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Court issues bench warrant for arrest of Chairman Wontumi

The High Court in Accra has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard...

We will support Ghana’s anti-galamsey fight—EU Ambassador

European Union Ambassador to Ghana Rune Skinnebach has reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking...

Ghana Meteo warns of thunderstorm in parts of Accra, Ashanti environs tonight

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather alert warning of possible thunderstorms and rain over parts of the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern,...

Ahafoman SHTS seeks gov’t support to operationalise STEM centre

The headmaster of Ahafoman Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in Goaso, Ahafo Region, Adu Gyamfi Derrick, has appealed to the Ministry of Education to...

Volta Region to host 41st National Farmers Day celebration and trade fair

The Volta Region has been selected to host the 41st National Farmers Day celebration, scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025, under the theme “Feed...

Three sets of twins chase one crown at NSMQ 2025

In a competition where every second counts, three pairs of contestants share more than just strategy; they share DNA. This year, the National Science and...

NSMQ 2025: St John’s School outshines Porter Girls and St. Mary’s to keep their seed

The much-anticipated “Battle of the Saints” contest of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) lived up to its hype, as St John’s...

Wesley Girls blow 11-point lead to exit 2025 NSMQ in heartbreaking finish

Wesley Girls’ High School, 2025 Central Regional champions, suffered a shocking exit from the 2025 National Science & Maths Quiz after relinquishing an 11-point...

Construction finally begins on long-neglected Berekum–Sampa road

Construction has officially commenced on the long-abandoned Berekum–Sampa road, bringing long-awaited relief to residents, drivers, and commuters who have endured years of poor road...

Ga State recognizes Ubor Magal Kuunboln as Greater Accra Konkomba Chief

The Ga State has officially recognized Ubor Magal Kuunboln as the Greater Accra Konkomba Chief in a historic ceremony held at the Sempe Palace...

GoldBod Jewellery names Bola Ray and Joselyn Dumas as Brand Ambassadors

GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has unveiled celebrated media personality Bola Ray and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its new...

20-year-old arrested for possession of firearm and narcotics at Odomase

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Collins Kyeremeh, for allegedly possessing a firearm and substances suspected to be narcotic drugs...

But for Paa Kwesi Nduom’s bursary, I wouldn’t have completed SHS – Afenyo-Markin reveals

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has shared a deeply personal story about how businessman and politician, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, helped him complete secondary school...

NHIA rolls out ‘Market Storm’ campaign to boost active membership in Ahafo region

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ahafo Region has rolled out a new outreach programme dubbed “Market Storm” as part of efforts...

PAC chair clashes with DVLA boss over new number plate security features [Video]

A tense exchange erupted in Parliament on Monday between the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei Asare, and the Chief Executive...

Ghana, Bahamas sign MoU to recruit teachers and nurses

The governments of Ghana and The Bahamas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian teachers and nurses for...

Vice President leads gov’t delegation to console Nana Konadu’s family 

Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on behalf of the President and Government, on Monday led a high-powered delegation to pay a courtesy call...

Afenyo-Markin urges international schools to teach Ghanaian languages to promote cultural pride

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for Ghanaian languages to be taught in international schools across the country as part of efforts to promote...

CPP leader questions ban on braided hair in SHSs

The 2024 flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, has expressed her disapproval of the rule in Senior High Schools (SHSs)...

Truck catches fire at Nnadieso [Photos]

Firefighters from the Konongo-Odumase Fire Station have successfully contained a vehicular fire that broke out at Nnadieso Township in the Asante Akim South...

Cybersecurity Amendment Bill could criminalize free speech – Oppong Nkrumah

Former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cautioned that the government’s proposed Cybersecurity Authority and Amendment Bill, if passed in its...

Ministers must seek Presidential or Cabinet approval before announcing policies – Oppong Nkrumah

Former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned why any minister would publicly announce a government policy or programme without first...

Tolon MP petitions Mahama over report on August 6 helicopter crash

The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has officially written to President John Mahama, requesting details of...

GHS, PharmAccess ink MoU to roll out SafeCare nationwide for quality healthcare improvement

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and PharmAccess Foundation have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to institutionalise the SafeCare quality improvement system across...

15-year-old Beatrice Laari assumes role as Youth Minister in girl empowerment drive

In a symbolic show of girl leadership and empowerment, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, in collaboration with Plan International Ghana,...

Teaching in local languages premature without clear implementation plan – Dr. Anti

The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), Dr. Peter Partey Anti, has described the government’s new directive mandating the use of...

This generation has no excuse to fail – Dr. Orleans-Lindsay

Executive Chairman of JL Holdings, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, has urged the youth to make the most of the opportunities available to them today,...

I nearly quit school to run a vegetable business – Dr. Orleans-Lindsay

Chief Executive Officer of JL Properties, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, has revealed that he once came close to abandoning his studies after an unexpectedly...

It took me 10 years to pay my school fees – JL CEO recounts hard times in the UK

Chief Executive Officer of JL Properties and President of the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, has opened up about...

I quit my job in the UK to start real estate in Ghana – Dr. Orleans-Lindsay

Real estate developer, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, has revealed that he gave up a stable career in the United Kingdom to pursue his passion...

“I lost $1.3 million to a scam, but didn’t give up” – Dr. Orleans-Lindsay recounts major setback

Executive Chairman of JL Holdings, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, has shared how he lost $1.3 million in a land scam that nearly crippled his...

MIIF partners Internal Audit Agency to strengthen audit response skills

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence with a two-day internal training programme on the...

Hospitals return to manual records as LHIMS contract stalls

Project Manager of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), Eric Agyei says the widespread disruption in the digital health record system in hospitals...

Judge threatens to proceed with Ameyaw-Ekumfi’s trial if…

The prosecution in the high-profile $2 million Sky Train scandal case is poised to present its first witness, but proceedings were stalled on Monday,...

Joy Cancer Month Awareness Series: All that you missed in one click

October is Joy Cancer Awareness Month, a Super Morning Show special from Joy 99.7FM dedicated to shining a light on the fight against cancer. Throughout the month,...

Ga Mantse pays condolence visit to late Nana Konadu’s family

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu...

Tension mounts at Kpassa SHTS; Parents, students protest GH¢435,000 ‘unapproved’ fees

Tension is swelling up in Kpassa Senior High Technical School (KPASTECH), located in the Nkwanta-North District in the Oti Region, over unauthorised fines imposed...

Works and Housing Committee demands probe into $76m Dansoman sea defence project

The Parliamentary Committee on Works and Housing has carried out an inspection of the ongoing Dansoman Sea Defence Project, expressing disappointment over the pace...

Ibrahim Mahama urges wealthy Ghanaians to support their communities

Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has called on affluent Ghanaians to extend support to their communities, stressing that wealth should be used to uplift...

Rotary Clubs of Accra Legon East, Pocatello commission three mechanized boreholes in Agomeda and Somanya

The Rotary Clubs of Accra Legon East, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Pocatello (USA), formally commissioned three mechanized boreholes fitted with filtration...