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Okoe-Boye justifies demolition of La General Hospital; says it was a death-trap

The Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has defended the government’s decision to demolish the La General Hospital. He branded it a...

African Games Introduce Rugby for Historic Debut from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana

Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from March 8 to March...

John Kumah died at Suhum government hospital, not in Germany – Aide clarifies [audio]

An aide to John Kumah, the late Deputy Minister of Finance and MP for Ejisu, Kwasi Owusu Twumasi, has said that the MP died...

Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery (By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone)

By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare world gather for the 64th...

MoH announces recruitment of medical and dental officers

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of medical officers and dentists who have completed their housemanship and have been verified by...

GIZ partner Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre with €1.2m towards Green Entrepreneurship Development

The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) of Ashesi University and the German Development Cooperation - implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)...

Prof Ablade Glover: A man whose paintings ‘spoke’ the courage of Ghanaian women

Ablade Glover, today's Adom Ghana Month personality of the day, is a Ghanaian painter and educator born in 1934. He has exhibited widely, building an...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: Akufo-Addo will not commit political suicide – Martin Amidu

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has asserted President Nana Akufo-Addo will not assent to the anti-LGBTQI+ bill. In a lengthy statement, Mr Amidu said...

GNECC commemorates International Women’s Day

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has joined the global community in celebrating the 2024 International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to...

Asenso-Boakye calls for reintroduction of road tolls

Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has made a strong case for the reintroduction of road tolls in Ghana. According to him, the reintroduction...

I was raped in high school by someone I trusted

Nine years ago, my life changed. I became a part of the statistic that one in nine girls is raped or sexually assaulted before they turn...

More than 280 Nigerian pupils abducted

More than 280 Nigerian school pupils have been abducted in the north-western town of Kuriga, officials say. The pupils were in the assembly ground around...

Drivers cautioned to obey road traffic regulations

The Head of the Orthopaedic Unit of the Wenchi Methodist Hospital in the Bono region, Emmanuel Denteh, has called on road users to obey...

MTN Ghana Foundation to expand Accident and Emergency block at Ho Teaching Hospital

As part of its efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, the CEO of MTN Ghana, has unveiled plans of the MTN...

One dead, 4 in critical condition after community watchdog clashes with suspected thieves

A 26-year-old man, Michael Kyei, has been shot dead with four others sustaining gunshot wounds at Onyemso in the Kwahu East District of the...

John Kumah’s spokesperson gives account of his death [Video]

https://youtu.be/WRG5pSZjAYw Spokesperson to late Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), John Kumah, has recounted his last moments. In an interview with Joy News, the...

Damongo: Two injured in violent clash over chieftaincy dispute

Saint Anne Hospital in Damongo, Savannah Region, is attending to two victims of a recent gun battle involving youth groups affiliated with the Damongo...

Mackristy Academy: A beacon of excellence in education

Nestled along the Ofankor Barrier—Sowutuom road in Lomnava stands a testament to the power of passion and dedication in education, Mackristy Academy. Founded in...

La General hospital was a death trap – Dr Okoe-Boye

Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has reiterated a justification for the demolition of the La General Hospital. Appearing before Parliament's Appointment Committee for vetting on...

Unity and Joy; the vibrant Independence Day Celebration at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Accra came alive on Independence Day as students and citizens flocked to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra to commemorate Ghana’s historic day. The...

US-based Ghanaian woman allegedly pushed to death by boyfriend

A US-based Ghanaian, Brittany Boateng has allegedly being pushed to death by her boyfriend in Chicago, Illinois. Brittany aged 29 according to reports was...

Some Accra residents lament as cattle take over neighbourhoods

Some residents in Accra are calling on authorities to compel herdsmen to exercise better control and responsibility in managing their cattle. According to them, the...

We’re disappointed in you – Mepe Development Association to Akufo-Addo, gov’t

The Mepe Development Association (MDA) has issued a scathing statement expressing deep disappointment with the Government of Ghana and President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo...

John Kumah’s body deposited at 37 Military Hospital morgue

The body of late Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah has been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital in...

Rest well – Finance Ministry mourns John Kumah

The Finance Ministry is mourning the loss of its Deputy Minister, John Kumah, who passed away earlier today. The Ejisu legislator and lawyer died at...

Chief Justice urges new magistrates to remain independent amid pressure

Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has emphasised the importance of independent decision-making for magistrates to ensure fair and just outcomes in cases. Addressing...

Notorious thief found dead in cemetery at Mankessim

The Baifikrom community near Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region was thrown into shock and horror as the lifeless body of...

Koforidua: Military Officer dies during Independence Day Parade

A military officer from the Ghana Air Force has been confirmed dead after collapsing during the 67th Independence anniversary celebrations in Koforidua, Eastern Region,...

Empowering vulnerable women: African Development Bank financing bolsters economic inclusion in Togo

Some 45 kilometres from Lomé, in the village of Aného, a transformative initiative is reshaping the lives of vulnerable women like Adjoa Agbomassi. Following...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Investee Company Infinity Power Win Big at 2024 Bonds & Loans Awards

Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure provider, received the prestigious Sovereign, Supra&Agency Treasury&Funding Team of the Year Award at the 2024...

There’s adequate supply of food – Education Ministry

The Public Relations Officer of the Education Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, has responded to concerns regarding food supply and quality in some secondary schools. The Ministry’s...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Audrey Gadzekpo apologises to Ga-Dangme community

The Chairperson of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has issued an apology to the Ga-Dangme Community for comments she made...

DeveloPPP Ventures ready to sponsor start-ups with €100k in Idea Competition

develoPPP Ventures, a growth funding for innovative start-ups with development impact has announced up to EUR 100,000 in funding for start-ups with innovative ideas....

Covid-19 affected language development, anxiety disorders in children – Mental health expert 

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and mood-related disorders increased dramatically during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an Adolescent Psychiatrist of the...

President Officiates European Union (EU) – Uganda Business Forum

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the European Union (EU) leaders that it is a mistake to think that they can control the world...

More than 2.1 million people vaccinated against cholera in Zimbabwe hotspots

Juliet Chikono, a resident of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, is now relieved since she is among the more than 2.1 million Zimbaweans who were vaccinated...

TUC demands ratification of convention against workplace violence and harassment

The Trades Union Congress of Ghana is amplifying calls for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s conventions to eliminate workplace violence and harassment.  The...

1st Steering Committee Meeting on regional Small Business Coalition in Abuja from 04th to 06th of March, 2024

The Private Sector Directorate of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) played host to Delegates from member states, including delegates from the...

The Department of Justice in South Africa continues to champion anti-piracy initiatives by committing to the future signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

The Department of Justice in South Africa further entrenched its commitment to the fight against content piracy at a special Partners Against Piracy (PAP)...

Ya-Na kicks against renaming Tamale Airport after Yakubu Tali

The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, has kicked against the plan to rename the Tamale International Airport after Yakubu Tali. According to the...