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I’ll use technology to reform passport regime – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has pledged to reform Ghana’s passport system through advanced technology, eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles for citizens. Speaking before...

We’ll ensure brain drain becomes brain gain – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the nominee for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, has assured Ghanaians that efforts will be made to transform the challenge of brain...

Price of condoms skyrocket as Trump cuts off HIV funding

Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening public health crisis as condom prices soar to unprecedented levels in retail shops across the country. A recent survey...

I’ll probe $77m ambulance maintenance contract – Health Minister-designate

Minister-Designate for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has pledged to investigate the controversial ambulance maintenance contract if confirmed by Parliament. Speaking during his vetting on Friday,...

Ghana remains friends of all, enemies of none – Foreign Affairs nominee

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the nominee for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to remaining neutral and maintaining diplomatic relations with all nations. Speaking...

Appointments Committee apologises for vetting chaos

The Appointments Committee has formally apologized to Ghanaians for the chaotic scenes that marred Thursday’s vetting session. The committee expressed deep regret over the disorderly...

It’s in Ghana’s strategic interest to relate well with the Sahelian States – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has highlighted the importance of Ghana maintaining strong diplomatic ties with the Sahelian States, describing them...

Teddy Osei’s one-week memorial held in Kumasi

A one-week memorial service for the late Teddy Osei, renowned trumpeter and key member of the iconic band Osibisa, was held in Kyiriapatre, a...

Prof Gyampo vows to tackle systemic wrongs as new GSA CEO

The newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has pledged to confront systemic wrongs head-on...

Mining leases issued by NPP to be revoked – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to revoke all mining leases issued for activities in forest reserves during the previous New Patriotic Party...

Group petitions Mahama to take decisive action against Aowin MP over alleged involvement in galamsey

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has petitioned President John Mahama to take decisive action following allegations against Aowin MP, Oscar Larbi, over his involvement...

My call saved the public purse; I should be celebrated – Sam George on seized gold pallets at KIA

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has defended his call for National Democratic Congress (NDC) party members to position themselves at...

Woman pleads guilty after aggressively farting at her boyfriend’s ex

A young woman has pleaded guilty to harassment in the UK’s first ‘cyber-farting’ case after bombarding her boyfriend’s ex with videos of her breaking...

Woman who hit man with empty crate resulting in his death jailed

A 40-year-old trader who hit the head of a public servant with an empty crate, leading to his death, has been sentenced to 10...

Chief Justice not above the law; my criticism was constructive – Sam George

The Minister-designate for Communications, Digitalization, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has defended his comments against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo over the delayed anti-LGBTQ Bill...

Ghana progresses in prevention and control of cholera

A study by WHO-AFRO evaluating the five-year progress of the implementation of the regional cholera prevention and control framework adopted in 2018, has shown...

Joseph Osei-Owusu appointed to University of Gold Coast Council

The University of Gold Coast (UGC) has announced the appointment of Joseph Osei-Owusu, former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, as a member of its...

Tema records over 600 fires in 2024, Fire Service set to review prevention strategy

The Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recorded 616 fire outbreaks in 2024, marking a 15% increase from the...

Painter jailed three years for stealing laptop

A 25-year-old painter who stole a laptop from an office at La Kojo Sardine in Accra has been sentenced to three years in prison. Appearing...

DVLA rolls out 2025 DV plates with enhanced security features

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has officially released the 2025 DV plates across all its operational offices in Ghana, incorporating advanced security...

I’ll work to make Ghana the AI hub of West Africa – Sam George

The Minister-designate for Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has pledged to position Ghana as the leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in...

Nungua Livestock Breeding lands under siege – Agric Minister to petition ORAL Committee

A tract of land belonging to the Nungua Livestock Breeding Station along the Tema Motorway in the Tema West Municipality has been taken over...

Your work will not be in vain – Mahama tells Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Constitutional Review Committee’s efforts will lead to meaningful and productive outcomes. He emphasized that their work will...

I’ll not be a Minister who’ll be afraid to sanction telcos – Sam George

Samuel Nartey George, Minister-designate for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, has warned that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) failing to meet required quality standards will face...

Calls for Constitutional reforms signal progress, not failure – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for bold and decisive reforms to address gaps and ambiguities in Ghana's 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the need to...

I’ll reintroduce Anti-Gay Bill – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has vowed to reintroduce the Anti-Gay Bill in the 9th Parliament. Speaking during his...

Cybersecurity should remain a standalone entity – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has emphasised the need for cybersecurity to remain a standalone entity in Ghana’s...

Nobody can sack me until I receive a letter from Mahama – PBC MD [Listen]

The Managing Director of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Kwaku Nkansah, has stated that he will not be a pushover despite the change of...

MNOs failing to meet quality standards will face fines – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has warned that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that fail to meet the required...

Irate group attacks PBC MD’s residence, tows vehicle

Managing Director of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Derek Kwaku Nkansah, has reportedly been attacked at his official residence. The incident occurred in the early...

Free SHS: 3.9 million have benefitted, not 5.1 million — Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed claims that 5.1 million students have benefited from the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, warning...

Murtala Muhammed proposes national audit of environmental degradation

The Minister nominee for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has proposed a national audit to assess the extent of environmental degradation in...

Prof Gyampo reacts to his appointment

The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has stated that neutrality is not an option when...

2024 WASSCE: WAEC sends important message on withheld results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged cooperation from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates whose results have been...

Banning plastic bags not viable without alternatives – Murtala Muhammed

The Minister-designate for Environment, Science, and Technology, Murtala Muhammed, has stated that banning the importation of plastic bags in Ghana is not a feasible...

Rashid Pelpuo promises to work with FWSC to boost productivity

The Minister-nominee for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC)...

Ghana must resort to diplomacy to benefit from climate funding – Murtula

The Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has advocated for a diplomatic approach to ensure Ghana continues to...

I was hurt by Kwabena Kwabena’s 2024 Val’s concert date change – Akwaboah

Ghanaian singer and songwriter Akwaboah has responded to claims made by fellow musician Kwabena Kwabena regarding the origin of Valentine's Day concerts in Ghana. In...

Labour Minister-designate pledges to tackle child labour in Ghana

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has pledged to take decisive action against child labour, ensuring that children are removed from...

I’ll improve working conditions of public workers – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has pledged to improve the working conditions of public sector employees if approved. During his vetting...