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KNUST murder: Court receives amended charge sheet, autopsy report

The prosecution handling the murder case of Joana Yabane, a final-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has submitted...

Mahama appoints new Acting Service Chiefs for Ghana Armed Forces

President John Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to restructure the military’s leadership. The...

Sales agent imprisoned for allegedly squandering company’s GH¢75,895 on betting

A 24-year-old sales agent at the Mile 8 branch of Obrempong Cold Store in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality has been sentenced to seven years...

Military officer shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bawku

An officer of the Ghana Armed Forces has reportedly been shot dead following a brutal attack by unidentified armed men in Bawku, in the...

Ahmed Suale’s ‘friend’ arrested in connection with his murder 

The Ghana Police Service, in its efforts to further investigate the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, has arrested a key suspect linked to...

40-year-old man drowns in well while working at Enyan Abaasa

A 40-year-old man, Yaw Abakah, has drowned in a well at Enyan Abaasa in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. According to...

KNUST Murder: Suspect remanded in prison

The suspect in the alleged murder of Joana Yabane, a final-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been...

Goldbod will become an avenue for state-sponsored ‘galamsey’ if… – Mining Consultant [Audio]

Mining Consultant Wisdom Edem Gomashie has raised concerns about the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), warning that without proper mechanisms, the initiative...

Check out countries considered for Trump’s potential new travel ban

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban. This is according...

If elections were held in August 2024, Bawumia would have polled about 30% – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign lacked the expected enthusiasm, highlighting the...

Ken Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if… – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if he fails to...

Fire sweeps through three girls’ dormitories at Labone SHS

A fierce fire swept through three girls' dormitories at Labone Senior High School in Accra on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to school property. The...

C/R Minister gives 100 acres of land to ex-galamsey operators for farming

The Central Regional Minister, Ekow Okyere Panyin, has officially handed over 100 acres of land to 30 former illegal miners (galamsey operators) for commercial...

Ken Ofori-Atta sues OSP

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has initiated a legal action at the Accra High Court against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for...

Obra Show: Woman takes loan to buy car for boyfriend, she gets thrown out in the end

In a dramatic turn of events, Diana Asabre, a young woman who accessed a bank loan to purchase a car for her boyfriend, now...

Cash sprayed as elated crowd welcomes IGP Yohonu to police headquarters [Watch]

An elated group of civilians and police personnel gathered on Friday to give a warm welcome to the newly appointed Inspector General of Police...

Mahama appoints new security chiefs

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new heads for the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS), the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and the Ghana Police...

Mahama swears in COP Yohuno as IGP

President John Mahama has sworn into office COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a short ceremony at the...

Car goes up in flames on Asamankese-Suhum road [Video]

A Nissan Frontier was completely destroyed by fire after veering off the road and crashing into a tree at Brekumanso on the Asamankese-Suhum road. The...

‘We don’t overly love Dampare, but…’ – Franklin Cudjoe on suit challenging removal [Audio]

The founding president of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has defended the injunction application that sought to block the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare...

Why Dampare can no longer be in the Police Service – Retired Officer [Audio]

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has stated that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s career in the Ghana Police Service has effectively ended...

Suit to block Dampare’s removal was a waste of time – COP (Rtd) Mensah [Audio]

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has dismissed the injunction filed to block the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector...

I hope my ‘brother’ will not change – COP Mensah (Rtd) on new IGP Yohuno [Listen]

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has expressed confidence in the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Speaking...

‘Not a fresh case, not a political attack’ – IMANI’s legal battle over Dampare’s removal

In a move that has sparked intense debate, President John Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as the Inspector General...

4 Immigration Officers, 2 farmers held over murder

Four officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and two farmers in the Nadowli-Kaleo District are in police custody over the murder of Patrick...

Mahama appoints COP Yohunu as new IGP

President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed his deputy, Commissioner of...

Imani Ghana and Prof Aning head to Supreme Court to stop removal of IGP, other security heads

Imani Ghana and security expert Professor Kwesi Aning have jointly filed a suit at the Supreme Court seeking to restrain the President from removing...

I’m in severe pains but I want to speak before anything happens – Kofi Adomah [Watch]

Renowned journalist Kofi Adomah Nwanwani has shared his first public statement following a tragic incident that nearly cost him his sight. He revealed he is...

Mahama warns loss-making SOEs: Reform, merge, privatize, or shut down

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) operating at a loss, stating that they will either be merged,...

Some assembly engineers accused of issuing illegal permits for Ramsar sites [Listen]

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has alleged that some engineers at district assemblies are sabotaging efforts to reclaim the Sakumono and Tema...

National Cathedral monies must be investigated – Nhyiaeso MP

Former Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Stephen Amoah has stated that while he has no objections to the stalled National Cathedral project, he is concerned...

Controversy over Joselyn Dumas’ appointment settled

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed reports suggesting that actress Joselyn Dumas has been appointed in...

Mahama sets record straight on number of political appointees at Jubilee House

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to running a lean government, disclosing that only 30 political appointees currently serve at the Jubilee...

NAGRAT resists appointment of GES Deputy Director-General

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has opposed the appointment of former Koforidua Technical University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Smile Gavua Dzisi, as Deputy Director-General...

Franklin Cudjoe cautions Mahama against Dampare’s removal

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has advised President John Mahama not to yield to partisan calls for the removal of Inspector-General of...

I don’t know how much each former housekeeper stole – Cecilia Dapaah tells court

The former Minister of Water and Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah, told the Accra High Court on Wednesday, March 12, that she is unable to determine...

Forestry Commission arrests illegal miners in Tano Anwia Forest

The Forestry Commission has arrested a group of illegal miners who continued their activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western Region...

Mahama forms anti-flood taskforce ahead of rainy season

The Anti-Flood Taskforce, led by Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) Stan Dogbe, has conducted an aerial reconnaissance of Accra as part of efforts to...

What type of bank will you establish with GH₵51 million? – Oppong Nkrumah asks gov’t [Video]

Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the Mahama-led government over the budgetary allocation for the Women's Development Bank. Finance Minister Dr....

Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security Operatives

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives, accusing them of unlawful trespass at his Cantonments residence. The lawsuit, filed...