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Don’t expect normal procedures when the military is called – Aggrey Quarshie

"I can assure you when you call the military in, don't expect normal procedures so the best thing is, don't do things that will...

FDA issues alert on two eyedrops

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the use of two eyedrop products Ezricare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial...

66-year-old man accused of marrying a child breaks silence

A viral photo of a Nigerian man, Aminu Danmaliki, and his new young bride sparked controversy on the internet as netizens accused him of...

US and Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers

The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM...

N/R: Two motorbike riders die after head on collision at Lepusi

Two motorbike riders have died after colliding at Lepusi, a community in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region. The two were riding in...

NAM1 makes 33rd appearance in court without trial

Embattled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), made his 33rd appearance in court on Thursday, March 23, three...

I didn’t attend the seminary to become a Priest – Rev. Akua Boateng

The Programme Director of the Anglican Diocese of Accra, Ghana, Reverend Akua Ofori Boateng, has explained why she joined the seminary. She said becoming...

ECG disconnects power to Keta vaccine storage – Medicines risk going waste

Vaccines for routine immunisation, including new deliveries received last week, risk going waste at the Keta Municipal Health Directorate because the Electricity Company of...

ECG’s swoop in Nungua District identifies 48 illegal connections

The Tema Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has adopted swoop as part of measures to help account for power customers are...

Exodus for greener pastures: 100 nurses leave Pantang Hospital

Nearly 150 experienced nurses and other health professionals from the Pantang Hospital have left the shores of the country in search of greener pastures...

Custom officer, 2 others accused of stealing $4.3m gold at airport remanded

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a customs officer and two others accused of stealing gold valued USD$ 4,303,234.00 belonging to GND Global Trading...

Suspected killer of J.B. Danquah makes shocking revelation in court

Daniel Asiedu, the man who has been charged with the murder of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Joseph Boakye Danquah...

You have no idea the number of calls thanking us for invading Ashaiman – Aggrey Quarshie

In the midst of the criticisms and bashing of the Ghana Armed Forces after it invaded Ashaiman and arrested and brutalized some residents, it...

‘Momoni’ has no nutritional value – Dietician

A dietician at the Meridian Medical Centre, Forzia Baidoo, has cautioned Ghanaians against the consumption of putrefied fish, known in the Akan parlance as...

Man jailed 180 days for fondling minor’s breast

A factory hand has been sentenced to 180 days imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court for fondling the breast of a 10-year-old and asking...

Transformers to be metered by year ending to check power theft – ECG MD

Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has disclosed that his outfit plans to have every power distribution transformer...

All hope is not lost – Atsu’s twin assures orphans

It was a depressing and sorrowful moment for the children of Becky’s Foundation as they met the twin sister of the late Christian Atsu. Christiana...

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital blocks social media to improve patient care

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has taken steps to boost patient care by deactivating its computer systems to prohibit the use of social media...

Kwesi Pratt blames Kejetia management over fire outbreak

Managing editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., has blamed the management of the Kejetia Central market for the recent fire outbreak. According to...

Kpandai MP provides sponsorship to 76 tertiary students

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai Constituency of the Northern Region, Mr. Daniel Nsala Wakpal, has provided financial assistance of GHS 43.5K to...

NDC man slams Bawumia over reopening of Kejetia market

Communications team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Twum Barima, has criticised Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over the reopening of the Kejetia...

Word Water Day: EcoZoil clean beaches

To mark World Water Day, EcoZoil, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), in collaboration with Friends of The Nation, a Non-Governmental...

2 die in Bogoso-Obuasi Highway accident

A ghastly vehicular accident on Bogoso-Obuasi Highway in the Western Region has led to the loss of two lives. The accident involves two Sprinter buses...

Fair Wages Commission chases banks, govt employees over fraudulent salaries

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has warned of legal action against banks and employees detected to be receiving fraudulent salaries or allowances,...

Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital owes suppliers GH¢2m

The Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital is suffocating from debts, and unless it gets help, it could soon be turning away the hundreds of patients who...

Korle Bu records 15 tuberculosis cases every day

Tuberculosis (TB) is growing at an alarming rate in Ghana in spite of awareness and treatment options in health facilities. According to reports, Korle Bu...

Late Rev Boakye’s one-week observation to be held on Thursday

The one-week observation of late founder and leader of Resurrection Power New Generation Church (RPNGC), Reverend Anthony Kwadwo Boakye,...

Late Rev Boakye’s wife barred from observing widowhood rites

The wife of Reverend Anthony Kwadwo Boakye, founder and leader of Resurrection Power New Generation Church (RPNGC), Yaa Asantewaa (Mrs Boakye), has been barred...

Beige Bank case: More trouble for former CEO, Mike Nyinaku

The High Court hearing the criminal case against former CEO and owner of Beige Bank, Mike Nyinaku, has been told by the First Prosecution...

Muslims begin Ramadan fast today

Muslims in Ghana will begin fasting in observance of Ramadan, the ninth and holy month of the Islamic calendar today. This was after the Chief...

Disconnect Jubilee House if… – Former NPP Chairman to ECG

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for New Juaben North constituency has commended the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over its recent disconnection...

My divorce drew me closer to God – Rev. Akua Ofori Boateng

A newly inducted member of the Electoral Commission (EC) says that one of the humbling experiences of her life was when she went through...

Headmistress closes down school over her missing GHC2k

The Headmistress for MalamKrom L/A Primary School in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, Gifty Pomah, reportedly suspended teaching and learning activities over...

Lebanese Embassy, Net 36 Vista hold Francophone Got Talent Show

An excellent presentation of poetry, rich cultural display and musical performance characterized the Francophone got talent show at the Alliance Francais in Accra. The event...

We need all hands on deck approach for Ghana’s rice project – Asian African Consortium

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian African Consortium (AAC), Adelaide Araba Agyepong, has stressed the need for an all hands on deck...

Woman arrested for cooking in Kejetia market

A trader at the Kejetia Market was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly cooking inside her shop using an LPG cylinder, which is not allowed...

Woman arrested for cooking after reopening of Kejetia Market

A trader at the Kejetia Market was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly cooking inside her shop using an LPG cylinder, which is not allowed...

Popular lawyer sends important message to Anas

A private legal practitioner is urging ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, to seek legal redress if he disagrees with the judge who ruled...

NIB arrest ECG IT staff over prepaid vending challenges

The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has arrested some personnel of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)’s IT department.  Their arrest is reportedly in connection with...

I have received calls to stop disconnection exercise – ECG boss

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Managing Director has revealed that he has received calls to stop the disconnection exercise they are embarking on...