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Bawumia mourns late Apostle Kwadwo Safo

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, describing him as a pioneering innovator...

Committed Drivers Association kicks against DVLA’s ‘illegal’ spot fines

The Ghana Committed Drivers Association (GCDA) has urged the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to immediately stop what it describes as the “illegal”...

Tariff hikes will kill businesses and the 24-Hour Economy – Food and Beverages Association

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) says the proposed upward review of electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will...

Ford transit catches fire on Techiman–Sunyani road

Commuters on the Techiman–Sunyani road were left stunned when a Ford Transit bus suddenly caught fire at Faaman. According to the Ghana National Fire Service,...

3 wooden structures, container ravaged in Koforidua fire

An early morning fire has destroyed three wooden structures and a metal container at Klu-Town, opposite the EP Church in Koforidua. The blaze, which broke...

Mpox vaccine study to begin in DRC amid outbreak

A new study is set to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assess the efficacy of the LC16m8 Mpox vaccine in...

At least 107 killed in Congo as whaleboat sinks in river

At least 107 people have died after a whaleboat caught fire in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to an internal...

Woman collapses and dies amid violent youth protests at Hamile border

A woman has died after collapsing during a violent protest at the Ghana–Burkina Faso border town of Hamile in the Upper West Region. The deceased,...

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai’s glamour districts unmasked by BBC

A man running a sex ring operating out of Dubai's most glamorous neighbourhoods, and exploiting vulnerable women, has been identified by a BBC investigation. Charles...

Gold prices soar, but Ghana’s production struggles tell a different story – Chamber of Mines

President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, says soaring global gold prices present mixed fortunes for mining firms in Ghana, as...

CSA elects 2 Ghanaians to Vice Presidential positions for the first time

Ghana has secured a historic milestone in international student leadership as two of its nationals, Justice Alor and Princess Acolatse, have been elected Vice...

Snakes, stray animals invade dilapidated Menang D/A school; authorities cry for help

The pupils of Menang D/A Primary School in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region are appealing for urgent support in the form...

Gun-toting robbers attack 20 passengers en route to Kumasi

At least 20 passengers were held at gunpoint during an armed robbery on a Sprinter bus travelling to Kumasi. The bus, identified by its registration...

Vice President enstooled as Gyaasehen of Komenda

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been enstooled as Gyaasehen of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) during this year’s Nyeyi...

Car engulfs in flames at Ablekuma-Curve

A minor commotion was recorded on the Ablekuma-Curve when a vehicle suddenly burst into flames in the middle of the road. Eyewitnesses say the incident...

Man arrested for inciting violence against public officials in viral video

The Ghana Police Service has arrested David Kwodwo Prah Afful, who was captured on a viral video threatening to launch violent attacks on national...

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo passes on

The Kristo Asafo Mission and the Safo Family have officially confirmed the passing of their founder and leader, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo 'Kantanka'. In a...

John Dumelo secures internship slots for university students in Ayawaso West

Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has rolled out an internship initiative aimed at...

Human negligence primary cause of Timber Market, Lartebiokorshie fires

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has identified human negligence as the primary cause behind the recent fires that ravaged the Accra Timber Market...

Arson suspect arrested as Accra Timber Market fire causes extensive damage

An unattended rubbish fire ignited by a man has been identified as the cause of a massive blaze that consumed parts of the Accra...

Pragya rider shot dead in Berekum

A 24-year-old auto rickshaw (Pragya) rider, Bernard Kyere, has allegedly been shot dead by unknown assailants at Sofokyere, a suburb of Berekum, in the...

Zongo chief shot in Okorase as dispute escalates into violent clash

Tensions have reached a boiling point in Okorase, a town near Adeiso in the Upper West Akim district, following a violent clash that left...

GNAT urges WAEC to deploy real-time technology to curb exam malpractices

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to adopt modern, real-time technological solutions to tackle...

Ekumfi breaks ground for first district police headquarters

Ekumfi has taken a historic step towards strengthening law and order with the sod-cutting ceremony for its first-ever District Police Headquarters at Ekumfi Essakyir,...

Massive turnout as Chief of Staff headlines Asempa FM Walk With The Stars 2025 [Photos]

Asempa FM hosted its much-anticipated “Walk with the Stars,” an event that combined fitness, fun, and fellowship with some of Ghana’s most celebrated personalities. The...

Fire Service contain blaze at Timber Market; two firefighters injured

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a large blaze that swept through the Accra Timber Market near Ayalolo School in the...

Denkyira Traditional Council imposes ban ahead of coronation of 26th King

Preparations are underway for the enthronement and coronation of the 26th King of the Denkyira Kingdom. As part of the process, the Denkyira Traditional Council...

Don’t complete our statements — Persons who stammer

The President of the Ghana Stammering Association, Mr Emmanuel Addo, has advised fluent speakers to desist from completing the sentences of people who stammer...

The man who holds Ghana’s sceptre

Accra, Ghana, for more than 50 years, Kwasi Kokuro Gyakye Amo has walked a path that echoes the silent struggles of countless Ghanaians. His story...

Ofankor-Nsawam road progress brings relief to motorists

Motorists using the Ofankor-Nsawam road have expressed gratitude to the government for the swift efforts to revive the stalled project. They are also thrilled with...

Galamsey fight: Forestry Commission needs to be resourced – Deputy CEO

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has called for more resources and stronger backing for the Commission to effectively combat illegal...

Michael Aidoo: Why Prez Mahama’s claims on West African deportees from U.S. into Ghana is deceptive

On several grounds, the recent agreement reportedly signed by President Mahama with the U.S. government under which Ghana has undertaken to receive criminal deportees...

Father and son granted bail for forgery

The Damongo Circuit Court, presided over by His Lordship Livingston Lartey Yao Ameevor, has granted bail to a 70-year-old man, Matthew Kupo, and his...

Violence erupts in Okorase as Zongo chief, two others shot in land dispute

A violent clash in Okorase, near Adeiso in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region, has left the town’s Zongo Chief, Sariki...

Support fund for children of Helicopter crash victims hits GHS6.5m

Donations to support the children of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash have so far reached GHS6,583,600 and US$20,000. The fund, established to provide...

Mahama pledges full local chicken production within three years

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious plan to make Ghana entirely self-sufficient in chicken production within the next three years. The initiative, dubbed...

GBC shuts down two studios over mounting electricity costs

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has decommissioned two of its studios as the state broadcaster struggles to cope with rising electricity bills. Management revealed that...

E&P has transferred Azumah Resources shares to itself – Bright Simons alleges

Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has raised concerns over the manner in which Engineers & Planners (E&P) has taken control of...

Bono Minister urges chiefs to use customs and laws to resolve chieftaincy disputes

Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, has called on chiefs and kingmakers to rely on traditions, customs, and legal frameworks when resolving chieftaincy disputes,...

Sampa curfew extended after one killed, others injured in chieftaincy clashes

The Bono Regional Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following renewed chieftaincy clashes in Sampa, in the Jaman North District of...