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Mahama declares assets, sets March 31 deadline for public officials

President John Dramani Mahama has publicly declared his assets in line with Article 286 of Ghana's Constitution, submitting his completed forms to the Auditor-General. He...

Teacher shortage at Sanonjiada D/A School forces untrained volunteers to step in

For pupils at the Sabonjida D/A Basic School in the Tatale-Sangule District of the Northern region, education is a privilege rather than a right. With...

Why street robberies are on the rise – Criminologist [Audio]

Criminologist and crime researcher, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has raised concerns about the spate of robberies in the country, stating that there has been an...

Regulate MoMo vendors’ cash to curb robbery attacks – Criminologist

A criminologist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has called for the regulation of the amount of...

Court restores ‘movements’ of Ignatius Baffour-Awuah

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ on Monday reviewed the bail conditions of Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, the former Employment and Labour Minister, allowing him to travel...

Outrage as Catholic priest flogs teacher over lesson fees dispute

A Catholic priest in Nigeria, Reverend Father Jude Muokwe, is facing public outrage after allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old teacher, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, in her...

Court eases bail conditions for Baffour-Awuah, others in Pooley murder case

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ on Monday reviewed the bail conditions of suspect Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, allowing the former Employment and Labour Minister to travel...

EOCO declares Nayra Sablah wanted for fraud, money laundering

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Nayra Sablah wanted for alleged fraud and money laundering offences. A public notice from EOCO indicated...

The Fourth Estate exposes key NSA figures in ghost names scandal

Investigative journalist Kwaku Krobea Asante of The Fourth Estate has revealed the officials who oversaw the National Service Authority (NSA) during former President Akufo-Addo’s...

Criminologist sends important message on MoMo operations [Listen]

A criminologist at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has urged Mobile Money (MoMo) vendors to prioritize their security. According...

AFFED commends government for reintroducing PTA in schools

The African Foundation For Educational Development (AFFED) has applauded the government's decision to reintroduce the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) framework in schools, highlighting its potential...

Scores of passengers, vehicles stranded as Dambai ferry breaks down

Commuters and traders in the Oti region are facing severe inconvenience as the ferry transporting passengers and goods across the Black Volta at Dambai...

Fordjour criticises government’s National Education Forum as waste of resources

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticized the government’s proposed National Education Forum, describing it as a waste of resources. The...

AU Finance Ministers endorse African Monetary Institute Statute

Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors from African Union (AU) Member States have endorsed the draft statute for establishing the African Monetary Institute...

MoMo agents call for increased security amidst rising attacks [Listen]

Chairman of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MoMAG), Joshua Edmundson, has issued a strong call for enhanced security measures to protect vendors...

PSWU congratulates Ing. Obeng Kenzo on VRA appointment

The Public Sector Workers Union (PSWU) has congratulated Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng Kenzo on his appointment as the new Acting Chief Executive of the...

At least 30 killed in bus crash in Bolivia

More than 30 people have been killed in a bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia, police say. The driver likely lost control of...

Health Minister to brief Parliament today on Cholera, CSM outbreaks

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is set to appear before Parliament today, Tuesday, February 18, to provide an update on ongoing public health emergencies...

Fawoade Bampenase residents seek increased police presence amid robberies

Residents of Fawoade Bampenase in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti have called on the Ghana Police Service to increase visibility and strengthen security...

Pooley’s murder: Court grants Police Inspector GH₵300k bail

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ on Monday granted a GH₵300,000 bail with two sureties to Agyemang Duah Owusu, 42, a police inspector, who is...

Catholic Bishops, Christian Council bemoan exclusion from National Education Forum

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have expressed deep concern and disappointment over their exclusion from the...

National Education Forum to begin today

The National Education Forum engagements are set to begin today, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with a series of zonal meetings scheduled to take place...

Go to court and prosecute Ofori-Atta if… – Lawyer tells OSP

Private legal practitioner, Alfred Paapa Darkwah, has raised concerns about the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declaring former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, wanted...

This is laughable – Nana B on OSP’s wanted notice for Ken Ofori-Atta

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over its decision to declare former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta...

DDEP: NPP did not default; We ensured smooth payments before leaving office – Dr. Amin Adam

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has credited the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for ensuring timely coupon payments under the Domestic Debt Exchange...

Do things right to win investors’ trust – Pensioners bondholders forum to gov’t

The Convener of the Pensioners Bondholders Forum, Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, has urged the government to ensure it fulfills its financial obligations to investors...

Debt Exchange: Finance Ministry pays GH₵6bn to bondholders

The Ministry of Finance has released GH₵6.081 billion to settle all bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This follows President John Mahama’s directive...

NSA boss urges caution in ‘ghost names’ investigation

The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has called on The Fourth Estate to allow state agencies to complete their...

Don’t undermine Ghana’s interest in international trade – Professor Gyampo

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Yaw Gyampo, has urged officers at Ghana’s borders not to undermine the...

Dr. Oseadeeyo Nana Kumi Kodie donates new police station to Ghana Police Service

In a remarkable show of commitment to community development and security, Dr. Oseadeeyo Nana Kumi Kodie, in collaboration with the Dadaba Group and with...

Mahama applauds AU Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the African Union (AU) Commission for its proactive role in building the capacity of Member States and advocating...

TUC, PUWU reject private sector involvement in ECG

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana and the Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) have strongly opposed any form of private sector participation in the...

There has been no increase in cocoa prices – Agric Minister clarifies

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has dismissed claims that the government has announced an increase in cocoa prices. Speaking in an interview...

Former NDC Ashanti Regional Chairman wins Council of State Election

Former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, has emerged victorious in the Ashanti Regional Council of State election,...

Gov’t must improve communication to maintain public trust – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has emphasized the critical role of communication in politics, urging the government to actively engage the...

There’s no Dumsor in Kumasi – ECG

Public Relations Officer for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) -Ashanti West, Benjamin Obeng Antwi says Kumasi has been facing technical challenges in keeping...

NLA donates GH¢100,000 to support efforts against CSM outbreak in Upper West Region

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has donated GH¢100,000 to support the fight against the ongoing outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West...

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings advocates for equitable democracy

Member of Parliament for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for a paradigm shift in defining democracy. Speaking during a panel discussion...

Fire engulfs multiple houses and shops at Tantra Hill

A fire outbreak has destroyed multiple houses and shops at Tantra Hill, near Lancaster University in the Greater Accra region. Firefighters are currently at the...

CID boss sues bank over late husband’s accounts

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Faustina Andoh-Kwofie, has initiated a legal action...