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Ewoyaa project: Piedmont Lithium to sell portion of its Atlantic shares to another firm

US-based Piedmont Lithium has announced it will sell a portion of shares it holds in Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium to Atlantic’s biggest shareholder,...

Forest reserves as large as 30 football fields destroyed by illegal miners at Anhwiaso 

Illegal miners have cut down vegetation covering more than forty acres of land in the Anwhiaso-Bibiani Municipality of the Western-North Region.  This vast amount of...

ECG sets record straight on ‘dumsor’

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has addressed concerns regarding intermittent power supply in some areas. The company said there is no nationwide load shedding...

National Peace Council speaks on Bawku conflict

The National Peace Council has assured Ghanaians of its continuous commitment to address and possibly end the Bawku conflict.  Chairman of the Council, Rev. Dr....

Canon’s strong commitment to sustainability recognised in Quocirca’s Sustainability Leaders’ Report

Today, Canon Europe (www.Canon-CNA.com) announces that it has been named a leader in Quocirca’s Sustainability Leaders’ Report 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3U2vCYy) – an important market analysis which...

The court won’t enforce a contract that promotes sexual immorality – Amorkor Armah

Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Gertrude Amorkor Armah, says the court will not lend its power to enforce...

Driver jailed 8 years for attempted kidnapping 

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a driver to eight years imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to kidnap a father and daughter for...

2 employees of Metro Mass Transit on bail over alleged GH₵250k cable theft

The Kaneshie District Court has granted a GH₵50,000.00 bail with two sureties, each, to two employees of Metro Mass Transit Limited for allegedly stealing...

Mahama reacts to death of 3 in Bawku

Former President John Mahama says he is saddened by the news of the death of three people in Bawku amid a rise in tensions. This...

African Development Bank appoints Aida Ndir Ngom as Director of the Private Sector Development Department

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Aida Ngir Ngom as Director, Private Sector Development Department. Her appointment takes effect from February 1, 2024. Ngom,...

Man stabs neighbour to death for snoring

A Pennsylvania man has been stabbed to death by his neighbour for snoring loudly. The incident came to light last Sunday evening in Upper Moreland...

Bawku: GAF reacts to murder allegations

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted accusations of involvement in the recent deaths of three individuals in Sabongari, Bawku. This follows the January 12th...

FDA issues public alert about circulation of unregistered ‘SLIMFIT’ mineral water

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public about the circulation of an unregistered bottled water, SLIMFIT mineral water on the market. The...

Bawku conflict: There must be consequences for extra-judicial killings – Dafeamekpor

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says there should be harsh consequences for military personnel engaged in extra-judicial killings in Bawku. His comment...

Half Ghanaian women overweight

Half of females in Ghana, aged between 20 and 49, are either obese or overweight, the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report...

Fire destroys over 15 shops near Kasoa new market [Photos]

A raging fire has destroyed over 15 shops near Kasoa new market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality if the Central Region. According to...

Ahafo Ano North: Kwaku Fosu Frimpong gains momentum in bid for 2024 parliamentary seat

As the 2024 elections draw near, the Ahafo Ano North Parliamentary seat has once again become a focal point due to its historical swings...

Ghana Statistical Service wins 2023 UN Datathon

The Ghana Statistical Service Data Science Team has won the 2023 United Nations Datathon. The team was made up of Simon Tichutab Onilimor, Laurent Smeets,...

Police go on rampage at Ntoaso

Some personnel from the Ghana Police Service went on rampage on Thursday morning at Ntoaso near Nsawam in the Eastern region. The team were...

Bawku: The military apprehended and killed the young men without any reason – Ayariga

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central in the Upper East region, Mahama Ayariga, has dismissed claims that the military is not involved...

There’s lack of political will to resolve Bawku conflict – KAIPTC lecturer

A lecturer at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre (KAIPTC) says there is no political will to resolve the Bawku conflict. His...

Stonebwoy shares rare photos to mark wife’s birthday

Dr Louisa Satekla, the gorgeous wife of reggae/dancehall musician Stonebwoy, on Friday, January 19, turned a year older. Taking to Instagram, Stonebwoy shared rare...

Bawku Conflict: 3 deceased men engaged in gun fight with military – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Bawku, Amadu Hamza Zanga, has stated that the three young men, whom some soldiers shot, were involved in...

Zambia races to curb fast-spreading cholera outbreak

As the cholera outbreak in Zambia continues to expand rapidly, efforts are being stepped up to halt the spread of disease and save lives....

Co-tenant jailed for sexually molesting five-year-old girl

A 35-year-old labourer who sexually molested a five-year-old girl at Weija in Accra has been sentenced to one year imprisonment by the Gender Based Violence Court. Moro Yusif is...

Lawyer in court over alleged perjury

 A 36-year-old lawyer, who allegedly swore a fraudulent affidavit at the Accra High Court to deceive the Court to win a case has been...

IMF approves second $600m for immediate disbursement to Ghana

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second tranche of US$600 million for Ghana. This was contained in a statement issued by the IMF...

Senior Staff’s strike hampering resolution efforts – NLC

The National Labour Commission (NLC) says the ongoing industrial action by the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation...

Gov’t must invest in REGSEC and NGO’s to resolve Bawku conflict – Victor Doke

A lecturer at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Victor Doke, has advised the government to invest in the Regional Security...

Cause of fire that killed man, lover at Fiapre revealed

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) into the fire outbreak which burnt two people to death at Fiapre in the...

Two gunmen attack bus carrying trainee nurses at Binduri

A bus carrying about 45 students of the Presbyterian Nurses Training College, Bawku, has been attacked by two gunmen on motorbikes near Binduri in...

Mobile Money fraud continues unabated; is Ghana Card helping?

In the relentless battle against the rising tide of mobile money fraud, the government's mandate to link SIM cards with Ghana Cards was hailed...

Executive Presbytery of Assemblies Of God Ghana prays for Mahama

The Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana has pay a courtesy call on former President John Dramani Mahama and his family. Led by...

TUC rejects 15% VAT imposition on domestic power consumption exceeding lifeline limit

The Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Yaw Baah has said that Labour cannot accept the imposition of the 15% Value Added...

Flood communities to benefit from $500k worth of supplies from US, UNICEF

The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is partnering with UNICEF and the Ministry of Education to provide...

Latest on housekeeper who allegedly murdered 83-year-old employer

A 22-year-old housekeeper is standing trial for the alleged murder of her mistress after stealing over $5,600 from her Ayeduase residence in the Oforikrom...

Neighbors Connect supports pupils at Asofan MA4 Basic School [Photos]

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the members of Neighbors Connect, a group of dedicated Facebook friends, have made a significant impact on...

Curfew at Alavanyo, Nkonya renewed

The Minister for the Interior has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Alavanyo and Nkonya townships and their environs in the Oti Region...

Functional private sector participation key to AfCFTA success – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated calls for effective private sector-led participation to ensure the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at...

Marta speaks to Inside FIFA

Marta follows in the footsteps of Pelé in receiving the FIFA Special Award (www.FIFA.com); The six-time Women’s World Player of the Year is a role...