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We had a solid record of achievements, but… – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reflected on the party’s record in government,...

ICJ opens hearings on Israel’s humanitarian obligations amid Gaza crisis

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun a five-day hearing to examine Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities toward Palestinians, amid a deepening crisis in Gaza...

Ghana achieves 97% reduction in malaria deaths

Ghana has been able to reduce deaths caused by malaria by over 97% between 2014 and 2024. In addition, outpatient department cases have declined by...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation marks 25years of transforming lives in deprived communities

The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has been reflecting on its 25 years of successes in transforming lives in deprived communities across Ghana.Addressing a...

Ghana’s IMF Programme on track, but… – Mission Chief

The IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, says Ghana’s economic programme is on track and should end successfully, achieving the targets and structural...

GHS reaffirms commitment to strengthening health sector partnership with Japan

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Government of...

Bishop T.D Jakes steps down as head of Potter’s House after 30 years, passes leadership to daughter

After 30 years, Bishop T.D. Jakes has announced that the position of senior pastor of the Potter's House in Dallas will be transferred to his daughter,...

GHS and Ministry of Health mark 2025 World Malaria Day with Inter-Schools Quiz

As part of the 2025 World Malaria Day celebrations, three schools were honored for their exceptional performance in the Malaria Inter-School Quiz Competition held...

Akrofu Traditional Council disowns alleged imposters

The Akrofu Traditional Council in the Volta Region has raised concerns over alleged imposters parading themselves as chiefs and queen mothers. The Paramount Queen Mother...

Nkwanta South MCE engages media to foster collaboration for development

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Awal Antwi, has engaged with local media to promote collaboration for...

One hospitalised after fire destroys textile shop at Lapaz Market

One person has been hospitalised after a fire ravaged a textile shop at Lapaz Market in the Greater Accra Region. The unfortunate incident occurred on...

Two arrested in connection with murder in Oti Region

The Katanga District Police Command in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has arrested two suspects, Solomon Anibra, 24, and Lucas Kwasi,...

Hepatitis B awareness campaign brings health services to North Gonja, Daboya

The Boresah Royal Foundation, in partnership with the North Gonja Health Centre, on April 26, 2025, organised a hepatitis B awareness campaign, screening, and...

Support for military intervention grows among Ghanaians – Afrobarometer reveals

A rising number of Ghanaians are expressing support for military intervention in politics if elected leaders abuse their mandate. This is according to the 2024...

Bawku Conflict: Otumfuo resumes mediation efforts today

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to resume mediation efforts between the two feuding factions in the long-standing Bawku conflict today, April...

Goaso Hospital appeals for Gov’t-Private partnership on Staff Housing

Managers of the Goaso Municipal Hospital in the Ahafo Region have appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health to push for government intervention...

ECOWAS Court requires proof of human rights violations for admissibility – Justice Asante

The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has explained the critical requirements for individuals seeking to access the Court. Speaking...

MP moderates Global Young MPs session at 2025 Spring Meetings

Kofi Arko Nokoe, Member of Parliament for Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Constituency and a rising voice in youth-driven governance across Africa, played a pivotal role...

Wakawaka Assemblyman cries for help as rainstorm destroys only school block

The Assemblyman for the Wakawaka Electoral Area in the Bole Municipality of the Savannah Region, Emmanuel Wadekuu Esq., has made an emotional appeal for...

Bawumia’s unifying character made him invite his other contestants for the tour – Justin Kodua

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for demonstrating strong leadership and unity by...

We lost 2024 because of cost of living issues and poor governance in certain areas – Justin Kodua

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections largely to...

Why NPP lost 2024 elections: General Secretary opens up on Mike Oquaye report

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has slightly lifted the lid on the much-anticipated report of the Mike...

Driver of VVIP bus swept away by overflowing River Okye shares harrowing experience

Jonathan Kwateng, the driver of the VVIP bus (registration number GT 8213-23) that was swept away by the overflowing River Okye at Assin Edubease,...

Bawumia pledges priority jobs for dismissed workers under future NPP gov’t

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised that dismissed workers will be prioritized for...

Bawumia admits unpopular policies led to NPP’s 2024 defeat

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has admitted that arrogance among some government appointees and several...

Tamale Teaching Hospital doctors call off strike

Doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have called off their industrial action and resumed full services following engagements with the Ministry of Health...

$58m spent on National Cathedral contributed to our defeat – Bawumia

Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has partly attributed the party’s loss in the 2024 general election...

GTA acts on concerns of minors allegedly taken to hotel in Accra New Town

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has responded to disturbing social media reports alleging that minors were taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.The...

ECG addresses power outages after heavy rainfall

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the power outage experienced on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in parts of the country to a...

Heavy downpour collapses mast at Ngleshie Amanfro [Video]

A heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds on Saturday, April 26, 2025, has collapsed a telecommunication mast at Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South...

Parliamentary Health Committee endorses status of Sunyani Teaching Hospital

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health team touring hospitals in the middle belt has affirmed that the Sunyani facility maintains its status as a...

Sunyani Teaching Hospital lauded for saving a 25-week premature baby, who turns 3 this year

Lambussie MP and member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Professor Titus Beyuo, has praised the Sunyani Teaching Hospital for its exceptional clinical...

AMMREN commemorates 2025 African vaccination week and child health in Ghana

Remarks by the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) at a Webinar for Journalists to Commemorate the 2025 African Vaccination Week and Child...

Rotary Club of Accra-Airport East inducts new members

In a vibrant ceremony that highlighted both tradition and purpose, the Rotary Club of Accra- Airport East welcomed 11 new members into its growing...

The galamseyers’ regret: From digging gold to seeking forgiveness [Video]

They once dug deep into the earth, searching for gold. But now, they are searching for peace—for their communities, their environment, and their own...

DJ Awana’s one-week celebration [Photos]

It was a solemn moment when family, friends and sympathisers gathered for the one-week observation of late veteran Ghanaian disc jockey and Multimedia Group...

CJ’s suspension: Why aren’t other judges facing removal? – Ex Deputy A-G fumes

A former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, has expressed dissatisfaction with the prima facie case established against the Chief Justice,...

There must be serious introspection on petitions to remove Chief Justice – Prof Agyeman-Duah

Former UN Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has called for serious introspection regarding the handling of petitions aimed at removing the Chief Justice,...

CJ’s Suspension: There is no legal basis for prima facie – Ex Deputy A-G

A former Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, has stated that there is no legal basis for establishing a prima...

I don’t agree threshold for prima facie case against CJ is low – Barker-Vormawor

Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has strongly contested the assertion by a former Deputy Attorney General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, that the...