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National Cathedral Secretariat clears air on suspension of project

The Executive Director of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Dr Paul Opoku-Mensah has called on the general public to dismiss any report that claims...

Another round of domestic debt restructuring unlikely – Fitch

Rating agency, Fitch, says another round of local-currency debt exchange is unlikely in the near term. In its latest assessment of Ghana where it...

GES speaks on closure of schools in Nkwanta township

The Nkwanta South Municipal Director of Education, Jonathan Korsinah, says schools in Nkwanta township and adjoining communities were forced to close to ensure the...

Framers of 1992 Constitution underestimated the corroding power of partisan politics – Prof. Abotsi

Dean of the School of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Kofi Abotsi, says the biggest problem facing Ghana’s constitutionalism...

Pastor, security man arrested for defrauding ‘church members’ [Video]

A self-acclaimed pastor, Stephen Appiah Kubi has been arrested at Abuakwa Maakro in the Ashanti region. Appiah Kubi who is the founder of Everlasting Jesus...

Over 400 prepaid meters stolen in Anyaa in 2 weeks; Assembly member laments

The Assembly member for Anyaa West, Michael Acquah, has bemoaned the increase criminal activities in the area. According to him, there has been rampant attacks...

Cecilia Dapaah’s case: State files fresh charges against maid, 7 others

State Prosecutors have filed fresh charges at the High Court against the housemaid of former Minister for Sanitation, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. Patience Botwe, 18,...

If the President should not appoint justices, who should? – Prof. Abotsi quizzes

The Dean of the School of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) says while calls for a constitutional amendment have often...

3 in court over Nkwanta South shooting incident

Three out of the seven suspects who have been arrested by police in connection with a violent disturbance leading to the death of one...

Ghana Link donates items and cash worth GH¢550,000 to flood victims

Trade facilitation company and operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) at Ghana’s Ports, Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, has donated of items...

Garu military brutality: Victims present 5 pressing demands to gov’t

Victims of military brutality in Garu in the Upper East Region have made some demands. Among other things, they made five demands to the government...

Mahama Ayariga petitions Foreign Affairs Ministry to assist 7 Ghanaians held in Burkina Faso to return

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has submitted a petition to the Foreign Affairs Ministry seeking assistance in locating and securing the...

We won – Baffour Gyan reacts to Asamoah Gyan’s marriage annulment (Video)

Baffour Gyan, the senior brother of Asamoah Gyan has reacted to his brother's marriage annulment. His reactions come after an Accra High Court on Tuesday...

Akosombo spillage: CPP donates clothes, medicines to flood victims

The Chairperson and Leader of the Convention People's Party (CPP) Nana Frimpomaa, has on behalf of party, handed over emergency relief items to the...

Adu Boahen’s case not within my mandate — OSP

The suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving a former Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, does not fall directly...

Asamoah Gyan wins annulment case against ex- wife over ‘double marriage’

An Accra High Court has granted an application for annulment of marriage between Asamoah Gyan, the former Ghanaian professional footballer and his estranged wife...

NMC clamps down on money doublers, ritualists and charlatans

In a decisive move to sanitize Ghana’s media landscape, the Nation Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communication Authority (NCA) have taken robust measures...

Check out 2023/2024 SHS academic calendar

First-year Senior High School (SHS) students who are awaiting their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results will report to school on December 4, 2023. The...

Negligence by state institutions exacerbated Akosombo Dam spillage – CPP

The Conventions People’s Party (CPP) says the effects of the Akosombo dam spillage were exacerbated by the negligence of state institutions. According to the party,...

Bawku Central MP petitions OSP over BoG

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate suspected corruption in the...

Pentecost Deacon kidnapped by robbers in South Africa released

The Church of Pentecost Deacon, who was abducted during a Sunday service at a Johannesburg Assembly in South Africa, has been released. According to...

Haruna Iddrisu raises red flags on Vodafone sale

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, is demanding answers from the government regarding the purported sale of Vodafone Ghana for...

Check out what Asamoah Gyan’s ex-wife wanted after divorce

On October 31, 2023, the divorce proceedings involving former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, and his ex-wife Gifty were concluded by an Accra High...

National Security officers must wear uniforms to reduce civilian attacks – Mahama Ayariga

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, says that the consideration of a uniform for officers of the National Security may reduce...

Asamoah Gyan ordered to remit his 3 children with GHȼ25K monthly, compensate ex-wife with houses, cars

Former Ghana international and Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan has been ordered to pay GHȼ25,000 monthly towards the welfare and upkeep of his three...

Residents chase goat thieves, impound vehicle and rescue ten in the Eastern region

Some vigilant residents of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirim district in the Eastern region have impounded a private Toyota Camry Car and rescued ten...

Church robbery: The Church of Pentecost declares 3-day fasting and prayers

The Church of Pentecost has declared a three-day prayer and fasting for their abducted Deacon in the Johannesburg branch of the church in South...

There is no discrimination at the Ghana School of Law – Director

The Director of the Ghana School of Law and Manwerehene of Akyem Abuakwa traditional area, Barima Oppong Kodie Esq, has said there is no...

New Juaben North MUSEC to hold emergency meeting over fuel station robbery

The New Juaben North Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) will convene an emergency meeting following the robbery incident at the Akwadum Shell Fuel Station, which...

ECG pays $8m out of its $20m indebtedness to WAPCo

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has paid $8 million to the West African Gas Pipeline Company, (WAPCo) to avoid a potential power outage. Government...

Windstorm at Bono region festival leaves 3 dead, many injured

Severe windstorm accompanied by heavy rains has claimed three lives and left many others injured in Fawoman and Asunafo, suburbs of Badu, a farming...

Speaker orders parliamentary probe into Akosombo Dam spillage

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, has ordered a parliamentary probe into the Akosombo Dam spillage. On September 15, the Volta River Authority (VRA) commenced...

Support your alma mater – Director of Ghana School of Law tells lawyers

The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Barima Oppong Kodie Esq, has said old students have neglected the institution that molded them. Speaking in...

Preparations for 9th NSMQ title already underway – PRESEC headmaster

Despite winning their 8th title in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) is already preparing to retain the...

1.4 million households in urban areas without water on premises – GSS

1.4 million households in urban areas were without water on their premises, according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) General Report on Water...

Majority to haul VRA officials to Parliament over Akosombo dam spillage

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called for the management of the Volta River Authority (VRA) to appear before the House to...

Jurors strike in Accra over unpaid allowances, ill-treatment

Jurors of the High Court in Accra have embarked on a strike demanding their unpaid allowances and better treatment from the state. The strike, which...

Our disinfections and fumigation are CSR driven – Zoomlion

Managing Director of Vectorpes, a member of the Jospong Group of Companies, Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Kwame Addai, has asked corporate Ghana to disregard the...

Social Impact Organisation AUNUA announces New Give One, Gift One programme For Irish companies

The Dublin-based social impact organisation, AUNUA Corporate, has announced their new Give One, Gift One programme. Aunua Corporate offers bespoke and customised programmes for...

National Lottery Authority opens 2024 Lotto Operator Registration

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) is pleased to announce the commencement of registration for Lotto operators for the year 2024. This registration process is...