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Charcoal truck overturns on Accra-Nsawam highway, 2 cars damaged

A truck carrying charcoal has toppled on the Accra-bound of the Accra-Nsawam Highway. The unfortunate incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Thursday at Achimota...

Family of UEW student found dead in hostel breaks silence

The family of Rita Anane, a level 300 ICT student at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) who was found dead in her hostel...

We cannot overlook your role in Ghana’s developmental agenda – Akufo-Addo to teachers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appreciated the excellent contribution of teachers towards the achievement of the country’s educational transformational agenda. “We can never overlook...

Citizens shape 2024 Budget: Education and immunisation in the spotlight

In a remarkable initiative, some citizens of Ghana are taking the reins in shaping their nation's future by contributing their insights to the 2024...

Gomoa West Assembly demands removal of Apam Police Commander

The Gomoa West Assembly is demanding the removal of the Apam District Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samuel Kofi Odame. This follows a meeting held...

Ga Traditional Council announces activities for Ga Manye’s funeral

The final funeral ceremonies for Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru, are scheduled to take place from October 23rd to October 31st, 2023. During this period,...

Multimedia Group commiserates with Ga Traditional Council

The management of Multimedia Group Limited, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, commiserated with the Ga Traditional Council over the passing of the Ga Manye,...

NGO rescues 5 trafficked children through religion in Yeji

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) is harnessing the power of religion to combat the deeply entrenched issues of child trafficking and child labour in the...

Ejisu residents hail ongoing road construction project spearheaded by MP

Residents of Ejisu in the Ashanti region who have for years struggled with deplorable roads are excited as the government begins the construction of...

Mahama salutes teachers

Former President John Dramani Mahama has commended teachers for their role in shaping lives. In a message to commemorate 2023 Teachers Day, he eulogised...

Three arrested for stealing ECG transformer in Volta Region

Three suspects have been arrested by the Volta Regional Police Command for attempting to steal a transformer at Adaklu Tsrefe in the early hours...

GTEC suspends accreditation of new programmes for public universities

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has suspended the processing of new accreditation applications for academic programmes from all public universities, including technical universities,...

Good news for dialysis patients who paid unapproved fees at Korle Bu

Dialysis patients who paid the unapproved fee increment by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will receive free treatment on their next visit. Ranking Member...

We don’t have teacher shortage but distribution challenge – Education Minister

The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says contrary to claims that the education sector is facing a teacher shortage, Ghana is one...

You’ll account for your stewardship either in heaven or in jail – Gyampo to BoG Governor

Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has taken a swipe at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest...

Sammy Gyamfi slams Dr. Addison over OccupyBoG demo response

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described Dr. Ernest Addison's response to the #OccupyBoG demonstration as "reckless, shameless, and...

2023 NSMQ: Schools gear up for intellectual showdown

The anticipation, suspense and intensity are steadily on the rise as the 2023 National Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) approaches....

GNECC advocates for incentives for rural teachers on International Teachers Day

On the occasion of International Teachers Day, the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated educators who light...

Your response to #OccupyBoG demo uncalled for– BoG Governor told

Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Lord Mensah has described as disrespectful Dr. Ernest Addison's response to the...

Student nurses demand payment of two years allowances

The Ghana Nurse and Midwife Trainees’ Association (GNMTA) has called on government to pay all outstanding allowances due its members. According to the Association, the...

Executives of Jospong Group recognised at 2023 Ghana CEO Vision Awards

Four executives of the Jospong Group of Companies were among about 70 Chief Executive Officers who were awarded over the weekend. This is for...

Anto-Aboso quarry explosion committee miss deadline

The nine-member investigative committee set up by the Western Regional Coordinating Council to investigate the quarry explosion at Shama in the Western region has...

Chinese gold miner to build airport in Upper East region

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, a subsidiary of China’s Shandong Gold, plans to build an airport in Northern Ghana to help serve the Upper East region and...

Fluency in English, French necessary for integration — Ayorkor Botchwey

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said there is a need for citizens to be fluent in the...

Volta Region records 6,039 adolesent pregnancies

The Volta Region recorded 6,039 adolescent pregnancies last year, with many of the girls becoming child brides or cohabiting with men for survival. The Regional...

2025 US Visa Lottery application opened

The U.S. Department of State has opened its online portal for applications to the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery. Prospective candidates have until November 7,...

Teen mother found dead after infidelity accusations

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 19-year-old mother from Assin Dompim, in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central region, has been found...

9m Ghanaian workers without pension – NPRA

 About nine mil­lion people work­ing in the country without any form of pension risk slumping into retirement without income security, the Head of the...

NABCo trainees, 2 other groups threaten to demonstrate over unpaid allowances

The Coalition of Nation Builders Corp (NABCo) trainees, Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association, and the Youth in Afforestation, among other groups, have given notice...

10,000 teachers certified to work abroad – NTC

The Registrar of the Na­tional Teaching Council, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, has announced that the high attrition rate in the nation’s education sector poses a...

WAEC awaits funds for marking, release of WASSCE, BECE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is expecting the Government to release some funds for the marking and release of results for...

Don’t remove IGP Dampare – Prophet Kofi Oduro to Parliament

Founder and leader of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro has issued a stern caution to Parliament regarding the potential removal of Inspector General...

Over 300 children die in road crashes annually – NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is promoting the use of child restraint systems in vehicles to safeguard them in case of crashes on...

Police on manhunt for lone robber terrorising parts of Accra

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) is on a manhunt for a lone robber who is alleged to have been operating in parts of Accra. The...

Ghana can cater for kidney disease patients if committed – Okoe-Boye

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, says Ghana can cater for persons with renal diseases...

5 million Ghanaians suffering from kidney diseases – Korle-Bu CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah is worried about the surge in kidney-related illnesses, revealing that 17%...

Korle-Bu can’t be blamed for new dialysis fees – MP

The Chairman of the Health Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie has said management of the...

ET Mensah’s body arrives in Ghana Saturday

The mortal remains of late Enoch Teye Mensah is set to arrive in Ghana on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The former long-serving Member of...

Dialysis crisis: 15-year-old patient who appealed for govt support passes on

A 15-year-old renal patient on dialysis at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, who appealed for support in an interview with JoyNews, has died. The mother...

Railway steel theft: Achiase DCE calls for swift gov’t intervention

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Achiase in the Eastern region, Richard Amponsah Agyabeng has disclosed that over fifteen persons are standing trial...