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‘Ghost names’ in Northern Region paid GH₵2.8m in salaries – OSP, CADG Report

A new report has uncovered nearly three million cedis in salaries earned by individuals who were deceased, retired, no longer in their positions, also...

Stop sale of hotels to Bryan Acheampong – TUC warns

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has warned the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to stop the reported sale of 60% of its...

Okyenhene launches 25th anniversary celebration on accession to the Ofori Panin Stool

Thousands of natives of the Akyem Abuakwa State, friends and well-wishers of the Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori are expected to visit the Akyem Abuakwa...

Support us, we’ll pay all your allowances – Okoe-Boye tells nursing trainees

Minister-designate for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has urged nursing trainees to support the Akufo-Addo administration in its efforts to disburse their allowances. He acknowledged the existence...

Asantehene @25: The Professor who carried the revered Golden Stool

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, the Golden Stool, otherwise known as Sika Dwa, went on public display at the grand durbar to climax the...

Oliver Barker-Vormawor fumes as his treason trial is adjourned again

The trial of the #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor for treason, has yet again failed to commence. The trial was expected to commence on Monday morning,...

Fidelity Bank vs Bright Simons: High Court adjourns case to July 4

The hearing of the case between Fidelity Bank and the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has been adjourned to July 4, 2024,...

Reducing starchy foods can help prevent diabetes – Dietician

A registered dietician, Dr. Evans Sellame Adrah has advised that limiting the intake of starchy foods can contribute to diabetes prevention. According to him, starchy...

Two dead, one critically injured in accident at Akuni

Two persons have been killed with another person in critical condition in a ghastly accident at Akuni in the Okere District of the Eastern...

Indian High Commissioner to Ghana embarks on extensive tour of Volta Region

H.E. Mr Manish Gupta, the Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, is currently undertaking a significant visit to the Volta Region. This tour is set to...

1D1F: Check out full list of $335m tax waiver 42 beneficiary companies

The list of 42 companies to benefit from approximately $335,072,712.13 tax exemptions under the One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative has popped up. The Exemptions Act,...

Benz bursts into flames at Anyaa

A man lost his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz yesterday at Anyaa, Accra, after it burst into flames in the middle of the road. The vehicle with...

Tolon MP pays school fees for 500 students

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tolon Constituency Habib Iddrisu, has paid school fees for 500 brilliant but needy tertiary students in his...

We’ll cooperate fully with CHRAJ – SSNIT on Ablakwa’s petition

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has assured full cooperation with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) on its...

Full Text: SSNIT’s respons to Ablakwa’s petition to CHRAJ on sale of hotels

SSNIT responds to Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s comments on sale of hotels The attention of the Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)...

Man beats Police Chief Inspector to evade arrest [Video]

A 30-year-old man assaulted a Police Chief Inspector at Japekrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region while attempting to evade arrest. The...

Your declaration on LGBTQI+ timely, commendable – Wa Naa to Bawumia

Wa Naa, Fuseini Rashid Pelpuo IV has commended the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia for emphatically...

Deadly Premix Explosion in Ngyiresia: Community reels from tragedy

A tragic incident has left the community of Ngyiresia in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region in mourning following a catastrophic premix fuel...

Curfew on Alavanyo and Nkonya townships renewed

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has by an Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on the Alavanyo and Nkonya townships and...

Girl, 5, drowns in galamsey pit while playing with friends

A tragic incident occurred in Manso Nkwanta in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region, where a five-year-old girl drowned in an abandoned...

EOCO’s treatment of Cecilia Dapaah’s case ‘travesty of justice’ – Cletus Avoka

Former Majority Leader, Cletus Avoka, has criticised the handling of the Cecilia Dapaah case by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), labeling it...

We make less than GH₵2 profit on a bag of cement – Distributors

The Chairman of the Association of Cement Distributors, Alhaji Abdul Razak Yahaya has expressed worry over the recent price hikes in cement products. Alhaji Razak...

Bryan Acheampong’s hotel gave the best offer for 60% share in 4 hotels – SSNIT

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has justified the sale of a 60% stake in four of its hotels to Rock City...

Lilwin hospitalised [Video]

Comic actor, Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lilwin has sparked concerns among fans and followers after a video of him on a hospital bed...

Kasoa shooting: Court denies man who shot soldier bail

The Achimota District Court has denied a bail application for Benlord Ababio, also known as Nana Barima Ababio, a self-proclaimed security operative accused of...

Let us advocate for female representation on land committees – Lands Commission

The Head of the Regional Operations Unit, Land Commission, has advocated for the representation of women on Traditional Land Committees for their input on...

Customs impound Burkina Faso-Bound fish truck diverted to warehouse in Kumasi

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a Burkina Faso-bound cargo truck loaded with fish for allegedly diverting to a...

Gov’t to commission and operationalise Agenda 111 project in phases

The Health Minister-designate, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye says the government will commission and operationalise Agenda 111 projects in phases. Dr Okoe-Boye was speaking at the opening...

Special Prosecutor’s removal will erode confidence in corruption fight – Dr Osae-Kwapong

Project Director of the Democracy Project and Fellow at CDD-Ghana has argued that impeaching Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng would undermine public trust in anti-corruption...

Kasoa Toll Booth: Commuters frustrated with poor state of alternative route to Accra

Road users on the Kasoa Toll Booth stretch are voicing concerns about the alternative route to Accra, citing its deplorable condition and the fear...

Bekwai Forestry Commission arrests 2 illegal miners, burns excavator [Photos+Video]

https://youtu.be/-Zu1hsb3thE The Bekwai Forestry Commission has arrested two persons for destroying trees in the Bosomtwi Range Forest reserve in search of gold. The duo were arrested...

SSNIT denies wrongdoing in 60% hotel stake sale to Agric Minister’s company

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has denied any foul play in its decision to sell a 60% stake in its hotels...

Presidency mourns deceased driver in Akufo-Addo’s convoy accident

The Jubilee House has commiserated with the family of the driver who lost his life in an accident involving President Akufo-Addo’s convoy. The incident happened...

Akufo-Addo’s convoy involved in tragic accident at Bunso Junction [Photos]

A vehicle from the convoy of President Akufo-Addo has been involved in an accident. The accident is said to have occurred at Bunso Junction in...

Essikadu premix fuel explosion claims two lives

Two out of the sixteen people injured during a premix fuel explosion at Ngyirasia, a community in the Essikadu Ketan Constituency, have died. According to...

Heavy rains wreak havoc at Pakyi No-2

Pakyi No-2 in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region has been hit hard by torrential rains, resulting in widespread destruction and leaving...

16 injured in Essikadu premix fuel explosion

Some sixteen people have been seriously injured in a premix fuel explosion at Ngyirasia, a community in the Essikadu Ketan Constituency of the Western...

Tipper truck crushes pillion to death at Kasoa

A pillion lost his life, while the motorbike driver is in critical condition after being struck by a tipper truck on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway...

Kofi Adams questions government’s handling of GARID’s $200m loan

Buem Member of Parliament, Kofi Adams, has revealed a concerning lack of transparency regarding the utilization of a $200 million loan allocated for the...

Jubilation in church as Adom Kyei-Duah shares $3m to members

Jubilations erupted in the Believers Worship Center when overseer Prophet Adom Kyei-Duah distributed $3 million, equivalent to GH¢41,723,500 to his members as promised. This significant...