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ECG throws more light on disconnection exercise 

Head of Communications for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng, has affirmed that the company will embark on a disconnection exercise starting...

Media commended for Ghana month celebration

Government has commended the media for its dedication to developing Ghana-related content in celebration of Ghana's independence this month of March. The efforts of...

Christian Atsu’s wife, children sign book of condolence [Photos]

Photos of Maria-Claire Rupio, the widow of Christian Atsu, the late Chelsea and Newcastle star, signing a book of condolence in his memory, have popped...

Driver, scores in critical condition as 2 mini buses crash at a police barrier

A near-fatal accident involving two mini Benz buses at the Daaso/Nkenkansu police barrier in the Offinso North District, has left one of the drivers...

Kunde, the religion that combines Christianity and Traditionalism [Photos]

Religious Tourism, which has the potential of contributing to foreign exchange, is one of the under-exploited sectors in Ghana.  Though the country has diverse...

Protests in South Africa: Ghanaians urged to restrict movements

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has asked Ghanaians in the country to be vigilant and cautious in movements. The Mission has also advised...

COCOBOD intercepts over 1,500 bags of smuggled cocoa

Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) Anti-smuggling Task Force in collaboration with the security agencies, has within two weeks, retrieved over 1,500 bags of cocoa, en...

Police arrest 33 suspects over Golden Star mines attack

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested 33 people in connection with the attack on Golden Star Mines (GSWL) at Wassa Benso in the...

Bridget Otoo escapes car-snatching syndicate

Media personality and journalist, Bridget Otoo, has shared the harrowing experience of how she escaped car-snatching syndicate on the Accra-Tema motorway. According to her, three...

Christian Atsu’s adopted son on verge of losing sight

A 19-year-old footballer, Joseph Kumi, who is an adopted son of the late Christian Atsu, is on the verge of losing his eyes as...

K.T. Hammond’s nephew killed over alleged kidnapping

A 28-year-old man, Isaac Bans, has been killed at Adiembra in the Adansi Asokwa District of the Ashanti Region over alleged kidnapping of two...

Kejetia traders reject extended closure of market

Traders at the new kejetia market in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi have vowed to defy the directive for the facility to be closed...

Routine checks should be carried out at marketplaces – Kwadaso MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko, has suggested that routine checks are carried out at various marketplaces to prevent fire outbreaks. “I’m told...

Missing excavators: Akufo-Addo directs Police to investigate Frimpong-Boateng’s allegations

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Ghana Police Service to commence investigations into allegations made by a former Minister of Environment, Science,...

Parts of Kejetia gutted by fire closed indefinitely

Management of the Kejetia Market complex, Kumasi City Markets Limited, have announced the indefinite closure of the part of the facility gutted by fire...

Trouble looms over burial of late Leader of African Faith Tabernacle Church

There is a looming disturbance at the headquarters of the African Faith Tabernacle Church at Anyinam in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern...

I’m humbled by your love – Bawumia to Ashanti region NPP

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region for their show of love for him. He...

Police investigate alleged burning of property at Ahyiaem

The Nkoranza Divisional Police command has commenced investigations into the alleged burning of property by aggrieved residents of Ahyiaem who are accusing the Nkoranza...

IGP sets up committees to probe alleged killing of 27-year-old by Wa police

The Director-General in charge of police administration, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police has set up two independent committees...

GIZ, partners train journalists on Illicit Financial Flows

As part of efforts to stop the menace of Illicit Financial Flows in Africa and particularly Ghana, a capacity building workshop has been organised...

Kumasi-based Silver FM gutted by fire, one injured

Several pieces of radio equipment worth millions of cedis have been burnt in a fire outbreak at Kumasi-based radio station, Silver FM. The incident, which...

Bawumia steals show at Akwasidae [Photos]

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, received a rousing welcome in Kumasi on Sunday and his fever lighted up the second Akwasidae of the...

ECG has not disconnected our power – Energy Ministry

The Energy Ministry has disputed reports that it suffered a disconnection exercise from its agency, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over unpaid electricity...

Net 36 Vista ‘Walk For Life’ draws massive crowd

The 2nd edition of the annual Net 36 Vista “Walk for Life” drew thousands of participants particularly from the entertainment industry. Celebrated movie stars -...

High Court judge flees Bolgatanga over death threats

Following some death threats and attacks at his residence, the acting Supervising High Court Judge in Bolgatanga, Justice Alexander Graham, has fled and vacated...

Fumbisi Agric SHS closed down over students’ riot

The Fumbisi Agriculture Senior High School in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region has been closed indefinitely over students' rioting. Public Relations...

Ada Lake accident: Sailor arrested

The sailor of the boat carrying mourners which capsized on the Volta Lake in the Volta Region has been arrested. Gabriel Ajigodi is said to...

Can a widow marry her husband’s brother?

Dear Mirror Lawyer, Can a widow who is not in love with the brother of her late husband be forced to marry him or...

Only 33% of motorcycles riders in Kumasi wear helmet correctly – Research

Correct use of helmets by motorcycle riders has been found to be as low as 33 percent among riders in the Ashanti regional capital,...

Residents flee as gas tanker which fell on its side is left unattended to after a week

Residents of Duampompo in the Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region are leaving their homes following the failure of authorities to discharge gas from...

I always get heartbroken – Hawa Koomson on news about Kasoa

The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture who doubles as Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has revealed she gets heartbroken...

Invitation to High Court Judge was purely in good faith – Talensi Traditional Council

The Talensi Traditional Council has said a decision by its overlord, Tongraan Naab Kugbilsong Nanlebegtang to extend an invitation to a Bolgatanga High Court...

Gold for oil consignment selling higher than fuel from other sources – Dr Acheampong

An Economist and Political Risk Analyst has highlighted some downsides of the gold for oil policy. He said that prices of gold for oil consignment...

Bawumia has a penchant for engaging in ‘rush–talk’ – Edudzi Tameklo

https://www.youtube.com/embed/VO7y08TL1b8 A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo has described Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as someone who enjoys...

Only Parliament can assure whether road toll will replace e-levy – Egyapa Mercer

The Deputy Energy Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, says Parliament will decide whether to replace the E-levy with road toll or not. This follows concerns expressed...

5 dead as boat carrying mourners capsises on Volta Lake [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Disaster On Volta Lake Five persons have been reported dead after a boat carrying mourners capsized on the Volta Lake in the Volta...

Fire destroys Kumasi-based radio station

Fire has destroyed Kumasi-based radion station Silver FM. The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday morning. The fire, according to reports, gutted the station's two studios...

Philanthropists pay fees for needy Mechanical Technology student

A Mechanical Technology student who used to beg for food for survival now has 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year fees paid by two philanthropists. Abdul-Rahman Mohammed...

Woman found dead near Densu River

A woman has been found dead in the Koforidua stretch of the Densu River. The body was found in a supine position on rocks...

Meteo predicts flash floods in these areas

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has predicted flash floods to occur in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and some other areas across the country during the...