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Galamsey has worsened under NDC gov’t – Afenyo-Markin insists

The Minority in Parliament has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of worsening the illegal mining (galamsey) menace despite earlier promises to...

Minority condemns removal of Chief Justice, calls process unconstitutional and opaque

The Minority in Parliament has opposed the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama, describing the decision...

NHIA mourns victims of deadly attack in Garu

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed deep sorrow over a violent attack on its district office in Garu, Upper East Region, which...

Majority Leader pushes for stronger job creation policies

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has urged lawmakers to prioritise job creation as Parliament reconvenes for a new session, emphasising that Ghana’s...

Eight teenage girls arrested for stealing over GH¢20,000

Eight teenage girls have been arrested by the Nkwanta South police in the Oti Region for breaking into a home and stealing over GH¢20,000...

Ghana’s economy back on right track – Ayariga

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed satisfaction with the state of Ghana’s economy, declaring that the country is on a path...

2 suspects in SML case sue OSP over photographs

Two individuals under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in the high-profile Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) revenue-assurance contract case have filed a human...

Enough talk, time for action — Afenyo-Markin rallies Parliament to fight galamsey

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for urgent and decisive measures to confront Ghana’s worsening illegal mining crisis, warning that the...

Hundreds of SHS students seek placement help as challenges persist

Despite the official reopening of senior high schools on October 18, hundreds of first-year students have not reported to school due to placement and...

NSMQ 2025: St. Thomas Aquinas thrashes Sacred Hearts, Ngleshie Amanfro to book 1/8th slot

The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is heating up, and St. Thomas Aquinas SHS brought pure fire to the stage on Day...

Interior Ministry to announce nationwide gun amnesty

Security analyst and Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Dr. Adam Bonaa, has hinted that the Ministry for...

Akufo-Addo urges NPP presidential aspirants to focus on issues and unity ahead of primaries

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on all New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants to conduct issue-based campaigns anchored in mutual respect...

Speaker refers Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination as CJ to Appointments Committee

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has referred the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for the position of Chief Justice to the Appointments Committee for...

Police investigate shooting in Garu that claimed four lives and left five injured

The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting incident in Garu township that claimed four lives and left...

Education Minister warns headteachers against charging unapproved fees and denying students admission

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned headteachers against turning away students duly placed in their schools or demanding unapproved fees, warning that...

Former French president begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he starts a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund his election...

FarmSense: New AI-powered device launched to generate soil data for improved plant cultivation 

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered device has been developed and launched by local engineers to help farmers analyse the soil profile before planting.  Farmers...

Fighting Kantamanto fire outbreak was difficult – Chief Fire Officer

The Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, has described the Tuesday dawn inferno at Kantamanto in...

Kwakye Ofosu outlines govt’s action-packed itinerary for the week

Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has hinted at a busy week ahead for the government, with key activities lined up...

Akufo-Addo hosts NPP presidential aspirants for unity breakfast meeting

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, hosted a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic...

OSP resumes trial of former PPA boss

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has resumed the trial of former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chief Executive, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, who is...

IGP deploys special investigations team over death of Senegalese national in Kumasi

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special investigations team comprising homicide detectives, forensic experts, and intelligence officers to assist the...

EPA partners with Melcom to roll out free E-Waste collection initiative

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced a new initiative to help Ghanaians safely dispose of old and unused electronic devices through designated drop-off...

GTEC rejects UPSA’s appeal to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has rejected an appeal by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors. The Commission...

Asutifi North MP launches “Light Up” initiative to improve security

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has launched an initiative dubbed “Light Up...

Galamsey: No need to declare state of emergency – Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has thrown his support behind the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL),...

Greater Accra Minister urges MMDAs to adhere to financial guidelines in budget preparation

Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Accra have been urged to strictly adhere to Public Financial Management (PFM) guidelines as they prepare their...

Prof. Aryeetey reignites debate on Free SHS review

Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Emeritus Professor Ernest Aryeetey, says the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy should not be...

Teenager arrested for allegedly plucking sister’s eyes for rituals

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwalu Muhammad for removing his 7-year-old sister's eyes for suspected money ritual.The spokesperson for...

Sam George and Ntim Fordjour lead 8 MPs to reintroduce anti-LBGTQ+ bill

The legislative battle over Ghana’s highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill is set to resume, with a powerful, bipartisan coalition of 10 MPs announcing its reintroduction...

GNAT demands gov’t support for family of slain Garu headteacher

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called on the government, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Ministry of Education to provide...

2024 election: Don’t solely blame Bawumia for NPP’s loss – Kofi Tonto

Political Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop blaming Dr....

University of Ghana debunks viral land investment advert

The University of Ghana has debunked reports circulating on social media suggesting that it is seeking investors for a joint venture project involving...

Joy as rainbow appears during Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s 40th-day observance [Photos+Video]

Scores of mourners thronged the University of Ghana Sports Complex Park on Monday, October 20, to mark the 40th-day memorial of the late Apostle...

Garu DCE sends SOS message to GNAT after deadly shooting

District Chief Executive (DCE) for Garu, John Abaare, has appealed to the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) to reconsider its call on teachers...

Kantamanto fire: One officer injured as GNFS controls blaze

A firefighter sustained injuries during a major fire outbreak at a clothing bale warehouse in Kantamanto, Accra, early Tuesday morning. The Ghana National Fire Service...

“We’re all scared,” Garu DCE says as he links deadly shooting to Facebook threats

District Chief Executive (DCE) for Garu, John Abaare, has admitted that residents of the community are living in fear following the deadly shooting on...

Garu DCE assures of calm after deadly shooting, but urges vigilance among residents

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Garu, John Abaare, has assured that calm has been restored to the area following Monday’s deadly shooting incident...

Faulty LPG cylinder sparks house fire in Koforidua

A potential tragedy was averted in Koforidua on Thursday night after firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded to an LPG...

I’m not involved in galamsey or own a mining concession – Atiwa East DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Owusu Ntim, has dismissed claims that he owns a mining concession or is involved in illegal...