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Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry calls for strategic infrastructure development

The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has called on the government to implement strategic plans beyond slogans to achieve its infrastructure development goals. Speaking...

Court sets trial date for Adu-Boahene

The High Court in Accra has scheduled July 18, 2025, for the trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau...

TEWU-GH declares indefinite strike over union representation dispute

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has declared an indefinite strike effective today, following the expiry of a seven-day ultimatum issued on...

Court convicts Agradaa for defrauding by false pretences [Video]

The Accra Circuit Court has convicted Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion Ministries International Church, for charlatanic advertisement...

Nkawkaw: Clash at ‘weed base’ claims two lives

Two people have lost their lives following a violent altercation at Bobo Shanti, a well-known weed base in Nkawkaw. The first victim, identified as Baba...

Effutu: Five Assembly Members injured in public toilet dispute

Five assembly members in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region are reportedly receiving medical treatment after sustaining injuries during a scuffle over the...

Energy Minister swears in new GNPC Governing Board

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has sworn in a newly constituted Governing Board for the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The...

Ketu North MP condemns UPSA’s dress code directive

Member of Parliament for Ketu North and member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Edem Agbana, has strongly criticised the University of Professional...

Ghana is a shining example of democracy and progress – Indian Prime Minister

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has lauded Ghana’s unwavering commitment to democracy and inclusive development, describing it as a “beacon of inspiration for...

NDC wants absolute control over four key pillars of democracy – Oppong Nkrumah

Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused the Mahama-led administration of pursuing an agenda to take “absolute control” over Ghana’s...

Recruitment into Ghana Armed Forces will be merit-based, not for cash – Defence Minister

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the recruitment process into the Ghana...

Juaboso District Assembly engages landowners on township layout and planning

The Juaboso District Assembly, under the leadership of District Chief Executive (DCE) Alexander Adu Quist, has initiated a crucial stakeholder engagement with landowners, traditional...

Robbers kill security man at ID1F facility in Gomoa Akotsi

A 65-year-old security guard, Kwabena Boateng, has been suffocated to death by suspected robbers at the De-Bridge One District One Factory (1D1F) facility in...

WeComm launches INSPIRE program to transform Ghana’s agricultural value chain

WeComm Agri-Media & Consultancy, in partnership with Newage Agric Solutions Limited and Evivi Foods, has launched INSPIRE by WeComm—an innovative experiential learning platform aimed...

Ablekuma North re-run: There’s a hidden hand frustrating EC – Oppong Nkrumah [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has raised concerns about what he describes as “a hidden hand” working against the Electoral...

Minister urges media to monitor NADMO aid distribution

The Central Regional Minister, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere, has urged the media to act as watchdogs in the distribution of relief items provided by...

Seven new Supreme Court Justices to be sworn in today

President John Mahama is expected to swear in the seven newly confirmed justices of the Supreme Court today, July 3, 2025. The ceremony will be...

Ablekuma North: NPP PC dares EC as she rejects re-run [Audio]

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for  Ablekuma North, Nana Akua Afriyie, has strongly rejected the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to rerun elections in...

Former employee sues OSP over ‘wrongful’ dismissal

A former staff member of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dragged the specialised anti-corruption agency to court for terminating his appointment...

Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing five people on board. The pilot, co-pilot...

Internal investigation launched into UPSA ‘indecent dressing’ saga as lecturer calls for calm

The Head of the Marketing Department at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr. Ibn Kailan Abdul-Hamid, has responded to a viral video...

See the areas to be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that parts of the Greater Accra and Tema Regions will experience a power interruption on Thursday,...

Court discharges lecturer, two students over UG room and bed allocation scandal

An Accra Circuit Court has discharged a lecturer and two students accused of collecting GH₵106,800 under the pretext of allocating rooms and beds to...

Accra Circuit Court remands nine over Nkwanta riots

Nine individuals, including one woman, have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the recent riots in Nkwanta, located...

Stalled Winneba-Kasoa Highway sparks concerns over unpaid contractor arrears

The Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concern over the stalled dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba highway, citing...

Mahama confers state honour on Indian Prime Minister Modi

President John Dramani Mahama has conferred Ghana’s highest national honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, on the Prime Minister...

24-hour economy policy will be private sector-led – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the newly launched 24-hour economy policy by President John Dramani Mahama will be driven by the private sector, not...

Explainer: What’s inside Ghana’s 24-hour economy blueprint?

The NDC government has officially launched its flagship 24-hour economy policy, 176 days into its administration. The 283-page document not only outlines how the...

Woman arrested for arson and stabbing ex-boyfriend at Sowutuom

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman, Augustina Adoma, for allegedly setting fire to the personal belongings of her ex-lover, Emmanuel...

Illegal gold trade: GoldBod Taskforce arrests 10 Chinese in Asankragua

The GoldBod Taskforce has arrested 10 Chinese nationals in Asankragua in the Western Region for their alleged involvement in illegal gold trading. The individuals were...

GIZ, African Union Commission, and ECOWAS to build capacities of 12 cities in Africa on disaster management

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...

UPSA is not just concerned about students’ academics – Prof. Boadi laments rising indecency [Audio]

Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Associate Professor Isaac Boadi, has clarified the controversy...

Youth urge State of Emergency declaration on Galamsey at PNAfrica National Youth Mock Parliament

Some youth in Ghana are adding to calls for President John Dramani Mahama to declare a State of Emergency on illegal mining operations in...

Burning of waste bins and indiscriminate dumping threaten sanitation management efforts – Zoomlion

Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana is raising concerns over what officials described as persistent attempts to sabotage its operations by unscrupulous persons who have...

Chaos as alleged NDC youth take over public toilet in Effutu [Video]

Some youths reportedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) allegedly attacked and injured several assembly members in the Effutu municipality of the Central...

MP for Pru East commits to accelerating development, especially in the Agric Sector

The Member of Parliament for Pru East in the Bono East Region, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing development initiatives aimed...

Prof. Dodoo named ARSO President Emeritus

The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has unanimously conferred the honorary title of President Emeritus on Professor Alex Dodoo following resolutions passed by both...

NSMQ2025: Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS secures national spot with commanding performance in Bono East

In a commanding display of brilliance and precision, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS from Techiman delivered one of the strongest performances yet...

#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East ‘Kings’ Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset

The Bono East region has witnessed a major upset at the 2025 NSMQ regional qualifiers, as Tuobodom Senior High Technical School delivered a stunning...

Krachi West hosts inaugural Teachers’ Awards Ceremony

In a significant celebration of educational excellence, the Krachi West Municipality in the Oti Region has held its first-ever Teachers’ Awards Ceremony to honour...