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Two prison wardens interdicted over Chinese inmate’s escape

Two prison war­dens have been handed over to the police for criminal investigations in connection with the escape of a Chinese inmate, at the...

Plastics recycling is public deception – New report reveals

Despite the well-established understanding that recycling plastic is neither technically nor economically feasible, petrochemical companies, individually and through their industry trade associations and front...

Reports of fresh tidal waves hitting Keta inaccurate – MCE

In the wake of recent reports suggesting a surge in tidal waves wreaking havoc in the Keta municipality of the Volta Region, Emmanuel Gemegah,...

Fear grips Krofrom residents as unknown man is found dead

A yet-to-be-identified young man has been found dead at Krofrom in the Ashanti region. The lifeless body which has sparked fear among residents was discovered...

Together, we have weathered storms – Ken Ofori-Atta thanks MoF staff

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has appreciated the hard work of staff of the Ministry of Finance (MoF). According to him, their dedication to salvage...

Ghana to implement free roaming initiative for greater connectivity – Ursula Ekuful

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has announced an initiative called the ECOWAS free...

Be champions of development – John Kumah urges Assembly members

A Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Kumah has urged Assembly members to champion developmental initiatives, emphasizing their crucial role in local governance. Speaking on behalf...

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

X, formerly known as Twitter, has finally paid off the staff it sacked in its African headquarters more than a year after they were...

Ghana: Mental disorder high in pregnant women, 50 per cent face depression, report says

More than 50 per cent of expectant and new mothers experience perinatal depression, a situational analysis of mental health disorders related to pregnancy has...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: We are criminalising the act, not the individual – Sam George [Video]

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampam constituency, Sam George has clarified that the criminalisation of LGBTQ pertains to the act itself, not the individuals involved. According...

Murder of Walewale MoMo vendor: Two suspects arrested

Police has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery and assault incident targeting a mobile money operator on Monday, February 12, in Walewale,...

IET leads advocacy to break stereotypes to empower girls in STEM

In a world driven by technology and innovation, Ghana stands at a crossroads, grappling with the challenge of limited female representation in science, technology,...

Gheskia residents at risk as bridge turns death trap [ Video ]

Residents at Gheskia in the Ablekuma Central Constituency of the Greater Accra region have expressed worry over the bad nature of a bridge which...

I abandoned medical school – Nana Aba Anamoah

Renowned media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, has opened up on how pregnancy dashed her father's hope of her becoming a medical doctor. As...

Bethel Prayer Ministry renovates KATH ward; donates GH₵10K to hospital fund

The Founder and Leader of Bethel Prayer Ministry in Kumasi, Prophetess Vida Osei Mensah, has demonstrated remarkable compassion and generosity by spearheading the renovation...

Recruitment scam hits Fire Service

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned against a fraudulent recruitment exercise on a fake Facebook account. The suspect, according to the service,...

Fishermen build ‘Noah’s Ark’ [Video]

A group of Ghanaian fishermen have earned the admiration of many with a replica of the biblical Noah's Ark they made from scratch. Blogger,...

Disconnect between the elite and local gov’t has affected leadership – Yaw Nsarkoh

The former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, has raised concerns about the leadership structure in the country. According to...

Sometimes silence is golden – Martin Kpebu tells Woyome

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu says businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome should not have challenged the General Legal Council’s (GLC) decision to disbar Chief State...

Reports of sit-down strike untrue – ATL management

The management of Akosombo Textiles Limited (ATL) is refuting allegations of a sit-down strike by its staff, asserting the factory's full operational status. In a...

SML sues Fourth Estate, Manasseh Awuni

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), the company accused of receiving a controversial 10-year contract from the Finance Ministry, has filed a lawsuit against the...

Man who stabbed cousin over lady jailed

An Accra High Court has sentenced an unemployed man to five years imprisonment for manslaughter. Godwin Kotey is said to have stabbed his cousin...

Identity of man stabbed to death at Ashaiman uncovered as Police begin investigation

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old male adult at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra...

Sunyani Technical University probes sex-for-grades allegations against some lecturers

Management of the Sunyani Technical University (STU) has set up a committee to probe an allegation of sex for grades against some lecturers. This...

Family demands probe into alleged drowning of Kinbu SHTS student

The family of an 18-year-old male student of the Kinbu Senior High Technical School(SHTS) in Accra is demanding answers to family describes as the...

Woyome threatens to sue General Legal Council 

Embattled businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome has threatened to sue the General Legal Council (GLC) over its decision to disbar a Chief State Attorney, Samuel...

Peadato Foundation, underprivileged children in Kumasi join millions to mark Valentine’s Day

While many Valentine’s Day revelers spent the season dining and making merry with their partners, some orphans in Kumasi could not hide their excitement...

Court fines wheelbarrow thief GH₵600

The Ashaiman District Court has fined a 24-year-old trader, Kingsley Oduro, the sum of Gh₵ 600 for stealing a wheelbarrow. Oduro will serve a six-month imprisonment with hard...

Joy News receives support to enhance digital infrastructure

Ghana’s most influential news organization, JOY NEWS, has received support from the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) to enhance its digital infrastructure....

Obour, Ghana Post staff deliver Val’s Day gifts to MPs, others

Ghana Post is once again setting the standard for Valentine's Day celebration with its annual 'Vals on Wheels' campaign which is now in its...

Whether to establish a bank or not – MTN Ghana CEO sets records straight

The outgoing Chief Executive of the MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, has insisted that the company does not have any immediate plan of establishing a...

Tidal surge displaces hundreds at Keta

Hundreds of residents at Abutiakope, Aborigines Beach, and its surrounding communities at Keta in the Volta region have been displaced by another emerging tidal surge. Many...

Another KNUST student reported dead

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has plunged into mourning once again following the death of another student. The tragic event comes...

Nanchia accident: DCE and four others discharged from hospital

The Chief Executive of Atwima Kwanwoma District, Prince Karikari has been treated and discharged from the hospital, after his official vehicle crashed into a...

AMA to construct walkway facilities for visually impaired patients visiting Korle-Bu

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to construct a 300-meter walkway facility with hand reels to improve the mobility and safety of...

Govt releases GH¢150m to patch potholes across Ghana

The government has allocated GH¢150 million to contractors to repair potholes across Ghana. This funding, part of the initial quarter disbursements from the Ministry...

Final year KNUST student passes on

A final year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been confirmed dead. Jim Ofori Twumasi of the Economics faculty...

We are sorry – GWCL tells consumers over water shortage [VIDEO]

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has apologised to residents following reports of water shortages in Accra. The Communications Manager of GWCL, Stanley Martey, stated...

New Nkwanta South MCE pledges to bring lasting peace in the area

The newly confirmed Municipal Chief Executive for Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, Felix Owusu Gyimah has pledged to prioritize peace-building and conflict resolution...

Savannah Region gets new NHIS office

A new National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) office has been commissioned and handed over to the regional health authorities in the Savannah Region. The inauguration...