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Don’t hide behind audit to abandon Agenda 111 project – Okoe-Boye cautions gov’t

Former Health Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to outline its clear plans for the continuation of...

We are back to zero! — Lawyer slams OSP over amendment of charges in NPA case

The lawyer for the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor...

One injured, 8 rendered homeless after demolition at Akweley Peace Town

At least one person has been injured and eight others left homeless following an alleged demolition exercise carried out by individuals said to be...

NPP race: Bawumia retains strong lead among supporters in latest poll

A recent survey has shown that former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, continues to...

Suspected landguards shoot two over cassava farm dispute at Okurase

Two people are battling for their lives after being shot by suspected landguards during a dispute over a cassava farm at Okurase, near Adeiso,...

Volta Lake disaster: Gov’t vows to prosecute culpable boatmasters

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced a decisive shift in maritime safety enforcement, promising to prosecute boat owners and operators found...

We inherited a non-functional sector — Transport minister 

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has revealed that he inherited a “totally non-functional” sector, with several railway companies struggling to pay workers and contractors...

Ghana’s abacus mental maths prodigies conquer Africa [Photos]

Ghana’s young math prodigies have brought pride to the nation after sweeping top awards at the 2nd African Shenmo Cup International Abacus Mental Olympiad,...

Engineers & Planners completes $100m payment for Azumah Resources acquisition

Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has officially transitioned to full Ghanaian ownership following the successful acquisition of the company by Engineers & Planners Company Limited...

OSP amends charges against Mustapha Hamid, others after fresh evidence emerges

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended its charges against the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha...

CSSPS under review to be fair and efficient – Education Minister

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is reviewing the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) to make it...

GES cautions students against negative use of social media

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong caution to Senior High School (SHS) students over the rising trend of inappropriate social media...

Data Protection Commission relocates to new office

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) wishes to inform the general public, stakeholders, and all data controllers and processors that it has officially relocated from...

Man arrested for impersonating Police Officer during Shatta Wale’s concert

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Akoto Nelson, for allegedly posing as a police officer during Shatta Wale's concert...

Shama MP donates pick-up truck to boost fire service operations

The Member of Parliament for the Shama Constituency and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has donated a brand-new Changan Hunter pick-up...

How BBC secret filming exposed a £28m timeshare fraud

It has been described by prosecutors as one of the largest frauds of its kind in the UK. A total of 14 people have been...

Anhwiaso farmers appeal to gov’t to construct bridge over Prakum River

Farmers at Anhwiaso in the Adansi Asokwa District of the Ashanti Region are appealing to the government to construct a proper bridge over the...

15 women in Asutifi districts receive start-up tools to begin bead and soap-making business

Fifteen women from the Asutifi North and South Districts in the Ahafo Region have received start-up tools and materials from ActionAid Ghana and the...

EPA Deputy CEO raises alarm over illegal gold processing in Accra

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (Ghana), Professor Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has expressed concern over the growing trend of illegal gold...

FDA suspends operations of nine sachet water producers in Western North Region

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the operations of nine sachet water producers in the Western North Region over an expired registration...

Gov’t commits to partnership with faith-based organisations on community projects

The government has expressed its commitment to collaborating with faith-based organisations undertaking projects that benefit entire communities. Some of these initiatives include constructing schools and...

Red Volta forest reserve under siege from illegal miners, sand winners and herdsmen

Illegal miners, sand winners, and herdsmen are having a field day in the Red Volta East and West Forest Reserves in the Nabdam and...

Torkonoo’s picture is missing at Supreme Court – Amaliba claims

Private legal practitioner and former Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has ignited a fresh legal and...

Western Regional Minister urges vigilance as Ivorians flee pre-election violence

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called on security personnel at the Elubo border to remain alert amid a surge of Ivorians seeking refuge...

Akwamuhene to grace 2025 Hogbetsotso

The Central Planning Committee of the 2025 Hogbetsotso Festival has announced that the Akwamuhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, will be the Guest of Honour,...

NSMQ 2025: Preliminary stage kicks off today; check out full list of 147 schools

The stage is set for the 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), which officially begins today, October 20, 2025. A...

OSP returns to court with more corruption cases

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it is intensifying efforts to bring suspected corruption offenders to justice, with several cases already before...

Bawumia passed the loyalty test from Ghanaians after his first attempt – Martin Korsah

Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has expressed strong confidence in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ability to lead the New Patriotic...

19-year-old man struck dead by lightning at Dodi-Papase

A 19-year-old man, Justice Berina Komla, from Dodi-Kpomkpa in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, has died after being struck by lightning at...

Don’t fall for lies against Bawumia – Techiman South MP warns NPP members

Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Techiman and the Bono...

Labour Minister launches national occupational safety and health profile to shape policy interventions

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has taken a major step toward promoting safe and healthy workplaces with the launch of Ghana’s maiden...

United Party Chairman Boniface dares NPP to challenge use of party name in court

The National Chairman of the newly formed United Party, Abubakar Saddique Boniface, has said he would welcome a legal challenge from the New Patriotic...

Modaso chiefs, assembly member appeal to gov’t to compel contractor to return to site over abandoned ‘death trap’ road

Chiefs and the Assembly Member of Modaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region have appealed to the government to compel...

Ghana loses over GH¢19 million to cybercrime in 2025, CSA warns

Ghana lost more than GH¢19 million to cybercrime between January and September 2025, representing a 17% increase compared to the same period last year,...

Ken Agyapong has never considered going independent, he’s a loyal NPP member – Charles Bissue

An aide to Kennedy Agyapong has dismissed claims that the outspoken New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart ever considered leaving the party or contesting as...

Politics is a tool for transformation, not a means for selfish gain – Dr Adutwum

Aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on...

2028 Election: Adutwum promises free university education if elected president

Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has promised to introduce free university education in Ghana if elected...

Asante Akyem South youth encouraged to take interest in agriculture

The Team Leader of Ghana Growth, Matthew Nti Ansah, has reiterated the need for the youth to venture into agriculture as a means of...

Police arrest 3 over shooting incident at Sakumono Celebrity Golf Club

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono,...

Gomoa Wassa Gyasehene constructs 7 boreholes for 5 communities amid water crisis

The Gyasehene of Gomoa Wassa in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region, Nana Kwesi Essel Okyea-hene, has constructed seven mechanized boreholes to...