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‘I no longer attend public events’ because… – ECG MD

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has revealed he has stop attending public events including weddings and...

NDLEA intercepts over 14kg of cannabis from Ghana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has intercepted of a large consignment of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa,...

Forgive them; they know not the power of love – Court tells former Minister after son, nephew challenge his marriage

The High Court at Cape Coast has asked a former Education Minister under the Kufuor government, Professor Dominic Fobih, to forgive his son and...

US Museum returns royal objects to Asante Kingdom [Photos]

Seven royal artefacts, including a necklace, an ornamental chair, and an elephant tail whisk, have been permanently and voluntarily returned to the Asante kingdom...

Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Qatar’s Ambassador participate in welcoming Injured people from Gaza to Receive treatment in Italian Hospitals

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani and HE Ambassador of the State...

PAC calls for special audit of National Sports Authority

The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has called for a special audit of the National Sports Authority (NSA) by...

Motor rider, pillion sentenced for failing to wear crash helmet

A motorbike rider and his pillion who failed to wear crash helmets have been sentenced by the Kaneshie District Court. Joshua Kumessa, the rider, in...

Electricity VAT: TUC notifies Police on planned demo 

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has notified the Ghana Police Service of their planned nationwide demonstration against the proposed 15% VAT on domestic electricity consumption. Although, Cabinet...

Covid-19: Suppliers of free water chase gov’t for cash

The Chairman of the Oyibi Area Water and Sanitation Scheme in Accra has appealed to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament to impress...

Businessman charged with fraud and forgery of KMA letters remanded

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody a businessman accused of defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them...

Fatal accident on Amasaman-Nsawam road [Photos]

About seven passengers are feared dead in an accident near China Mall on the Amasaman-Nsawam road. The fatal accident reportedly occurred on Monday evening. It...

What you are likely to pay if 15% VAT on electricity is implemented

As part of the government's comprehensive COVID-19 recovery programme, a new fiscal measure was expected to be implemented on January 1, 2024. According to...

KNUST researchers hopeful of human milk banking adoption in Ghana

The World Health Organization recommends that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives. However, infants without mothers or...

BoG to meet GRA, financial sector stakeholders over illegal MoMo deductions  

The Bank of Ghana will tomorrow February 6, 2024, meet officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority and stakeholders within the financial sector to address...

Fetish priest arrested over son’s murder, burial

Afealete Dzreke, a fetish priest believed to be in his 50s, has allegedly shot and killed his son at Dzuefe-Hamekpoe, a farming community within...

Exclusive: Antoa chief priest bares it all on Wontumi-Kokosohene saga [Video]

https://youtu.be/hHatBO_kbzc?si=5Ej38WIAo7iSS7AO The chief priest of Antoa Nyamaa shrine has set the records straight on the saga between the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic...

Urgent action needed to tackle sanitation crisis at Anloga fish market

Residents and authorities in the Anloga District of the Volta Region are facing a severe sanitation crisis that is causing serious health concerns, particularly...

Accra’s air quality tops global list, surpassing Delhi and Beijing

Ghana's capital Accra has claimed the unenviable title of having the world's worst air quality, outpacing cities notorious for pollution like Delhi and Beijing. Data...

Edem Agbana donates computers to schools in Ketu North

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana has generously donated 50 computers to selected Junior High Schools...

Fire guts sprinter bus in Tamale

A sprinter bus with a registration number GN 3421-14 got burnt beyond recognition at a welding shop in Sawaba a suburb of the Northern...

Tears as man endures prolonged erection for two days [Watch]

A 42-year-old sickle cell patient, Stephen Danquah is suffering from a rare condition known as priapism. This causes his penis to erect for two consecutive...

Kwawu Bepong chaos: 46 more suspects arrested

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has arrested forty-six more persons in connection with attacks on the Bepong chief's palace and some Police officers at...

A saga of truth and lies: why the feud between Wontumi and Kokosohene is not ending

When the Kumasi Traditional Council set free Bernard Antwi-Boasiako on allegations of disrespecting the Asantehene, many thought the case against the Ashanti regional chairman...

Invest in Ghana, the undisputed mining hub in Africa – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has delivered a compelling address at the thirtieth anniversary of the Investing in African...

New train assembled in Poland for use on Tema-Mpakadan line handed over to Ghana

The new train assembled in Poland for railway transportation in Ghana has been handed over to the Ghana government at a ceremony in Poland. This...

EOCO boss appeals for support in corruption fight

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Maame Tiwa Addo Danquah, has tasked Ghanaians to get involved in the fight...

We are still preparing for our demo – TUC on withdrawal of 15% VAT on electricity

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said they are still preparing for their protest following the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity...

Woman admits to delibrately spreading HIV

A woman living with HIV/AIDS has admitted to having unprotected sex with several men despite being aware of her status. According to her, it was...

PAC orders arrest of Northern Regional NSA Director for squandering GH¢160K

The Public Accounts Committee has directed that, the Northern Regional Director and Accountant of the National Sports Authority are arrested for allegedly squandering more...

Audrey Serwaa Bonsu appointed as CEO of Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy

The National Executive Council (NEC) of Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy (GNCoP) has appointed Audrey Serwaa Bonsu as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment...

2024 polls: Gonja Youth call for violence-free elections

The leadership of the Gonja Youth Association has appealed for a violence-free election ahead of this year's polls. They made the call this at the...

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Population

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Spokesman for the...

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali to decide fate of Ghanaian traders following ECOWAS ‘exit’

There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take...

Scores rendered homeless in Tema fire

Scores of residents have been left homeless as over 52 structures have been swept in a fire that gutted Ayigbetown, a suburb in the...

Bank of Ghana approves RightCard to operate remittances to Ghana

RightCard Payment Services Limited (LemFi) is proud to announce that it has obtained approval from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to resume its remittance...

Appianyinasehene supports 3 towns

Education-driven traditional ruler, Nana Kwanin Kwanfo II, the Appianyinasehene of Ashanti Juaben has yet again supported towns in his area. Few days ago, the traditional...

Breaking New Ground: UXLink and OKX Wallet Collaborate to Enhance WEB3 Wallet Capabilities

UXLink (https://UXLink.io), a visionary in the realm of Real Web3 Social Hub&Live Social Infrastructure, has proudly announced the introduction of innovative features for the management...

Nana Abor Atta II: A visionary leader transforming Gomoa Fetteh

In the latest issue of The New World magazine, we feature Nana Abor Atta II, the Chief of Gomoa Fetteh and Twafohen of Gomoa...

Muhammed Kabiru: A beacon of hope and leadership in West Africa

In the latest issue of The New World magazine, we shine a spotlight on Muhammed Kabiru, a remarkable individual dedicated to bringing peace and...

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 140 Oncology Scholarship to doctors from 28 African countries since 2012

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck...