workers and a student accused of stealing laptops and Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits...

Court fines man GH₵600 for fake penis-shrinking claim

The Ashaiman District Court has fined Edmund Dela Adrah, a 21-year-old student, a sum of GH¢600 for falsely claiming that a passer-by has caused his...

2024 Green Ghana Day launched – 10 million trees to be planted

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has launched this year’s Green Ghana Day project with a call on the citizenry...

We want anti-LGBTQ+ bill signed – Ghana Baptist Convention to Akufo-Addo

The Ghana Baptist Convention has urged President Akufo-Addo to approve the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (Anti-LGBTQ+) to define the country’s stance...

Give true meaning to ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’, it’s not just a song – Sam Jonah tells journalists

Revered Ghanaian businessman, Sir Sam Jonah has reminded the citizenry that Ghana’s patriotic anthem, ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’ is a clarion call to patriotism,...

UENR breaks silence on robbery attack that claimed student’s life

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has addressed the tragic accident that occurred on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm. According to...

Dr Manteaw criticizes politicians attempting to take credit for VRA’s work

Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), Dr Steve Manteaw, has called for the dilution of government control over state enterprises in...

CSA affirms commitment to child online protection initiatives

The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), says the Authority is committed to working with stakeholders to embark on some major policy initiatives...

Thieves break into Methodist Church, bolt with musical instruments

Thieves have raided the Methodist Church of Ghana at Asuboni White house in the Kwahu West Municipal of the Eastern Region. They made away with...

Policeman commended for bravery in saving school children from accident

A police officer identified as General Constable Stephen Kwasi Sintim is receiving all the accolades for his bravery and quick thinking that...

Policeman on motorbike reportedly crashed to death [Video]

A yet-to-be identified policeman has tragically lost his life in an accident in the Ashanti region. Unconfirmed reports suggest he was chasing an okada...

John Boadu touts success story at SIGA

The Director-General of State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), John Boadu, has expressed satisfaction with the gains made since he assumed office in January...

Akufo-Addo commissions first-ever power plant in Kumasi

President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday commissioned the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) at Anwomaso in the Ashanti region. The project is expected to boost...

Husband allegedly kills wife in Adaklu Tevikpo

A farmer, Kwame Ayew has allegedly shot his wife dead at Adaklu Tevikpo in the Volta Region. The deceased whose name has only been...

Full text: Sam Jonah’s speech at GJA 75th anniversary launch

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, esteemed members of the Ghana Journalist Association, thank you for the opportunity to address the Ghana Journalists Association as...

Kejetia traders demand individual meters to end persistent power cuts

Traders at the Kejetia Market have demanded that individual power meters be installed for the smooth running of their activities to end power disconnections....

Saglemi: Govt announces search for private partnership

The Ministry of Works and Housing has opened its doors for private proposals for the completion and operationalisation of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project....

Mason allegedly drinks weedicide over divorce threat

A man believed to be in his 40s has died after allegedly drinking paint and weedicide after his wife threatened to divorce him. The...

Plastic takes over Jamestown beach [Photos + Video]

The Jamestown beach in Accra was once a thriving fishing enclave but the narrative has changed as plastics have taken over the shores. In 2023,...

Ghana Commodity Exchange marks 5th anniversary with symposium

As part of celebrations to mark its 5th year Anniversary, the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) has organized a symposium under the theme "Transforming Commodity...

NLC extends teacher unions’ negotiations with govt

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has given the three pre-tertiary teacher unions a two week ultimatum to conclude negotiations with the government. This follows...

It’s a shame ‘galamsey’ issues no longer make headlines – Sam Jonah

Sir Sam Jonah has challenged Ghanaian journalists with a solemn reminder of their critical role in Ghana's democracy, insisting their duty to uphold truth,...

One shot dead, another injured after landguards invade Obeng-Man

One person has been shot dead with another person hospitalised after landguards reportedly invaded Obengman in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra...

Student of University of Energy and Natural Resources killed in robbery attack

A student of the University of Energy and Natural Resources(UNER) in Sunyani has been killed in a robbery attack at Boffourkrom in the Sunyani...

Prez Akufo-Addo says over 5 million students have benefitted Free SHS: True or False? Here is what we know

The Free Senior High School (Free SHS) initiative stands as a prominent political campaign commitment in Ghana's 4th Republic, ranking at the forefront of...

Is affordable housing really affordable? — Study of Ghana’s situation by Deloitte

In Ghana, the housing deficit is significant. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), it stood at 2 million units in 2022. This suggests...

Diversify GRIDCo, ECG and VRA – Otumfuo tells govt

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Akufo-Addo government to face the realities of the economic landscape and prioritize policies that foster the...

Cecilia Dapaah’s case: Martin Kpebu gives EOCO one-week ultimatum to publish findings

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has questioned the Executive Director of the Economic Organised and Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah's delay...

We’ll fiercely protect our property – Parks and Gardens Director

The Department of Parks and Gardens is expressed its resolved as it struggles against encroachment on its lands. Rev. Dr. Ezekiel, claiming to be a...

Court rescinds arrest warrant for CID boss

The High Court in Accra has rescinded its bench warrant issued for the arrest of the Director Generals of the Criminal Investigation Department(CID) and...

High govt debt, other factors pushed 850,000 Ghanaians into poverty – Report

A recent study conducted by the Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) sheds light on the dire situation faced by 850,000 Ghanaians,...

Rotational Nurses, Midwifery Association defy heavy rains to protest [Video]

https://youtu.be/37Qw0b81TzQ Heavy rains on Tuesday did not deter the 2023 batch of the Rotational Nurses and Midwifery Association who took to the streets of Accra...

Odaw Basin: Bridges causing floods to be removed

Several bridges and structures across the Odaw channel have been earmarked for reconstruction or removal to allow for the free flow of rainwater to...

CIM and CIMG announce new partnership

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) have announced a novel partnership to collectively advance the profession...

Fisheries Ministry announces Ghana’s first Marine Protected Areas

Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has announced Ghana’s first Marine Protected Areas (MPA). The MPA covers some 700km2 of biodiversity-rich coastal waters. The communities...

Health Ministry presents 4 ambulances to hospitals

The Ministry of Health has presented four ambulances and a water tanker to four institutions as part of efforts to enhance healthcare delivery.  The...