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Ban on small-scale mining should apply to fishing too – Dr. Ayew Afriyie

In response to calls for a total ban on small-scale mining due to the ongoing illegal mining crisis, popularly called galamsey, Dr. Ayew Afriyie,...

Compilation of final voters’ register is a process; not an event – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that the compilation of the final voters' register is a complete process that must be allowed to go...

IPAC meeting: Akua Donkor accuses NDC of undermining EC [Video]

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor, has expressed her frustration with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Next NDC gov’t will audit all mining concessions and their owners – Mahama 

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has announced that his next administration will conduct a comprehensive audit of all mining...

PNC Chairman appeals to EC over Bernard Mornah’s disqualification

The National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC), Samson Asaki Awingobit, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider its decision to disqualify...

Electoral defeats have shaped my vision for a better Ghana – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, says his defeats in past elections have shaped his vision for a better Ghana. According...

Akufo-Addo urges 21 new High Court judges to deliver justice promptly and fairly

President Akufo-Addo has urged 21 newly appointed justices of the High Court of Judicature to prioritize delivering justice swiftly and impartially. He addressed the justices...

Ghana faces increased cocoa smuggling risk as Ivory Coast raises farmgate prices

Ghana is at a heightened risk of cocoa smuggling following the Ivory Coast’s recent decision to raise its farmgate price for cocoa, surpassing Ghana's...

Get licensed or shut down – Trade Minister directs cement producers

The Minister of Trade and Industry, K. T. Hammond, has directed cement manufacturers to secure licences or halt production immediately. The minister issued the directive...

EC staff are well-trained, competent to produce a credible register – Jean Mensa

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission(EC) Jean Mensa has reiterated its stance not to conduct a forensic audit into the 2024 provisional voter's register. At...

IPAC meeting update: EC confirms NDC’s 2,094 voter transfer claim

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana at an ongoing Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting, has confirmed a claim made by the National Democratic Congress...

IPAC meeting update: EC identifies account behind illegal transfer of 38 votes in Pusiga

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says it has identified the account behind the illegal transfer of some 38 votes in Pusiga, in the Upper...

UTAG stands firm on industrial action over galamsey, demands state of emergency

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has reiterated its commitment to embark on industrial action if the government fails to declare a state...

Galamsey: Church must lead fight against illegal mining in Ghana – Rev. Dr Amoafo

A renowned lecturer, author, and preacher, Rev. Dr Emmanuel Kwasi Amoafo, has urged the church to collaborate more proactively with the government to address...

Debunked 1963 Accra photo circulates again in 2024

Claim: A Facebook user, Auntie Naa Official, shared a picture on Sept. 27, 2024, which she alleged was taken in Accra in 1963. Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s...

Two armed robbers killed in gun battle with Police

Two armed robbers have been gun down in a battle with Police personnel on the Yeji- Kumasi highway. One of the armed robbers who escaped...

We have lost it – Ace Ankomah declares on galamsey fight

Convener of Occupy Ghana, Ace Anan Ankomah, has declared that the battle against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, has been decisively lost. In an...

Stop galamsey to protect public health – Breast Society of Ghana warns

The Breast Society of Ghana has called for an immediate halt to illegal mining, also known as galamsey, due to its severe public health...

Galamsey: Complete mining ban would harm compliant firms – Ace Ankomah

The Convener of Occupy Ghana, Ace Annan Ankomah, has voiced his strong opposition to the proposal for an outright ban on all mining activities...

Doctors told me to cut down on catfish intake – Kofi Jumah

The Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah has said when he recently got sick and was examined by doctors in the...

Over 50 students and teachers in Ashaiman educated on Gender-Based Violence

Over 50 students and teachers from St. Augustine R/C Basic School in Ashaiman have received crucial education on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) and its...

Construction of 1,000 housing units for Akosombo Dam victims set to start soon – Oppong Nkrumah

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has unveiled a major initiative to provide relief for individuals displaced by the recent Akosombo...

Kuntunse murder case: Police awaits forensic report on gun

The Police have conducted a forensic examination on the gun of Constable Smith Gyekyi, a policeman accused of shooting a man at Kuntunse over...

5 notorious armed robbers killed at Wassa Asundua

Five suspected armed robbers who have been terrorizing residents of Wassa Asundua in the Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region have been killed...

609 new homes under construction for public servants

The government has commenced the construction of 609 new homes tailored specifically for public servants across the country. This initiative, part of the District Housing...

Nana Soglo Alloh IV elected President of Oti Regional House of Chiefs

In a closely contested election, Nana Soglo Alloh IV of the Likpe Traditional Council has been elected as the new President of the Oti...

Teachers deserve adoration for nation-building efforts – NTC Registrar

As Ghana prepares to celebrate Teachers' Day, Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC) Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, has emphasized the need to cherish and...

GNAT reacts to bribery allegation

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has debunked claims of receiving bribe from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama. The alleged bribery...

Gov’t increases CPD allowances for teachers

The government through the Ministry of Education, has announced an increment in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance for both professional and non- professional...

GNECC leads conversation on inclusive education

On September 27, 2024, the Ghana National Education Coalition Campaign (GNECC) brought together passionate individuals to explore the crucial topic of Inclusive and Gender-Sensitive...

How do you explain your actions to your kids? Miracles Aboagye slams Barker-Vormawor

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye, has criticised Oliver Barker-Vormawor for removing a key from a Police van...

Education sector unions to meet Minister on Tuesday amid strike

As several labour unions in the education sector prepare for a meeting with the Minister of Education on Tuesday, October 1, there is growing...

The critical menstrual needs of girls with special needs

Menstruation, a periodic cycle for women and girls, presents them with daunting challenges of uneasiness compounded with the hefty cost of sanitary towels. But girls with special needs...

Rotaract Club of Accra Ring Road Central empowers youth with digital literacy

The Rotaract Club of Accra Ring Road Central has successfully concluded its digital literacy programme, empowering young people in the Nima community with essential...

Small-scale miners call for roundtable on galamsey

With Organised Labour’s ultimatum to the government to address the growing threats of galamsey on the environment, small-scale miners are pushing back against calls...

Gomoa Okyereko chiefs, residents angry at estate developer over cemetery destruction

Chiefs and residents of Gomoa Okyereko in the Gomoa East District of Central region have expressed outrage at an Estate Developer over the destruction...

Be cautious with remarks on galamsey – Rev. Opuni-Frimpong to politicians

A former General Secretary of the Christian Council, Rev. Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has urged politicians to be cautious with their public remarks on illegal...

People of Adamorobe picket at Roads Ministry over poor roads

The chiefs and residents of Adamorobe in the Akwapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region, have staged a protest at the Ministry of Roads...

Govt unveils plans for 609 new homes for public servants

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has announced the government's plans to build 609 new homes for public servants across Ghana,...

Govt to hand over Saglemi to private developer in two weeks – Oppong Nkrumah

The government is nearing the conclusion of negotiations to revive the stalled Saglemi Housing Project, with plans to transfer the development to a private...