Asunafo South: Blood was oozing from her mouth and nose –...

A grieving father in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region has shared heartbreaking details of his newborn daughter’s final moments, blaming inadequate...

NPP flagbearer race: All the photos from the party headquarters

Voting commenced at 7:00am on Saturday at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) headquarters in Accra, as delegates across the country elected a flagbearer for...

I paid for every hour on oxygen, but she couldn’t survive...

Kwabena Sintim, father of a newborn baby girl who tragically died after being transported in a taxi with an oxygen cylinder due to limited...

Zambia to ‘order more fugu’ after Mahama outfit sparks online buzz

President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, jokingly announced that his country would be placing orders for more Ghanaian fugu, following days of animated social media...

‘Minority shivering; 24-hour economy will keep NPP in opposition for next...

In a fiery rebuttal during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, dismissed criticisms from...

Korle Bu lab workers embark on strike

Medical laboratory professionals at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have begun a phased industrial action that threatens to disrupt healthcare delivery, with a full shutdown...
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Ghana on track to exit IMF programme by April 2026 —...

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana is on track to complete its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

2026 WC: I understand what it takes to do football, says...

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak Managing Director Julius Ben Emunah has expressed strong support for the club’s players, emphasising his deep connection to football...

The power of names: Rebranding Ghana’s gateway

The proposal to rename Ghana's international airport has sparked a national conversation about the significance of names and their impact on our collective identity. In...

What’s the sense in National Service?

Each year, thousands of graduates complete their academic journeys only to find themselves entering yet another compulsory phase: National Service. Rather than anticipation, this...

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I paid for every hour on oxygen, but she couldn’t survive...

Kwabena Sintim, father of a newborn baby girl who tragically died after being transported in a taxi with an oxygen cylinder due to limited...

Zambia to ‘order more fugu’ after Mahama outfit sparks online buzz

President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, jokingly announced that his country would be placing orders for more Ghanaian fugu, following days of animated social media...

Asunafo South: I’ve lost a treasure – Mother speaks after newborn...

Saviour Kwartemaa, mother of a newborn baby girl who tragically died after being transported in a taxi with an oxygen cylinder due to limited...

Ghana on track to exit IMF programme by April 2026 —...

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana is on track to complete its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

‘Minority shivering; 24-hour economy will keep NPP in opposition for next...

In a fiery rebuttal during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, dismissed criticisms from...

The power of names: Rebranding Ghana’s gateway

The proposal to rename Ghana's international airport has sparked a national conversation about the significance of names and their impact on our collective identity. In...

24-hour economy unnecessary – Minority opposes secretariat bill

The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed government’s move to establish a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, describing the proposed body as an unnecessary bureaucracy that...

IMF should move its headquarters to Ghana if we can’t manage...

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) CEO, Mark Badu-Aboagye, has warned Ghana’s political leadership that the country cannot continue to return...

Sokode SHTS shines in presidential debate, Headmaster appeals for urgent support

Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Volta Region has emerged as the winner of the Presidential Debate competition, representing one of eight...

Asunafo South: Blood was oozing from her mouth and nose –...

A grieving father in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region has shared heartbreaking details of his newborn daughter’s final moments, blaming inadequate...

DVLA publishes 2026 service fees to ensure transparency

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has published its 2026 schedule of fees, covering a broad range of licensing and vehicle-related services. According to...

Ken Ashigbey endorses KoKMA’s move to halt burials at Osu Cemetery

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has commended the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) for its prompt and...

Asunafo South: Father breaks silence as newborn baby dies after emergency...

A grieving father has narrated the painful chain of events that led to the death of his newborn baby girl after she was transported...

AfCFTA will fail Africa’s youth without free movement of talent –...

The National Youth Authority (NYA) CEO, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could fall short of its...

‘Life is fragile because it is sacred’ – GMTF Boss reflects...

Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), shared a deeply personal reflection on her week visiting hospitals, highlighting the fragility...

FGM remains a serious concern in Ghana – Gender Ministry, UNFPA...

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have warned that female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a...

