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OSP cleared Cecilia Dapaah after investigations – Godfred Dame

The Attorney General, Godfred Dame has clarified that neither his office nor the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) absolved former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia...

OSP only gave EOCO a narrow remit to investigate money laundering – A-G

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has stated that the scope within which the Special Prosecutor invited the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)...

Interesting details about Joy News’ Emefa Apawu you probably did not know [Video]

https://youtu.be/WOQXrRh-AVA?t=112 Aside her presence in the media space and passion for journalism, Joy News' Irene Emefa Apawu has lived a life full of surprises; some...

Driver injured, three killed in ghastly accident at Ohene Nkwanta

Three people have died on the spot in an accident that occurred on the Ohene Nkwanta near Odumasi in the Asante Akyem Central district...

GES worried over rise in tattoos, piercings, bleaching among students  

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has raised concerns over the rising prevalence of tattooing, multiple piercings, and skin bleaching among students, deeming it “a...

Mechanic remanded over alleged possession of forged land documents

The Accra Circuit Court Nine has remanded a 56-year-old mechanic for allegedly possessing forged land documents. Atta Alhassan was denied bail because he was arraigned...

GRA terminates 2 SML contracts

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has terminated two of its contracts with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). These are the transaction Audit and External Verification...

Big clashes lined up in Women’s Premier Division

An exciting round of clashes awaits the eight Women’s Premier Division teams on Saturday where two teams, the Bulls Daisies and Sanlam Boland Dames,...

Self-acclaimed chief remanded over fatal shooting of soldier

The self-acclaimed traditional ruler who allegedly shot a military man over a land dispute at Millennium City in Gomoa Fetteh near Kasoa in the...

Teacher Unions press home demands for the new allowances

Members of the various Teacher Unions have embarked on a demonstration in solidarity with demands by the Union’s hierarchy, demanding improved conditions of service. The...

Two dead, several injured in accident at Grupe [Photos]

An accident at Grupe barrier on the Damango-Sawla Highway on Thursday, May 2 claimed two lives, leaving several people injured. The accident involved a Toyota...

Ghana’s economic recovery has been strong and steady – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has conveyed his optimism regarding Ghana's economic trajectory, emphasizing the nation's resilience in the face of global uncertainties. Speaking...

My efforts led to remarkable transformation in Appiatse – Lands Minister

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has announced the successful revitalization of the once-devastated town of Appiatse. Through collaborative efforts with local...

Two nurses nabbed for illegally supplying Tramadol

Three individuals, including two men who claimed to be nurses at Walewale Government Hospital and Kumbungu health centre, were caught red-handed illegally distributing tramadol...

I heard more than 10 shots – Eyewitness recounts killing of 2 off-duty officers

Residents of Block Factory at East Trasacco in Accra say they are living in fear after two off-duty policemen were shot and killed by...

GHS announces vacancies for doctors across all 16 regions

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has unveiled employment opportunities for newly qualified medical doctors and dentists who chose to work in its health facilities...

Sika Official breaks silence on stabbing incident

Blogger Sika Official has broken his silence regarding the recent alleged stabbing incident that took place in the early hours of May 2, 2024,...

Dext Technology partners KNUST to train basic school teachers on STEM

Dext Technology Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to train basic schoolteachers on STEM. The...

Dozens Reported Killed and Injured in Democratic Republic of Congo Displacement Camp Amid Shell Explosions

Shells hit a displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today, prompting aid workers to temporarily evacuate and resulting in up to...

Cecilia Dapaah’s husband gives detailed testimony in court

Daniel Osei Kuffuor, the husband of former sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has given breakdowns of monies stolen from their storeroom by their former...

Residents flee as gas tanker falls at Dadieso [Video]

Most of the residents of Asante Akyem Dadieso in the Eastern region are leaving their homes after a gas tanker was involved in an...

Ejisu by-election: Police invite Kwadaso MP, EC staff over alleged bribery

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the alleged bribery incident during the Ejisu by-election, involving Electoral Commission (EC) staff and the Member...

Don’t turn elections into religious battle – Apostle Nyamekye to Ghanaians

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has appealed to Ghanaians not to turn the upcoming general election into a...

Self-styled businessman jailed five years over rent fraud

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a self-styled businessman to five years in prison for defrauding two public servants of GH₵37,500.00 in a house...

Resume campaign against ‘galamsey’ – GJA President to journalists

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed worry over the reduction of media campaigns against illegal small-scale mining, commonly...

Kenya Lionesses Squad for Rugby Africa Cup named

Kenya Lionesses Fifteens Coach Paul Murunga has named the 28 woman Lionesses squad to this year’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup taking place in Antananarivo,...

Third edition of Women in PR Ghana mentorship program calls for mentees

Professional networking organization dedicated to educating, mentoring, and empowering female Public Relations professionals, Women In PR Ghana, has announced the call for mentees for...

Junior Springbok media schedule – Match 2, Sunshine Coast

Please be advised of the following media opportunities in the build-up to the Junior Springboks’ second Under-20 Rugby Championship match against Australia on Tuesday,...

Sharks hunt historic final berth in European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) Challenge Cup

The Hollywoodbets Sharks will have a golden opportunity to make history by becoming the first South African franchise to advance to the EPCR Challenge...

Rugby Super Series returns

After a decade-long break, the Rugby Super Series makes its return, with two exciting matches scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at the RFUEA...

Maternal Health: Nearly One in Five Children Born in 2024 will Enter the World without Medical Care, Putting them and Mothers at Risk

Nearly one in five children (17.9%) born this year will enter the world without a doctor, midwife or nurse present, putting them and their...

GJA condemns killing of soldier at Kasoa

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has condemned the fatal killing of a soldier at Millennium City in Kasoa.  The...

Ghana isn’t broke to procure high and low-voltage poles – Energy Minister

Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has clarified that Ghana is not financially constrained to the extent of procuring high and low voltage poles. According...

NCCE briefs Council of State on civic plans for 2024

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has appeared before the Council of State members to brief them about the Commission's planned activities and...

Appiatse residents handed keys to newly constructed homes

Beneficiaries of the Appiatse reconstructed housing scheme are taking custody of their new homes. The explosion about two years ago destroyed their homes, killed 13...

‘Dumsor’: Napo mocks Mahama

The Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, insists that the erratic power outage being experienced is not dumsor as known in the local parlance. He...

FDA uncovers expired food items at Zuarungu SHS

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confiscated some expired food items from the Zuarungu Senior High School in the Upper East region. The FDA during an...

Family of ‘dead’ fisheries observer considers legal action over DNA test results

The family of Samuel Abayateye, 38, a Ghanaian fisheries observer who went missing in October 2023 is grappling with authorities' reluctance to release crucial...

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring his ID to vote in the U.K.'s...

Youth Startup Academy in Uganda graduates 40 start-ups

During the SWARM Summit in Uganda on 25 and 26 April 2024 in Kampala, Hive Colab, a technology incubator, celebrated the graduation of 40 start-ups...