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Barker-Vormawor apologises for bribery allegation against Appointments Committee

Political activist and lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has issued a public apology to the Appointments Committee of Parliament following his bribery allegation. Barker-Vormawor appeared before the...

UMA commissions KG block at Ntotroso

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) has commissioned a $65,000 Kindergarten (KG) block at Saint Lawrence R/C Basic School in Ntotroso, Ahafo Region, to enhance...

Fire destroys yam harvest in Krachi East Municipality [Photos]

In a devastating turn of events, a farmer in Tapon-Akura, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, has lost...

Fire destroys restaurant, shops at Dzorwulu

A devastating fire broke out early Wednesday, January 29, behind the Trinity Gas filling station in Dzorwulu, destroying several properties and leaving significant damage. The...

ECOWAS officially withdraws Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from body

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially acknowledged the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional body. A press...

Roads improvement to be prioritised this year – Highways Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has outlined plans to prioritize road maintenance and improvements across Ghana in 2025. Speaking during a tour...

Over 3,200 Ghanaians set to be deported from US following Trump’s new order

A report by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,228 Ghanaians are among over 1.4 million immigrants listed for deportation. The...

Torch Bearers for the vulnerable and needy donates to Mampong Babies’ Home

Torch Bearers for the Vulnerable and Needy, a not-for-profit organization, has donated items worth hundreds of cedis to the Mampong Babies' Home in the...

Barker-Vormawor denies bribery allegation against Appointments Committee [Watch]

Nana Ato Dadzie, lawyer for political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has stated that his client’s social media post alleging bribery within Parliament’s Appointments Committee is...

Bagbin criticizes Appointments Committee for procedural lapses

Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that his tenure as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of IT and Elections has concluded. According...

My role as NDC’s Director of IT and Elections is over – Omane Boamah

Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that his tenure as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of IT and Elections has concluded. According...

Minister-Designate hails District Housing Project as a game-changer for rural development

The Minister-designate for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has praised the government’s District Housing Project, calling it a transformative initiative to...

AMA reaffirms commitment to tackling Accra’s filth and homelessness

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has assured residents that it remains dedicated to ensuring consistent waste collection across all areas under its jurisdiction. In an...

MPs engaged in galamsey will face severe consequences – Bagbin warns

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament, cautioning that any legislator found engaging in illegal mining,...

Kwahu Traditional Council denies claims of dual paramountcy

The Kwahu Traditional Council has debunked claims of a dual paramountcy within the Kwahu Kingdom in the Eastern Region. The Council stated that there is...

Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion

A Nigerian man has been extradited to the US to face prosecution over alleged sextortion of a minor, which led to the victim's death. Hassanbunhussein...

EPA orders immediate cessation of mining in water bodies

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered the immediate cessation of all mining activities in and around water bodies nationwide. The directive comes amid growing...

Cholera threat looms in Cape Coast amid water crisis

The Central Regional Health Directorate has raised a critical alarm regarding a potential cholera outbreak in the Cape Coast Municipality, triggered by an ongoing...

3 ladies with concealed narcotics in suitcases remanded

An Accra High Court has remanded into lawful custody two South Africans and a Nigerian accused of possessing over 16 kg of methamphetamine, a...

Trump sacks justice department lawyers who prosecuted him

US President Donald Trump's administration has fired more than a dozen justice department lawyers who worked on two criminal cases against him. They were fired...

3 injured in gun battle between two youth groups in Tamale

Three people have sustained injuries in a shooting incident between two youth groups over a parcel of land in the business district of the...

Mahama terminates Rev Ogbarmey Tetteh’s appointment as SEC boss

President John Mahama has terminated the appointment of the Director-General of the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rev. Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh. Rev. Tetteh has...

Haruna Iddrisu condemns Acting Petroleum Commission CEO for attacking MP

The Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticized the actions of the Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission,...

Annoh-Dompreh clashes with Emeafa Hardcastle over ‘micro-minority’ comment

A heated verbal exchange ensued between Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, on...

John Mahama appoints Eric Adjei as Acting CEO of NEIP

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Eric Adjei as the Acting CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), taking over from Kofi...

GNECC urges new GES boss to decentralize teacher postings

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has called on the newly appointed Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Ernest Kofi Davis,...

Traveling to Ghana? Here are some fun things to do in Accra

Ghana, a vibrant country on the west coast of Africa, is known for its rich culture, warm-hearted people, and stunning landscapes. If you find yourself...

Soldiers must not be the first point of contact to address issues – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister nominee, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized that the Police Service should be the first to address security issues, with military...

One-week observation for Osibisa’s Teddy Osei announced

The one-week observation of Teddy Osei, a founding member of the legendary Ghanaian music group Osibisa, is set to take place on Thursday, January...

God has disgraced my enemies – Dr. Opuni after withdrawal of charges

Former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Stephen Opuni, has expressed gratitude and relief after the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, withdrew...

Vetting of MMDCE aspirants underway in Bono Region

The vetting process for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Bono Region is ongoing at the Sunyani Residency to identify qualified...

Jinapor praised for ‘selfless influence’ in Mahama’s youthful energy CEOs at TOR, NPA, others

The Minister of Energy, Hon. John Jinapor, has been widely praised for his dedication to empowering qualified young professionals by facilitating their appointment by...

Defence Minister-Designate vows to protect Ghana from terrorism

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has pledged to strengthen Ghana’s defence mechanisms to address the growing threat of terrorism in the...

Defence Minister nominee vows to upgrade 37 Military Hospital

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has outlined comprehensive plans to ease the burden on the 37 Military Hospital and enhance healthcare delivery...

I’ll ensure befitting accommodation for soldiers – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has pledged to address the housing challenges faced by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), emphasising the...

Fueling Ghana’s Fishing Future: Senanu Dekutse’s bold plan to overhaul premix fuel distribution

Ghana’s fishing communities, which are at the heart of the nation’s food security and economic resilience, face a critical challenge: the inefficient and often...

I’ll ensure regional balance in military recruitment – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has committed to ensuring regional balance in military recruitment to promote fairness and inclusivity within the Armed...

Combatting galamsey requires a broader approach, not just deploying soldiers – Omane Boamah

Ghana’s Defence Minister designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle galamsey, the term for illegal mining...

We’ll use innovative methods to re-equip military personnel – Defence Minister nominee

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister designate, has assured Ghanaians of his commitment to modernising and re-equipping the country’s military personnel through innovative...

FOAMEDDMS celebrates Ghana’s leadership in medical device regulation

The Federation of African Medical Equipment, Disposables, and Devices Manufacturers and Suppliers (FOAMEDDMS) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Food and Drugs Authority...