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Pregnant woman, two others killed in fatal crash on Akomadan-Konkoma road

Three persons including a pregnant woman, have died after a tricycle they were travelling in collided with a tipper truck in the Offinso North...

Nana Kodom’s comments on hosting Independence Day at Bibiani sparks tension

Tension is brewing at Bibiani, located in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai municipality of the Western North Region, over remarks made by Nana Ngoah Anyimah Kodom II...

Tamale: Unemployed nurses, midwives protest over delayed postings

The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (GUNMA) has taken to the streets of Tamale to protest against their dire unemployment situation. Expressing deep...

Ghanaians don’t need ‘dumsor’ timetable – ECG [Audio]

The General Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng has said Ghanaians don't need a schedule for the ongoing power outages. He...

Africa’s industrialization, natural gas key – Opoku Prempeh

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says natural gas is the main resource to help support large scale industrialization in Africa in order to...

Akufo-Addo must assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Opuni Frimpong

The former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana emphasised the importance of President Akufo-Addo's signing of the Anti-LGBTQ Bill. According to Dr. Kwabena...

‘Dumsor’ in Parliament: MPs were working, we were also working – ECG boss [Listen]

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has defended his outfit’s decision to disconnect electricity supply to Parliament. According...

Dumsor: The politics is too much – ACEP boss [Listen]

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has expressed concerns about the politicisation of Ghana's power sector. He said...

Businessman arrested at KIA for allegedly swindling cleric of $57,000

A 33-year-old businessman who allegedly collected $57,000 under the pretext of securing a Toyota Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle for a church but failed...

Ghanaian journalist ‘weeps’ over anti-LGBTQI+ Bill

A Ghanaian journalist and LGBTQI+ activist, Ignatius Annor, is heartbroken over the passage of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. Mr Annor has said the news of...

Man, 28, convicted for stealing water metre

The management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in Accra West Region has arrested and subsequently convicted Abdul Abubakari Sadiq, 28, for stealing a water...

UG Law School embarks on transformative journey with new building complex

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has embarked on a transformative journey that will change the face of infrastructure and the teaching...

Parliament denies owing ECG GH¢23m amidst power outage

Parliament has refuted allegations of owing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) GH¢23 million in unpaid electricity bills, which allegedly led to a power...

Otumfuo pledges to help get Sewua Hospital operational

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged to address challenges hindering the opening of the Sewua Hospital. During his visit to the project site, the...

Showing my face to Nyantakyi, lawyers is like signing my death warrant – Anas

Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has said it will be improper to disclose his identity in the case he is expected to testify...

 ‘Sodomy being practised in Accra Central Prison’ – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that sodomy is being practised among inmates at the Accra Central prison. This he said was a revelation made...

2M Express driver rewarded for heroic actions in foiling robbery attempt

The driver of the 2M Express bus that narrowly escaped a robbery attack on the Kumasi-Accra Highway has been rewarded by the company following...

BoG’s balance revision, transaction limits of MoMo wallets upwards takes effect today

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has effective today, March 1, 2024, revised the balance and transaction limits of customers’ mobile money wallets upward. ...

Anti- LGBTQI+ Bill: We’re ready for you in court – Prof Gadzekpo told

The Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Moses Foh-Amoaning has expressed readiness to meet Prof Audrey...

Why Akufo-Addo will assent to anti-LGBTQI+ bill – Foh-Amoaning

Executive Secretary for the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Moses Foh-Amoaning, has expressed confidence President Nana Akufo-Addo will assent...

CHRAJ aims at Supreme Court over anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has served notice that it will be joining any group that heads to the Supreme...

Decomposing body of Ejura gov’t hospital worker found in bush

The decomposing body of a 56-year-old man said to be a worker at the Ejura Government Hospital in the Ashanti region has been found...

Dumsor: I nearly collapsed in elevator – Parliamentary staffer

A parliamentary employee has shared a distressing incident of nearly collapsing in an elevator in the Job 600 building on Thursday, due to a...

African Games: Bawumia commissions University of Ghana Stadium today

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will today March 1, 2024, commission the University of Ghana Stadium for the African Games 2023. The 20,000 capacity...

Judicial Secretary withdraws ‘no Ghana card, no court document’ directive

The Office of the Judicial Secretary has with immediate effect withdrawn its directive to demand Ghana Cards before releasing court documents to interested parties...

Kofi Kapito chastises govt over malfunctioning streetlights in Accra

The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, says the government does not regard the safety and well-being of citizens, hence...

Catholic Bishops’ take on anti-gay bill

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has asserted that the imprisonment of homosexual could increase lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and related activities and...

500 women entrepreneurs to benefit from DBG’s GH₵1bn funding

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has emphasised its commitment to supporting the growth and development of women entrepreneurs in the country. The bank’s deputy...

Free SHS review must be done immediately – Prof Adei

A former Director-General and Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Prof Stephen Adei, has added his voice to the countless...

JICA, CSTS launch new e-learning platform to strengthen capacity of civil servants

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with the Civil Service Training Centre (CSTC), has implemented a new Learning Management System (LMS) to help...

Joy Clean Ghana Campaign: 5 people cautioned

Four corn mill operators and a sugarcane seller have been summoned by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s Public Health officers. The sugarcane seller was caught cutting and...

You can’t use principles of cultural values to enact laws – CHRAJ boss on anti- LGBTQ+ bill

The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Akanjolenur Whittal, is questioning what legislators were trying to achieve with...

Three sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

The Ho High Court has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment after being found guilty of the charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder,...

Akosombo Dam Spillage: About 800 cage farms worth GH¢54m destroyed

Fish farmers affected by the Akosombo Dam Spillage incurred a loss of about GH¢54 million due to the incident. This was revealed by the Chief...

Passage of anti-LGBTQ bill stirs mixed reactions in Kumasi

Some residents in the Ashanti region have expressed varied concerns on parliament’s passage of the anti-LGBTQ Bill, which awaits assent by the President.  Known as...

Neonatal jaundice treated with improvised firefly device in Goaso: Redeeming Hands Foundation supports hospital

Treating neonatal jaundice in the Goaso municipality of the Ahafo region has over the years presented dire challenges to the municipal hospital due to...

Police foils deadly attack on Accra-bound bus in Bawku [Photos]

A police escort team in Bawku foiled what could have been a deadly attack on an Accra-bound bus carrying passengers from the volatile Upper...

Ghana Month: Food Bazaar ushers activities on Nhyira Fm and Luv Fm

Luv Fm and Nhyira Fm, two leading radio stations in the Ashanti region, have lined up a series of on-air activities and outdoor events...

Driver to President of Oti Regional House of Chiefs drowns in Volta Lake [Video+Photos]

A 35-year-old driver to the President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs has reportedly drowned in the Volta Lake. According to reports, the deceased...

Meningitis kills four in Upper West region

Four people have lost their lives to Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West region, with a total of 18 cases reported since January...