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CID rescues 110 foreigners from suspected QNET scam in Kuntunse

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has rescued 110 individuals believed to be victims of a QNET-related scam at Kuntunse...

Okuapehemaa to address press on urgent Akuapem matters

Her Royal Highness, Nana Afua Nketiaa Obuo II, the Queenmother of the Akuapem Traditional Area, will hold a press conference at the International Press...

NAIMOS Task Force deals major blow to galamsey in Western Region

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has intensified its campaign against illegal mining with a major operation in the Western Region. On...

Akyem Oda NPP accuses gov’t of promoting illegal mining in constituency

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akyem Oda Constituency has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of promoting illegal...

PRESEC–Legon wins 6th edition of Energy Commission’s SHS Renewable challenge

Students of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC–Legon) have emerged winners of the 6th edition of the Energy Commission’s Renewable Energy Competition, showcasing an innovative...

Ayikoi Otoo submitted fake document during Torkonoo’s probe – Domelovo claims

Former Auditor-General and member of the committee that probed petitions against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has alleged that her lawyer, Ayikoi Otoo, presented...

Three out of 5 Agenda 111 hospitals fully operational – Ashanti Regional Minister

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has revealed that the Mahama administration has made three out of five Agenda 111 hospitals fully operational....

Multimedia Group expresses appreciation to clients on World Customer Service Week

The Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) has thanked its clients as the corporate world marks World Customer Service Week in October. The company has already expressed...

Tackle galamsey at its roots, not with chemical solutions – Prof. Gordon to gov’t

Environmental Scientist, Prof. Chris Gordon, has called on the government and policymakers to prioritize tackling the root causes of illegal mining (galamsey) instead of...

Present new flagbearer in 2028 as sign of remorse – EPA Deputy CEO to NPP

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to field...

Prestea Huni-Valley MCE leads anti-galamsey operation on Appiatse stretch

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Prestea Huni-Valley in the Western Region, Matthew Ayeh, on Wednesday led a swift operation to clamp down on...

Disaster preparedness in Ghana: Challenges to building national resilience

When the clouds darken and the first drops of rain begin to fall, many Ghanaians brace themselves, not just for the weather, but for...

NAIMOS raids notorious ‘Gangway’ hideout at Aboso [Photos]

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has dismantled a well-known illegal mining hub, popularly called ‘Gangway’, at Aboso in the Western Region. The hideout,...

Chairman Wontumi granted GH₵15m bail in galamsey case

The High Court in Accra has granted bail to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known...

Tariff hikes won’t solve ECG and GWL challenges – FABAG to gov’t

The Executive Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), John Awuni, has criticised the continuous rise in utility tariffs, arguing that...

Sunyani Central Prison harvest first vegetables to support daily meals [Photos]

The Sunyani Central Prison has taken a bold step to improve the welfare of inmates by cultivating vegetables such as cabbage and garden eggs...

Ambassador Gifty Nyarko urges urgent action to tackle growing urban and climate crises in Africa

The African Ambassador for Inclusive Urban Governance and Climate-Resilient Development, Pln. Ambassador Gifty Nyarko has called for urgent and inclusive action to address the...

Goldbod taskforce arrests two foreigners, four Ghanaians over illegal gold trade

The Ghana Gold Board Taskforce has apprehended an American national, Smart Philander, a Moroccan, Nina Elfseky, and four Ghanaians for their alleged involvement in...

Grand finale of SHS Renewable Energy Challenge [Photos]

The spotlight is on as the grand finale of the 6th Senior High Schools(SHSs) Renewable Energy Challenge takes place today at the Accra International...

Parliament upgrades MPs’ chairs ahead of deferred recall

The Parliament of Ghana has replaced chairs in the Chamber as part of a broader refurbishment exercise ahead of the much-anticipated recall of Members...

NPP presidential primary: National Council to consider vetting report today

The five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will know their fate today when the National Council meets to consider the recommendations...

Eduwatch urges inclusion of traditional and cultural leaders in curriculum review

Education think tank, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), has emphasized that the effectiveness of Ghana’s curriculum relies not only on teaching in schools but also...

John Jinapor launches ¢1m Education Scholarship Fund in Yapei Kusawgu

Yapei Kusawgu Member of Parliament, John Abdulai Jinapor, has launched a GH¢1,000,000 Education Scholarship Fund to support brilliant but needy students in his constituency. Announcing...

Tensions between MPs and DCEs stalling development in Ashanti region – Minister

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has raised concerns about increasing friction between Members of Parliament (MPs) and District Chief Executives (DCEs), cautioning that...

Timber millers worried over demurrage caused by protracted documentation under FLEGT license

The Ghana Timber Millers’ Organisation (GTMO) has expressed worry over the increasing demurrage at the ports due to prolonged documentation processes under the FLEGT...

A-G slaps Wontumi, Akonta Mining with six charges over galamsey

The Office of the Attorney-General has filed a six-count criminal charge sheet at the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra against the Ashanti Regional...

 EC announces nationwide by-elections for vacant local seats  

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that it will conduct by-elections in several Electoral Areas and Unit Committees across the country on...

Gov’t lacks will to end galamsey – Prof. Abavare

President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Eric Abavare, has criticised...

Eastern Regional Minister orders MDCEs to profile all miners and financiers within two weeks

Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has given all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the region a two-week ultimatum to compile...

University of Ghana directs students with CGPA below 1.0 to withdraw

The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, has instructed all students who obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.0 at the end of...

Chairman Wontumi’s trial over alleged galamsey begins today

The trial of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, is scheduled to...

Anger in Buipe as faulty fire tender fails to contain fuel station blaze

Residents of Buipe Yepala in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region have expressed anger and frustration after a fire outbreak destroyed thousands...

Illegal mining threatening rivers in 3 regions – GWL MD

The Managing Director of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating state of water bodies in the...

Customs officer in court for allegedly extorting GH¢2,000 from traveller at KIA

A Customs Officer has appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly extorting GH¢2,000 from a businessman at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International...

 National Sanitation Day to improve hygiene in Asutifi South – DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi South in the Ahafo Region, Benjamin Assabil Donkor, has praised the government’s National Sanitation Day initiative, describing...

 EPA boss urges gov’t to harness space science to tackle agriculture and mining challenges

The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has called on government to prioritise space science and...

Galamsey fight: We didn’t get timeline on promises made – Dr. Ashigbey

A leading member of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, says Civil Society Organisations left their meeting with President John Mahama without...

DVLA to issue personalised number plates from January 2026

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has unveiled a new vehicle registration reform that will take effect in January 2026, allowing number plates...

There’s strong political will to tackle galamsey – Ashanti Regional Minister

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed government’s determination to combat illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the region, emphasizing that this time,...

Richard Tiimob crowned 2025 Most Outstanding Teacher

Richard Tiimob, a teacher at Savelugu Senior High School(SHS) in the Northern Region, has been named Ghana’s 2025 Most Outstanding Teacher. This was at the...