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Decomposing body found at Gomoa Potsin

The decomposing body of a man believed to be in his late 20s has been found at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District...

Firefighters attacked while responding to bus fire at Akatsi; GNFS reacts

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) faced significant obstruction and heckling from bystanders while responding to a bus fire at Akatsi. The fire...

24-hour economy will boost productivity – Minister-Designate for Labour

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has expressed confidence that the government's 24-hour economy policy will significantly enhance productivity in...

Collins Dauda chairs committee to explore pension models for former MPs

Parliament has established a nine-member committee, chaired by Collins Dauda, Asutifi South Member of Parliament (MP), to explore suitable models for the proposed pension...

Ambulance Case: You’ve saved us from embarrassment – Kpebu lauds Dr. Ayine [Audio]

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has lauded Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine for discontinuing the ambulance case against Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...

A-G withdraws charges against former Deputy BoG Governor Johnson Asiama

The Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, has filed a notice to withdraw all charges against former Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson...

Cigarette butt sets wooden structures on fire at Winneba

A discarded cigarette butt ignited a bushfire at the Olympic Arena in Winneba, partially burning wooden structures in the area. The Winneba Fire Station who...

Bagbin to meet Emeafa Hardcastle today over Annoh-Dompreh Confrontation

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is scheduled to meet with the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria...

Mahama’s trips were fruitful and will yield results for Ghana – Kwakye Ofosu

President John Mahama returned to Ghana on Wednesday after completing bilateral strengthening trips to Angola, Kenya, and Tanzania. Briefing the media, acting President’s spokesperson Felix...

Prof. Ransford Gyampo appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science professor at the University of Ghana, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer...

Martin Kpebu hopeful court will soon settle controversy on withheld WASSCE results

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, is hopeful that the Supreme Court will soon settle the controversy surrounding the withheld 2024 West African Senior School...

COCOBOD will focus on welfare of farmers, encourage large scale farming – Dr. Abbey

The newly appointed Chief Executive of Ghana COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, has stated that farmers will be prioritized in the financial matters of the...

Minority to call for secret vote on two pending Ministers-Designate

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed the caucus's plans to push for a secret vote on two ministers-designate who are yet to appear before...

Appoint qualified PWDs to leadership roles – GFD to Mahama

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has called on President John Mahama to appoint qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into government positions and...

Prisca Sedinam appointed Deputy CEO of Youth Employment Agency

Prisca Sedinam Kekeshie has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), overseeing Finance and Administration. With 13 years of experience...

‘Freemasonry is not anti-Christ’ – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has refuted assertions that Freemasonry is anti-Christian. According to him, the Freemasonry society aligns with Christian principles. “Freemasonry is not anti-Christ. If...

Radio Astronomy Observatory risks shutdown over land encroachment – GAEC

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has raised serious concerns over the illegal acquisition of lands surrounding the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) at...

Businessman urges Attorney General for swift trial in kidnapping case

A businessman, Dr. Kwadwo Agyapong Berry, has petitioned the Attorney General (AG) to intervene in his kidnapping and torture case, which is currently before...

Ghana to lose over $138m as US Aid withdrawal hits health, HIV/AIDS programs

Ghana is set to lose approximately $138.7 million in financial assistance this year following the United States’ decision to withdraw aid for HIV/AIDS programs. The...

Leaked tape: State drops all charges against Ofosu Ampofo

The state has officially dropped all criminal charges against former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and the party’s Communications Officer,...

AI4SD launches RAIL robotics club at Achimota Basic School

The Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) project officially launched its RAIL robotics initiative at Achimota Basic School, aiming to equip students with skills...

‘NGO’ wins Lead Actor in a Comedy/Drama series at Ghana Movie Awards 2024

Actor and broadcaster, Nana Gyasi Owusu, known popularly as 'NGO', has picked up Best Lead Actor in Comedy/Drama series at the just-ended Ghana Movie...

Hotelier, Rose Hamilton poised to beat Agric Nzema Chief to represent Ashanti on Council of State

CEO for Crystal Rose Ambassador Hotel, Rose Hamilton, is confident of beating popular Chief, Nana Nkansah Boadu to represent the Ashanti Region on the...

Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea appointed Director-General of GHS

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea as the new Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), succeeding Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye. During...

Meet George Mensah, the visually impaired man defying all odds to chase his dream [Video]

A visually impaired man, George Ekow Mensah, is determined to defy all odds and stand tall in the world of technology. A resident of Atico,...

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso retain regional privileges amid ECOWAS exit negotiations

Despite officially cutting ties with ECOWAS, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso continue to enjoy key regional privileges as the bloc navigates the fallout of...

Government to terminate Pwalugu Dam contract

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced the government's intention to terminate the contract awarded for the construction of the Pwalugu...

20-year-old woman commits suicide following adultery allegations

The community of Kechiebi in the Oti Region has been left in mourning following the tragic death of 20-year-old Fatima Fatawu, who took her...

GIPC welcomes new CEO Bernice Makafui Brempong

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong as its new Chief Executive Officer by President John...

Kumasi to experience intermittent power cuts as ECG works to increase power load

Power consumers in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, are expected to experience intermittent power cuts in the coming weeks as the Electricity Company of...

Two teenagers captured on CCTV allegedly stealing gold, GHS 40k [Video]

Police are on a manhunt for two girls, reportedly aged between 10 and 16, who were captured on CCTV stealing. The teenagers allegedly stole GHS...

Sales manager hot over GH¢681,000 for online betting

The Sales and Marketing Manager of DPS Industries Limited, Depak Sonar, has been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly investing the company’s...

I’m here to serve – Osman Ayariga declares as he takes office as NYA CEO

Osman Ayariga has officially assumed office as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority (NYA), following his appointment by President...

Minority opposes approval of Armah-Kofi Buah over derogatory comments about Akufo-Addo

The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed the approval of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, citing his refusal...

Majority Leader proposes establishment of pension scheme for retired MPs

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has proposed the establishment of a pension scheme for retired parliamentarians in...

I am not an NDC member – Barker-Vormawor

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has denied any affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, he has always been a committed member of the...

Ambulance Case: A-G discontinues case against Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has discontinued the ambulance case against former Majority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and businessman...

National Ambulance Service and Kansas State University conduct ‘helping babies breathe’ training nationwide

The National Ambulance Service (NAS), in collaboration with Kansas State University, is conducting a nationwide training program titled “Helping Babies Breathe” to enhance the...

Parents storm WAEC office in Kumasi over wards’ withheld results

A group of frustrated parents and students gathered at the Kumasi office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday, demanding the release...

You must pay the price for your sins – Patrick Boamah to Barker-Vormawor

Okaikwei Central Member of Parliament (MP), Patrick Yaw Boamah, has condemned social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor over his bribery allegation against the Appointments Committee. During a...