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GRIDCo apologises for power cuts, blames it on major system disturbance

The Ghana Grid Company LTD, (GRIDCo) has notified the public that the current power cuts experienced in Accra and other parts of the country...

Ambulance trial: Protestors besiege Law Court Complex to support Ato Forson

On Thursday, June 27, a protest took place at the High Court in connection with the ongoing ambulance purchase trial involving Minority Leader Dr....

NDC’s Anim Piesie survives near fatal accident [Audio]

A communication team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bernard Anim Piesie was involved in a near-fatal accident on the Aburi-Accra road. According to...

Deputy AG urges ‘all hands on deck’ approach to combat human trafficking

Poverty, lack of education, and interference from persons in high offices, including traditional authorities and politicians, have been identified as major factors hindering Ghana’s...

MP calls for justice in Keta landlord’s death case

The Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has urged the Keta Divisional Police Command, the Municipal Chief Executive, the Interior Minister,...

‘Dumsor’ interrupts Thursday’s Ambulance procurement trial

In an unexpected turn of events, the ongoing ambulance procurement trial suffered some disruptions due to frequent power outages, commonly known as "dumsor." The intermittent...

Photos from ambulance purchase trial

Prosecution is cross examining the 3rd accused, Richard Jakpa in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial. The Minority leader of Parliament Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is...

NSMQ2024: ADISCO are champions of Central Region; third time in a roll

Adisadel College is the new National Science and Maths Quiz champion of the Central Region. It is a hat-trick performance for the zebras. They have defeated...

A/R: Murder of Otumfuo’s Akyempimhene, 8 other cases affected by Jurors’ strike

The murder case involving Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s Akyempimhene and eight other murder and rape cases at the High Court in Kumasi have ground to...

Ambulance case: Court admits into evidence Jakpa’s ‘dismissal’ letter from the army

In a significant development in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, the Deputy Attorney General (AG), Alfred Tuah-Yeboah on Thursday, June 27, tendered into evidence...

10,000 farmers in 3 districts enrolled on PFJ phase II

Over 10,000 smallholder farmers in the Sekyere South, Ejura Sekyedumasi and Atebubu-Amantin districts in the Ashanti and Bono East regions have partnered with Integrity...

Ambulance case: Jakpa denies approaching Big Sea for purchase of ambulances after parliamentary approval

In the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, the third accused person, has refuted allegations that he approached Big Sea for the purchase of...

Man jailed 10 years for banking fraud

A man who operated a financial institution without a license from the Bank of Ghana and defrauded many people of huge sums of money...

Godfred Dame takes over cross-examination of Jakpa

Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has taken over the cross-examination of the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa from his...

Lighthouse Chapel defamation suit: Manasseh Azure undergoes cross examination

Manasseh Azure, an investigative journalist, received a barrage of queries in court regarding his journalism training, his legal knowledge and multiple allegations he made...

Nhyira FM’s Obra Show rescues lady from despair

Nhyira FM, a leading radio station based in Kumasi, has rescued an 18-year-old lady from her state of despair in burying her late mother. Benedicta’s...

Chief of Kwawu Kwamang declares war on illegal miners

Chief of Kwawu Kwamang, Nana Owusu Sasu Bediatuo II has declared war against illegal miners who invade the community’s lands. Kwawu Kwamang, in the Kwawu...

Accra College of Education students lament as CETAG strike takes a heavy toll

Students at the Accra College of Education are enduring the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). The strike, declared...

NSMQ 2024: Apam SHS painfully defeats Mfantsipim; Wesley Girls and Ghana National all qualify to C/R regional finale

Apam Senior High School (SHS) has defeated the one-time Regional champion and two-time National champion, Mfantsipim Senior High School. Mfantsipim’s contest against four other schools;...

Family blames Suhum Hospital for miner’s death, allegedly assaults staff

The Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged attack on the staff of Suhum Government Hospital by the family of a deceased patient. The...

Yango and Guinness launch a nationwide ‘’Don’t Drink and Drive’’ Campaign

International ride-hailing service, Yango has partnered with Guinness Ghana PLC to launch a nationwide “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign, aimed at promoting road safety...

Prosecution to continue cross examination of Richard Jakpa

Prosecution will this afternoon continue to cross-examine the 3rd accused person, Richard Jakpa in the ongoing ambulance procurement case for which the Minority Leader...

It was horrible – Nii Lante Vanderpuye on Kenya protest

Member of Parliament for the Odododiodioo Constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has given a first-hand account of the moment anti-tax protesters in Kenya invaded...

Prosecution in Lilwin’s case awaits advice from A-G

The Asokore Mampong District Court hearing the case involving actor, Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lilwin has adjourned the matter to July 29, 2024. When...

Accident survivor gives chilling account [Video]

https://youtu.be/b3nGLpobMVQ?t=5703 Grace Akosua Asamoah, a survivor of an accident on the Jukwa-Cape Coast Highway in the Central region has given a chilling account. The accident she...

Policeman killed in robbery at Ahodwo

The Ghana Police Service has announced the death of an officer in a robbery incident that occurred at Ahodwo, a suburb of Kumasi in...

Increase ¢1.5bn bailout – Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund customers appeals to govt

Customers of the Aggrieved Customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management (ACGCFM) have lauded the steps initiated by the government to pay victims of...

One arrested in connection with robbery that led to death of policeman

One person has been arrested in connection with the robbery incident at Ahodwo in the Ashanti region that claimed the life of a Policeman. The...

Effective drug policies must be based on scientific research – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says for drug policies to be effective, they must be based on scientific research, respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep...

RE: Rev. Kusi Boateng suffers 3rd defeat against Ablakwa as Court of Appeal throws him out

Lawyers of Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, a member of the board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project have clarified reports on a Court...

How accident survivor was robbed of GH₵21,000 [Listen]

An accident survivor, Grace Akosua Asamoah, has recounted how she was robbed of her GH₵21,000 in 2021. Grace has said the robbery occurred shortly after...

Undertake thorough investigation before charging suspects – ASP Wiafe to Police

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Lawrence Wiafe, Nkwanta South Crime Officer has called on Police personnel to undertake thorough investigations before charging suspects with...

I’m not one who fears the court; I’m ready for you – Ablakwa to Blay family

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said he is ready to meet  Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the...

Several hostels in KNUST flooded after heavy downpour

A heavy downpour on Wednesday, June 26, led to severe flooding in several hostels located off-campus at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology...

Deputy Housing Minister unveils vision for urbanization and smart cities

The Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has emphasized the crucial role that urbanization and smart cities play in driving...

Chief cautions Banda youth to avoid drugs and stay alive

The Banda chief of Techiman in the Bono East region, Mubarik Baba Mohammed, has reiterated the need for the youth to stay away from...

Lordina Mahama supports artisans in Nkoranza North [Photos]

Former First Lady Lordina Mahama has donated equipment to hairdressers and dressmakers at Busunya in the Nkoranza North constituency of the Bono East region. Mrs...

Health Minister vows joint effort to tackle concerns at KATH

The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has assured the staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) that the government is committed to...

MPs laud Lands Minister for ratifying Ghana Bauxite Company’s mining lease

Parliament has unanimously ratified the Mining Lease granted by the government to the Ghana Bauxite Company to mine bauxite at Awaso in the Bibiani...

SSNIT hotels: Elizabeth Ohene didn’t address the fundamental issues – Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Elizabeth Ohene’s recent...