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Who will take care of me now? – Father of jailed Denkyira-Obuasi assemblyman cries

John Kojo Baah, the father of the former Assemblyman of Denkyira-Obuasi has described as unfortunate the court’s decision to jail his son over the...

Major Mahama: Our children now school dropouts – Wife of former Assemblyman cries [Watch]

Yaa Ampofowaa, the wife of the former Assemblyman for Denkyira-Obuasi jailed for the murder of Major Maxwell Mahama says their children have dropped out...

TEWU to meet Finance Ministry on Friday

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana declared a nationwide strike effective February 1 over non-payment of allowances. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM's...

ECG to begin operation ‘No free consumption’ today

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to initiate a crackdown dubbed operation 'No Free Consumption' starting Thursday, February 1. During this period,...

My husband was not even around when it happened – Wife of jailed Denkyira-Obuasi Assembly member speaks

Yaa Ampofowaa, the wife of the former Assembly member of Denkyira-Obuasi, has broken her silence after her husband was jailed for the death of...

19% of Ghanaian women support husbands disciplining their wives for burning food while cooking

More Ghanaian women than men believe there is nothing wrong with domestic violence in relation to men beating their wives.  This is according to the...

It’s better to learn under trees than not to be educated – Vincent Assafuah

The Member of Parliament for the Old Tafo constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has defended the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, asserting that it...

NLC lashes out at teacher unions over ‘unmeritorious’ strike

The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has criticised the ongoing strike by labour unions in the educational sector, branding...

Partner govt to exploit huge deposits of gold in Dollar Power – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has called on the investor community to partner Government to establish a large-scale mining...

Euro-Africa Trade: New paradigm needed for increased investment – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says a new paradigm hinged on structural transformation must be defined to allow African economies to trade at the high end of...

Major Mahama case: Families of convicts appeal for reduction in sentence

The families of the 12 suspects sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in the killing of Major Maxwell Mahama are pleading for clemency....

Former NDC official accused of incest, abortion acquitted

In a surprising turn of events, Emmanuel Kwasi Dawood Mensah, the former Central Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been...

Gov’t taking measures to reform jury system – A-G

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has said the government is taking measures to do away with delays in criminal prosecutions. According...

Major Mahama’s murder: Mother sends strong message

Veronica Bamford, the mother of the late Major Maxwell Mahama, has cautioned that no government should grant a presidential pardon to any of her...

Ghana signs MoU with UK for knowledge and technology transfer

Ghana has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Kingdom's (UK) Society of Motor Manufacturing and Traders’ Industry Forum and the Ministry...

Professor Einstein visits Ghana, establishes memorial institute

Professor George Einstein, the Founder of the Einstein Medical Institute in Florida, USA, and cousin of the renowned physicist Albert Einstein, arrived in Ghana...

Agenda 111: Use funds to maintain already existing hospitals – Cecilia Senoo

The Chief Executive of Hope for Future Generation, Cecilia Senoo has called on the government to prioritise the robustness of already existing health facilities...

African investigative reporters (NAIRE) solicit support to tackle kleptocrats, dictators

NAIRE says its members will continue to work as “ethical journalists who stand firm amid a barrage of fake news and paid propaganda”. The Network...

EFfia MP cuts sod for 12-unit school block

The Member of Parliament for Effia in the Western Region, Joseph Cudjoe has solemnly pledged his unwavering commitment to continue his vision to work...

Partner gov’t to exploit huge deposits of gold in dollar power – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the investor community to partner government to establish a large-scale mining...

Five businessmen jailed 60 years

Five businessmen who were arrested at the Kotoka International Airport in 2019 over the importation of 2,200 grams of cocaine have been convicted and...

Check out charges as Emissions Levy takes effect from February 1

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the Emissions Levy takes effect from Thursday, February 1, 2024. The bill passed by Parliament through the...

TEWUG declares indefinite strike

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) has declared an indefinite strike over what they describe as lackadaisical attitude of government in addressing...

All you need to know about sexual behaviour in Ghana

https://youtu.be/n0adGSFDBHM Sex is a generally controversial topic. The situation becomes even more sensitive when discussing it in Ghana, where families traditionally avoid public conversations on...

Blow-by-blow account of how renowned herbal doctor was found dead

The circumstances surrounding the sudden death of 46-year-old Grace Boadu, a herbal doctor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grace Gift Herbal Clinic and...

Sister Derby addresses Mahama over his stance on LGBTQ

Songstress, Sister Derby has weighed in on former President John Dramani Mahama's stance on LGBTQ in Ghana. In her view, the former President's is hiding...

2 and half years after moving traders…Agbogbloshie land lies waste 

The 80-acre land that was reclaimed from onion sellers at Agbogbloshie in Accra has become a site for open defecation and an unauthorised dumpsite. Now...

Same-sex marriage, sex workers contribute to HIV fast-track infections – Ghana Aids Commission

The latest demographic survey on health by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that the country is classified as one of the HIV fast-track infections...

Ghana is better than other countries – Kofi Akpaloo

The Transparency International Corruption Perception Index indicates that, there has been no progress in the Anti-Corruption Campaign in Ghana over the last four years. The...

Meet the visually impaired PhD graduate who teaches at the University of Manchester [watch]

Gerald Arhin, who is visually impaired has defied odds and is now a PhD hold and also lecturer at the University of Manchester. His story...

GHS, Interpol chase study leave defaulters

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is working with Interpol to identify and trace health workers who were granted study leave with pay to pursue...

76% of men not aware of their HIV status – GSS Report

The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed how majority of men are not aware of their...

My faith is against LGBTQ – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress's flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he opposes the promotion of LGBT activities in the country because his faith...

Contraceptive usage: Urban married women most likely to opt for ‘withdrawal method’ – GSS report

Apparently, urban married women like to use the 'pullout' method of contraception more than rural married women. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health...

Gov’t given 14-day ultimatum to negotiate Medical laboratory workers’ conditions of service

There seems to be another industrial action in the offing. Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union, an essential healthcare service provider are threatening...

Ofankor-Nsawam road to be completed early next year – Roads Ministry

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that the Ofankor-Nsawam road project will be completed early next year. Nasir Yartey, the Public Relations Officer...

Clean cooking advocate, Samira assesses prevalent cooking methods in Jamestown

The Second Lady of Ghana and Global Ambassador for the United Nations’ Clean Cooking Alliance, Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia, and the Administrator of the...

2 out of 10 married men cheat on their spouses – GSS report

Is your husband cheating on you? The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey has revealed that two in every 10 married Ghanaian men have skipped...

No agency can fight corruption alone – CDD-Ghana Fellow

A fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr John Osae Kwapong says that the fight against corruption is not the responsibility...

Memorial service for former Defence Minister, Mark Woyongo to be held today

The family of late former Defence Minister, Mark Woyongo, will today, January 31, 2024, hold a remembrance service in his honour. The solemn...