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3 teenagers arrested for attempting to murder girl, 14, for rituals

Detectives in Nigeria in collaboration with community youth have arrested three suspects for attempted ritual killing. It is reported that the suspects, two aged 15...

180 UG students petition management over their missing names in final graduation list

A total of 180 expected graduands from the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, have petitioned the management of the University, over...

TEWU agrees to suspend strike action

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has agreed to suspend its strike action meant to demand outstanding arrears relating to their professional development...

Driver arrested for reckless driving after Facebook tip-off

The Police have arrested a 31-year-old driver after a Facebook user reported him on the social media platform for careless driving on the Kwahu...

SSNIT and NIA numbers merger extended to June 30

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has extended the deadline for members of the scheme to merge their SSNIT and NIA numbers...

Live the value system which Elvis kept faith with – Oppong Nkrumah

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah was among scores of people who gathered on the premises of the Multimedia Group for a memorial service in...

Man in Police grips for setting aunt’s building ablaze

Police in Ho have arrested a 34-year old farmer, Dzomeku Godsway, for setting ablaze his aunt’s house at Sokode Etoe in the Volta Region. DSP...

Covid-19: Ghana records 13,576 active cases

As of January 1, 2022, Ghana’s Covid-19 active cases stood at 13,567, The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. The active cases have risen by...

The tallest plastic waste bottles Christmas tree in 2021

Every year MCKINGTORCH Africa does a few 10 feet tall bottles tree with 400 waste bottles and install them. This last year, the Christmas tree...

Our members will not take any more explanations – TEWU

Members of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), of the Ghana Education Service (GES), have withdrawn their services due to the delay of...

Former AMA boss passes on

Former mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Solomon Ofei Darko, has reportedly passed on. He passed on after a short illness at the Greater Accra Regional...

Good news for teachers against ‘One teacher One laptop’ policy

President Nana Akufo-Addo says concerns raised against the controversial ‘One teacher One laptop' policy will be given due consideration and attention. The government facilitated the...

Memorial service for late Joy Brands GM, Elvis Kwashie in photos

The Multimedia Group on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, held a memorial service for the late Elvis Kwashie who passed away on December 28, 2021. Mr...

Be vigilant with fires during harmattan season – NADMO urges public

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has called on the public to be careful with materials that can easily ignite fires to reduce the...

Gabby honours late mother with sports complex in Kyebi [Photos]

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko and his siblings have built a multipurpose sports complex in memory of...

Burial date for late Joy Brands GM, Elvis Kwashie announced

The family of late Elvis Kwashie, General Manager of the Joy Brands of the Multimedia Group has announced arrangements for his final funeral rites. At...

Memorial service for Joy Brands GM, Elvis Kwashie to be held today

The Multimedia Group will on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, hold a remembrance service for the General Manager of the JOY Brands, Elvis Kwashie who...

Strike: NLC to meet government, TEWU, CRA on January 12

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has scheduled January 12 to meet with the government, the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) and the Certified...

Covid-19 testing: Extortion at KIA must stop – Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described the current charges for Covid-19 testing at the Kotoka International Airport for...

Bird flu detected in Tema Metropolis

The Avian influenza H5 subtype has been confirmed in a poultry farm in Community 11 of the Tema Metropolis. Confirming the case to Journalists in...

Public sector workers get 7% salary increment

Public sector workers will this year receive a seven percent salary increment. This is three percent more than what they received last year. Minister for Employment...

Akufo-Addo promises more investment in education

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his willingness to investment more in the education sector. Addressing a gathering of teachers at the Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of...

Maker’s House Chapel to create 1000 jobs in 2022

The General Overseer of The Maker’s House Chapel International has revealed plans to create 1000 jobs this year. Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye said last...

I quit school to do ministry but… -Maker’s House founder

The General Overseer of The Maker’s House Chapel International, Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, has shared his grass-to-grace story on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme...

NDC loses founding member

A founding member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Thomas Kwabena Braimah Jnr, has passed on, online portal, mynewsgh has reported. His death comes after...

TEWU threatens strike over professional development allowances arrears

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) says it will embark on a nationwide strike in 24 hours if government does not pay all...

Soldier who fired gun at A&C Mall could be dismissed or demoted – GAF

The Military officer at the centre of the A&C Mall shooting incident could suffer a reduction in rank or worse, an outright dismissal from...

Adom FM’s ‘Reboot your life series’: Motivational speaker shares life nuggets

The maiden edition of Adom FM's 'Reboot your life campaign' has won the heart of listeners following life nuggets shared by motivational speaker and...

Police investigates alleged assault of journalist by CID officer

The Sekondi District Police Command has commenced investigations into an alleged assault of a sports journalist, Solomon Amankwah, by a police officer. The Atinka Media...

Plumber jailed 5 years for stealing flat screen TV

An Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced a 24-year old plumber to five years imprisonment for unlawful entry and stealing. Felix Agbenyega is said to have...

More recruitment coming this year – Head of Local Government Services announces

Local Government does not have enough drivers, security, and cleaners, and within next month to two months this year 2022, we are going to...

SHS teacher allegedly commits suicide in Tamale

A teacher at Ambariya Senior High School in the Tamale metropolis, Ziblila Mohammed Sadat, has allegedly committed suicide. According to the sources, the incident happened...

La Concerned Youth stage demo against sale of aviation, school lands

Concerned Youth of La have staged a peaceful demonstration against the sale of La Aviation Football Park and La Civil Aviation lands to some...

Bawku: 13 persons arrested to appear before court today

The 13 individuals who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the Bawku chieftaincy conflicts are expected to appear before court today. There were gunshots...

New Juaben Paramount Queen mother, Nana Yaa Daani passes on

The Queen mother of the New Juaben traditional area, Nana Yaa Daani II has passed on. She died after a short illness at age 70. Her...

‘Umuofia’, what is that? Police chief baffled

The tactful way with which controversial prophet, Nigel Gaisie delivered his prophecies on the 31st church service night has got many people talking. Uncharacteristic of...

Ahmed Suale’s family disappointed in police

Family members of the slain Ghanaian private investigator, Ahmed Suale, say they are disappointed the Police is yet to find and prosecute his killers. Spokesperson...

GJA sends SOS message to police over Ahmed Suale’s murder

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged the Police to do more to find the killers of the slain private investigator, Ahmed Suale. Speaking to...

Why Apostle Onyinah met Owusu Bempah – GPCC explains

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has dismissed some claims made by the founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah. The...

Road crashes kill 81 people between December 19 and 25 – MTTD

Reports from the Motor, Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service indicate that 81 persons have died from road crashes for...