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Churches in Israel to pay tax, leaders bemoan “coordinated attack” on Christians

Leaders of major churches have accused Israeli authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” on the Christian presence in the Holy Land by initiating tax...

Bunso residents suffer after ECG transformer theft cuts power supply

Residents of Bunso in the Abuakwa District of the Eastern Region are grappling with the negative consequences of the theft of an Electricity Company...

President Akufo-Addo vows to enforce vigilantism laws ahead of December 2024 elections

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing laws against vigilantism to ensure Ghana's December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, are conducted...

Babile D/A Primary pupils sit and lie on floors to learn amid furniture shortage

School children at the Babile D/A Primary School in Babile in the Lawra Municipality, are compelled to lie prostrate in the classroom for teaching...

Efia Odo criticizes new social media trend involving nun outfits

Ghanaian socialite and media personality Efia Odo has publicly condemned a new social media challenge that involves women wearing nun outfits. Taking to her social...

Ghana’s Rose Yeboah wins gold in high jump at 2024 African Athletics Championship

Ghana’s high-jump gem, Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, has clinched gold in the women’s high jump competition at the ongoing African Athletics Championship in Cameroon. Yeboah, who...

Russia blames US for Crimea deaths and vows response

Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed...

Asantehene allocates 200 acres to State Housing Company to address housing deficit [Video]

The Asantehene has generously allocated 200 acres of land to the State Housing Company (SHC) at Dedesua in the Ashanti region. This initiative marks a...

End of Debt restructuring brings some certainty into financial market – Peter Quartey

Director at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, Prof Peter Quartey says the country official completion...

Finance Minister’s figures don’t tally If you check very well – Williams Peprah

Associate Professor of Finance at Andrews University, Williams Kwasi Peprah, says the $2 billion savings the Finance Minister claimed the country would achieve through...

Don’t use AG’s comment to whitewash ambulance trial – Frank Davies tells Edudzi Tamakloe

The Chairman of the Constitutional and Legal Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Lawyer Edudzi Tamakloe, representing Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel...

Implementation of Free SHS unintelligent – Akilagpa Sawyer

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof Akilagpa Sawyerr, says the manner in which the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy...

NSMQ2024: Holy Child loses with 1 point to miss out on nationals

Holy Child School has crashed out of the nationals of the 2024 National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) competition after losing the regional qualifiers...

Sunyani area NEDCo chases customers for outstanding debts

The Sunyani Area of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has initiated phase five of its Revenue Mobilization Exercise in pursuit of customers with...

Managing relations between UG and govt one of my best achievements – Akilagpa Sawyer

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof Akilagpa Sawyer says one of his biggest achievements is being able to manage the...

Pontoon breakdowns in Dambai cause major delays

Travelers who rely on the pontoon at Dambai in the Krachi East municipality for transportation have been facing significant delays due to the frequent...

Newly elected executives of Krachi Youth Association charged to prioritise development

The newly elected executives of the Krachi Youth Association of Ghana have been charged with the responsibility of prioritizing development. The executives were elected in...

Road toll collectors at great risk of diseases caused by air pollution [Video]

As air pollution continues to worsen in Ghana, road toll collectors have been identified as the most vulnerable. They spend long hours on the road...

70-year-old retired pastor crashed to death by speeding taxi [Photos]

A 70-year-old retired pastor of The Apostolic Church of Ghana, Pastor Joseph Koranteng, has been crashed to death by a speeding taxi with registration...

Wiaso College of Education final year students stage demo over result anomalies

Over 500 level 400 students of Sefwi Wiawso Teacher Training College have staged a demonstration against the college authorities over several pressing academic issues,...

One lynched, another in critical condition after stealing spare parts at Awutu Akrampa

One person was lynched while another is in critical condition after they were apprehended for stealing car spare parts at Awutu Akrampa in the...

Walking arm in arm towards a more inclusive future where everyone can access sexual and reproductive health

On the outskirts of Dar es Salaam lies a colourful oasis, one where sign language is spoken across the schoolyard and students are adept...

Bole MP’s allegations against Lands Minister are baseless – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has refuted allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana against the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources,...

Driver dies in gory accident on N1 highway

A yet-to-identified driver lost his life in a tragic accident on Sunday afternoon on the N1 highway in Accra. The accident occurred between the Fiesta...

Missing teacher trainee found murdered in uncompleted building

A 21-year-old teacher trainee, Hannah Akosua Frimpomaa, has been found murdered in an uncompleted building at Mesidan, a farming community in the Techiman North...

John Mahama to engage journalists

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama will on Sunday, July 7, 2024, hold a media encounter. This major engagement with...

Jurors’ strike: Here are 4 high-profile cases stalled over industrial action

Weeks after the industrial action was initiated, the strike by jurors continued to bite even harder. In May, jurors in the country laid down their...

Comet Properties urges presidential intervention to stop Nii Odai Ntow family’s destruction

Management of Comet Properties Limited, a real estate development company, has raised concerns over alleged illegal actions by certain elders of the Nii Odai...

Kwawu Abrewatia attacked during ritual performance at Abetifi

The Obaapayin of the Abrewatia of Kwawu Traditional Area, Yaa Asantewaa, was attacked by the Asafo group at Kwawu Abetifi while she was pouring...

Sudan: World Health Organization (WHO) appalled by horrific attack on El Fasher’s maternity hospital

The attack on the only maternity hospital in the town in Sudan’s western state of North Darfur is “shocking and appalling,” the head of...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches “Pilot Project on Alternative to Incarceration in West Africa for Persons with Substance Use Disorders” in...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Pilot Project on Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) in West Africa with Ghana as the pioneer Member...

2024 BECE: WAEC hoping to deploy staff by July 4

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is hoping to deploy its staff by July 4 amidst financial constraints for the impending 2024 Basic Education...

Ambulance case: Cross-examination has exposed NDC’s lies and deception – Godfred Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame says the cross-examination of the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa has...

Women’s Network for Peace Ghana donates educational items to Icon International School

In a heartwarming display of community support, the Women's Network for Peace Ghana (WNPG) has made a generous donation of educational items to Icon...

Blitzboks book Olympic ticket with triumph in Monaco

They did it the hard way, but the Springbok Sevens finally booked their ticket to the Paris Olympics Games for a third consecutive time...

African Development Bank and African Solidarity Fund seal strategic partnership

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the African Solidarity Fund (ASF) have signed a letter of intent to strengthen the two institutions’ working relationship...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Namibian winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards...

Court orders ‘troublesome’ suspected killer of 11-year old at Kasoa to be kept in prison

An Accra High Court has given an order for the 2nd accused person in the ongoing trial of two teenagers accused of the murder...

Check out stunning scenes from Banda Kurubi festival [Photos+Video]

The annual Kurubi Festival, a significant cultural celebration for the people of Banda, showcased vibrant traditions and stunning scenes this year in Wenchi, Bono...

ECG transformer near Police station stolen at Bunso

Unknown persons have stolen the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer at Bunso in the Abuakwa South District of the Eastern Region. The 100kVA transformer...