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COCOBOD denies neglecting cocoa sprayers’ health concerns

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reacted to claims that, it is not providing essential medical care to its contracted mass cocoa sprayers following...

Fanta® Unveils Apple Pie as the Mystery Flavour in South Africa’s #WhatTheFanta Campaign

The wait is over! Fanta in South Africa reveals Apple Pie as the much-anticipated mystery flavour of the #WhatTheFanta campaign 2023, leaving everyone surprised...

Bad weather contributed greatly to Access Bank Group CEO’s helicopter crash

Preliminary information flowing from ongoing investigations into the helicopter crash that killed Dr Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the founding Group Chief Executive Officer of Access...

MMDAs to be inaugurated today

The Office of the President and the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development have announced the inauguration of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District...

TEWUG urges members to continue strike

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) is urging members to continue the industrial strike in spite of engagement with the government on...

Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Registration set to launch on March 1, 2024

In a significant move aimed at transforming Kenya's healthcare landscape, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is scheduled to commence operations on March 1,...

Passenger kicked out of plane after sex toy started buzzing

She aroused suspicion with this weapon of mass seduction.  A female plane passenger was left mortified after a vibrator began buzzing in her suitcase shortly...

Launch of the Africa Hospitality Consultants firm: A new pillar in the African hotel industry

A new era is dawning in the world of hospitality in Africa with the launch of Africa Hospitality Consultants (https://AfricaHospitalityConsultants.com). Founded on the principle...

Message of the Secretary-General for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Gender equality in science is vital for building a better future for all. Unfortunately, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases...

Education Minister commiserates with family of late Aburi Girls SHS student

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has sympathised with management of Aburi Girls Senior High School(SHS) and the family of the student who tragically...

NMC wades into GJA’s blacklisting of Hawa Koomson, Yendi MP

The National Media Commission (NMC) has described as dysfunction and unproductive, a directive by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to media houses to blacklist...

OSP sensitises media on electoral corruption

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), in collaboration with the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) and its partners, organised a media awareness workshop on...

Isaac Mensah appointed spokesperson for Office of Attorney-General

A state attorney, Isaac Willberforce Mensah, has been appointed as the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice. Mr Mensah,...

Ministry of Local Government inaugurates District Assemblies today

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development will today, February 12, 2024 inaugurate District Assemblies. The exercise in partnership with the Office...

ICU-Ghana suspends industrial action

The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) has joined Organised Labour to suspend its intended strike on February 13, 2024. This was due to...

Ghanaian teachers certified to work abroad – National Teaching Council

The Registrar of National Teaching Council (NTC), Dr. Christian Addai-Poku has revealed the license of teachers in Ghana has gained international recognition. Currently, Dr Addai-Poku...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers commend Bawumia

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers have lauded New Patriotic Party 9NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's plans to implement a flat rate tax. The proposed...

Four Jirapa Dubai workers arrested in connection with CEO’s murder

Four more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Eric Johnson, the owner of Cosy Hills Hotel popularly known as Jirapa...

Electricity VAT suspension victory for Organised Labour – ICU

The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union(ICU) Morgan Ayawine, has commended Organised Labour for their position on the 15% Value Added...

Togbe Afede invited to Harvard’s Africa Development Conference 2024

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV has been invited to be a “distinguished panelist” at Harvard’s Africa Development Conference (ADC). The conference is...

Trade Queen Africa launched in Accra

The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) has officially launched the maiden edition of the Trade Queen Africa (Miss Traq) project in Accra. Miss Traq takes...

UTAG defers strike after negotiations with gov’t

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has put off any industrial action until further notice following successful negotiations with the government over their...

Murder of Jirapa Dubai CEO: The inside story

Hours after the murder of Eric Johnson, the owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel in the Upper West Region, went viral on social...

Nsoromma Season 6: Regina Datibea Okantah warms hearts with Amakye Dede’s ‘Bebrebe’ song

Regina Datibea Okantah captivated the audience on Nsoromma Season 6 with her rendition of Amakye Dede's "Bebrebe" song. While her performance showcased her musical...

1 arrested as police commence investigations into death of Jirapa Dubai CEO

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cossy Hill...

Owner of Jirapa Dubai resort reportedly stabbed to death

The owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, nicknamed Jirapa Dubai, in the Upper West Region, Eric Johnson has passed on. Reports indicate that, Mr...

Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science – International Day of Girls & Women in Science

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) marks International Day of Girls &  Women in Science through their STEM program; Merck Foundation launches the “MARS Best African Woman...

Akosombo spillage: Ablakwa, partners hand over housing facility to victims

North Tongu Member of Parliament, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, with his partners, has inaugurated and handed over a housing unit to victims of the...

Jospong Group supports dialysis patients at the Bank Hospital

The Jospong Group of Companies has supported the Bank Hospital with a cheque of GH¢120,000. The gesture which forms part of the Group's corporate social...

Akosombo housing project: Ablakwa names block after Chief Imam

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has named a block within the Akosombo housing project after the National Chief Imam, Sheikh...

Service providers e-registration starts next month – NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has called on commercial road transport operators to fully embrace and cooperate with the authority to successfully operationalise...

Akosombo dam spillage: Mahama calls for urgent resettlement plan for victims

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to initiate an urgent resettlement program for the victims affected by the recent spillage...

Armed robbers attack mining company, shoots over five Chinese at Akyem Akokoaso

At least five Chinese nationals have been shot, with three left in critical condition in a brazen armed robbery attack on a mining site...

African Union (AU) Special Representative Visits African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Personnel Admitted in Nairobi Hospitals

The African Union Special Representative for Somalia and Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has visited ATMIS personnel admitted to various hospitals in...

Man nabbed for disguising as female to enter university hostel [Video]

In a bizarre turn of events, a man has been apprehended after attempting to gain unauthorized entry into the female hostel at the University...

Driver strips naked, sets police officer on fire in broad daylight

A commercial bus driver has set ablaze an official of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA). The incident happened while the officer was taking...

Eritrea: Regular Meeting of National Confederation of Eritrean Workers

The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers convened for its 5th regular Central Committee meeting and the 4th regular meeting of the Central Committee of...

Woman arrested for sending man 159,000 texts after their first date 

A Phoenix woman who was arrested last spring for allegedly stalking a man she had gone out on a single date with sent him...

Ofankor-Nsawam Road: Let’s exercise patience to ensure safety of all – Roads Minister to drivers 

The Minister of Roads and Highways has asked drivers who ply the Ofankor-Nsawam road to exercise some level of patience and caution to ensure...

Work on Ofankor-Nsawam road about 50% complete – Resident engineer

Construction work on the 33.4km Ofankor-Nsawam Road Project is about 50 per cent complete and will be done as scheduled, Kwabena Bempong, the Chief...