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Students advised to shun intake of hard drugs, to prevent terminal diseases

The Headmaster of Ahamansu Islamic Senior High School (AHISEC), Moru Sulemana,  has advised students to shun the intake of hard drugs such as marijuana,...

4 students of Comboni arrested for vandalising property at SOGASCO [Photos]

Four students of Comboni Vocational Technical School have been arrested by the Sogakofe District Police Command for allegedly vandalizing the main gate of Sogakope...

Ghanaians know there’s ‘dumsor’; release load-shedding timetable now – Mahama to gov’t

Former president and 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has urged the government to acknowledge the prevalent power outages, locally...

21-year-old lady who ditched accounting gets help to pursue carpentry [Photos]

A 21-year-old lady who ditched her accountancy dreams due to financial constraints has received support from Sung Biela Foundation Ghana to boost her career...

Ashaiman: Victims of military brutality demand adoption of committee report

About 250 victims of the military brutality which occurred in Ashaiman are asking parliament to adopt the report of the Committee on Defence and...

Asenso-Boakye provides borehole for Mpatasie residents [Photos]

The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye on Sunday, March 10, 2024, handed over a newly constructed borehole to residents at Mpatasie, a...

Fire guts 10-bedroom house in Suhum

A fire outbreak has destroyed a 10-bedroom near Ghanata School at Oforikrom, a suburb of Suhum in the Eastern Region. The incident is said to...

Otumfuo sends special delegation to honour Bishop Adonteng Boateng

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has sent a delegation to honor the founder of Divine Word International Ministries (DWIM) and Divine Prayer, Bishop...

We legitimately gave out 400 acres of lands to KOANS – Real owners of Okanta declare

The real owners of Okanta lands near Nsawam in the Eastern region have stated that they legitimately gave out the land to Koans Building...

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Holding hands with people of same sex can endanger your life – Prof Kwasi Prempeh warns

The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has downplayed the assertion that the country is importing...

NHS nurse and former ‘fastest woman in Africa’ to retire after almost five decades

A former international sprinter once described as the "fastest woman in Africa" is retiring after almost five decades as an NHS nurse. Matron Rose Amankwaah,...

GMet warns of harsh weather conditions in coming days

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned of increased winds, thunderstorms, and lightning leading up to the onset of the main rainy season. A senior...

Lordina Mahama meets Kumasi market queens to discuss their concerns

Former First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama has met a delegation of market queens from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The meeting, held at the instance...

Jachiehene residents suffer air-borne diseases caused by dusty roads

The Chief of Jachie, Baffour Kwaku Amoateng IV, has called on the government to intervene and ensure the completion of a road construction project...

Ghana ranked 9th safest African country for women

Ghana has been ranked 9th among Africa’s top 10 safest countries for women to visit in the latest the Global Women Peace and Security...

Ghana and Malta enhance relations

Ghana and Malta have renewed their resolve to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of their respective peoples.  The two countries have committed to increasing trade...

Even God will be angry if we build a Cathedral with $450m – Mahama

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised the allocation of $450 million towards the National Cathedral project...

Breaking Barriers: AAC CEO celebrates women’s role in global markets

The Chief Executive of Asian African Consortium (AAC), Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, has reiterated the need to empower women to aspire for greater heights. She...

60% Ga Mashie residents have hypertension, diabetes

A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had...

John Kumah was a gem and an affable gentleman – AGI Boss

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, viewing it as a significant...

Fisherman, 54, allegedly impregnates 14-year-old girl

A 54-year-old fisherman at Eikwe-Krisan in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region is on the run after allegedly defiling and impregnating a 14-year-old...

IWD: Lordina Mahama interacts with queen mothers, pushes for inclusion

The president and founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, hosted an interaction with the National Queen Mothers Platform on Friday to...

Ahmed Suale: Fatimatu Abubakar sends SoS message

Information-Minister-designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, charged investigative agencies to expedite their inquiry into the gruesome murder of journalist, Ahmed Suale. According to her, she has received...

Abuorso: The community where mobile network is accessed once every 3 days

Residents of Abuorso, a remote farming community in the Eastern Region, are facing significant challenges due to unreliable mobile network coverage, with connectivity only...

Fatimatu Abubakar urges NMC to combat bloggers’ harassment of public officials

Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has called upon the National Media Commission (NMC) to take decisive action against individuals found guilty of defaming and harassing...

John Kumah: Grieving mother demands autopsy, suspects foul play 

The mother of the late Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu MP, Dr John Kumah, is demanding an autopsy to settle the cause of his...

IWD: Gender Ministry, NCCE urged to support women’s participation in political activities

Developing Women for Mobilisation (DWM), has urged the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to...

Women are underrepresented in leadership- UNDP Ghana

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)- Ghana has expressed concern that women are underrepresented in leadership across the country. Women account for less than 15...

Chief of Staff champions women empowerment on International Women’s Day

As the world commemorates International Women's Day, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff, reaffirms her unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and empowerment...

IWD: Women urged to take leadership roles for inclusive development

School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, Dorothy Amobea Wangul, has urged women to take up leadership...

Okanta: Residents confront armed security over alleged land encroachment

Tensions flared in Okanta, a farming community in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region, as residents clashed with armed men providing security...

IWD 2024: Female photographer thriving in a male-dominated creative sector

On International Women's Day, we reflect on the transformative journey of this globally recognized occasion, acknowledging its evolution over the years. From its humble beginnings...

I’m thankful no one is blaming his wife – Afia Akoto on John Kumah’s death [Audio]

Deputy Communications Director of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Maame Afia Akoto is mourning the death of former Finance Minister, John Kumah in...

Assemblies of God pastor urges Akufo-Addo to sign anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Central Regional Superintendent of Assembly of God Ghana, Rev. Bismarck Francis Moore, is mounting pressure on President Akufo-Addo to sign the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill...

Air Force confirms death of officer who collapsed during Independence Day parade

The Ghana Air Force has announced the untimely passing of Flight Sergeant (F/SGT) Armah Nii Okai Mensah Alfred, who served as the Supernumerary for...

1.9m people to be tested for HIV in 2024 – National AIDS Control Programme

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) is targeting to test 1.9 million people in 2024, as part of a comprehensive plan under the Global...

Fatimatu Abubakar warns against scrapping Information Ministry

Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar strongly opposes proposals to abolish or merge the Information Ministry with the Ministry of Communications. During her vetting by the Appointments...

John Kumah’s seat tied with red cloth as Parliament mourns late MP [Video]

Parliament has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Member of Parliament for Ejisu constituency and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Apontuah...

Ato Forson trial: AG to discontinue charges against former Chief Director, MoH

The Attorney General has told the High Court in Accra that it intends to file nolle prosequi to discontinue charges against Dr. Sylvester Anemana,...

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II donates 24 computers to UMaT and two-second cycle institutions

Chiefs, students, farmers, youths and business personalities in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region have described the Paramount Chief of...