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Second National Basketball Association (NBA) Academy Showcase Africa Tips off in Senegal

NBA Academy Africa (www.NBA.com) Hosts Series of Exhibition Games Featuring U-18 Teams from Canada, Cameroon, Germany, Senegal and the U.S.; Seven Participating Teams Collectively Feature Nearly...

Latest update on Kasoa military officer’s killing over land dispute

The Millennium City District Police Command has arrested one Benlord Ababio, also known as Nana Ben, the suspect in the killing of a military...

Chop bar owner fingered in 3 murder cases denies involvement

A chop bar owner alleged fingered in three murder cases has denied her involvement in the crime. She was named as the mastermind by 35-year-old...

Cryptocurrency exchange founder jailed for money laundering

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison after pleading guilty to money-laundering charges last...

Dumsor Diaries: The struggle of tailors and seamstresses to make ends meet

Edward Dzobo, a 53-year-old man, and his younger brother, whose entire livelihood depends on their sole handicraft of sewing at Odorkor Busia Junction, shared...

US hails Bishop Adonteng Boateng as national hero for rescuing child from burning car

US-based Ghanaian pastor, Bishop Adonteng Boateng, has been hailed as an American national hero following his heroic act of rescuing a young child from...

Chiefs standing to greet the president at public events is apt – Chieftaincy Minister

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has justified the recent incident in which President Akufo-Addo and his bodyguard reportedly signaled to some chiefs...

Military officer shot dead over alleged land dispute

A military officer, believed to be in his late 30s, lost his life in a violent altercation over land rights at Kasoa Millennium City. Two...

Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted 20.5 kilogrammes of concealed cannabis parcels set for smuggling out of Ghana via postal and courier centres...

Youth admonished to explore opportunities in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality

Spotless Aviation and Professional Institute, in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has held a conference on aviation, tourism, and hospitality in the...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Advances Global Economic Integration through Strategic Partnerships at the 49th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings

During the third day of the 49th IsDB Annual Meetings, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb), a member of the Islamic Development...

Ejisu By-Election: Results so far

Here are provisional results from the Ejisu by-election held Tuesday, April 30. These are results from various polling centres: Kwamo: Esther Osei (CPP) Kwabena Boateng (NPP)...

Grave diggers call for enhanced lighting system to save Tafo cemetery

Inadequate lighting and lax security at the Tafo cemetery have created opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to engage in nefarious activities within its premises. Concerned residents...

Manhyia Palace Museum comes alive in May by showcasing restored Asante treasures

The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi will reopen to the public on 1st May 2024, as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Otumfuo...

Court instructs Anas to testify in person unmasked against Nyantakyi or…

The High Court in Accra says it is waiting for the outcome of the Court of Appeals decision in the case involving investigative journalist...

Sudan: As fighting escalates around El Fasher, major malnutrition crisis persists in Zamzam camp; Médecins sans frontières (MSF) is stepping up its activities and...

In response to the escalating fighting in North Darfur, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has treated over 100 war wounded patients – including 11 children,...

Three including 2 Indian nationals killed in ghastly accident on Konongo-Kumasi highway

Three persons including two Indian nationals on Monday died on the spot in a head-on collision on the Konongo-Kumasi Highway. The accident involved a Nissan...

COCOBOD intensifies crackdown on cocoa smuggling syndicates

The war against illicit activities of cocoa smuggling syndicates, which was launched by Ghana Cocoa Board with support from the state’s security agencies, continues...

Truck loaded with charcoal involved in accident in Damongo; Main road blocked

A Kia truck loaded with charcoal from Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, heading south, has been involved in an accident. It happened between...

Gov’t ready for Chinese investment in optimising green mineral development – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has made a compelling case for Chinese government and businesses to collaborate with...

South Sudan commemorates 50 Years of Immunization with 2024 African Immunization Week – Humanly Possible: Immunization for All

This year, as the world commemorates World Immunization Week from April 24 to April 30, South Sudan joins the global community in celebrating the...

Ex-US army member Sanda G. Frimpong convicted in money laundering romance fraud, faces jail time

Sanda G. Frimpong, 33, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison and ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution to...

National Ambulance Service staff meet Governing Board

The staff of National Ambulance Service has met the Governing Board of the service to deliberate on issues bothering the service.   Deliberations between the board...

WAEC reacts to private schools’ threat to boycott BECE, WASSCE

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it does not intend to review new charges to clients. Despite threats from the Ghana National Association of...

Seychelles celebrates 50 years of saving children’s lives through immunization

Matteo Pragassen is almost a year old and his mother, Diane Uranie, has brought him to the Beau Vallon health centre in Victoria, Seychelles'...

Statement by H.E Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on the African Vaccination Week

The goal of the African Vaccination Week is simple yet profound:  The week focuses on emphasizing the importance of protecting every person’s right (particularly...

New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana’s Health System in Response to Climate Change

A new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s health system against the adverse effects of...

Akufo-Addo calls for African unity against maritime threats

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated the government's commitment to retooling the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. Speaking at...

World Economic Forum Special Meeting: Africa Contributing to Shaping the Global Future Agenda

The World Economic Forum (WEF) convened a Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on...

African Union establishes the Southern Africa Network of Traditional Leaders Drug Demand Reduction Network

In a ground breaking move, the African Union has established its first a sub-regional network of traditional leaders to be trained in scientific evidence-based...

Nsoromma season 6 grand finale: Who will be crowned winner at West Hills Mall this Sunday?

Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year as Nsoromma Season 6 reaches its thrilling conclusion after weeks of intense competition. The...

IFMA ignites the future of facility management in Ghana

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter, under the leadership of President Sampson Opare-Agyemang, is spearheading a transformative movement within the field of...

Ghana’s LPG price one of the highest in the world – Association 

The Vice President of the  Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana, Gabriel Kumi, has revealed that Ghana's LPG prices rank among the highest globally.  According...

GCX CEO drives dialogue on transformation of Africa’s cocoa industry

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), Mrs. Setutsi Ivowi has delivered a compelling talk at the World Cocoa Conference in...

19-year-old shop attendant convicted for stealing an iPhone

A 19-year-old shop attendant has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbing a student of an iPhone II valued at...

Energy Minister delays appearance before parliamentary committee

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has kept the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances waiting since morning. The Minister was scheduled to appear before...

Exxonmobil and National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Launch Jr. National Basketball Association (NBA) League in Mozambique

ExxonMobil and NBA Africa (https://www.NBA.com) on Saturday launched a new Jr. NBA league in Maputo, Mozambique that will be operated by the Clarisse Machanguana...

Throwback video surfaces of US Army major bragging about enjoying killing people

In an interview on Kofi TV, US Army Major Kojo Owusu Dartey, now found guilty of smuggling firearms to Ghana hidden in blue barrels...

From Aching Tooth to Life-Saving Surgery: A Mechanic’s Journey with Mercy Ships

A 21-year-old man is rejoicing after receiving free surgery from a charity to remove a tumor that had grown to half the size of...

The harrowing experience of a Ghanaian bisexual

A Ghanaian man, using the pseudonym Ibrahim for safety reasons, has bravely shared his harrowing experience of how he has endured repeated assaults in...