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We are impressed with your work – GPRTU chair to Dampare

The National Chairman of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), Nana Nimako Asiamah, has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George...

Kumasi killer cop trial starts November 13

The trial of Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, a policeman charged with murder of his girlfriend, Victoria Dapaah commonly known as Maa Adwoa at Adum is...

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Okudzeto Ablakwa takes on Sanitation Minister

The North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has lambasted the Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Freda Prempeh for saying that victims of...

GJA petitions military over assault of Akyemansa FM journalist by soldiers

The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has petitioned the Military High Command over the assault of the morning show host of Akyemansa FM, Nicholas Morkah...

Police deposit GH₵2.5m received from NAM1 at BoG

The Ghana Police Service says it has deposited the GH¢2.5 million it received from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of defunct gold dealership firm...

#OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters have failed to provide evidence of brutality – IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, says the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters have failed to provide any evidence to back their claims...

Justice Atuguba wades into appointment of judges

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, William Atuguba, has waded into the appointment of judges which became a controversial subject of debate a few...

One feared dead, another injured after truck runs into NPP office

One person has been reported dead after a Kia Daewood truck rammed into the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office at Oko Dan in the...

Western North Regional Minister gives account of his stewardship

The Western North Regional Minister, Richard Obeng, has given an update on key infrastructural developments in the area. In an interview on Asempa FM's...

NSMQ 2023: Initially, I felt pressured – OWASS Form 1 student

A 16-year-old student of Opoku Ware School (OWASS) has made a historic stride qualifying the school for the grand finale of the National Science...

GJA awards set for October 29 

This year’s Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards is set for Sunday, October 29, 2023.  A press release signed by the General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah, and...

Directive on closure of shops ahead of Ga Manye’s funeral revised

The Ga Traditional Council has announced a revision of its directive on the closure of shops as part of preparations for the final funeral...

Full text: Justice Atuguba calls out Supreme Court over Gyakye Quayson ruling

Mr. Chairman, distinguished invited guests, media, ladies and gentlemen, let me appreciate the organizers for putting up this lecture. Introduction I feel highly honoured but...

Makola Fire: Victims takeover Mall’s car park

Some victims of the Makola Shopping Mall fire outbreak have taken over the mall’s car park as the new place for doing business.   The...

Interesting twist to Beige Bank trial

Counsel for Michael Nyinaku, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct Beige Bank, has attributed the collapse of the bank to the facelift...

Ghana Meteo predicts more rains

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) is forecasting more rain in the country, following early dawn showers in parts of the country on Tuesday. In a...

Tima Kumkum honoured as ‘Media Personality of the Year’ at Africa Arts and Achievers Awards

The third edition of the Africa Arts and Achievers Awards was held over the weekend at the GNAT Hall, celebrating and honouring exceptional individuals...

It’s embarrassing – Papa Owusu Ankomah on $140 million judgment debt

Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has said he's embarrassed by the turn of events regarding Ghana's judgment debt payment...

Three injured in fuel station robbery at Somanya

Two individuals are battling for their lives at the Yilo Krobo Municipal Hospital in Somanya after sustaining gunshot wounds during a robbery attack at...

Woman found dead with body parts missing at Awutu Senya East

A young woman believed to be in her 20s has been found dead at American Town in the Awutu Senya East District of the...

Takoradi Paramount Chief clears air on death rumours

The Palace of the Paramount Chief of Takoradi, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll, has debunked rumours about the passing of the Paramount Chief. In a statement...

Mepe Dev’t Association reacts to Sanitation Minister’s comments

The Mepe Development Association (MDA) has condemned Sanitation Minister Freda Prempeh's comments about the Akosombo dam spillage. The Minister, while addressing the flood...

NYA launches National Youth Action Group on Climate Change

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has launched the National Youth Action Group on Climate Change (NYAGCC), as part of its efforts at increasing awareness...

CEO of Mortuaries Agency hints at digitilisation of facilities

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency, Dr Yaw Twerefour, has hinted that the digitalisation of mortuary facilities in the...

NAM1 owes SDA Church GH¢2 M – Chairman of aggrieved customers alleges

The Chairman of the Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold, Isaac Nyarko, has revealed that the embattled owner of Menzgold, Samuel Nana Appiah (NAM1), is indebted...

Man jailed 20 years for defiling baby

A 31-year-old man, who defiled a one-year, seven-month-old baby at Madina Social Welfare, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour by...

Reaffirmed international boundaries to end border disputes between Ghana, Togo

The successful completion of the reaffirmation of the international land boundaries between Ghana and Togo will create a sense of cooperation, understanding, and harmony...

Police confirms complaint of assault on GHOne TV presenter by alleged Chief Imam’s security

The Police have confirmed that a case of assault has been lodged against persons alleged to be associated with the National Chief Imam, Sheikh...

GWCL connects 60,000 customers to smart meters

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has connected 60,000 customers in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) to smart water meters to enhance billing...

Lawyer sends important message to EOCO over Prof. Adei

A private legal practitioner, Twum Barimah has advised the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) not to sweep allegations made by former Rector of...

Akosombo dam spillage: I was misunderstood – Sanitation Minister

Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Freda Prempeh, has cleared the air on her comments about the Akosombo Dam spillage. The Minister, while addressing the...

VRA spends GH¢9m on flood victims

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has so far spent GH¢9 million to mitigate the plight of the 36,000 people who were displaced by floods...

Collapse COCOBOD; allow farmers to sell directly to buyers – President of Cocoa farmers Association

The President of the Concerned Cocoa Farmers Association, Nana Boateng Bonsu, has called for the dissolution of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to him,...

Makola fire victims demand direct compensation from govt

Traders at the Makola Shopping Mall are calling on the government to make financial commitments directly to them. The traders contend that if any relief...

Akosombo dam spillage: Food shortage looms – Kwabena Donkor warns

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has predicted a possible food shortage in Ghana in 2024. This follows the spillage...

Akosombo dam spillage: Pru East MP calls for support for constituents

The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has appealed to government to extend relief items to residents displaced by the Akosombo...

Curbing migration of health workers: MoH to develop policy

A policy to tighten procedures for the training, deployment, retention and reintegration of the nation’s health workforce to meet both local and global demands...

Woman arrested for defrauding NDC members

The Akasti South Police in the Volta Region is holding a staunch member of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Caroline Gifty Tsikata, 39,...

Cabinet approves fresh economic recovery measures

Cabinet has approved additional economic measures to maintain the country’s recent strides towards economic recovery. The measures are intended to fortify growth stability and cut...

Musician remanded for kicking girlfriend’s genitals over phone messages, pictures

A musician who allegedly violently stamped his girlfriend's right leg and kicked her in the genitals after discovering pictures of her with another man...