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Rachel Appoh hails 8th Parliament for passage of Affirmative Action Bill

A former deputy Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Rachel Appoh has said the passage of the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024...

Governement set to commence District Housing Programme – Oppong Nkrumah

Government is set to commence its much-touted district-level housing projects to address Ghana's housing deficit. This initiative was unveiled by the Minister for Works and...

President Akufo-Addo calls for vigilance against false information in election campaigns

In an impactful speech at the Ghana Report Summit titled “Dealing with Misinformation and Disinformation – Election 2024,” President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo highlighted...

At least 3 killed in Nigeria at protests over high cost of living

At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied across the West African...

Man sets girlfriend of “7 days” ablaze for rejecting his marriage proposal

A man, Abdullahi Idris, has been arraigned in a Kano State Sharia court for allegedly setting his girlfriend, Sa’adatu Ibrahim, ablaze for turning down his...

Government committed to sustainable fisheries management as closed fishing season ends – Hawa Koomson

Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has reiterated government's commitment to sustainable fisheries management and its contribution to the country's economic development. She stated government's ongoing...

US border migrant crossings fall for fifth month in a row

The number of unlawful crossings by migrants at the US southern border has dropped for the fifth consecutive month, according to official data. US Border...

Paris Olympic Games: African champion Rose Yeboah jumps Friday

African women's high jump champion Rose Yeboah will begin her Olympic journey on Friday. Yeboah, who is Ghana's first woman ever to qualify for the...

Akufo-Addo inaugurates GNPC Operational Headquarters in Takoradi

In a landmark event that signifies a monumental step forward for Ghana’s oil and gas industry, President Nana Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the new Operational...

Police hunt for anti-drug task force members over Yendi man’s death

Police in the Northern Region are on a manhunt for five members of an anti-drug abuse task force in connection with the alleged murder...

Ghanasco student arrested for allegedly shooting a fellow student

A 20-year-old student from Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in the Northern Region has been arrested for shooting a fellow student. Joy News reports that...

National action plan to combat misinformation before cabinet – Akufo-Addo

At the Ghana Report Summit held today on August 1st, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo revealed that a comprehensive National Action Plan, aimed...

Ghana Shippers’ Authority Bill, 2024, approved by Parliament

Parliament has successfully passed the Ghana Shippers' Authority Bill, 2024, into law following its third reading on the floor of the House on Monday,...

Former Deputy Minister Yaw Adusei slammed by Wontumi over claims about the economy

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as ‘Chairman Wontumi’, has responded to some claims made...

Akufo-Addo should reflect on ‘Agyapadie’ document instead of blaming opponents – Omane Boamah

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has refuted President Akufo-Addo's accusations that political opponents have targeted him and his party with a coordinated campaign of...

UTAG-UCC rejects termination of VC’s appointment, demands withdrawal of letter

The University of Cape Coast branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) has expressed strong disapproval of the University Council's decision to...

Asante Gold Chirano lauded for initiating life transforming social interventions

Asante Gold Chirano Limited has received commendation for its social intervention programs targeted at accelerating people development in the Mine’s catchment communities. These interventions include skills...

Telecel rewards winner of ‘More Money promo’ with GH¢ 30,000 cash prize 

Telecel Ghana has presented a GH₵30,000 cash prize to Richard Ofori after emerging winner of telecom company’s ongoing ‘More Money Promo’ at an event...

Deputy Lands Minister urges hunters, bush meat traders to adhere to close season ban

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Lands and Forestry, Hon. Akwasi Konadu has implored hunters and bush meat traders to...

Let’s position Ghana to harness opportunities in the mining sector – Lands Minister urges stakeholders

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, says the landscape of the mining industry, is evolving rapidly, and Ghana must position...

Ghanaian doctor wins prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Impact Award

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced Dr Joel Duah Afi, a 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus from Ghana, as the winner of the 2024 Leadership Impact Award. This...

Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground

Saudi Arabia has submitted plans to build 11 stadiums - including one set 350 metres above ground level - as part of the country's...

Prof. Nyarko-Boampong sacked as UCC Vice-Chancellor

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has terminated the appointment of Prof. Johnson Nyarko-Boampong as Vice-Chancellor, effective July 31, 2024. This decision follows a series...

Fetish priest assaults ‘wizard’ for challenging his powers [Photos]

A battle between two spiritual men resulted in a physical battle at Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono region. A fetish priest in the town claimed...

Ambulance case: Dame’s reaction fueling personal vendetta perception – Prof. Appiagyei-Atua

An Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Law School, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has criticised the Attorney General's reaction to the Court of Appeal's...

Fire guts Kwadaso market, destroys over 40 shops

A devastating fire swept through parts of the Kwadaso market in the Ashanti region, destroying over 40 shops and their contents. The blaze started in...

Diallo stars in Man Utd friendly win over Betis

Manchester United wide-man Amad Diallo was the star of the show as Erik ten Hag's side recorded a 3-2 pre-season victory over Real Betis...

Brazil great Marta goes off in tears after red card

Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer Marta walked off the pitch in tears after being shown a straight red card during their 2-0 defeat by Spain...

Kumasi High School celebrates 60 years of academic excellence

The Gyinyase campus of Kumasi High School (KUHIS), one of the most recognisable second-cycle institution in Ghana became the center of attraction over the weekend...

CSOs demand reversal of forest reserve development legislation

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on climate change are urging the Executive and Parliament to overturn legislation that allows development in forest reserves. The groups...

The People’s Forum: Residents protest over lack of traffic lights on Awoshie-Anyaa road

Residents of the Anyaa in the Anyaa-Sowutuom constituency of the Greater Accra Region have voiced their concerns over the lack of functioning traffic lights...

Monday, August 5 declared a public holiday

The government has announced that Monday, August 5, 2024 will be observed as an additional public holiday in Ghana. Founders’ Day is a statutory public...

My husband has performed better than any Vice in Ghana – Samira Bawumia

The Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Hajia Samira Bawumia, has declared that her husband, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has performed...

Ghana-South Africa sign defence cooperation, training agreement

Ghana and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on defence and training cooperation. The agreement was signed at the end of a...

Akufo-Addo appoints new boards for GBC, three other state media outlets

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed new boards for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and three other state media organizations. These appointments are in...

Prof. Nyarko-Boampong served with injunction notice not to hold himself out as UCC Vice-Chancellor

The University of Cape Coast and the Vice Chancellor have been served with an injunction application seeking to restrain the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Johnson...

U.S. Embassy to transition to new visa services provider website on August 26

The U.S. Embassy in Accra has announced a transition to a new visa services provider, set to take effect on August 26, 2024. This change...

NPP’s success in education too loud to ignore- Manifesto Committee Chair

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) manifesto committee on education Dr Prince Hamid Armah says beyond free SHS, which has been the...

Akufo-Addo launches aquaculture for food and jobs

President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched the Aquaculture for Food and Jobs programme under the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. The programme would train 10,000...

Korle Bu Allied Health Professionals to suspend outpatient services amid management dispute

The Korle Bu Chapter of the Federation of Allied Health Professionals will suspend outpatient services at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital starting Friday, August 2,...