170 people receive free eye surgeries in Ahafo Region

A total of 170 individuals suffering from various eye conditions in the Ahafo Region have successfully undergone free eye surgeries at the Goaso Municipal...

Three arrested for robbery at Kwabenya

The Ghana Police Service, acting through the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit, has arrested three individuals over their alleged involvement in an armed...

Abu Jinapor slams gov’t over delayed implementation of 24-hour economy

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has criticised the Mahama administration over what he describes as the sluggish and unclear implementation...

2026 WC: I understand what it takes to do football, says...

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak Managing Director Julius Ben Emunah has expressed strong support for the club’s players, emphasising his deep connection to football...

Acute water shortage hits parts of Kumasi as Barekese, Owabi Plants...

Some residents in parts of the Greater Kumasi Metropolis are struggling to access water following an acute water shortage. For the past three days, public...

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Majority remembers late Ayawaso East MP for humility and service

The National Democratic Congress Majority Caucus in Parliament has paid tribute to the late Naser Toure Mahama, a former Member of Parliament for Ayawaso...

Somanya court convicts five motorcycle taxi riders for traffic offences 

The Somanya Magistrate Court, presided over by Peter Ametsowu, has convicted 18-year-old Korboe Timothy Padi and four other commercial motorbike operators for multiple traffic offences.  They were found to...

Former Pru East MP donates medical equipment to Mathias Hospital

The former Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has marked his birthday with a generous donation to Mathias Hospital, providing essential...

Don’t dismiss repeated plea-bargain claims under ORAL – Senanu tells AG

Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has urged the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, to take seriously recurring claims of plea bargaining under the...

Full judgment: Court reduces Agradaa’s 15-year jail term to 12 months

The Amasaman High Court has released the official document reducing the 15-year jail term for controversial evangelist and former traditional priestess Patricia Asiedua Asiamah,...

Leader of South Africa’s second largest party to step down

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has said he will not seek re-election as the party's leader in April - a move...

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein...

Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe may have had financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest batch of files related to the convicted US...

Haruna Iddrisu’s office dismisses viral NDC flagbearer posters

The Office of the Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed as false a set of campaign-style...

Kojo Antwi reveals how he landed in trouble for dating a...

Legendary highlife maestro Kojo Antwi, the man whose melodies have soundtracked Ghanaian romance for decades, has dropped a bombshell revelation about his past that...

3 arrested for possession of firearm without licence in Wa West...

Police officers on routine patrol in the Wa West District have arrested three men for allegedly possessing firearms and ammunition without lawful authority. The arrests...

Ghanaian peacekeepers deliver free medical care to residents in Lebanon

The Ghanaian Battalion 92 (GHANBATT 92), serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), has conducted a free medical outreach for residents...

AMA removes shop extension at Tudu

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) task force has removed a shop extension at Tudu following repeated warnings, as the city entered day four of...

2026 WC: I hope Antoine Semenyo replicate club form at...

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has expressed hope that Antoine Semenyo can carry his impressive club form into the Black Stars ahead...

Gov’t to re-enact law for seizing criminal assets

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced plans to re-enact the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act to strengthen the legal framework...

Ashanti chiefs blocked ‘Yaa Asantewaa’ name for Kotoka International Airport –...

Private legal practitioner and historian Yaw Anokye Frimpong has revealed that the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) was originally intended to be named after the...

FA Cup R16: Medeama clash with Samartex as Kotoko tackle Aduana

The FA Cup Round of 16 kicks off this weekend across multiple venues, with matches scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8. The...

Merqury Quaye launches ‘Fugu Friday’ to promote Ghanaian heritage amid Ghana-Zambia...

Top Ghanaian DJ and Turn Up Army commander, Merqury Quaye, has launched a new cultural advocacy initiative dubbed “Fugu Friday,” aimed at promoting Ghana’s...

Ayawaso East: Hajia Amina Adams leads NDC primary in Global InfoAnalytics...

A poll conducted by research firm Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that Hajia Amina Adam, the widow of late MP Mahama Toure Naser, is in...