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GNECC urges government to prioritize renewable power solutions for SHS

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) is calling on the government to urgently address the issue of outstanding electricity bills for Senior High...

Amin Adam vows to complete unfinished projects in Ashanti Region

Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said President Akufo-Addo has tasked him to ensure the completion of all the stalled infrastructure projects in...

Accra Academy power outage: It won’t happen again – GES Director-General

Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Eric Nkansah says power has been restored to Accra Academy. Dr. Nkansah explained that the Free SHS...

9 in 10 working Ghanaians don’t have life insurance cover – Old Mutual 2023 Report

In life's journey, facing unexpected challenges such as accidents and loss underscores the critical need to set aside finances for emergencies. Imagine the strain of...

Kalpohin SHS housemaster hot over alleged negligence in student’s death

The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for negligence, resulting in the...

GapX continues to drive gender and financial inclusion with its programmes

GapX, a leading social enterprise dedicated to developing the leadership potential of young women, has announced its groundbreaking workshop series, which aims to equip...

Cyber Security Authority registers about 1,400 entities

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported that approximately 1,400 individuals and businesses have initiated the process of obtaining licenses and accreditation since Ghana's...

Govt releases GH¢5m to settle arrears of Senior High Schools

Sources within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have disclosed that the government has released an amount of GH¢5 million to settle outstanding debts...

Kpando Nursing Training College runs shift system, Principal appeals for more infrastructure

The Principal of Margret Marquart Catholic Nursing School at Kpando in the Volta region, Francisca Nana Arthur has appealed to the government for more...

Water supply to Greater Kumasi in shortfall as Water Company is hit with intermittent power cut

Ghana Water is blaming the erratic water supply within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis to unstable power supply to some of its water supply stations...

Man stabs ex-lover to death at Sehwi Yerepemso

A 36-year-old man identified as Nii has been accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. Former Assemblyman for Papaasi electoral area, Baba Solomon who confirmed the incident...

Power outage: Pay 50% of arrears or stay disconnected – ECG to Accra Academy

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) stated that it had no choice but to disconnect Accra Academy from the national grid on Monday. The senior...

Parts of Takoradi-Agona road to be closed for repair works

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a notice regarding the temporary closure of parts of the Takoradi-Agona road for maintenance purposes. The Ministry...

ECG disconnects Accra Sports Stadium over GH¢400,000 debt

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has disconnected power to the Accra Sports Stadium over a GH¢400,000 debt owed the country’s power distributor. The disconnection...

Opuni Trial: EOCO never completed the investigations – Witness

A Senior Staff at the Operational Unit, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) said they never completed investigations into the alleged fraudulent importation of...

‘Tap and Go’ transport initiative will reduce corruption – Bawumia

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence that the introduction of the "Tap and Go" transport initiative will play a significant role in combating corruption...

Ghana hosts 2024 AISA Global Issues Service Summit  

A leading IB school in Ghana, Al-Rayan International School has hosted the 2024 Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) Global Issues Service Summit...

Dr. Okoe Boye to launch book on Ghana’s Covid-19 fight

The Minister-designate for Health and outgoing Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye is set to launch a book...

Let’s sustain prevailing peace in Ghana – NCCE to Ghanaians

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has appealed to the citizenry to help sustain the prevailing peace in...

We can’t be blamed for Akosombo dam spillage – Ghana Meteo insists

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has denied responsibility for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster, which displaced over 30,000 people in September 2023. Questions arose regarding...

Police Service disassociate itself from DCOP Waabu’s election security comment

The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments made by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Gabriel Prince Waabu on election security. Speaking...

Petition demanding destoolment of Begoro chief dismissed

The Akyem  Abuakwa Traditional Council has dismissed a petition seeking destoolment of Ankobeahene of Begoro Barfuor Owiredu Agyarko Minta  II. This follows the chief's...

Four arrested for stealing railway tracks

Four suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the theft of railway tracks near Nsawam in the Eastern region. The suspects, identified as...

Gbetsile chief laments poor roads, urges residents to step in as gov’t delays

The Chief of Gbetsile in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Teye Kojo Amankwa Sune I, has encouraged his people...

Paint zebra crossing to reduce accidents – Sowutuom residents to gov’t

On the main road at Sowutuom, a suburb in Accra, there are no traffic signals or traffic lights to help pedestrians cross the road. This,...

Discipline your children to be responsible citizens – NCCE to parents

The Nabdam District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Joachim Elbazar, has called on parents to inculcate in their children the...

ECG cautions clients against MoMo fraudsters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has advised customers to only transact business with the power distribution company through its PowerApp, shortcode *226# and...

Let’s work together to achieve 2024 revenue target – Amin Adam charges GRA

The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to put in place a strategic roadmap to...

ECG disconnects power supply to Accra Academy [Video]

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected power to Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) at Kaneshie over debts owed. It is...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation partners with Love Your Menses to sensitise girls on menstruation in Eastern region

A non-governmental organization, Maggie Wealthy Foundation, together with Love Your Menses, an NGO in the USA have taken to the Eastern region to sensitise...

22-year-old medical doctor made STEM motivator

Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has named the 22-year-old medical doctor who graduated from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2023 as...

Benito Owusu-Bio appointed advisor to Lands Minister on special projects

Former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Lands and Forestry, Benito Owusu-Bio, has been appointed as an advisor to the...

Joy FM to celebrate 2024 Ghana Month with ‘The Eastern Camp Adventure’ 

Cherished listeners of Joy FM will have a special treat as part of the Ghana Month celebration in March this year. By way of...

Give hope to the youth – Okyehene tells YEA CEO Kofi Agyepong

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Ofori Panin has urged the management of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kofi Baah...

Bawumia launches ‘Tap and Go’ system

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a digital initiative for the transport sector. The Tap and Go system will enable passengers to purchase bus...

Students in Adansi North prepare for NSMQ

The Adansi North Educational Directorate is preparing students in its district to compete in the annual National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). This initiative is...

3 robbers jailed 60 years

Three armed robbers who attacked a vehicle belonging to Accurate Giant Company on 26th November, 2022 in Tewobabi, Adansi Asokwa district of Ashanti, and...

Use of ‘The’ on Savior Church properties triggers contempt case against Abraham Adusei and four others

Former Council of State Members under John Dramani Mahama’s Administration, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, Jacob Asirifi Senior, Enoch Ofori, and Daniel Mensah have been...

Four victims who were killed by mentally challenged man laid to rest

Four of the victims, believed to have been killed by a mentally challenged have been buried. They were laid to rest according to Islamic rites. The...

Interruption of water supply in Nsawam Adoagyiri

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced intermittent water supply in Nsawam Adoagyiri from Monday, February 19, 2024. This is due to essential maintenance...