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Concerned miners taskforce destroys 40 Chang Fa boats on River Offin

The Taskforce of the National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association has destroyed 40 Chang Fa machines on the Abompe end of the River Offin...

Police arrest 12 for possession and transportation of ammunition at Nsakye

Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with the transportation and possession of 598 cartons of BB cartridges at Nsakye, near Nsawam in the...

Plan early for your retirement; don’t rely on salary increments – Ghanaians urged

Retired agriculturist Kojo Fynn has urged public sector workers to take personal responsibility for their retirement planning instead of relying solely on government salary...

PAC commends MIIF CEO for honesty and institutional reforms

The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Abena Osei Asare, has praised the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income...

Bawumia focused on 2028 victory, not attacks – Miracles Aboagye

A member of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has described the NPP flagbearer hopeful’s campaign as respectful and issue-focused. Speaking...

GREDA pushes for National Housing Authority and Fund to address housing deficit

Executive Secretary of the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), Samuel Amegayibor, has called for the immediate establishment of a National Housing Fund and...

LHIMS contractors already paid $77m, no outstanding debt – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has clarified that the government owes no outstanding debt to the contractors of the Lightwave Health Information...

Health facilities receiving timely NHIS payments – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that all health facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are receiving their payments...

Unpaid health workers to receive salaries from November – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that over 6,000 unpaid health professionals will begin receiving their salaries starting November 2025. Speaking on...

LHIMS contractors were holding Ghanaians to ransom – Health Minister

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has accused the contractors of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) of holding Ghanaians “to ransom” by controlling...

Law students now eligible for Students’ Loan Plus scheme

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has announced the expansion of its financial assistance programme to include students of the Ghana School of Law. According...

NSMQ 2025: The road to glory narrows as quarterfinal matchups set; see list

The road to glory is finally set, and the stage is primed for another round of brilliance, tension, and unforgettable moments in the 2025...

Health Minister refers Lightwave Health System contract infractions to Attorney General

The Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) contract, signed under the previous administration, has been forwarded to the Attorney General for legal advice and...

Over 120,000 National Service personnel received allowances for multiple years — Forensic audit report

A forensic audit by the Auditor-General has revealed that the National Service Authority (NSA) made irregular payments totalling GH¢1.01 billion to National Service Personnel...

Former Deputy NSA boss was simultaneously enrolled as National Service personnel

Auditor-General’s Forensic Audit Finds Deputy NSA Boss, Gifty Oware-Mensah, Improperly Enrolled as National Service Personnel A technical and forensic audit by the Auditor-General has revealed...

Gen Zs are too superficial, lack depth – Angel Carbonu

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has criticized what he describes as the “superficial” tendencies of today’s youth,...

Forensic Audit finds NSA paid over GH¢300 million to 32 vendors without contracts

A forensic audit has revealed that the National Service Authority (NSA) disbursed over GH¢300 million to 32 vendors without any contracts, invoices, or proof...

Supreme Court throws out Adu-Boahene’s motion to remove judge from $7 million cyber-defence software case

The Supreme Court has dismissed a motion seeking to bar Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu from presiding over the trial of former Director-General of...

Ghanaian pensioners living in misery – Angel Carbonu

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed deep concern over what he calls the “unfair and discouraging”...

OSP searches Nana Yaw Duodu’s properties in MIIF gold trade investigation, seizes vehicles, jewellery, and documents

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has carried out searches at the Trassaco residence of businessman Nana Yaw Duodu, popularly known as Dr....

Pay us all arrears now or we shut down-ESPA cries to mahama’s Government

The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has sounded the alarm on the impending collapse of Ghana's waste management system, warning that immediate government intervention...

Health Minister accuses LHIMS contractors of blackmail, unveils new digital system

The Ministry of Health has launched a new digital platform to manage health information nationwide following persistent disruptions in the country’s health data system. The...

GRA refutes ‘no work done’ claims in SML’s Revenue Assurance contract

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed that SML Ghana Limited duly performed its contracted duties under agreements with the Authority, directly contradicting widespread...

Court adjourns Abronye’s offensive conduct case to November 26

The Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the case involving Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, to November 26, 2025. The adjournment followed his appearance in...

Fire Guts Agya Herbal building at Amasaman

A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of Agya Herbal at Amasaman, leaving personal belongings and sections of the facility burnt. Firefighters from the Amasaman Fire...

EPA bans fabrication, sale, and use of “Chanfan” machines in Ghana

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced an immediate ban on the fabrication, importation, sale, and use of “Chanfan” machines across Ghana. In a press...

Galamsey: Ultimate responsibility lies with government – Bishop Tackie-Yarboi

The Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Church International, Bishop N. A. Tackie-Yarboi, has stated that while moral advocacy against illegal mining (galamsey) is important,...

Roman Ridge building collapse: All 14 victims recovering, some discharged – GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that all 14 people rescued from Tuesday’s building collapse at Roman Ridge in Accra are recovering...

Big Push Projects: Govt vows timely payments to avert mounting debt

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has assured that the government will make timely payments to road contractors to prevent the...

Only chiefs can end galamsey – Sulemana Braimah

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has said that only traditional leaders can play a decisive role...

21 injured in accident on Akuse-Kpong Highway

At least 21 people have sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred at Akuse Junction on the Kpong–Tema Highway. The accident involved a Toyota...

Rawlings’ family limits condolence visits for late Nana Konadu to weekdays only

The family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has announced that condolence visits will be accepted only on weekdays until further...

National Apprenticeship Programme empowers youth in Nkwanta South

The National Apprenticeship Programme has officially begun in the Nkwanta South municipality of the Oti Region, aiming to tackle youth unemployment and promote skill...

A/R: KG pupil killed after logs trapped him in gory accident at Aburaso

A kindergarten pupil, identified as Daniel, has died in a tragic accident at Aburaso near Adugyama in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitnesses, the boy...

Madanfo Ghana Foundation commissions CHPS compound and nurses’ quarters in Dzilakope

Madanfo Ghana Foundation has constructed and commissioned a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, complete with nurses' quarters, in Dzilakope, a fishing community...

Preliminary report on Roman Ridge building collapse expected by midday – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ayawaso West, Dr. Michael Mensah, has announced that a preliminary report on the Roman Ridge building collapse is...

Floods and heatwaves batter Odawna residents as calls grow for inclusive climate action in Accra

As Ghana steps up its fight against climate change, the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID) is transforming parts of the capital,...

Don’t replace Bawumia, he’s closest to the presidency – Akim Oda MP

Alexander Akwesi Acquah, Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against replacing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer...

Trapped by heat: Agbogbloshie and the dangers of urban neglect

As Ghana steps up its fight against climate change, much of the focus has been on flood control and drainage systems. However, in Agbogbloshie, one...

Abuakwa South MP supports four KNUST public health students

Four students from the School of Public Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have received financial support from Abukawa...