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Court orders arrest of CID boss and another

The High Court in Accra has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Director General (DG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)...

Another teachers’ strike looms as negotiations stall

The government's delay in its negotiation with teacher unions could trigger another strike action. After three union called off its strike action which affected academic...

Good news for Institutional Suppliers

The government has commenced processes to pay arrears owed members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers. This follows a consensus reached with the Ministry...

Nkwanta South MCE advocates for disability inclusion and support as govt allocates funds

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South in the Oti Region has urged individuals with disabilities in the area to seize the opportunities...

GAMLS calls for the establishment of a College of Medical Laboratory Science

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has called for the establishment of a College of Medical Laboratory Science. According to the Association, this...

Arrest drivers charging unapproved fares – Transport Ministry to Police

The Ministry of Transport has instructed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver found charging new transport fares...

Chief appeals to Akufo-Addo to sign the LGBTQ+ Bill into Law

The Chief of Sefwi Pataboso in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region has appealed to the government to sign the Lesbian, Gay,...

One man demo hits anti-LGBTQI+ Bill [Video]

https://youtu.be/r_2OibDO0h8 Human rights advocate, Texas Kadir Moro has staged a one-man protest against some portions of the Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill also...

Five injured in gory accident on Ahodwo road [Video]

https://youtu.be/tIEIVrmCB4g About five people have been injured in a gory accident on the Ahodwo-Sokoban road in the Nhyiaeso constituency of the Ashanti region. The accident...

Ghana Mineworkers’ Union postpones picketing at Lands Ministry

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rescheduled its planned picketing at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources...

Bishop stabbed during sermon

A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly...

Gov’t to tax foreign incomes of Ghanaian residents as electricity VAT replacement

In response to the revenue gap caused by the abandonment of the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity, government plans to implement a tax on...

Tema Naval Base attack: Where were the two dead bodies picked from? PRO asks

The Ghana Navy has stated it cannot rule out that warning shots fired by its personnel claimed the lives of two people on Friday...

Key SSNIT achievements under Dr Ofori-Tenkorang that make nonsense of his sack

In the last few days, the internet has been awash with reactions to the termination of Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang’s appointment as the Director-General of...

Popular pastor exposes woman for giving fake testimony [Video]

In a trending video, a lady was embarrassed by Pastor Paul Enenche after she decided to share her testimony with the church. The lady was...

Ghana, Ukraine strengthen bilateral ties with opening of first consulate in Accra 

The long-standing diplomatic and bilateral ties between Ghana and Ukraine have been bolstered with the opening of the Embassy of Ukraine in Accra. Ghana and...

GaDangme Council condemns Navy’s use of live ammunition on Tema youth

The GaDangme Council has condemned the use of live ammunition by the Ghana Navy on some Tema youth during a procession for the Kpejoo Festival which...

Mahama celebrated at Africa Heritage Awards

Former President John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, received the African Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership at the 2024 African Heritage Awards Ceremony in Lagos,...

How to combat gendered disinformation ahead of Ghana’s 2024 poll

Women in Ghanaian politics are usually the primary targets of coordinated political attacks during election periods and this year would not be any different....

I’ve never applied for any GNPC scholarship – Jinapor

The Member of Parliament(MP) for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has dismissed allegations of benefiting from a scholarship from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)....

Wenchi Paramount chief urges his sub-chiefs to promote development

The Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, has called on sub-chiefs under his jurisdiction to use their unique...

1 killed as brave driver runs over car snatchers

A yet-to-be-identified man has died after a brave driver run over him and his accomplice in their attempt to snatch his car at Tema...

John Boadu reveals why some SOEs are incurring losses

The Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), John Boadu, has explained that some State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) make losses because not...

Ghanaian students in Serbia cry over delayed stipends

Some Ghanaian students studying in Serbia say they are facing significant hardships due to delayed stipends from the Scholarship Secretariat. These stipends, meant to...

Body of makeup artist who died alongside Jnr Pope exhumed

The body of Abigail Frederick, the makeup artist who tragically lost her life in the same marine accident that claimed the life of popular...

World’s oldest conjoined twins die at 62

The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died at the age of 62. Lori and George Schappell passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Despite having...

John Boadu reveals formation of new board for TOR

The Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), John Boadu, has disclosed that the government has taken decisive steps to revitalize the...

Govt to avoid tax burden on Ghanaians – Finance Minister assures

The government is determined not to overburden Ghanaians with the payment of more taxes, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has assured. Rather, the...

Iran vs Israel: What to know about the massive attack

Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday as regional tensions continued to mount over the war in Gaza.  President Biden condemned the attack...

Akontombra MP donates to best-performing individuals, institutions

Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi Akontombra, Alex Djornuboah Tetteh, has generously supported 100 best-performing individuals and institutions in the constituency. The items given included...

Sampson Ahi slams govt over new cocoa farmgate price

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Sehwi Bodi in the Western North Region, Sampson Ahi, has strongly criticized the government's...

Police beef up security in Kasapin over suspected killings

The Kasapin district police have ramped up security measures to address rising concerns over public safety in the area in the wake of recent...

Boy assaulted over ‘missing penis’ suffering blood clot in brain, bone fracture

A 16-year-old boy with special needs, Bright Bosompem, has been left with life threatening injuries after being brutally assaulted following an accusation of penis...

Missing penis: One jailed, others fined as court orders compensation for victim

A man who conspired with two others to beat up a student wrongly accused of causing a tricycle rider's penis to shrink has been...

Prof Adei’s corruption allegation against Roads Ministry “presumptuous” – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged bribery and corruption at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The report...

Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Project to address voltage and power quality

The Commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Project on Wednesday, 17th April, 2024 by His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to...

Tears as Dormaa SHS student dies after abortion

In a distressing turn of events, the Dormaa Ahenkro community is reeling from the tragic loss of 19-year-old Abigail Kyeremaa, a student of Dormaa...

Ghana Armed Forces responds to attack on Tema Naval Base

The Tema Naval Base in Ghana experienced an unexpected attack during an ongoing festival, prompting a swift response from the Ghana Armed Forces. The...

Iran fires drones and ballistic missiles at Israel in revenge attack

Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel late Saturday in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer...

Israel says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks

Iran has launched aerial drones at Israel, appearing to mark a widely anticipated reprisal attack. Israeli TV said the salvo was expected to reach Israel...