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La Traditional Council reacts to bribery allegations in Burma Camp land reclamation

The La Traditional Council has refuted allegations that some persons are attempting to bribe them regarding the reclamation of 114 acres of land at...

Korle-Bu apologises for disquiet caused by proposed hike in cost of dialysis services

The CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah has apologised to the public for the ‘fear and panic’ caused by the...

ECG staff allegedly beat medical doctor to pulp

Some workers alleged to be staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), have reportedly beaten a medical doctor to pulp.The incident happened on...

Ghana Communication Technology University unveils visionary strategic plan, statutes

In a momentous address by the Vice-Chancellor of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, the university has unveiled its groundbreaking...

Ghana, Burkina Faso security agencies on manhunt for suspected terrorists

Ghana and Burkina Faso law enforcement agencies are on a manhunt for some persons suspected to be terrorists hiding in Fatchu in the Sissala...

Rabies kill two in Ashanti region

The Ghana Veterinary Service has disclosed that two persons have died from rabies in the Ashanti Region.The two deaths occurred within Sekyere Afram Plains...

Nekotech announces $100m initiative to empower 1000 Ghanaian youth

In a groundbreaking move that is set to redefine the future for 1000 Ghanaian youths, SOS Nekotech has launched a monumental $100 million initiative...

Man, 37, drowns in Okwe River

A 37-year-old man, identified as Ernest Tawaiah Adeichereh, at Okwenya in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, has been found dead after going missing during...

Two ride-hailing app drivers patch potholes on Accra -Tema Motorway

The never-ending gridlock on the Accra-bound stretch of the motorway, caused by numerous potholes, compelled two ride-hailing app drivers on Thursday morning to voluntarily...

North Gonja: Patients receive treatment under trees

Shortage of beds has become prevalent at the Daboya and Mankarigu Health Centers in the North Gonja district of the Savannah region.Patients lucky to...

TEWU, other university unions give govt two-week ultimatum over allowances

The Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) and two other university unions, namely the Senior Staff Association of the University of Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the...

Ghana to use electric vehicles for public transport – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that, government is working on a policy framework for the use of electric vehicles for public...

CJ advocates financial independence of judiciary

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has bemoaned the lack of financial independence of the judiciary, saying it was negatively affecting the work...

39th Farmers Day launched

This year's National Farmers Day to reward outstanding farmers and fishermen across the country has been launched in Accra.The 39th edition will be held...

The People’s Forum: Ashaiman residents angry over bad roads

Residents of Mexico, Washington, Peaceland and neigbouring communities all in the Ashaiman Municipality in the Greater Accra region are lamenting the poor state of...

Over 400 pupils stranded as rainstorm rips off roof of classroom block

The fate of over 400 pupils of the Manle Dada Basic and African Unity schools in the La Dadekotopon Municipality hangs in the balance...

Court adjourns Adisadel College assault case

The third hearing of the case of alleged assault at Adisadel College has been adjourned to Wednesday, October 4, 2023, due to the absence...

Data Protection Commission to clamp down on unregistered data controllers

The Data Protection Commission will today, September 28, 2023, embark on another enforcement exercise to clamp down on unregistered data controllers.The Commission began active...

Delayed issuance of visas at South African Embassy leaves patrons frustrated

Some Ghanaians have expressed their frustration in their quest to understand the delayed issuance of visas at the South African Embassy.The visa issuance...

Applications for 2023 Kwame Nkrumah Creative Writing Workshop open

The Accra International Book Festival is inviting applications from aspiring writers who want to participate in the 6th Kwame Nkrumah Creative Writing Workshop 2023....

IGP, POMAB members visit St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

The leadership of the Ghana Police Service on Tuesday paid a visit to the pupils and staff of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School...

Trial of blogger:  Alleged authors of panic withdrawal story before Court 

The trial of a blogger and an information technology professional whose activities allegedly caused panic among dollar account holders, causing them to withdraw their savings...

Ghana outlines ambitious plans for Energy Sector in new national policy

The government of Ghana has unveiled a new National Energy Policy that aims to transform the country's energy sector and support its economic development...

Tema Manhean Polyclinic operates under leaking roof

The Tema Manhean Polyclinic, located in the Tema Metropolis of the Greater Accra Region, has called on the government and philanthropists to help replace...

Primetime launches 2023 NSMQ

Primetime Limited has launched the 2023 National Championship edition and preliminary stage balloting of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).The launch forms part...

NAGRAT joins calls for reset of SHS calendar

In a passionate plea to government, the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has called for a return to the traditional trimester system in...

Two drivers in critical condition after ghastly accident at Gomoa Potsin

Two drivers are in critical condition after a ghastly accident at Gomoa Potsin on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway in the Central Region.The accident, which occurred...

Kidney dialysis price hike illegal – Mintah Akandoh

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the increment in the price of kidney dialysis treatment at the Korle Bu...

Korle-Bu settles brouhaha over kidney dialysis price hike

The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has said the increased cost of renal dialysis from GH¢380 to GH¢765.42 is yet to receive consideration and approval.Reports...

Many feared dead in accident near Peki

Many people have been reported dead in an accident on the Accra-Peki highway in the Volta region.The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,...

2024 World University Rankings: UCC remains best university in Ghana, 1st in West Africa

The University of Cape Coast has maintained the first spot as the best university in Ghana and West Africa.That’s according to the 2024 Times...

Suhum: 22-year-old okada rider allegedly poisons 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend

The Police in Suhum in the Eastern region are on a manhunt for a 22-year-old Okada rider who allegedly poisoned his girlfriend at Koransang...

Driver crashes to death on Accra-Kumasi Highway

Police in Suhum are investigating the death of a 45-year-old driver who ran into a stationary cargo truck with his Sprinter bus at Apeatu,...

Yeji: Fetish priest, 62, murders wife, 25, on suspicion of adultery

A fetish priest, Solomon Mbalegon, aged 62 has allegedly murdered his 25-year-old junior wife, Madam Nakoli Mbalegon and thereafter committed suicide for alleged suspicion...

Konongo Asona clan files injunction against late chief’s funeral

The Asona clan royal family of Konongo in the Ashanti Region has filed an application for an injunction against the burial and funeral celebration...

Check out committee members for 27th GJA media awards

The National Executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has constituted the 27th Annual GJA Media Awards Committee.The nine-member committee, chaired by a former...

Over 1,400 dead, 10K injured in road crashes since January

At least 1,433 individuals have lost their lives in road accidents across the country between January and August this year.This represents an 11.27 percent...

Two friends jailed for fraud, falsehood

Two friends, who succeeded in duping many people under the pretext of enlisting them in the Ghana Armed Forces, have been sentenced to 32 months...

Ghanaians lament as Korle-Bu increases cost of dialysis

The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has increased the cost of renal dialysis from GH¢380 to GH¢765.42. This has been met with outcry from the...

Teacher unions want SHS calendar reset

Teacher unions are in discussion with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to realign the Senior High School (SHS) calendar with that of the basic...