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Asantehene endorses ongoing educational reforms, applauds Dr. Adutwum

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has lauded the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, for the massive reforms he has brought into the...

Assembly member busted in GH¢18,000 police recruitment scam

The Ajumako Police Command has arrested the Assembly Member for the Atwereboanda Electoral Area, Joseph Dankwa in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the...

The World Health Organization (WHO) Intervenes to Control Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Outbreak in Somali Region Through Health Worker Capacity Building

In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Somali Regional state of Ethiopia, the World Health Organization's Ethiopia Country Office (WHO-Ethiopia)...

Nkawkaw residents protest against their MP, citing incompetence amongst others

Residents in the Nkawkaw constituency expressed their dissatisfaction today, Friday, December 15, through a massive demonstration against their Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Frimpong. The...

Good news for persons who bought land from Numo Nmashie Family

Senior law lecturer at the University of Ghana-School of Law, Lawyer Kwame Gyan has stated that persons who bought land from Numo Nmashie Family...

Check out proposed new passport application fees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has put a proposal before Parliament to review the current charges for passport application from GH¢100...

Accra takes bold step towards flood resilience with cutting-edge warning system

In a groundbreaking move to safeguard lives and property from the perennial flooding, the Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has unveiled a...

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Visits Gambella Region to Meet Leadership, Discuss Malaria and Refugee Assistance

The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director to Ethiopia, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Gambella to meet regional leadership, assess the resumption of refugee food assistance,...

East Africa Adopts Diversified Resource Development Strategy

Boasting an abundance of renewable resources, East Africa has garnered substantial attention from major international players within its clean energy market. Robust policies and...

World champions Spain seize top spot from Swedes

Spaniards reach FIFA Women’s World Ranking summit (www.FIFA.com) for first time; Record number of teams (192) included in standings; Namibia make strong progress, five...

Law on ‘wee’ use will be abused – Kwame Agbodza warns

Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza is warning that the Narcotics Control Commission law passed by Parliament will be abused. On Thursday, a Legislative Instrument...

World Health Organization (WHO) harp on efficient investment in Primary Healthcare as the Backbone for a resilient health system

With Nigeria unveiling strategic interventions to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health security by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the...

Allow us handle case of interdicted SHS heads – Teacher Unions appeal to GES

The leadership of teacher unions in the country have appealed to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to allow them to take...

Foreign Affairs Ministry celebrates Ambassador Akwei’s 100th birthday

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI) has celebrated one of the pioneering staff of the Ministry on his 100th birthday.  Richard A....

Lithium deal: Until Parliament ratifies your agreement it’s null and void – Yaw Oppong to Barari DV

The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has cautioned the Australian company Barari DV over the Lithium deal recently signed...

Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi’s daughter dies in house fire

Ewurama Ameyaw Akumfi, the daughter of former Education Minister, Professor Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi, has reportedly passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was...

Cameroon: African Development Bank grants a loan of EUR 74 million for electricity sector reforms to facilitate universal access to power

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of EUR 74.25 million to Cameroon in Abidjan on 14...

Meet the man who spent about £10,000 to relocate from Kumasi to UK

In recent years, a significant number of Ghanaians have actively sought better opportunities abroad, driven by the challenging living conditions in their home country....

Calm restored to Ahamanso Junction after residents clashed with COCOBOD taskforce

The District Chief Executive for Kadjebi in the Oti Region, Wilson Agbenyo, has said that calm has been restored at Ahamanso Junction following a...

Sam George recounts how US Embassy delayed his visa for three months

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed the challenges he is facing due to his advocacy for the passage of...

ECG probes staffer siphoning fuel saga

The management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the reported fuel siphoning incident involving one of its...

IGP leaked tape probe done, committee yet to consider report – Agalga

The Ranking member on the ad hoc committee probing the leaked IGP tape saga, James Agalga says investigations have concluded, and the report of...

NLC directs UG to engage senior staff, TEWU over unpaid market premiums

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has asked management of the University of Ghana, Legon to engage members of the Senior Staff Association and the...

Parliament approves industrial cannabis cultivation management regulation

Parliament has approved the Narcotics Control Commission Regulations 2023, an L.I that seeks to legalize the cultivation and management of cannabis of 0.3 tetrahydrocannabinol...

Obra Show: Woman in tears as paternity of infant is in limbo

Mary Boakye, a mother of three, has found herself in a regrettable ordeal as she cannot pinpoint the father of her two-month-old son. Mary, who...

OSP now has 249 professional staff on payroll

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that as of September 2023, there a total of 249 professionals undertaking various roles in...

How a Fire Officer reacted to an outbreak on live radio

On Thursday evening, an unusual incident unfolded in the studios of Joy FM. The spokesperson for the Ghana National Fire Service, A.D.O1 Alex King Nortey,...

‘Tap n’ Go’: GPRTU, taxi drivers hail Dr. Bawumia as taxi app is launched

A digital taxi service for Ghanaian Taxi Drivers, Tap n' Go, has been launched in Accra, by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU),...

Fire outbreak at O.A. Travel and Tour station at Avenor

Fire broke out at the O.A. Travel and Tour Terminal at Avenor in Accra. One of the buses on the premises was burnt. The cause...

Finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player and FIFA Puskás Award revealed

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) has announced the finalists in The Best women’s and men’s player categories as well as for the FIFA Puskás Award; Winners will be...

KNUST makes nursing degree 2 years for Diploma-holders

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revised the duration of the nursing degree programme to two years for diploma-holding nurses. This...

FIFA and Panini continue historic partnership to inspire football fans across generations

FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) retains Panini as its exclusive partner for official stickers, trading cards, trading-card games and digital collectibles; in addition to its traditional collections, Panini’s...

Madina MP proposes changes to Public Holidays Act

Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has presented a new private member’s bill before parliament which proposes changes to the Public Holidays Act...

3 shot following clash between COCOBOD task force, farmers in Oti Region

Three persons have been shot at Ahamanso Junction in the Oti Region following a clash between the COCOBOD task force and some farmers. This was...

Senegal, World Health Organization (WHO) launch regional emergency hub to bolster Africa’s response to health crises

The Government of Senegal and World Health Organization (WHO) today inaugurated a regional health emergency hub in the Senegalese capital Dakar to further bolster...

Grace and Salwa: a story of resilience in South Sudan

In Yambio, in southwestern South Sudan - a town known for its agriculture and fertile lands -16-year-old Salwa Anthony and her mother, Grace Martin,...

Barker-Vormawor’s application against Kan Dapaah’s ¢10m defamation suit dismissed

An Accra High Court has denied the application of #FixTheCountry Convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor to dismiss National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah's ¢10 million defamation...

SHS headteachers resorting to barter trade – NAGRAT

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has revealed that headteachers in Senior High Schools (SHS) are now resorting to barter...

Eight chiefs reject 1% lithium development fund

Eight chiefs in the communities where Barari BV is set to start lithium mining have rejected the proposed 1% development fund they will benefit...

Ghana Meteo warns of intense harmattan in December

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is urging Ghanaians to prepare for an intense Harmattan season in December. It attributed the intense dry season to the...