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Sarkodie should have been bigger than Wizkid – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale believes his colleague Sarkodie should have been a bigger artiste than Wizkid or just as big. Speaking on Showbiz A-Z, Shatta...

Liz Truss: A quick guide to why the Prime Minister resigned

Liz Truss has resigned as the UK's prime minister after six weeks. Here's what you need to know about her if you don't regularly...

One arrested in violent clashes involving illegal miners

Some illegal miners reportedly opened fire on Abuakwa North Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) during anti-galamsey operation on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The MUSEC team, led...

Signs of 1948 riots are looming – Nana Oye

Former Gender Minister, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo (Previously Nana Oye Lithur), says the circumstances that led to the 1948 riots in Accra are currently...

Man, 40, killed in gory accident involving govt ambulance

A 40-year-old man has lost his life in a gory accident at Sehwi Bosomoiso junction in the Sehwi Wiawso municipality of the western north...

Supreme Court judge nominee admits failure to declare assets

A judge nominated to the Supreme Court has admitted he failed to comply with the Asset Declaration Law when he took office as a...

Nigerians carry coffin as they stage walk in memory of Lekki tollgate shooting

Nigerians have beseiged the Lekki tollgate in Lagos state to commemorate two years of what they say is one of the darkest days in...

Govt to spend ¢350m to modernise tourist sites

Tourism Minister Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal says about ¢350 million is to be expended to modernise tourist attractions across the country. The government, he said,...

We are on course to go past ¢15 to a dollar – Prof Bokpin

An economist, Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, says the Ghanaian cedi is on course to exchange 15 cedis to a dollar before the end of...

Ivorian witness bounces Jomoro MP

An Ivorian lawyer, Obeng-Kofi Fian, who is a witness in the eligibility trial of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has...

People’s Forum: High cost of living destroying our homes – Ellembelle drivers lament

The recent high cost of living in Ghana is affecting traders and commercial drivers at Ellembelle district in the Western Region. The drivers said the...

Sachet, bottle water producers to increase price, shut down distribution if…

The National Executive Committee of the National Association of Sachet and Packed Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has threatened to seize production and distribution if government...

SA president under investigation over unreported theft

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a criminal investigation after a revelation that he failed to report the theft of about $4 million...

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners chase Christian Council over proposed ban

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners has questioned the rationale behind a call by the Christian Council of Ghana for the government to...

100 benefit from MTN Bright Scholarship Reloaded

MTN Ghana Foundation has presented the first batch of scholarship to 100 students under its Bright Scholarship Reloaded scheme.  The first 100 tertiary students received...

2021 Tamale University graduating batch storms school over delay in issuing certificates

The 2021 graduating batch of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) has stormed the school to petition the management over delay in the 2021 graduation. The...

Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister after just 45 days

Liz Truss has dramatically resigned as prime minister after just 45 days in the job. The PM said her successor will be elected in a...

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag to deal with Cristiano Ronaldo after early exit down tunnel

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will "deal with" Cristiano Ronaldo after the unused substitute walked down the tunnel minutes before the...

Trump in court for defamation suit over rape accusation

Former US President Donald Trump has answered questions under oath in a lawsuit brought against him by an advice columnist who says he raped...

Suicide is never an answer – Mahama on Kasoa suicide

Former President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to be steadfast and brave against the current economic hardship in the country. His comment was in...

Report of 11 illegal miners trapped underground false – AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti has dismissed reports about 11 illegal miners trapped underground at its Obuasi Gold Mine. Some suspected illegal miners were said to have been...

I’m not against demolition exercise at Ramsar site – NPP Chairman

The New Patriotic Party Chairman for Tema West, Kwesi Poku, has said that he is not against the demolition exercise being undertaken at the...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp files legal complaint over Man City claims

Following claims from Man City ‘sources’ in certain papers that Jurgen Klopp was “borderline xenophobic,” Klopp and the club have filed a legal complaint. Prior to Sunday’s meeting at...

I am no more NPP – Supreme Court judge nominee declares

A Supreme Court judge nominee has told the Appointments Committee of Parliament that he no longer belongs to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Justice...

Security man found dead at Mankesim lorry station

A security man has been found dead at Mankesim lorry station in the Central Region. Kofi Akweno, 40, alias 'Borla goods', was found deceased and...

Nkwanta shooting: 2 suspects remanded

The Nkwanta South District Magistrate Court has remanded into prison custody two suspects, Kwame Asare, 34, and Marcus Molege, 35, all farmers in relation...

Lack of national qualification framework, problem with existing educational system – Dr. Prince Armah

Member of Parliament for Kwesiminstim constituency, Hon. Dr Prince Hamid Armah has stated that challenges of the existing educational system are the sector’s lack...

Residents turn Bolgatanga stadium into toilet facility

Residents living near the Bolgatanga Sports Stadium in the Bolgatanga Municipality, Upper East Region, have turned the stadium into a place of convenience, making...

Dr. Eric Nkansah appointed Director-General of GES

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Eric Nkansah as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). He was the Technical Advisor to the Minister...

Uganda announces lockdown as Ebola cases rise

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared an immediate three-week lockdown in two high-risk districts as the country battles a rise in Ebola infections. All movement in...

PTA sends SoS message to govt over free SHS

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) has expressed willingness to augment the government's efforts in the implementation of the free Senior High School...

High Court orders arrest of Kofi Kapito

An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of Kofi Owusu Hene, aka Kofi Kapito, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Protection...

IGP visits Abossey Okai, other areas over GUTA’s protest

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has visited the Central Business District of Accra and Abossey Okai over the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA)’s...

I’m a ‘small man’ with an important title – Akufo-Addo [Video]

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed how proud he is to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). According to him, despite his stature...

2022 WC: Otto Addo to name provisional squad on Friday

Otto Addo is set to announce Black Stars' provisional squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Friday, October 21, 2022. The 47-year-old, who...

Couple granted GH₵1.5 million bail each for fraud

A husband and wife accused of conspiring to commit a criminal offence namely, defrauding by false pretense, have been granted bail by an Accra...

Woman escapes death after 4 thugs attacked her on Gomoa highway

A 40-year-old woman has escaped death after armed men attacked her along the Gomoa Akotsi- Winneba highway. The victim, who pleaded anonymity, stated she was...

Farmer allegedly rapes and kills ex-wife

https://youtu.be/xR3YoOtDvAU A farmer has allegedly raped and murdered his ex-wife in a farm at Suminakese in the Kwahu West District of the Eastern Region. Information gathered...

Greater Accra Minister leads security forces to demolish structures at Ramsar site [Video]

https://youtu.be/mfjFNgZpwZM Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has led a team of security personnel to demolish structures on waterways at the Sakumono Ramsar site. The exercise,...

Kwabre roads construction starts in 3 weeks – Minister assures

Roads Minister, Kwasi Amoako Atta, has indicated construction work on the deplorable Kwabre roads in the Ashanti region will kick off in three weeks. Though...