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Nkwanta North district is the poorest in Ghana – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that in 50 out of the 261 districts (19.2%), more than half of the household population is...

CCTV captures moment Ghanaian lady fought and overpowered thief [Video]

Netizens have applauded the bravery of a yet-to-be-identified female who fought and overpowered a phone snatcher. The incident, which happened around 9:00 pm, was captured...

Tell your success story – Otumfuo to Akufo-Addo

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President Akufo-Addo to go out and tell the success story of his administration. He said it was...

We will use our hands if… Illegal miners mock Akufo-Addo

Despite the renewed conversations about illegal mining in the country, some of the persons involved seem unperturbed. Not even the threats by government in the...

Fuel price to hit GH¢18 per liter in December if… COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) is predicting a marginal increase in fuel prices ahead of the yuletide. According to the Chamber, the prices...

Trader gets 10 years jail term for possession of narcotics

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 39-year-old petty trader to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for unlawful possession of narcotics. Samuel Hagan,alias "Tuga,"...

Nana Agradaa granted GH¢50,000 bail

Embattled fetish priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua, aka Nana Agradaa, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢ 50,000 with three sureties by...

Popular prophet Kwabena Tawiah laid to rest

Popular Ghanaian Prophet, Odifo Kwabena Tawiah, was laid to rest over the weekend following his demise several months ago. The founder and leader of the...

GPRTU hints at another fare increment

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has threatened a 30 percent to 40 percent increase in transport fares. The Union’s decision follows the recent...

Over 18m SIM Cards registered so far – Communications Ministry

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation says a little over 18 million SIM Cards have been registered so far with the ongoing SIM Cards...

12-year-old drowns in river Dejebo while attempting to rescue friend

A 12-year-old girl drowned in river Dejebo in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region on Sunday afternoon. The deceased, Efa, a class one...

2 injured in chieftaincy clash at Assin Adiembra

A renewed chieftaincy clash at Assin Adiembra in the Assin South District of the Central Region has resulted in injuries of two persons. One of...

Bosome Freho DCE denies involvement in galamsey

Embattled District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Yaw Danso, has spoken for the first time since a voice purported...

Assin Fosu: Corpse buried by wrong family exhumed after a month

The remains of Linda Obri Akufu, 57, which got missing weeks ago at the St. Francis Xavier Hospital at Assin Fosu has finally been...

Boys Brigade Ghana honours Dr Bawumia

The Boys Brigade Ghana has conferred an honorary award on the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his service in leadership.At its 70th Anniversary...

2022 BECE: 552,276 candidates begin examination today

The 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) commences today, Monday, October 17. The examinations will take place at 2,038 centres across the country. A total of...

UTAG, TEWU-GH, other unions embark on strike beginning today

Leaders of the four major Labour Unions in public universities in Ghana have announced their intended strike slated for Monday, October 17. The unions, University...

No more extension; all unregistered SIM cards to be blocked October ending

All unregistered SIM cards will be blocked progressively by October ending, the Ministry of Communications has stated. In a detailed press statement, the Ministry noted...

My govt will eradicate galamsey – Akufo-Addo assures

President Akufo-Addo has given yet another verbal assurance his government will stop the illegal mining menace. He says no government in Ghana’s history has embarked...

Arrest NPP bigwigs involved in galamsey – Afaglo to govt

While the country is struggling to deal with the canker of galamsey (to wit illegal mining), the Chief Executive Officer of Marrer Ghana Limited...

Ghana Meteo releases important weather update; check it out

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has announced rains in some parts of the country Sunday evening and Monday morning. The update, contained in a post...

MASLOC CEO assures youth of institutional support for their startups

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for MASLOC, Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, has assured young entrepreneurs of the institution's firm commitment in providing micro credit...

Sad scenes as 25-year-old killed in Nkwanta shooting incident is buried

A 25-year-old, who was killed in a shooting incident in Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, has been laid to rest as police assure...

Bosome Freho DCE suspended

President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspected the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Yaw Danso, over his alleged involvement in...

You’ve brought dignity, respect and prestige to Office of Vice President – Bawumia told

The Overlord of Lawra Traditional Area, The Paramount Chief of the Lawra Traditional Area, Naa Puowele Karbo IV, has lauded Vice President Dr Mahamudu...

Why I stayed in my job despite my boss’ humiliation in front of my girlfriend – McDan

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, has opened up on his grass-to-grace story. McDan, as he is widely known, shared...

Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen National Dialogue Series: MASLOC remains committed to supporting micro-business – CEO

The Chief Executive of MASLOC, Abibata Zakariah, has reiterated the outfit's commitment to delivering on its mandate of assisting in the advancement of micro...

Wa Naa passes fitness test after jumping over a cow for 15th time [Video]

It has been the practice and custom over the past 400 years that every Overlord of the Waala people jumps over a cow to...

I’ve undertaken 18 anti-galamsey operations in my district since 2017 – Ellembelle DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ellembelle, Kwasi Bonzoh, says he has taken the fight against illegal mining in his district seriously.  He has led...

Galamsey kingpins so powerful and well connected – Ellembelle DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ellembelle, Kwasi Bonzoh, says there is a lot of compromise in the fight against illegal mining. He says this...

Galamsey fight: Forestry Commission to set up mining unit

The Forestry Commission is considering establishing a mining unit under the Forest Services Division. The unit, according to stakeholders, will coordinate and provide information concerning mining...

Erastus Asare Donkor and team honoured for ‘Destruction for Gold’ documentary

The Kumasi unit of The Multimedia Group has honoured the resilience of team members who worked together on the ‘Destruction for Gold’ documentary. The documentary...

Give us a break – Asantehene hits hard at govt’s anti-galamsey fight

The government’s anti-galamsey policies and strategies have come under fire from Asantehene, who claims they are shrouded in falsehood. According to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,...

The ultimate crown awaits you – Paga Pio blesses Bawumia

Pe Awiah Awumpaga II, Paramount Chief of the Paga Traditional Area, is optimistic Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will wear the ultimate crown in...

2 teenagers whose parents died mysteriously at Abuakwa-Makro commit to starting life afresh

Two teenagers whose parents died mysteriously at Abuakwa-Maakro in the Ashanti Region say they are starting life afresh. Though the death of their parents remains...

Jealous man kills ex-wife’s husband

A jealous man is currently in the grips of the police for killing the husband of his ex-wife at Edwinase-Munsunkwa, a community in the...

Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association threatens strike against govt

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association has threatened to embark on a strike over continuous neglect by the government towards their welfare. According to the...

Poverty in rural communities will make fight against galamsey difficult – Akpaloo

The Leader and Founder of Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, says it will be extremely difficult for the government to win the...

Asantehene scolds chiefs for failing to report galamsey destruction

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is questioning the neutrality of his chiefs in illegal mining activities. He questioned why the chiefs under his authority...

Drivers’ mate electrocuted to death after climbing high-tension pole

24-year-old driver's mate, Kofi Kakra has been electrocuted after climbing a high-tension at Galilea near Kasoa in the Ga south Municipality of the Greater...