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Achimota School’s negligence caused death of student – High Court

Seven years and six months after his death, the family of 15-year-old Kervin Kofi Moses has now realised justice, following the High Court’s declaration...

AG backs CJ’s request for more Supreme Court Justices in his advice to Akufo-Addo

The Attorney-General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, has affirmed the constitutionality of the proposal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court from...

Akosombo Dam: VRA announces potential spillage of excess water

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced a planned spillage of excess water from the Akosombo dam. Although the Authority is yet to announce a...

Angola Environmental Services Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Silver Sponsor

Angola plans to increase oil production to 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) until 2027, thereafter maintaining output at this level. To support production...

Two people in Volta Region infected with HIV daily

Two people are infected with HIV in the Volta Region every day, the Programme Manager of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), Dr. Stephen...

GJA extends submission deadline for 28th Media Awards entries

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for the 28th GJA Media Awards to Sunday, July 14,...

2024 BECE: Five things candidates must not do  

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strictly prohibited the use of cell phones and other communication devices at examination centres by candidates, invigilators,...

Napoleon’s pistols sell for €1.69m at auction

Two pistols owned by the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, with which he once intended to kill himself, have been sold at auction for €1.69m...

BECE 2024: GES gears up 569,095 candidates for exams starting this week

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially declared the commencement of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to run from July 8th...

Mahama slams Covid Levy, vows to eliminate unnecessary taxes [Video]

Former President John Dramani Mahama has voiced his concerns regarding the current tax policies in Ghana, attributing the economic challenges to the government's actions...

Vehicles destroyed in NPP office attack, Police launch search for perpetrators

The Ghana Police Service has initiated a manhunt to arrest a group of individuals responsible for attacking and destroying properties, including two vehicles, at...

#Galamsey: Mining in forest reserves will be banned – Mahama [Video]

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, says that if elected into office, he will amend the law to end the cycle...

Every penny wasted will be recovered – Mahama on National Cathedral [Video]

Former President John Mahama has vowed to recover any public funds misused in the construction of the National Cathedral if he returns to office. Speaking...

Mahama slams Akufo-Addo for silence on 2020 Election deaths, promises compensation for families [Video]

Former President John Mahama has criticized President Akufo-Addo for his silence on the deaths of eight citizens during the 2020 elections, pledging to provide...

No more ‘father-for-all’ approach: Mahama clarifies new stance on corruption [Video]

Former President, John Mahama has declared his commitment to impartially address corruption allegations if he returns to office. He asserted that he would not shield...

I’m not against Free SHS – Mahama [Video]

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has affirmed that his government is not opposed to the proposed Free Senior High...

Mahama vows to stop appointees from buying state property [Video]

Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama reacted to the recent protests by Kenyan youth, drawing attention to the urgent need for responsive leadership as...

My administration will ensure fiscal discipline to address exchange rate issues – Mahama [Video]

The flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has recommended ways to address the challenges regarding the country's exchange rates. According to John Mahama, the...

No actor in NPP’s corruption enterprise will be spared – Mahama [Video]

Former President John Mahama is chastising the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) over what he describes as an unprecedented level of corruption. According to him,...

Mahama to set up office to scrutinize procurement above $5m [Video]

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, says he will establish an office to scrutinize government procurement processes exceeding $5 million if...

Akyem Abenase Agona Adonten Education Fund supports BECE candidates

In a heartwarming gesture, the Akyem Abenase Agona Adonten Education Fund has donated math sets and pens to BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) candidates...

Deputy Coordinator of Free SHS wishes BECE candidates well

As the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) commences from Monday 8th to 12th July 2024, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah, Deputy Coordinator of the Free...

President Akufo-Addo’s goodwill message to BECE candidates

President Akufo-Addo has advised candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to avoid any form of examination malpractice as they prepare to sit...

Livestream: Mahama engages press ahead of 2024 election

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama is holding a conversation with media practitioners at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel. This event is...

Four killed, 11 injured in gory accident at Suame-Maakro

A tragic accident at Suame-Maakro in the Ashanti region, has claimed the lives of four passengers and left eleven others severely injured. According to reports,...

Council of State members mourn late Labianca CEO

Members of the Council of State have commiserated with the family of the late Chief Executive Officer of Labianca Company Limited, Eunice Asomah-Hinneh. Led by...

BECE candidates in deprived communities in Asunafo North receive math sets

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from two deprived communities in the Asunafo North Municipal of the Ahafo Region have received much-needed mathematical sets...

Shock as CCTV captures maid urinating in boss’ cup [Video]

A viral CCTV video has captured the shocking moment a teenage maid urinated in her employer’s mug in the kitchen. According to the madam who...

Barniekrom shooting incident: One more suspect arrested, deaths increase to four

One more person has been confirmed dead in the shooting incident that occurred at Barniekrom, near Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South West District...

Man beheaded at Bole; body parts missing in suspected ritual murder

The decapitated body of a middle-aged man has been found in a school building in a suspected ritual murder incident at Bole in the...

Titus-Glover desilts choked gutters as he leads Homowo cleanup exercise

In a bid to uphold the leadership by example mantra, Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover led an extensive clean-up exercise in...

I told Bonaa’s wife she might become an ‘innocent victim‘ if… – COP Tiwaa

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has admitted calling the wife of security analyst Adam...

3 feared dead after ‘trotro’ runs into traders at Mallam Junction

A tragic accident at Mallam Junction has resulted in the deaths of three traders. The incident occurred when a commercial vehicle (trotro) lost control and...

NSMQ2024: How tie-breaker bought Pope John a lifeline to the grand finale

O Great Pojomma Arise and Shine was the call! And yes, they answered the clarion call and delivered. But, it didn’t come easy! It was...

Ken Kuranchie drags Special Prosecutor to Supreme Court

A former member of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Kenneth Kuranchie has filed a writ at the Supreme Court against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. The...

NSMQ2024: Pope John are through to Eastern Regional Championship semis

Defending Champions, Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary are through to the semifinals of the GOIL PLC Eastern Regional Championship. They have qualified...

Cement prices L.I a knee-jerk approach – Ohene Ntow 

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Ohene Ntow, has criticised the Legislative Instrument (L.I) seeking to regulate cement prices. The Special...

More women contract HIV in Volta Region

Out of the 16,016 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Volta Region, 65.52 per cent are women, while young people (15–24), accounted for...

Okyenhene inaugurates garment factory in Kyebi

A garment and textile factory aimed at empowering women and young girls to take up opportunities in the sewing and fashion industry as a...

Ablakwa urges Parliament to hasten probe into Akosombo Dam spillage

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Parliament to expedite its probe into the spillage of the Akosombo and...