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Man stabbed over gossip

A 38-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was stabbed with a pair of scissors by a suspect who accused him of gossiping about...

We’re not a ‘deaf village’ – Adamorobe residents

Adamorobe, nestled between Aburi and Oyibi in the Eastern Region has long been labelled the "deaf village. In the past, numerous stories emerged about the...

Passengers to remove shoes at all airport screening points

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the mandatory removal of shoes by passengers at screening checkpoints with immediate effect across all airports....

Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre hosts inaugural editors forum

To strengthen ties between the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and the media, a landmark interactive session was convened with prominent media figures. The...

Court issues bench warrant against administrator in $50,000 fraud case

An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of a 36-year-old administrator for allegedly defrauding a businessman of $50,000. This came after it issued the bench...

Sleepless nights at hospitals as underfunded NHIS leaves patients stranded

The scheme has over the years served as a good intervention. However, there have been instances where NHIS subscribers purchase medicines that should be...

Landlords gone wild

Landlords take the laws into their own hands to harass tenants. We have all heard stories of how landlords treated their tenants for late...

More females getting employed than male counterparts – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) has revealed that out of the 11.39 million Ghanaians employed by the third quarter of 2023, 6.44 million were...

Driver knocks down police officer on duty at Akwanserem barrier

A driver has been arrested for running over a police officer on duty at Akwanserem police barrier in the Adansi Asokwa district of the...

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Wraps up Successful African Health Forum 2024 in Abuja

The African Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja (AMCE Abuja), a quaternary-level multi-speciality medical institution developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and King’s College...

Akufo-Addo is a visionary leader – Former NDC DCE

Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) District Chief Executive for Adansi South District of Ashanti, Benjamin Anhwere, has commended the Akufo-Addo administration for its foresight...

Ahafo Fire Command condemns attack on officers at Hwidem

The Ahafo Regional Fire Service Command has strongly condemned the recent attack on its officers by residents of Hwidiem during a fire outbreak in...

Democratic Republic of the Congo: African Development Bank grants $7 million trade finance guarantee facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support SMEs and...

On 20 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to...

YEA employs 282 former tollbooth workers and PWDs

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has initiated a groundbreaking employment drive targeting 282 former tollbooth workers, mainly persons with disabilities (PWDs) who lost their...

Water crisis hits Oti SECTECH, students roam in town for help

The Oti Secondary Technical School is experiencing water crisis, which has compelled hundreds of the boarding students to roam nearby neighbourhoods in search of...

Desperate teenage mother ready to giveaway baby beams with smiles after support

She was desperate to abandon her 5-month-old baby when life became unbearable after her baby’s father and family dejected them.  But Hadiza, 19, now beams with smiles...

Wealth & Jobs Expo Ghana: A transformative platform for entrepreneurial success

The Wealth & Jobs Expo Ghana, poised to be a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth and wealth creation, is set to revolutionize the landscape of...

Killers of Ahmed Suale will surely face justice – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has assured that the killers of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale, will surely face justice. Addressing...

Oti chiefs pledge support for new Minister

The President of Oti Regional House of Chiefs and the Paramount chief for Kete-Krachi Traditional Area has welcomed and pledged their support for the...

GNFS threatens boycott over attacks on firefighters

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has warned of potential boycott or blacklisting of specific areas in response to escalating attacks on firefighters. This announcement...

Government’s release of GH¢150m inadequate to address potholes issues – Contractors

The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to release at least GH¢2 billion to compensate road contractors...

Overcrowding at Canadian Visa section: Applicants come with pastors, friends – IOM

The Administrators of the Canadian Visa Application Centre at Abelemkpe in Accra have explained the crowd outside its premises. They claim some applicants come with...

Political interference fuels galamsey in forest reserves – District Managers cry out

Forest reserves in the country remain under siege by illegal miners in spite of efforts by the rapid response team of the Forestry Commission...

AMA marks International Mother Language Day with reading sessions at Makola market

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has organized a special reading session at the Makola market, to celebrate linguistic diversity and promote the importance of...

Teshie residents angry over abandoned CHPS compound

Residents of Teshie in the Ledzokuku constituency have expressed frustration over the abandonment of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound. According to one...

Fraud Alert: ECG cautions clients against MoMo fraudsters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has advised clients to only transact business with the power distribution company through its PowerApp and offices. Speaking to...

Farmers protest after losing their farmlands

Some farmers at Atadeka, Yaw Kwasi, Gafa, Adu Kojo, Atama Akura, and adjacent communities near Asuaba in the Upper West Akyem district of the...

Multimedia Group commiserates with Oman FM and Kwabena Kwakye’s family

A delegation from Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) has visited the family and management of Kencity Media (Oman FM) to offer their condolences following the...

People’s Forum: Faulty traffic lights: Residents in Ablekuma bare teeth at govt

Residents of Ablekuma in the Ga Central District of the Greater Accra Region have called on government to fix damaged traffic lights along the...

Zoomlion and Graphic Communications launches campaign to name cleanest region in Ghana

Waste Management Company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited and Graphic Communications have launched a campaign to rank all 16 regions in Ghana and name the cleanest...

Catalyzing Digital Innovation: African Development Bank commits $80 million to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project in Nigeria

In the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape – the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), a bold step to transform...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum to Connect African Energy Projects with Saudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Buyers

Over the past twelve months, the Middle East’s oil and gas heavyweights – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar – have...

Excessive trust in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes users vulnerable, survey finds

The survey, which spanned 1,300 respondents in ten African and Middle Eastern countries, revealed that 63% of users are open to sharing their personal...

Accident causes gridlock on Accra-Tema motorway [Photos]

There is gridlock on the Tema-Accra motorway after a commercial vehicle known in local parlance as 'trotro' fell into a ditch. The accident which occurred...