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Court impounds vehicles of 2 gov’t officials

The vehicles of the district chief executive(DCE) and the Coordinating Director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by...

5 dead, over 14 injured in gory accident near Obuasi

A gory accident which occurred at Dadwen area near Obuasi, within the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, has claimed the lives of...

‘Dumsor’ killing our churches, fix it – Methodist Bishop to govt

Assistant Bishop of Nkawkaw Diocese Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Dr. Ato Barfi-Himbson, has issued a passionate plea to the government to address the issue...

Deputy Transport Minister supports GNTDA graduates with machines, cash

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Upper West Akim Constituency and Deputy Transport Minister, Frederick Obeng Adom, has demonstrated his commitment to youth...

Agona Kwanyako chief calls for peace between Muslims, Christians after clash

The Chief of Agona Kwanyako in the Central Region, Nana Ampem Darkoh, has urged for peace between Muslim and Christian youths following a recent...

Reason for training professional counsellors is to heal a hurting world – CCP President

President of the College of Counselling and Psychology (CCP), Rev. Prof. Samuel Oheneba-Dornyo has asked graduates to go out there to heal a hurting...

Students of Kalpohin SHS clash with residents [Photos]

Students of Kalpohin Senior High School (SHS) at Tamale in the Northern region clashed with residents who joined them during entertainment on Saturday, April...

Foreign Affairs Ministry warns against traveling to Northern Mali

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a cautionary advisory to Ghanaians against traveling to some regions in Northern Mali. In an...

Hundreds turn out for Luv FM/Telecel Fitness Walk in Kumasi

The city of Kumasi was filled with infectious energy on Saturday morning as hundreds gathered for the Luv FM/Telecel Fitness Walk. The event, organised by...

Snakebite alert: 9,900 cases recorded annually

The country recorded 59,600 snakebite cases between 2015 and 2020, the first time such data has been put together.  This means, on average, 9,900 snakebites...

We have enough funds to pay accruing benefits due members – SSNIT

The management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says the scheme presently receives contributions and has enough funds to pay accruing...

Students cautioned against sharing nude content

The Head of the Computer Hardware Technology Department at Asuansi Technical Institute, Joel Baah, has cautioned students, especially female students, to desist from sharing...

EXPLAINER: Will dumsor end soon?

We have dumsor because government has no money to buy fuel? According to the 2024 Energy Outlook published by the Ghana Energy Commission, in 2024,...

Edubiasehene urges govt to settle debt owed road contractors

The Edubiasehene, Oguahyia Oduro Panin Birikorang, has called on the government to settle its debts with road contractors to complete the abandoned roads in...

Ghana Post launches Asantehene Commemorative Stamp 

Ghana Post has launched a stamp dubbed the Asantehene Commemorative Stamp to honour Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II, the Asantehene on his silver jubilee celebration.  Commemorative stamps...

All the photos from Asantehene’s mega silver jubilee thanksgiving celebration

The festivities commemorating Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's 25 years as the Asantehene continued in full swing. On April 26, 2024, a non-denominational Thanksgiving service...

Fear grips Ekumfi residents as fresh meat and spiritual items are found in middle of town [Photos]

Residents of Ekumfi Etsi-badu in the Central Region are living in fear after a mysterious discovery of fresh meat and spiritual artefacts in the...

Your reign has been a beacon of wisdom – Alan Kyerematen tells Asantehene

The leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on celebrating the 25th...

GNAT urges media, trade unions, and CSOs to take interest in SSNIT’s affairs

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling on the media, trade unions, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to pay closer attention to...

NaCCA releases practice questions to prepare BECE candidates for the common core assessment

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), under the leadership of Director-General Prof. Edward Appiah, has taken a proactive step to aid candidates...

Ejisu drivers threaten strike over high fuel costs

"We have sent letters to transport operator leaders and local government representatives but are yet to receive a satisfactory resolution. Despite our attempts to engage with relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Transport, we have been met with silence and threats of legal repercussions if we adjust our fares independently," he said. 

NSMQ star Jochebed Adwoa Sutherland sweeps 12 awards at UG Vice-Chancellor’s Ceremony

Once a shining star on the stage of intellect, Jochebed Adwoa Sutherland's journey was more than a trailblazing path, it was a testament to...

Mahama cuts sod for construction of Jakpa Palace [Photos]

John Dramani Mahama on Friday, April 26, 2024, presided over the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the Jakpa palace in Damongo, the capital...

Ghana’s Education Quality ranked 125 out of 183 countries in latest Global Youth Development Index

Ghana’s education has been ranked 125 out of 183 countries in the latest Global Youth Development Index released by the Commonwealth Secretariat. According to the...

Religious support source of my success — Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has underlined the spiritual guidance of the various religious bodies in the country as the source of his...

Supervisor remanded over assault

The Accra Circuit Court Three has remanded a supervisor into police custody for allegedly stabbing a businessman with a broken bottle, and a screwdriver. Samuel...

Alleged robber before Circuit Court 

A trader has been remanded into Police custody over an alleged robbery. Joseph Atiogbe, alias Jazzy, 35, has pleaded not guilty to the offence. The Circuit...

Ghanaian man embarks on walk-a-thon journey from Techiman to Accra [Video]

A young Ghanaian man, Seidu Rafiwu, has commenced his longest walking marathon, or walk-a-thon in Techiman. His ambitious goal is to trek from Techiman...

Electoral Commission denies sneaking out biometric devices for recycling

The Electoral Commission has refuted claims that it disposed of 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) for recycling at a loss to the state. In a...

We spent $68 million, not $150 million, on new biometric devices in 2020 – EC clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has issued a statement to address misinformation circulating regarding the procurement of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and Biometric Voters...

Ejisu by-election: Ahiagbah denies evidence of NPP engaging in vote-buying

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has refuted claims that the party is buying votes with state resources. This...

IMF advises Sub-Saharan African countries to invest borrowed funds wisely

Wenjie Chen, the Deputy Division Chief of Regional Studies in the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has advised Sub-Saharan African (SSA)...

Zoomlion takes lead on Climate Change & worker safety for World Safety Day

In celebrating the World Safety Day 2024, Mrs. Gloria Opoku Anti, the Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, delivered a speech at the durbar...

SSNIT responds to claims of depleting reserves

In the wake of recent concerns regarding the depletion of its reserves, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has stepped forward to...

Escalating heatwave forces women to abandon wig caps for hair extensions amid soaring costs

This shift is driven by the desire for comfort in adapting to the weather changes, despite the substantial increase in the cost of hair weaves.

CCTV captures final moments before Class Media group headquarters attack

CCTV cameras from different angles have captured the arrival and getaway of the four hoodlums who threw Molotov cocktails into the yard of the...

Workers petition Parliament over sale of Bogoso Prestea mine

A group of mine workers on Friday petitioned Parliament over the sale of the Bogoso-Prestea mine in the Western region. The Deputy Clerk...

PPA addresses misconceptions about GHANEPS

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has issued a statement in response to misconceptions surrounding the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS). The Authority notes that,...

Pension crisis: Gov’t owes SSNIT billions of cedis – GNAT

The recent revelations about Ghana's Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) paint a concerning picture of the pension system. The General Secretary...

Director of Urban Roads reveals cause of ‘stalled’ projects

The Director of Urban Roads, James Amoo-Gottfried, has revealed the government is faced with difficulties in securing contractors for road projects in the country.  In an interview on Adom TV's...