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Court sets date to decide whether Wontumi should open his defence

The High Court of Ghana in Accra has set March 16, 2026, to determine whether the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party...

Minority seeks answers over Mahama’s use of chartered jet for foreign trips

The Minority in Parliament has begun raising questions about the recent international travels of John Dramani Mahama using a chartered aircraft, calling for greater...

Fuel shortages unlikely despite Middle East tensions – TOR assures Ghanaians

The Corporate Affairs Officer in charge of External Affairs at the Tema Oil Refinery, Godwin Mahama Ayaba, has assured Ghanaians that the country is...

Shatta Wale hints at contesting Ablekuma South seat in 2028

Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has hinted at a possible political ambition, stating that he could consider contesting an election as an independent candidate...

Residents set fetish priest’s shrine ablaze after alleged killing of girlfriend at Awutu Bentum

Residents of Awutu Bentum near Bontrase in the Central Region have set a fetish priest’s shrine ablaze after he allegedly killed his girlfriend for...

Ghana condemns drone attack that injured two citizens in Dubai

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a drone incident that left two Ghanaian nationals injured near Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab...

I didn’t know their struggles; I apologise to Rent Control staff for name-calling – Acting Commissioner

The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has publicly apologised to staff of the Rent Control Department for his previous criticisms of the institution. Speaking in...

NAIMOS destroys 50 illegal mining machines during patrol on Ankobra River

A joint taskforce has intensified patrols along the Ankobra River as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities that continue to threaten...

Daddy Lumba’s family head summoned over burial controversy

Victor Kofi Owusu, popularly known as Abusuapanyin Tupac and the Family Head of the late music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba, has...

GH¢50m frozen in Wontumi’s accounts – Kwakye Ofosu reveals

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says close to ¢50 million belonging to Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has been frozen...

Two policemen reportedly killed after crashing into tricycle on Ofoase–Ayirebi road

Two policemen stationed at Ofoase in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region have reportedly died following a collision involving a motorbike and a...

Three arrested in connection with murder of Abamba queen mother

The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of the Queenmother of Abamba, Nana Serwaa Asaamaa Kuma...

Contractors suspend Accra–Tema Motorway diversion after severe traffic congestion

Contractors working on the Accra–Tema Motorway Expansion Project have suspended a planned road diversion at the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange after heavy traffic congestion left...

Mother allegedly assaults 12-year-old daughter over plantain sale in Abrabra

A 12-year-old girl, identified as Vida Kwarteng, has reportedly been assaulted by her mother, Diana Kwarteng, following a disagreement over the sale of plantain...

Former COCOBOD CEO’s return of official vehicle: The inside story

Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has provided clarification regarding reports about the return of an official...

Kufuor proposes second house of Parliament made up of traditional leaders, professionals

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has proposed the creation of a second chamber of Parliament made up of traditional rulers, religious leaders, academics, trade...

Five dead, others injured in Gbeniyiri clash

Five people have been killed and five others injured in a clash between residents and herdsmen in Gbeniyiri and surrounding communities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba...

IGP clarifies withdrawal of Special Operations Taskforce from Tamale

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has explained the rationale behind the withdrawal of the Police Special Operations Taskforce, popularly referred to as...

Osei Assibey Antwi faces 21 counts as state files amended charge sheet

The state has filed an amended charge sheet in the criminal case against former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi, increasing...

See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of scheduled maintenance works across four operational regions for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with...

Couple arrested for allegedly beheading newborn for ritual purposes in Awutu Bontrase

The Awutu Bereku District Police Command, led by Superintendent Edmond Nyamekye, has arrested a couple for allegedly beheading their newborn baby and removing its...

One killed as Toyota Voxy crashes into truck at Teacher Mantey

One person has been confirmed dead following a crash involving a Toyota Voxy and a stationary MAN Diesel truck at Teacher Mantey on the...

Ban on pay-TV services at Presidency in force; my office is the only place with DsTV – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has affirmed that the Mahama-led government remains committed to its decision to cut expenditure, including the...

Two killed, three in critical condition after robbery attack at Fufulso

Two people have been confirmed dead while three others are in critical condition following a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor at Fufulso...

Pastor remanded over alleged videos of naked children

The head pastor of Mahanaim Christian Centre, a church located at Ankaful in Cape Coast, has been arraigned before a court for allegedly recording...

CLOGSAG begins indefinite nationwide strike today despite NLC’s order

Barring any last-minute change, the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) is expected to commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9,...

Police arrest suspect at Aplaku over threat of death

Police have arrested a suspect for allegedly threatening an Uber driver with a replica pistol following a misunderstanding over transport fare at Aplaku.  The suspect, identified...

President Mahama orders halt to international travel by SOE boards

President John Dramani Mahama has directed that boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions immediately stop undertaking international travel for training, conferences,...

Two killed, one injured in motorcycle accident at Assin Fosu

Two people have lost their lives, while another is receiving medical treatment following a motorcycle accident at Assin Fosu in the Central Region. The incident...

MCE declares Kintampo a no-go area for illegal mining

Although Kintampo is not widely known for illegal mining activities, emerging evidence suggests that such operations are taking place along the Black Volta. The situation...

Check out areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

Residents and businesses in parts of Tema will experience a scheduled power interruption today, Sunday, March 8, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana...

UCC student dies in tragic road accident on campus

A Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has died following a road traffic accident on the university’s campus. The deceased, Kweku...

7 in critical condition after accident on Kubease, Konongo-Kumasi Highway

Seven people are in critical condition following a road accident at Kubease on the Konongo–Kumasi highway in the Juaben Municipality. The accident occurred around 8:00...

Government condemns Lebanon attack that injured two Ghanaian soldiers

Ghana has protested to the United Nations following an attack on its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured. In a statement...

Public Health Director sends SoS message to Ghanaians over food safety

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has cautioned Ghanaians to exercise vigilance when purchasing fresh produce, stressing that food safety begins at the market. The Assembly’s...

Two Ghanaian soldiers critically injured after missile attack on UN mission base in Southern Lebanon

Two Ghanaian soldiers deployed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon have been critically injured after their base came under missile attack...

Two shot dead, one in critical condition at Sawla hospital

Two people have been confirmed dead, with the third victim battling for his life at the Sawla-Tuna-Kalva district hospital in the Savannah region. The Savannah...

Armed robbers shoot Agona Asafo Assemblyman, bolt with cash

An Assembly Member for the Agona Asafo Electoral Area in the Agona East District, Ishmael Odoom, is in critical condition after he was shot...

Konongo residents attack firefighters for arriving late at fire scene

Some angry residents in Konongo, within the Asante Akyem Central Municipality, allegedly attacked firefighters who were responding to a fire outbreak in the area. The...

CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike effective March 9

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana has declared a nationwide strike, directing all its members in the Civil Service and Local Government...