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Next NDC government to spend $500m on ‘galamsey’ fight

The Special Aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama has confirmed that if the party wins the upcoming election, it will invest $500 million to...

Five persons in court over alleged unlawful Assembly

Five persons have been arraigned over an alleged unlawful Assembly. Stephen Baidoo, 57, Abdul Aziz, 39, Kojo Amoako, 35, Frank Asante, 31 and William Teyi...

Ghana’s economic recovery on course – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians and the international community that the country's economy is on a strong recovery path. During the presentation...

Two police inspectors jailed for secessionist activities

An Accra High Court has sentenced two Police Inspectors to a total of nine years in prison for being members of the Western Togo...

JoyNews drags SSNIT to RTI Commission

JoyNews has lodged an official appeal with the Right to Information (RTI) Commission against the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for their...

Bunso residents suffer after ECG transformer theft cuts power supply

Residents of Bunso in the Abuakwa District of the Eastern Region are grappling with the negative consequences of the theft of an Electricity Company...

President Akufo-Addo vows to enforce vigilantism laws ahead of December 2024 elections

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing laws against vigilantism to ensure Ghana's December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, are conducted...

Babile D/A Primary pupils sit and lie on floors to learn amid furniture shortage

School children at the Babile D/A Primary School in Babile in the Lawra Municipality, are compelled to lie prostrate in the classroom for teaching...

Efia Odo criticizes new social media trend involving nun outfits

Ghanaian socialite and media personality Efia Odo has publicly condemned a new social media challenge that involves women wearing nun outfits. Taking to her social...

Ghana’s Rose Yeboah wins gold in high jump at 2024 African Athletics Championship

Ghana’s high-jump gem, Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, has clinched gold in the women’s high jump competition at the ongoing African Athletics Championship in Cameroon. Yeboah, who...

Asantehene allocates 200 acres to State Housing Company to address housing deficit [Video]

The Asantehene has generously allocated 200 acres of land to the State Housing Company (SHC) at Dedesua in the Ashanti region. This initiative marks a...

End of Debt restructuring brings some certainty into financial market – Peter Quartey

Director at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, Prof Peter Quartey says the country official completion...

Finance Minister’s figures don’t tally If you check very well – Williams Peprah

Associate Professor of Finance at Andrews University, Williams Kwasi Peprah, says the $2 billion savings the Finance Minister claimed the country would achieve through...

Don’t use AG’s comment to whitewash ambulance trial – Frank Davies tells Edudzi Tamakloe

The Chairman of the Constitutional and Legal Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Lawyer Edudzi Tamakloe, representing Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel...

Implementation of Free SHS unintelligent – Akilagpa Sawyer

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof Akilagpa Sawyerr, says the manner in which the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy...

NSMQ2024: Holy Child loses with 1 point to miss out on nationals

Holy Child School has crashed out of the nationals of the 2024 National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) competition after losing the regional qualifiers...

Sunyani area NEDCo chases customers for outstanding debts

The Sunyani Area of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has initiated phase five of its Revenue Mobilization Exercise in pursuit of customers with...

Managing relations between UG and govt one of my best achievements – Akilagpa Sawyer

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof Akilagpa Sawyer says one of his biggest achievements is being able to manage the...

Pontoon breakdowns in Dambai cause major delays

Travelers who rely on the pontoon at Dambai in the Krachi East municipality for transportation have been facing significant delays due to the frequent...

Newly elected executives of Krachi Youth Association charged to prioritise development

The newly elected executives of the Krachi Youth Association of Ghana have been charged with the responsibility of prioritizing development. The executives were elected in...

70-year-old retired pastor crashed to death by speeding taxi [Photos]

A 70-year-old retired pastor of The Apostolic Church of Ghana, Pastor Joseph Koranteng, has been crashed to death by a speeding taxi with registration...

Wiaso College of Education final year students stage demo over result anomalies

Over 500 level 400 students of Sefwi Wiawso Teacher Training College have staged a demonstration against the college authorities over several pressing academic issues,...

One lynched, another in critical condition after stealing spare parts at Awutu Akrampa

One person was lynched while another is in critical condition after they were apprehended for stealing car spare parts at Awutu Akrampa in the...

Bole MP’s allegations against Lands Minister are baseless – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has refuted allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana against the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources,...

Driver dies in gory accident on N1 highway

A yet-to-identified driver lost his life in a tragic accident on Sunday afternoon on the N1 highway in Accra. The accident occurred between the Fiesta...

Missing teacher trainee found murdered in uncompleted building

A 21-year-old teacher trainee, Hannah Akosua Frimpomaa, has been found murdered in an uncompleted building at Mesidan, a farming community in the Techiman North...

Jurors’ strike: Here are 4 high-profile cases stalled over industrial action

Weeks after the industrial action was initiated, the strike by jurors continued to bite even harder. In May, jurors in the country laid down their...

Kwawu Abrewatia attacked during ritual performance at Abetifi

The Obaapayin of the Abrewatia of Kwawu Traditional Area, Yaa Asantewaa, was attacked by the Asafo group at Kwawu Abetifi while she was pouring...

2024 BECE: WAEC hoping to deploy staff by July 4

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is hoping to deploy its staff by July 4 amidst financial constraints for the impending 2024 Basic Education...

Ambulance case: Cross-examination has exposed NDC’s lies and deception – Godfred Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame says the cross-examination of the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa has...

Women’s Network for Peace Ghana donates educational items to Icon International School

In a heartwarming display of community support, the Women's Network for Peace Ghana (WNPG) has made a generous donation of educational items to Icon...

Court orders ‘troublesome’ suspected killer of 11-year old at Kasoa to be kept in prison

An Accra High Court has given an order for the 2nd accused person in the ongoing trial of two teenagers accused of the murder...

Check out stunning scenes from Banda Kurubi festival [Photos+Video]

The annual Kurubi Festival, a significant cultural celebration for the people of Banda, showcased vibrant traditions and stunning scenes this year in Wenchi, Bono...

ECG transformer near Police station stolen at Bunso

Unknown persons have stolen the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer at Bunso in the Abuakwa South District of the Eastern Region. The 100kVA transformer...

Free SHS being implemented with a lazy approach – Nana Yaa Jantuah

The former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP) Nana Yaa Akyempim Jantuah, has criticised the government's implementation of its flagship programme, the...

Family of Labone SHS student petitions GES over alleged assault by senior housemaster 

The family of a final-year student of Labone Senior High School (SHS) allegedly assaulted by the senior housemaster has petitioned the Ghana Education Service...

New terminal at Prempeh I Int’l Airport to be operational from this date

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced that the new terminal at the Prempeh I International Airport (PIA) in Kumasi will be operational...

There is no justification for GH¢40 fee – Sulemana Ibrahim fires NSS 

Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah has rubbished the National Service Scheme's (NSS) justification for the GH¢40 fee...

Kofi Asare calls for targeted education interventions as Ghana faces BECE uncertainty

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has said Ghana's educational sector is grappling with a systemic issue stemming from broader deficiencies...

17-year-old suspected robber beaten to pulp, ear chopped off at Domeabra

A 17-year-old suspected robber, Joel Nyarko has been beaten to pulp with his right ear chopped off at Domeabra in the Ga South Municipality...