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Ghana, Ukraine strengthen bilateral ties with opening of first consulate in Accra 

The long-standing diplomatic and bilateral ties between Ghana and Ukraine have been bolstered with the opening of the Embassy of Ukraine in Accra. Ghana and...

GaDangme Council condemns Navy’s use of live ammunition on Tema youth

The GaDangme Council has condemned the use of live ammunition by the Ghana Navy on some Tema youth during a procession for the Kpejoo Festival which...

Mahama celebrated at Africa Heritage Awards

Former President John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, received the African Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership at the 2024 African Heritage Awards Ceremony in Lagos,...

How to combat gendered disinformation ahead of Ghana’s 2024 poll

Women in Ghanaian politics are usually the primary targets of coordinated political attacks during election periods and this year would not be any different....

I’ve never applied for any GNPC scholarship – Jinapor

The Member of Parliament(MP) for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has dismissed allegations of benefiting from a scholarship from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)....

Wenchi Paramount chief urges his sub-chiefs to promote development

The Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, has called on sub-chiefs under his jurisdiction to use their unique...

1 killed as brave driver runs over car snatchers

A yet-to-be-identified man has died after a brave driver run over him and his accomplice in their attempt to snatch his car at Tema...

John Boadu reveals why some SOEs are incurring losses

The Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), John Boadu, has explained that some State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) make losses because not...

Ghanaian students in Serbia cry over delayed stipends

Some Ghanaian students studying in Serbia say they are facing significant hardships due to delayed stipends from the Scholarship Secretariat. These stipends, meant to...

Body of makeup artist who died alongside Jnr Pope exhumed

The body of Abigail Frederick, the makeup artist who tragically lost her life in the same marine accident that claimed the life of popular...

World’s oldest conjoined twins die at 62

The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died at the age of 62. Lori and George Schappell passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Despite having...

John Boadu reveals formation of new board for TOR

The Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), John Boadu, has disclosed that the government has taken decisive steps to revitalize the...

Govt to avoid tax burden on Ghanaians – Finance Minister assures

The government is determined not to overburden Ghanaians with the payment of more taxes, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has assured. Rather, the...

Iran vs Israel: What to know about the massive attack

Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday as regional tensions continued to mount over the war in Gaza.  President Biden condemned the attack...

Akontombra MP donates to best-performing individuals, institutions

Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi Akontombra, Alex Djornuboah Tetteh, has generously supported 100 best-performing individuals and institutions in the constituency. The items given included...

Sampson Ahi slams govt over new cocoa farmgate price

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Sehwi Bodi in the Western North Region, Sampson Ahi, has strongly criticized the government's...

Police beef up security in Kasapin over suspected killings

The Kasapin district police have ramped up security measures to address rising concerns over public safety in the area in the wake of recent...

Boy assaulted over ‘missing penis’ suffering blood clot in brain, bone fracture

A 16-year-old boy with special needs, Bright Bosompem, has been left with life threatening injuries after being brutally assaulted following an accusation of penis...

Missing penis: One jailed, others fined as court orders compensation for victim

A man who conspired with two others to beat up a student wrongly accused of causing a tricycle rider's penis to shrink has been...

Prof Adei’s corruption allegation against Roads Ministry “presumptuous” – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged bribery and corruption at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The report...

Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Project to address voltage and power quality

The Commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Project on Wednesday, 17th April, 2024 by His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to...

Tears as Dormaa SHS student dies after abortion

In a distressing turn of events, the Dormaa Ahenkro community is reeling from the tragic loss of 19-year-old Abigail Kyeremaa, a student of Dormaa...

Ghana Armed Forces responds to attack on Tema Naval Base

The Tema Naval Base in Ghana experienced an unexpected attack during an ongoing festival, prompting a swift response from the Ghana Armed Forces. The...

Iran fires drones and ballistic missiles at Israel in revenge attack

Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel late Saturday in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer...

Israel says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks

Iran has launched aerial drones at Israel, appearing to mark a widely anticipated reprisal attack. Israeli TV said the salvo was expected to reach Israel...

IET signs MoU with Ghana Electrical Contractors Association

In a move aimed at enhancing collaboration and professionalism within Ghana's construction industry, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Ghana and the Ghana...

Cyclist completes 815km from Bolgatanga to Accra

As the world continues to face issues of carbon emissions, exacerbating the impact of climate change, a cyclist has ridden 815 kilometres from Bolgatanga,...

Police arrest 1,346 suspected kidnappers, rapists in five weeks

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday, April 12, said they have arrested 1,3436 suspects for various offences, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running,...

Scholarship Secretariat Saga: 104 beneficiaries yet to return home despite signing bond – Fourth Estate editor

Senior reporter at The Fourth Estate, Seth Bokpe, says about 104 beneficiaries of the Scholarship Secretariat who went studying abroad are yet to return...

Scholarship Secretariat’s request for a law is a demonstration of incompetence – Kofi Bentil

Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil says the Scholarship Secretariat's request for a law to regulate its operations is a demonstration of incompetence. According...

Dumsor Diaries: Washing bays return to daunting task of fetching water

Some small businesses like car washing bays are returning to their days of fetching heavy buckets of water to wash dirt off vehicles.  The recent...

Flowerpot Flyover to open to traffic by October

The flyover on the Motorway Interchange at Flowerpot will be opened to traffic by the end of October this year.   When opened, it would improve...

Presidency sets records straight on dismissal of SSNIT Director-General

The Presidency has dismissed reports that the former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, was relieved...

2 dead in shooting incident at Tema; 3 others fighting for survival

A shooting incident which occurred at Tema New Town on Friday night is said to have led to the death of two persons with...

Scholarships Bonanza: Former Miss Ghana, others on full list – Part 2

A former beauty queen, Giusepina Baafi, is on a list of scholarship beneficiaries obtained by the Fourth Estate in response to a Right to...

Joyce Dzidzor Mensah unveils stunning back tattoo dedicated to Fred Meiway on Adom FM [Video]

Former HIV Ambassador, Joyce Dzidzor Mensah, caused a stir during a recent appearance on Adom FM's Work and Happiness show, when she revealed a...

Embassy of Ukraine officially opens in Accra

In a significant stride towards bolstering international relations, the Embassy of Ukraine has been officially inaugurated in the bustling city of Accra, Ghana. This momentous...

Check out the top total solar eclipses scheduled for the next 10 years

With the April 8 total solar eclipse over, North America has exactly eight years, 11 months and 22 days to wait until its next one. Although...

Former US diplomat sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to spying

Manuel Rocha, the former US ambassador to Bolivia who acted as a secret foreign agent of Cuba, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal...

Italian fashion icon Roberto Cavalli passes away at 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal prints on leather and textiles, has died aged 83. The fashion house that bears his name...