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Youth group reacts to new promise on La General Hospital

The Coalition of La Youth Associations has cast doubt on the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta's announcement that a contractor will begin work on the...

NCCE to promote religious tolerance in 2024 election

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is to roll out a comprehensive public education programme on religious tolerance focusing on the youth as...

KNUST College of Engineering decries dwindling staff strength

Provost of the College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, is calling on the government to...

Chief Justice eulogises IGP Dampare

Ghana's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare for his exceptional leadership qualities. According to her,...

State funeral to be held for late Theresa Kufuor today

A state funeral will be held in honour of late former First Lady Theresa Aba Kufuor at the forecourt of the State House today,...

PMMC warns of rising gold scams

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC) has warned of rising incidence of gold scam in the country and cautions the public to beware....

Mourners file past Theresa Kufuor’s body [Photos]

Scores of mourners have started to file past the body of late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor to pay their last respects. They...

2024 ‘Nkunim’ Budget arrived in ‘quiet luxury’

It was one of those days where the turn of events depended on one person. The fountain jetted in the background as if to mirror...

Arrival of Theresa Kufuor’s mortal remains [Photos]

It was a moment of mixed feelings when the body of the late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor was being moved for the...

Two Jubilee House soldiers, Immigration officer remanded for alleged robbery

The Koforidua Circuit Court B has remanded into police custody four military men, an Immigration Officer, and a private security man for armed robbery...

Gov’t to set up a Climate Financing Division

The Finance Ministry has announced the establishment of a Climate Financing Division to leverage and maximise the mobilisation of climate finance resources and its...

GUTA reacts to 2024 budget

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the 2024 budget statement presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Mr Ofori-Atta...

Humanity First Ghana and Ahmadiyya Mission bring relief to flood-hit Nyakornakpoe

In a collaborative effort, Humanity First Ghana and Ahmadiyya Mission Ghana, two charitable non-governmental organizations, have generously donated relief items to over one hundred...

2024 budget: Good news for Ghana Medical Association

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced plans by government to engage the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) on waivers for importation of vehicles. Mr Ofori-Atta said...

2024 budget: Good news for kidney patients

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says a team of Ghanaian doctors have been trained to provide kidney transplantation services in Ghana. The move according...

Majority Leader calls for downsizing of public sector workforce

Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has called for a national conversation about the necessity to downsize the number of civil and public servants. Speaking in...

Paramount chief of Kete-Krachi sends important message to Energy Minister

Nana Mprah Besemuna III, the Paramount chief of Kete-Krachi Traditional Area and President of Oti Regional House of Chiefs, has appealed to the Minister...

Budget 2024 in pictures

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta appeared before Parliament to present the government's 2024 Economic Policy and Budget Statement. The purpose of the presentation was to...

2024 Budget: Finance Minister gives update on La General Hospital project

The government has renegotiated the La General Hospital project to be funded through the national budget, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced. “The...

2024 budget: Gov’t to create 20,000 new jobs

The government has announced a new initiative through which 20,000 local jobs will be created by the Youth Employment Authority (YEA). The Finance...

2024 budget: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park rakes in GH₵1 million monthly

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has expressed joy the investment made in renovating the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is paying off. Mr Ofori-Atta has...

2024 budget: Check out complete projects and those at various stages of completion

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to enhancing accessibility, connectivity, and safety on roads during the presentation of the 2024...

2024 Budget: Check out how much gov’t has invested to keep the lights on

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been diligent in its seven years in office to provide power supply stable and keep lights on. According...

Govt allocates GH¢220m to support victims of Akosombo dam spillage

The government has allocated GH¢220 million to support communities affected by the Akosombo dam spillage in the Volta, Savannah, Oti, Eastern, and Bono-East Regions....

Chieftaincy Ministry drafts national policy on religion

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has put together a draft proposed policy for directions on religion to protect the rights and freedoms...

Akosombo dam spillage: NaSIA takes four major steps to address impact on education

The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has hinted of four major steps being taken to help address challenges schools in areas, affected by the...

Akosombo dam spillage: Finance Minister lauds Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member o Parliament North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been commended for his role in alleviating the hardships of the Akosombo dam spillage victims....

4-year-old boy rescued from alleged ritual murder

A 4-year-old has been rescued from an alleged ritual murder Wassa Nsuopun in the Amenfi-East constituency in the Western region. The lad fell victim to...

Odomase residents stage demo over underdevelopment, abandoned project

Residents of Odomase in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono region have demonstrated over what they perceive as prolonged neglect by the government...

GIADEC, Rocksure International present MRE results on Nyinahin bauxite resources to Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has commended the Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) and its partner, Rocksure International. This comes after they successfully conducted a Mineral...

KNUST students develop AI to honour alumnus who passed on in accident

Students of the Telecom Engineering Department at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has unveiled an innovative Artificial Intelligent (AI) Assistant named...

Haruna Iddrisu calls for increased investment in agricultural sector

Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu has called on the government to prioritise and invest more in the agricultural sector to reduce...

Aspiring NPP MP secures 14 boreholes for water-scarce Kpandai district

In preparation for the 2024 parliamentary elections in the Kpandai district on the ticket New Patriotic Party (NPP) aspiring Member of Parliament, Richard Nyamah...

 GES introduces national prospectus for SHS freshers

The first-ever harmonised prospectus for Senior High and Technical Schools in the country has been introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES).  The innovation, code-named:...

Akosombo dam spillage: South Tongu DCE reprimanded for hoarding relief items

Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Letsa, has reprimanded the South Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), Seth Agbi for hoarding relief items intended for victims...

Don’t condone indiscipline by security officers – Kan Dapaah told

A security analyst, Adib Saani has advised the Minister of National Security, Kan Dapaah not to condone acts of indiscipline perpetuated by security officers. This...

Our leaders are confused – Angel Carbonu on 23% pay rise for public sector workers

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu has reacted to the government's recent announcement of a 23% increment in...

Recruit more staff for universities to promote quality education – Govt told

The Provost of the College of Art and Built Environment at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Prof. John Tia Bugri has called...

Two years after toll abolition, persons with disability sleep at Roads Ministry to demand employment

Two years ago, they all lost their jobs when the Finance Minister announced the abolition of road tolls. The government promised to reassign all of...

I sometimes worship with Presbyterians and Methodists – A/R Chief Imam

Ashanti Regional Chief, Sheik Abdul Mumin Haroun has revealed the cordial relationship enjoyed between Muslims and Christians over a period of time. He disclosed that...