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Neglected Nkwanta town roads to see facelift

The dreadful condition of roads in Nkwanta Township and the Keri-Pawa stretch in the Oti Region is set to undergo a significant facelift. Municipal...

Customs seizes cache of weapons smuggled from the US at Tema Port

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a cache of weapons and ammunition at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at Tema...

Let’s live within our means, pay off our debts – Ken Thompson counsels gov’t

The former Chief Executive of Dalex Finance, Kenneth Thompson, has urged the government to adopt a more sustainable approach to borrowing, emphasising the urgent...

We’ll reject donations from proceeds of galamsey – Catholic Church to members

The Catholic Church has declared that it will not accept donations derived from proceeds of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey in Ghana. This...

Death penalty for Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide

A woman in Thailand has been sentenced to death in the first of a string of cases in which she is accused of murdering...

Our new headquarters will improve efficiency – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated headquarters of the Central Bank will...

SOCO project promotes peace and unity among youth in Northern Ghana amid election season

In the heart of Northern Ghana, the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project is working to strengthen community bonds and build...

‘One Gad’ Ekow Gyan: The unsung hero saving lives at Sakumono beach

On the bustling shores of Sakumono Beach, near Tema, a quiet hero has emerged, embodying courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to saving lives. Known to...

Flower Pot Interchange: NRA justifies increment from GH¢69m to GH¢700m

The Director-General of the National Roads Authority (NRA), James Amoo-Gottfried, says the increase in the cost of constructing the well-known Flower Pot Interchange along...

‘If we can do it in 36 hours, why not?’ – EC on presidential results timeline

The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services has assured that they are committed to delivering the presidential election...

Tema-Mpakadan Railway, 2 new trains to be commissioned on Friday

After years of anticipation, Ghana’s 97.6 km Tema-Mpakadan standard railway line is finally set to be inaugurated on Friday. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana...

Ghana is at a crossroads and requires an urgent reset – NDC insists

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its commitment to resetting Ghana if voted into power in the 2024 election, emphasizing that the nation...

Were you expecting Kufuor to support you? – Nana Akomea asks Alan

The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has expressed reservations about Alan Kyerematen's criticisms of former President John Agyekum Kufuor. The Managing...

Akufo-Addo appoints Herbert Krapa as Energy Minister

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Herbert Krapa as the Minister for Energy. A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin,...

Six, including two drivers, killed in accident; others injured [Photos]

Six people have lost their lives in a fatal accident on the Tamale-Kumasi Highway. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, involved...

2024 Election: We’ll deal ruthlessly with troublemakers – IGP Dampare

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has assured the public of a robust security plan ahead of the December 7...

MCE breaks ground for CHPS compound for Shiare residents

In a significant development for the Shiare community, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South, Felix Owusu-Gyimah, has cut the sod for the...

St. Joseph Catholic Hospital appeals for bilirubinometer to save preterm babies

The St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in the Nkwanta South District of the Oti Region is appealing to individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other philanthropists...

‘Lives lost in Bawku are votes silenced by gov’t strategy’ – Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu says the resurgence of violence in Bawku and other parts of northern Ghana is part of the Akufo-Addo administration's...

Afenyo-Markin conferred new title by Effutu Traditional Council

The Effutu Traditional Council has conferred the prestigious title of Osahen on Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. This recognition, distinct from the...

4 Ghanaian UN peacekeepers injured in rocket fire attack in Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping agency in southern Lebanon says four of its troops were injured when a rocket hit a base, one of three separate...

Seychelles-Ghana: Centenary exhibition celebrates Asante Kingdom’s legacy and ties

A two-week exhibition celebrating the rich history and cultural heritage of the Asante Kingdom was officially opened yesterday afternoon at the Seychelles National Library...

Over 500 African diaspora members historically granted Ghanaian citizenship

524 members of the African Diaspora Community were officially granted Ghanaian citizenship at an event which occurred at the Accra International Conference Center, This marks...

Good news for international students in Canada

International students in Canada now have the opportunity to work more hours during the academic term. Effective November 8 2024, the Canadian government is increasing...

Three power plants to shut down if… – IPP CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Producers (IPP), Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has hinted that three power plants are set to shut...

Nigeria intercepts 50,000 tramadol pills smuggled from Ghana

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 50,000 pills of Tramadol 225mg smuggled from Ghana into their country in a major anti-drug...

Concerned Ghanaian youth in UK condemn attacks on Kufuor by NDC communicator

A group calling itself the Concerned Ghanaian Youth in the UK has condemned the attack and insult on former President John Agyekum Kufuor, describing...

NDC calls for Brigadier Gen. Opoku’s immediate removal

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces(GAF)...

UPSA names hostel after NAPO

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has named a newly constructed hostel after Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Running...

2024 Polls: NDC accuses Brigadier General of election-rigging plot

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged a plot by President Akufo-Addo to rig the 2024 election in the Ashanti Region for the New...

President Akufo-Addo commissions Flower Pot Interchange [Photos]

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, heralding a new era of...

Prof. Kpessa-Whyte urges African governments to integrate social and economic policies for sustainable growth

At the international conference on social policy in Dakar, Senegal, renowned scholar Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social...

NPP executives, MP compensate 2012 Asuboa accident victims

The Eastern Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asene-Manso-Akroso (AMA), George Kwame Aboagye, have compensated the families...

I’ve built more roads, interchanges than any other gov’t – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his administration’s achievements in infrastructure development, emphasizing that his government has constructed more roads and interchanges than...

We just want to sit and review our working conditions – TEWU

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) remains steadfast in its ongoing strike, vowing not to back down until...

2024 WASSCE results in limbo as gov’t’s GH₵156m debt puts WAEC in crisis

The fate of the 2024 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results hangs in the balance as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)...

Flower Pot Interchange: Explain how a GH¢69m project shot up to GH¢700m – Minority to gov’t

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the significant cost escalation of the Flower Pot Interchange project in Accra. Initially awarded in November 2016...

Flower Pot interchange will ease traffic, but congestion may persist – Urban Roads director

President Akufo-Addo is set to commission the Flower Pot Interchange, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between the northern and southern sections...

Men are 4 times more likely to die by suicide – Transformational coach [Video]

https://youtu.be/FxiOtC7s8ho Transformational coach Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah has shed light on the silent suffering of many men, stating that they are four times more likely...

Road fatalities in Kumasi decrease by 37% – report

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly recorded a reduction in road fatalities by 37percent last year, according to the 2023 Kumasi Road Safety Report. Metro chief executive,...