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Loan apps cyberbullying on the rise, avoid signing up – Cyber Security Authority warns

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the general public against signing up for digital lending mobile applications (Apps) following a resurgence in cases...

Mop up of one teacher one laptop distribution underway, 280,000 distributed so far

The government has so far distributed a total of 280,903 laptops to teachers across the country. This means 34,562 laptops are yet to be distributed...

Ambulance case: Why Richard Jakpa was dismissed from Armed Forces

In the ongoing ambulance trial at the High Court in Accra, evidence has been introduced regarding businessman Richard Jakpa's dismissal from the Ghana Armed...

Government increases grants for LEAP beneficiaries, announces date for disbursement

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has announced an increase in cash grants for beneficiary households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against...

Former KNUST Publishing Studies Head honoured by German State Parliament

The German State Parliament has honoured the former head of the Department of KNUST Publishing Studies for his immense contribution to the promotion of...

China finds something strange in sample retrieved from moon

Chinese scientists have made an unusual discovery while analysing the sample Chang'e-5 collected from the Moon's surface in December 2020. They found naturally occurring "few-layer...

Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite president’s U-turn over tax bill

Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s U-turn on controversial tax plans. Fresh...

Majority Leader warns NPP against infighting over Bawumia’s running mate selection

Parliament's Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on his fellow New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and supporters to avoid internal conflicts as the party...

US Air Force member charged with kidnapping and raping Japanese schoolgirl

Japanese prosecutors have charged a US Air Force member with allegedly kidnapping and raping an underage girl just before Christmas last year, Okinawa police confirmed...

Richard Jakpa’s 2007 military dismissal letter cited as evidence in ongoing ambulance trial

It was revealed that businessman Richard Jakpa, who is currently on trial for causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in...

Masked robbers attack cocoa clerk, steal GH¢ 100,000 cash and electronics

A cocoa purchasing clerk, Lucas Osei, 41, is fighting for his life at St. Francis Xavier Hospital after a brutal robbery at his home...

2024 BECE: Education Director calls on WAEC to stem leakage questions

The Sunyani West Municipal Director of Education in charge of Sports and Culture, Joe Appiah, has called on the West African Examination Council (WEAC)...

8 things to watch for in CNN’s 2024 debate between Biden and Trump

President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are set to make history on CNN Thursday night as they meet for their first 2024 debate. It’ll be the first...

Biden and Trump to face off at CNN presidential debate today

In a historic first, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in a highly anticipated debate tonight, marking the first...

I’ve been educating the AG; but he’s not listening – Jakpa [Video]

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa says he was taken aback at the ignorance of the Attorney General and...

Mr Logic in court over fraud

Christopher Nelson, aka Mr Logic, a musician, has appeared before a Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding an American of $21,000 and GHC48,000. Nelson is...

Ambulance case: Tape was not recorded at Justice Kulendi’s house – Jakpa claims

Businessman Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, has clarified that the alleged tape recording involving himself and the Attorney...

AG lacks character, he’s concerned about the end – Richard Jakpa

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, has said the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, lacks integrity. According to him, a close...

Uganda Should Improve Public Spending on Health for a More Productive Population

Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an...

Uganda Should Improve Public Spending on Health for a More Productive Population

Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an...

Soroti Hospital management calls for infrastructure development

Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services. According to Professor Mary Margaret Ajiko,...

Soroti Hospital management calls for infrastructure development

Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services. According to Professor Mary Margaret Ajiko,...

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launches groundbreaking digital innovation strategy and toolkit to help end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage in...

With the clock ticking towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency announced a groundbreaking new...

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launches groundbreaking digital innovation strategy and toolkit to help end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage in...

With the clock ticking towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency announced a groundbreaking new...

GRIDCo apologises for power cuts, blames it on major system disturbance

The Ghana Grid Company LTD, (GRIDCo) has notified the public that the current power cuts experienced in Accra and other parts of the country...

Ambulance trial: Protestors besiege Law Court Complex to support Ato Forson

On Thursday, June 27, a protest took place at the High Court in connection with the ongoing ambulance purchase trial involving Minority Leader Dr....

NDC’s Anim Piesie survives near fatal accident [Audio]

A communication team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bernard Anim Piesie was involved in a near-fatal accident on the Aburi-Accra road. According to...

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos

The Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) on June 25 – united more than...

Deputy AG urges ‘all hands on deck’ approach to combat human trafficking

Poverty, lack of education, and interference from persons in high offices, including traditional authorities and politicians, have been identified as major factors hindering Ghana’s...

Nigeria Rugby Federation Signs Multi -Year Partnership with Flovale Consulting

Ahead of the kickoff of the Africa Rugby Sevens tournament in Mauritius, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) (www.NigeriaRugby.org) has taken a significant step...

Napo was chosen more for regional balance than competence – Mustapha Gbande

A Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO, has...

MP calls for justice in Keta landlord’s death case

The Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has urged the Keta Divisional Police Command, the Municipal Chief Executive, the Interior Minister,...

‘Dumsor’ interrupts Thursday’s Ambulance procurement trial

In an unexpected turn of events, the ongoing ambulance procurement trial suffered some disruptions due to frequent power outages, commonly known as "dumsor." The intermittent...

Photos from ambulance purchase trial

Prosecution is cross examining the 3rd accused, Richard Jakpa in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial. The Minority leader of Parliament Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is...

NSMQ2024: ADISCO are champions of Central Region; third time in a roll

Adisadel College is the new National Science and Maths Quiz champion of the Central Region. It is a hat-trick performance for the zebras. They have defeated...

A/R: Murder of Otumfuo’s Akyempimhene, 8 other cases affected by Jurors’ strike

The murder case involving Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s Akyempimhene and eight other murder and rape cases at the High Court in Kumasi have ground to...

Ambulance case: Court admits into evidence Jakpa’s ‘dismissal’ letter from the army

In a significant development in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, the Deputy Attorney General (AG), Alfred Tuah-Yeboah on Thursday, June 27, tendered into evidence...

10,000 farmers in 3 districts enrolled on PFJ phase II

Over 10,000 smallholder farmers in the Sekyere South, Ejura Sekyedumasi and Atebubu-Amantin districts in the Ashanti and Bono East regions have partnered with Integrity...

Ambulance case: Jakpa denies approaching Big Sea for purchase of ambulances after parliamentary approval

In the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, the third accused person, has refuted allegations that he approached Big Sea for the purchase of...

Man jailed 10 years for banking fraud

A man who operated a financial institution without a license from the Bank of Ghana and defrauded many people of huge sums of money...