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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...

Otumfuo dazzle in ‘adowa’ dance moves during Akwasidae [Watch]

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the throne as the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom in...

Begoro chief to appear before Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today

The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II is expected to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today. He has been...

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2024 launched

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its ninth year. Journalists from across...

Two alleged impersonators of Okudzeto Ablakwa granted bail

Two alleged impersonators of Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, have been granted bail by an Accra High Court. Promise...

Church of Pentecost sends message to members over Dec 7 elections

The District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost Ho SSNIT FLAT, Pastor Peter Adams have advised members to become bearers of peace as the...

Namibian High Commission in Ghana organizes memorial service for late President Hage Geingob

The Namibian High Commission in Ghana organized a solemn memorial service on Saturday, February 17, to honour the late President Hage Geingob, who passed...

Chiefs demand probe into alleged killing of herdsmen’s chief at Dolindawyiri

Three paramount chiefs in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region have called on the newly appointed Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, to...

Protect our media support programmes – Oppong Nkrumah to MOI staff

Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has urged the staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support initiatives initiated...

Over 1000 telephony sites constructed by February 2024 – Ursula

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that as of February 2024, 1000 rural telephony sites have been established. This initiative, part...

Chief Justice commissions 3 automated district courts in Western North

Sehwi Wiawso High Court Judge, His Lordship Justice Kwame Amoako on behalf of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has inaugurated three automated...

Mentally challenged man kills 4, another in critical condition

A man believed to be mentally challenged has killed four persons at Banda-Nkwanta a community on the Bole-Bamboi highway in the Bole district of...

Public sector salaries up 23%

The government has adjusted the salary of public sector workers by 23 per cent. This follows the conclusion of negotiations on the 2024 base pay. Payment...

What was your point? John Paintsil quizzes #SaveGhanaFootball protesters

Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil has said he is yet to understand the basis for which the #SaveGhanaFootball demonstration was held. In...

Tears as Bawumia leads delegation to visit late broadcaster’s family [Photos]

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has led a New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegation to commiserate with the family of late broadcaster, Kwabena Kwakye. This...