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Cater for needs of basic schools in flood affected areas – NUGS appeals to govt

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has called on government to put in place interim measures to ensure learners in the flood-affected areas...

Garu MP to petition CHRAJ over alleged military brutalities

The Member of Parliament for Garu, Albert Alalzuuga Akuka, has disclosed that he will petition the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)...

Akufo-Addo assures chiefs, residents of Western North of more development

President Akufo-Addo has assured the chiefs and residents of the Western North Region of more infrastructural development before the end of his tenure of...

Security guard killed, another injured in fuel station robbery

A  private security guard has been fatally shot by armed robbers, with another injured at the Total-5 fuel filling station, opposite the All Nations...

Don’t enstool anyone as Ga Manye – Family of late queen mother warned

The Ga Traditional Council has cautioned the family of the late Queen Mother, Naa Dedei Omaedru III against enstooling her successor. In a statement, the...

ECG loses GH¢25m whenever it rains – MD

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has revealed the impact of weather conditions and seasonality on electricity...

We can’t accept the blame for power cut – ECG MD replies GNPC

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it can also not accept blame for Thursday's power cut experienced in some parts of the country....

We’re working to ensure the release of kidnapped Deacon in South Africa – Ghana High Commission

Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has assured that the Commission is working to ensure the release of the kidnapped Deacon of the Ghanaian...

How armed robbers stormed Church of Pentecost in South Africa [Video]

Armed robbers disrupted church service at the Johannesburg branch of the Church of Pentecost in South Africa on Sunday, October 29, 2023. According to reports,...

Right To Play lauds Ghana for strides in girl child education, urges more action 

Right To Play has praised Ghana for the significant strides made in providing equal access to education for Ghanaian girls and boys.  According to the...

PRESEC Legon secures 8th victory as NSMQ champions

For only the second time ever, there has been a successful title defence of the NSMQ trophy.  It is PRESEC Legon again. After setting the...

Ibrahim Mahama donates relief items to Oti flood victims

Businessman, Ibrahim Mahama has donated relief items to communities in the Oti region that have been severely impacted by recent floods. The donation, worth...

Military moves in to maintain peace in Nkwanta following ethnic clashes

A detachment of military personnel has moved in to maintain peace following gunshots and destruction of property after clashes between key ethnic groups in...

OSP calls for passage of a Corruption Practices Act

The Office of the Special Prosecutor is urging government to pass a Corruption Practices Act to "comprehensively codify the prohibition of all forms of...

Rotary Club of Kumasi extends support and medical aid to prisoners for rehabilitation

The Rotary Club of Kumasi has extended its benevolent efforts to the inmates of Manhyia Prisons in Kumasi. The group held free medical screening,...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation sends breast and prostate cancer education to Volta region

Maggie Wealthy Foundation, a leading charity organisation on Saturday, October 28, 2023, embarked on a journey of over 150 kilometres to a farming community...

NSMQ 2023: Achimota School, OWASS, PRESEC’s journey in the contest’s 30-year history

The annual National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) turns 30 this year and for its pearl anniversary, three schools who are not new to...

NPP MP, NDC parliamentary candidate involved in ghastly accident [Photos]

Tolon Member of Parliament (MP) on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Habib Iddrisu, has survived a near-fatal accident. Also, the...

MP makes strong demands over alleged military brutality at Garu

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tempane constituency, Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu, is demanding an apology from the National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah. Additionally, she...

We can’t be blamed for last Thursday’s power outages – GNPC

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has absolved itself of blame for last Thursday’s power supply challenges. The Corporation says it had no duty to...

NDC salutes Multimedia’s Erastus Asare Donkor on GJA win

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Multimedia’s Erastus Asare Donkor for emerging as the P.A.V Ansah Journalist of the Year at the 27th...

OSP issues corruption report on Charles Adu Boahen

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has closed its investigation into corruption allegations levelled against former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry,...

Mahama Ayariga condemns alleged military brutality in Garu

Bawku Central Member of Parliament (MP) Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the alleged military brutality on some residents of Garu in the Upper East Region....

Odumase Krobo: One shot dead, 8 others injured in chieftaincy feud

Police in the Eastern Region are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of one person and injuries to eight others in an alleged targeted...

Corruption Watch’s Francisca Enchill wins GJA Investigative Journalist of the Year a second time

Francisca Enchill has raised the bar after emerging as the Investigative Journalist of the Year at the 2022 Ghana Journalists Awards for the second...

Ibrahim Mahama dredges blocked waterways in Mepe

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers & Planners and Dzata Cement, Ibrahim Mahama, has commenced the dredging and rechanneling of stagnant water at...

Agyinasare-Nogokpo impasse: Peace Council reacts to bribery allegation

The National Peace Council (NPC) has debunked bribery allegations by the spokesperson of the Nogokpo Traditional Council, Nufialaga Mawufemor Kobla Nornyigbey, in the impasse...

Full list: Winners at 27th Ghana Journalists Association Awards

The 27th edition of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards came off on Sunday, October 29 at the Accra International Conference Centre.  This year's award,...

National Security Ministry reacts to alleged military brutality in Garu

The Ministry of National Security has reacted to reports of alleged brutality by personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on some residents of...

Two vehicles catch fire after head-on collision at Yapei

An accident involving two heavy-duty trucks caused traffic on the Yapei bridge on the Tamale-Kintampo highway on Saturday evening. The two vehicles collided head-on...

The Multimedia Group tops all at 27th GJA Awards

The Multimedia Group shined bright on Sunday, October 29, picking multiple awards including the overall journalist of the year at the 27th edition of the...

Election 2024: You have a duty to practice responsible journalism – Jean Mensa to journalists

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has highlighted the critical role of journalists in the upcoming 2024 elections. According to her, it behoves...

VRA begins disinfection and fumigation exercise in Mepe as flood waters recede   

The Volta River Authority (VRA), has initiated a major disinfection and fumigation exercise in communities affected by the flooding resulting from the Akosombo Dam...

GJA Awards: MGL’s Erastus Asare Donkor crowned P.A.V Ansah 2022 Journalist of the Year

The Multimedia Group’s Erastus Asare Donkor has been crowned the P.A.V Ansah Journalist of the Year at the 27th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards. Mr...

Thousands leave 2023 Adom Praiz blessed

Thousands of Ghanaians left the Perez Dome blessed following the successful 2023 edition of Adom Praiz. This year’s event was the choral edition which was...

Adom Praiz 2023: Piesie Esther, New Song set Perez Dome on Pentecost Fire

The Perez Dome, venue for the 2023 edition of Adom Praiz, was set on fire when gospel musician, Piesie Esther led New Song, the...

More men flee Garu township following military attack

More men have reportedly fled their homes leaving women and children behind in an attempt to escape alleged military brutality in the Garu town...

Bawku chieftaincy conflict: Joint Upper East Unions appeal for peace

In a remarkable display of unity, several prominent associations hailing from the Upper East region, including BONABOTO (The Association of the Citizens of Bolgatanga,...

Fresh fighting forces thousands to flee Nkwanta 

A fresh outbreak of fighting between Adele, Challa and Akyode tribes has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes in the Nkwanta township...

Kusasi militants shoot at Police in Garu

A violent face-off between heavily armed Kusasi militants and counterterrorism intelligence officers on special operations in Garu, Upper East Region, almost resulted in a...