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Over 200 killed in Bawku conflict since 2021 – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bawku , Amadu Hamza, has revealed over 200 people have been killed in the renewed conflict, which started in...

Political party paraphernalia banned during festivities in Accra

Political party paraphernalia will no longer be allowed during festivities in the Greater Accra region, city authorities have said. This was announced by the Greater...

We’ll continue our strike even if our salaries are cut – CETAG

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has said threats to cut their salaries will not deter them from continuing their strike...

I intend to make millions from farming not politics – John Dumelo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has stated that his venturing into politics has nothing...

I’ll beat Mahama hands down – Alan

A New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has reiterated that he is the best candidate to defeat John Dramani Mahama...

Police shoot two suspects dead for attempting to escape custody

The Jacobu district police command has denied claims they deliberately shot and killed two suspected criminals. The deceased, according to the police, attempted to escape...

Asantehene destools second chief in less than a week [Video]

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Chief of Aduamoa in the Afigya Kwabre District of the Ashanti Region. Nana Osei Tiri Ababio is...

NPP flagbearership: Minister explains why he ditched Bawumia for Alan

Deputy Railways Development Minister, Kwaku Asante Boateng, has stated reasons why he ditched the campaign team of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to support...

Niger Coup: Hundreds of trucks delivering onions to Ghana blocked at Benin border

Over one hundred trucks loaded with onions are locked up in the border town between Benin and Niger following the border closure. The action was...

Non-registered KTU students to sit for special exams

Management of the Kumasi Technical University (KTU) has rescinded an initial decision to defer the programmes of students who failed to register their courses...

COCOBOD to complete existing cocoa road projects but… – CEO

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has assured that cocoa road projects under construction across Ghana will be continued and completed. However, new cocoa road projects...

You’ve failed people of Western Region – Matilda Amissah Arthur rebukes politicians, chiefs

Former Second Lady, Matilda Amissah Arthur, has chastised both the political and traditional leaders of the Western Region over the lack of development in...

Over 940,000 people in Northern Ghana trapped in poverty 

Poverty continues to ensnare Northern Ghana as 941,706 residents remained impoverished between 2014 and 2019, despite reduction in national poverty rate, a study has...

NDC to vet parliamentary aspirants in 10 ‘outstanding’ constituencies

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, vet parliamentary aspirants in 10 constituencies where primaries were put on...

How pins, cowries were removed from veteran actor’s body after spiritual attack

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, has revealed how several objects were removed from his body after he suffered a spiritual attack. He shared this in a...

N/R: Man who allegedly defiled and infected 14-year girl with HIV remanded

A man, believed to be in his 40s, has been remanded into prison custody in Yendi following allegations that he defiled and infected a...

Ghana ranks 4th in Africa with moderate proficiency in English Proficiency Index

Ghana has been classified as moderately proficient, ranking 4th among African countries in the English language as revealed by a recent proficiency index report. In...

20,000 Street lights for Greater Accra ready — Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has procured 20,000 street lights to be distributed and installed in the various metropolitan, municipal and district...

Rev. Christie Doe Tetteh launches ‘operation 100 boxes’: Provides vital sanitary pads to rural school girls

In a commendable move to address the pressing issue of period poverty affecting school-going girls, a significant initiative named 'Operation 100 Boxes' has been...

Michael Annan commended as bright students express gratitude for life-changing scholarships

On August 7, 2023, Michael Annan, the Chief Executive Officer of Object Consult, warmly received a group of eight brilliant students into his office....

Ambiguous diagram for BECE Integrated Science Examination

Dear West African Examinations Council (WAEC), I write to express my concern about the ambiguous diagram that was used in the BECE Integrated Science 2023...

North East floods: Collapsed building kills one person, another injured

A building has collapsed and killed one person while leaving another with fractures in the Nyonyo Nasuan District of the North-East Region. The survivor is...

Her infertility drove her husband of 35 years to another woman; now she wants compensation

They lived happily as a couple for over 35 years. But Maame Afia Birago is hurt due to her inability to bear a child, a...

La General Hospital now under Agenda 111, project to begin in November

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has said that the La General Hospital has been absorbed into the government’s Agenda 111 project,...

Woman survives after spending 90 minutes in the grip of a crocodile

An Indonesian woman has survived a crocodile attack for 90 minutes before finally being rescued and taken to a hospital. On July 27, Falmira De...

 Coordinating director, internal auditor perish in gory crash on Tamale-Yendi Road

The Saboba District Coordinating Director and his Internal Auditor have both died in a gory accident on the Tamale-Yendi Road in the Northern region.  The...

Man jailed for breaking into Association International School 

A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 27-year-old unemployed man to four years imprisonment for breaking into an office at Association International School...

CETAG strike: Salaries can be withheld if… – NLC clarifies

The National Labour Commission (NLC) says the Ministry of Education has legitimate grounds to withhold the August salaries of striking members of the Colleges...

Niger’s coup might affect foodstuff prices in Ghana soon – Traders reveal

Ghanaians have been urged to brace themselves for a spike in prices of foodstuff as the Niger coup gradually takes its toll on the...

Corruption at Passport Office: Minister sacks overstayed officers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has expressed worry over the continuous extortion and corruption at the Passport Office. On...

Pan-African’s support enhances education in three institutions

The Pan-African Savings and Loans Company Ltd. (Pan-African) has made contributions to education by donating essential resources to three educational institutions. The philanthropic gesture included...

Niger coup leader agrees to hold direct talks with ECOWAS

A group of Nigerian Islamic scholars who met Niger’s coup leader have said the general has agreed to hold direct talks and resolve a...

YEA launches youth in garment & textiles module

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has launched the 'Youth in Garment and Textiles Module' in Kumasi. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YEA, Kofi Baah Agyepong,...

GNAT advocates national dialogue for sustainable Free SHS policy

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is actively pushing for a crucial national stakeholder dialogue to evaluate the sustainability of the Free Senior...

George Afriyie accuses Kurt Okraku of creating wealth for Dreams FC only

Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential hopeful, George Afriyie, has accused GFA President, Kurt Okraku of only creating wealth for Dreams FC. His comments come after...

Man allegedly kills friend over dog meat

A 50-year-old man from Owusukrom at Gyereso, near Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region, has been tragically killed in what looks like a battle between...

Nkwanta Community Day SHTS calls for support for robotic hub

Students and authorities of Nkwanta Community Day Senior High Technical School in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region have expressed optimism about winning...

Soften your stance – Deputy Education Minister appeals to CETAG

The Deputy Minister of Education in Charge of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Gifty Twum Ampofo, has made a passionate appeal to the...

Over 600 KTU students beg management to rescind decision on deferment

Over 600 students of the Kumasi Technical University are appealing to the University’s management to reconsider its decision asking them to defer their programmes...

Cocoa roads: Ongoing projects will be completed but no new ones will be initiated

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says cocoa road projects which are currently under construction across the country will continue and be completed. COCOBOD explained that...