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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...

Thief forced to distill choked gutters with bare hands

A notorious phone thief received an unusual form of punishment after being caught red-handed for his crime at Kumasi-Adum PZ. Instead of being handed over...

Akufo-Addo only acts on petitions against those he wants removed – Srem Sai

Private legal practitioner, Justice Srem Sai has expressed disappointment in President Nana Akufo-Addo's approach to petitions calling for the removal of high-ranking state officials. His...

14 journalists  killed between 2023 and 2024 in Africa – AMC

The Chairperson of the African Media Convention (AMC), Churchill Otieno, has said that 14 journalists were killed in Africa between January 2023 and May...

CCTV captures moment car ran over 5 people, killing Policewoman at Abrepo junction

A CCTV footage has captured the horrifying Abrepo junction accident, which resulted in the death of a Police woman and left four others injured. The...

Moving car catches fire near Adum STC

Fire erupted in a moving private car in the middle of the road along the Adum STC stretch in the Ashanti Region. The unregistered SUV,...

ICT on wheels: Students of Northern College of Science and Technology teach basic ICT skills

Imagine being taught by your own peers, enhancing your grasp of the subject matter earlier and more effectively. This is the innovative approach embraced by...

We’ve not grown but we witnessed the lives you impacted – John Kumah’s children mourn

The children of the late former Ejisu Member of Parliament(MP) John Kumah, have paid a glowing tribute to his good humour and unfailing courtesy. Following...

The final resting place for John Kumah [Video]

A video of the final resting place of late former Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah has popped...

Kissi Agyebeng likely to be asked to step aside as Special Prosecutor – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo says Kissi Agyebeng is likely to be asked to step aside as Special Prosecutor. This, according to him is per...

TUC official proposes annual economic forum to address persistent challenges

The Chief Economist and Director of the Labour Research and Policy Institute at the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has called...

Rainstorm reportedly kills girl, 15, at Jachie

A 15-year-old girl has lost her life following torrential rains at Jachie in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident occurred on...

You were not just my husband but… – John Kumah’s wife says in touching tribute

“You were my everything. You were not just my husband, but also my best friend. My supporter, my provider and my teacher. My encourager...

Why call for Kissi Agyebeng’s removal when there are alternatives? – Dr Osae-Kwapong to Amidu

The Project Director of the Democracy Project and Fellow at CDD-Ghana, Dr John Osae-Kwapong, has expressed reservations regarding Martin Amidu's call for the impeachment...

Former Deputy Attorney General appointed Deputy BOST MD

President Akufo-Addo has appointed former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Joseph Kpemka as the Deputy Managing Director of the Bulk Energy Storage and...

Scenes as John Kumah is laid to rest

Former Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), John Kumah who tragically passed away after a short illness on March 7 has been laid to rest. The...

Shortage of ‘bentua’ hits Accra Central Market

For the past three months, the Accra Central Market has faced a shortage of enema bulb syringes, locally known as "bentua," leaving many vendors...

You can’t judge Kissi Agyebeng by your ‘low standards’ – Martin Amidu told

Tamale North Member of Parliament (MP), Alhassan Suhuyini, has slammed the former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu for seeking to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng. Mr...

Gyakye Quayson rescues Assin North Ambulance Service

A timely delivery of auto parts and other medical supplies by James Gyakye Quayson, the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), has revived the...

Eight injured, many displaced after rainstorm at Praso

At least eight people have been injured after a violent rainstorm hit Praso in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti region. Many residents...

Check out the 74-year-old fridge at Manhyia Palace [Video]

A rare footage of a refrigerator at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi said to be 74-year-old and has never undergone any repairs has...

Amidu’s petition not strong enough to justify an impeachment – Amanda Clinton

A private legal practitioner, Amanda Clinton, has expressed doubts regarding the strength of Martin Amidu's petition against Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. Speaking on Joy FM’s News...

Allow legal processes to take place in Kissi Agyebeng’s impeachment case – Vitus Azeem

Anti-Corruption Campaigner, Vitus Azeem has advised Ghanaians and all stakeholders to allow the Chief Justice to carry out her duty in the impeachment case...

John Kumah’s wife weeps uncontrollably at his funeral [Video]

It was a solemn moment when family, friends and sympathizers gathered for the final funeral rites of late Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), John...