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Condom-removing man jailed for ‘stealthing’

A man who secretly took a condom off during sex has been jailed for more than four years. A woman had agreed to have sex...

Ablakwa demands probe into alleged dumping of patient in the bush at Gomoa Ojobi

Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is calling for the immediate summoning of the board and management of the Winneba...

Works and Housing Ministry to establish Inspectorate Unit

The Deputy Works and Housing Minister, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has announced the establishment of an Inspectorate Unit to strengthen regulations and ensure compliance. Dr...

GSS holds maiden training for journalists, Local Gov’t workers on multidimensional poverty

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has taken a proactive step in addressing the issue of multidimensional poverty by organising a two-day training workshop for...

Let’s leverage technology to cut cost in justice delivery, remove delays – CJ Torkornoo

The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has underscored the need for countries in West Africa to use technology to collaborate, uphold and...

You play pivotal role in infrastructural development – Deputy Housing Minister to MMDAs

The Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Dr Prince Hamid Armah has reminded  Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) of their pivotal role in...

High-Level African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation heads to Japan to champion African investment and collaboration in run-up to the 9th Tokyo International Conference on...

An African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) delegation led by three vice presidents will visit Japan from 17-21 June to promote investment opportunities in key African...

One shot dead, three injured after landguards attack construction workers at Tebu

One person is reported dead, and three others injured after landguards allegedly attacked workers at a construction site at Tebu in the Ga South...

Lady arrested for inserting firewood into private part of 12-year-old girl

A 25-year-old woman named Temitope Adetanju has been arrested for allegedly inserting a piece of firewood into the vagina of a 12-year-old girl (name...

1 in critical condition, 3 injured as car crashes into provision store in Nkawkaw

One person is in critical condition, and three others are injured after a Toyota Vitz ran into a provision store at Nkawkaw Adoagyiri in...

ECG partly blames power outages on financial challenges

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has partly acknowledged that recent power outages are partly due to financial challenges. Speaking at a forum organised by...

FWSC orders CETAG to call off strike

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has directed the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to call off their ongoing indefinite...

Ambulance case: File all disclosures by close of today or forget it – Judge to parties

The trial judge in the ongoing ambulance procurement case has issued a notice, giving parties until the end of Friday, June 14, to file...

2024 BECE in limbo

The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) says the impending Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled for July 2024, faces possible cancellation due to severe...

The Fourth Estate petitions OSP to investigate GH₵84m Wi-Fi contract

The Fourth Estate has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the Ministry of Education and Lifted Logistics (formerly Busy Internet) for...

Damongo to become the greenest city in Ghana: A model for sustainable conservation – Jinapor

In alignment with government's Green Ghana project, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has...

Abandoned baby rescued from toilet at Acherensua Health Centre [Photos]

An unknown person has abandoned a baby in the toilet of the Acherensua Health Centre in the Ahafo Region. Mercy Sackey, the midwife at the...

Bono Regional House of Chiefs disclaims suspension of Berekum Traditional Council

The Bono Regional House of Chiefs has disclaimed the suspension of the Berekum Traditional Council from the House. It has, accordingly, responded to a motion...

La General Hospital will be built in 28 months – Okoe Boye

The Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has reiterated the government’s commitment to complete the La General Hospital. The original facility was demolished in July...

Boat owner arrested following tragic accident on River Oti

The Police in Dambai of the Krachi East Municipality has arrested the owner of the boat involved in an accident on River Oti on...

Experienced duo returns as Blitzboks aim for Paris Olympics

Zain Davids and Shilton van Wyk return to the Springbok Sevens squad that will contest the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco from 21-23...

We expect a good offer from govt or else… – NIA staff

Staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) remain hopeful ahead of their scheduled meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) today, June...

Junior Bok squad announced for World Rugby Under-20 (U-20) Championship

The Junior Springbok squad for the forthcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Cape Town was announced on Friday, with Zachary Porthen – one of...

NSMQ24: Sunyani, Notre Dame, Techiman SHS battle St. James Sem. in B/A grand finale

A repeat or revenge as Sunyani SHS clashes with defending Bono-Ahafo Zonal champions, St. James Seminary in the grand-finale of the 2024 Goil Regional...

Judge admitting Jakpa’s tape into evidence won’t change the verdict – Lawyer [Audio]

Private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil does not think the admission of the tape recording involving the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa into evidence in...

A Partner of the Future: Sonangol Targets Robust Oil & Gas Growth

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org)– led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk – met with Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins in Luanda this week,...

Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024: Angola’s Premier Deal Signing Platform

The Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition returns for its fifth edition from October 2-3 in Luanda, uniting foreign investors and project developers with...

Major takeways from Jakpa’s cross-examination by Ato Forson’s lawyers



On Thursday, June 13, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance case, underwent rigorous cross-examination by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's legal team. This...

Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied...

CETAG declares indefinite strike

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike effective today, June 14 over unmet demands concerning their economic...

CORRECTION: Merck Foundation celebrating legacy to transform patient care landscape in Africa together with Ghana First Lady

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com)​ marked a milestone of providing 146 scholarships to Ghanian doctors in 42 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit - Celebrating their...

I was asked not to step foot in Cardiac Centre – Prof Frimpong Boateng [Audio]

Former cardiothoracic surgeon at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has revealed he was asked not to step foot at the Cardiac...

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Partners with South African Institute of Architects for 2024 Convention

Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com)– Africa’s leading investment platform – has partnered with the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) for the SAIA national convention...

Vlogger sentenced to 2 months in jail for hugging people on the street

An Algerian man was recently convicted for indecent behaviour and sentenced to two months behind bars for hugging random people on the street to...

REISSUE: Multinational: African Development Bank, partners launch $5.2 million project to help catalyse diaspora investment in eight African countries

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a protocol agreement for $5.2...

Afreximbank signs agreement for US$100-million trade finance facility to Democratic Republic of Congo’s Rawbank

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed an agreement for a US$100-million trade finance facility in favour of Rawbank to assist the Bank increase...

Lersha Showcases Innovation and Collaboration at GITEX Africa 2024

Lersha, a one-stop digital platform, recently participated in GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), an event celebrated for its networking and exposure opportunities within the tech...

Tamale: Man jailed over illegal power connection

The Tamale District Court 1 has sent a strong statement against the increasing issue of illegal power connections by sentencing Wahab Shiraz to six...

Two including driver reported dead, others injured in gory accident

Two persons including the driver of a Kia Granbird VIP Bus with registration number GE 5099-15 have been confirmed dead in an accident at...

First Lady urges unified action to decrease HIV infections

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged a united front to fight HIV stigma, promote human rights, and ensure fair access to HIV...