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Recent internet disruption a blessing in disguise – Ursula

The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is of the view that the recent internet challenge is a blessing in disguise for Ghana. Acknowledging...

Police Inspector dies in accident on Mallam-Kasoa Highway

A policeman identified as Detective Chief Inspector Musah Persus Huhu of the Sowutuom Station has been pronounced dead after his car got involved in...

Ghana’s tax systems have become complex – Tax Partner at PwC Ghana

A partner at PwC Ghana has called for a comprehensive reform of the country’s tax laws to make them simpler and to encourage compliance,...

Fire destroys several properties at Teshie Mobil [Photos]

A devastating fire has ravaged a drinking spot, shops, and residential homes in Teshie Mobil near the Shell Filling Station, destroying several properties. According...

JB Danquah’s murder: I lost my marriage because of my son – Mother of accused

Madam Juliet, the mother of Vincent Bossu, the second accused person who was acquitted and discharged in the murder of the late Abuakwa North...

GAF confirms emergency landing of helicopter in Bonsokrom

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that a military helicopter with registration number GHF 696 made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom in Agona...

Military helicopter makes emergency landing at Agona Nkwanta [Photos+Video]

A helicopter belonging to the Ghana Air Force has reportedly made an emergency landing at Bonsokrom in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western...

Labour unions and CSOs resist emolument adjustment and privileges of Article 71 officeholders

There is fierce resistance from labour unions and civil society organisations regarding the adjustment of emoluments and privileges of Article 71 officeholders at an...

Dozens displaced in Assin Fosu after hours of downpour

Following hours of heavy rainfall, several residents at Assin Fosu in the Central region have been displaced as roofs were blown off several homes...

Murder of Prof. Adu Boahen’s son: Police arrest one suspect

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Mark Forson, a suspect in connection with the murder of son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert...

2024 Green Ghana day slated for June 7; GAF to host commemorative tree planting event – Lands Minister announces

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to...

Beware of scams involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is cautioning the public against a scam involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff and requesting mobile money payments from...

‘Dumsor’ in Ejisu as thieves steal parts of ECG high tension tower

Bolts and nuts supporting the base of high tension towers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been stolen in Ejisu, Ashanti...

Japan Motors, Lakeside Estate support Ghana Police with Yamaha Police escort motorcycles

Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) together with its sister company Lakeside Estate has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort...

Dumsor: PURC orders ECG to provide load management timetable

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to submit a load management schedule by April 2, 2024. This...

Armed robbers kill son of Professor Adu Boahen

Armed robbers are reported to have attacked and killed the son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert Adu Boahen. The deceased, identified as...

School block lights up in flames during lessons at Damongo

A fire engulfed the Alahiat E/A School block in Yagbonkura, Damongo, in the Savannah Regional Capital as pupils remained in the building. The incident...

Kofi Jumah reveals sole ritual of Freemasonry [Video]

A prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the current Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, has revealed his membership in...

The Fantasy Dome Demolition: The inside story [Watch]

On March 16, 2024, bulldozers were sent to the premises of one of Ghana's biggest event centres, the Fantasy Dome, located in the heart...

Another accident at Achimota claims one life after Kuami Eugene’s crash

Another tragic accident has occurred on the same stretch of road where Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene was recently involved in a crash. This time,...

Sunyani police arrest 26-year-old taxi driver for knocking down two pedestrians  

Police in Sunyani have arrested a 26-year-old taxi driver for knocking down two pedestrians on the Sunyani-Abesim stretch, killing one of them. According to a...

My people are crying – Efutu MCE laments over disconnected pipelines [Audio]

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Efutu Assembly in the Central Region, Hon. Alhaji Kassim Zubairu has lamented over the disconnected pipelines leading...

Northern Ghana to experience another bout of dust pollution – Ghana Meteorological Agency warns

If you live in Bolagatanga, Yendi, Nalerigu, or neighbouring areas, prepare yourselves for another bout of dusty air conditions as the Ghana Meteorological Agency...

GWCL sends strong message to contractor after disconnecting pipelines in Gomoa [Listen]

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has sent a strong message to contractors working on roads in Gomoa Mampong, Gomoa Mpota, and parts of...

Extend mentoring to less privileged areas – Women in Engineering urged

The Managing Partner of Rainbow Consult, Margeret Jackson has called on Women in Engineering (WiNE) to extend their mentoring programmes to reach the less...

Common Core Curriculum rolls out in SHSs

All is set for the rollout of the Common Core Curriculum in Senior High Schools (SHSs). This follows a successful implementation of the curriculum at...

Otumfuo calls for improved payment systems for road contractors

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the government to review its payment methods for road contractors in order to tackle the problem...

Anti-gay bill: IMF calls for an inclusive society in Ghana

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stressed the significance of inclusivity in national development. He comments follows Ghana's Parliament passing...

Highway robber killed in gun battle with police; others on the run

The police in Banda Nkwanta have killed one armed robber. According to the police situational report, the police received information that there was...

Ghanaians share frustrations over recent power outages

Ghanaians are peeved about the recent power outages in the country and have expressed concerns over its impact on their businesses. The aggrieved...

Electricity metres should be given to citizens for free – Bernard Mornah

The convener of AriseGhana and former national chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has requested that the government provide citizens with...

Gov’t initiates strategic road projects to boost access to healthcare facilities in Ashanti region

The government is reconstructing some roads to ease access to healthcare facilities and improve healthcare delivery in the Ashanti region. The road projects will...

Who followed up when Elon Musk closed Twitter’s Ghana office – Sam Georges questions gov’t

The Ranking Member on Parliament's Communications Committee, Sam George, has criticised the government for its alleged inaction following Twitter's decision to shut down its...

More than 79K Ghanaian girls aged 12 -17 years married, living with men

According to the Ghana Statistical Service 2022 data on child marriage, some 79,733 girls in the country aged between 12 and 17 are married...

Religious leader urges participation in 2024 election; calls for support for Aflao community

In a bid to foster civic responsibility and community support, Torgbui Hezekia I; Apostle Jacob K. Henyo, the founder and General Overseer of 'The...

Internet disruption: Sam George blames NCA, Communication Ministry

Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Communications Committee, Sam George, has blamed the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation for the ongoing disruption in internet services. On...

Gov’t to license Starlink to operate in Ghana

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced plans by government to license the operations of satellite internet network Starlink in Ghana....

Chief Of Defence Staff pays courtesy call on IGP [Photos]

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, on Monday, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George...

Ghana close to signing MOU with bilateral creditors on debt restructuring – IMF MD

Ghana is close to signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with bilateral creditors as part of the restructuring of debts owed to these lenders....

Ghana Trade Fair Company breaks silence on Fantasy Dome demolition

The CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, Dr Agnes Adu, says the company has not been served with any legal document that...