Victims of Tema aircraft crash identified

The two individuals who lost their lives after an aircraft crash in Tema on Monday have been identified. They are Captain Frank Amoaning Donkor, 36,...

Colourful photos from Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Anniversary celebration

Ghana marked her 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026. The day marks the then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Health authorities warn of rising genital warts cases in Ghana

Health authorities in Ghana have expressed concern over a rising number of genital warts cases in parts of the country, linking the trend to...

27th TGMA: AratheJay petitions charterhouse over ‘Odyssey’ snub in key categories

Rising Ghanaian artiste AratheJay has formally petitioned organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Charterhouse, seeking clarification over the exclusion of his debut album,...

Ghana, Kyrgyzstan sign visa waiver deal to boost diplomatic ties

Ghana and the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in strengthening...

Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya

A Chinese man and his Kenyan associate have been charged with illegally dealing in wildlife species after they were caught trying to smuggle more...
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Newmont pays GH¢12.8bn in taxes to gov’t in 2025

Newmont has paid a total of GH¢12.822 billion in taxes and other statutory payments to the government for 2025, reinforcing its position as one...

Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of...

Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, and the trophy has been awarded to Morocco, it has been announced...

A levy without justification: Why the GH¢1 Energy Levy must be...

The fiscal justification for the GH¢1 per liter levy on petrol and diesel, introduced in the heat of the 2025 mid-year window, has evaporated....

Kojo Yankah writes: Come home, Ken! This is where you belong!

GHANA HERITAGE MONTH: KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA The confirmation of news reports indicating former Finance Minister (2017-2024) Ken Ofori-Atta is seeking permanent residence in the...

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27th TGMA: AratheJay petitions charterhouse over ‘Odyssey’ snub in key categories

Rising Ghanaian artiste AratheJay has formally petitioned organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Charterhouse, seeking clarification over the exclusion of his debut album,...

Health authorities warn of rising genital warts cases in Ghana

Health authorities in Ghana have expressed concern over a rising number of genital warts cases in parts of the country, linking the trend to...

Tension as NDC members allegedly plot to disrupt Minority’s engagement with...

Some members of the National Democratic Congress allegedly planned to disrupt the Minority Caucus’ Farmers Engagement Tour to Bonkrom in the Ahafo Ano North...

Two scrap dealers lynched at Ntensere over alleged child theft

Two scrap dealers have been lynched at Ntensere in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region over allegations of child theft. According to...

Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in...

Israel's defence minister says its military has killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani in a strike. Larijani was last seen in public at a Quds Day...

Victims of Tema aircraft crash identified

The two individuals who lost their lives after an aircraft crash in Tema on Monday have been identified. They are Captain Frank Amoaning Donkor, 36,...

Galamsey: Our own people are also involved – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, cuts across political lines and traditional authority structures, cautioning that tackling...

Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya

A Chinese man and his Kenyan associate have been charged with illegally dealing in wildlife species after they were caught trying to smuggle more...

Early indications show Israel tank fire hit UN Lebanon base injuring...

Initial findings by an internal U.N. inquiry suggest Israeli tank fire hit a U.N. position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian ​peacekeepers,...

I stand by ‘retrogression’ comment on Stonebwoy – Tilly Akua Nipaa

Tilly Akua Nipaa, Head of Public Relations for music distribution company Crux Global, has reiterated her stance on a comment she made about Stonebwoy...

Ghana, Kyrgyzstan sign visa waiver deal to boost diplomatic ties

Ghana and the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in strengthening...

Newmont pays GH¢12.8bn in taxes to gov’t in 2025

Newmont has paid a total of GH¢12.822 billion in taxes and other statutory payments to the government for 2025, reinforcing its position as one...

Gov’t begins public sector recruitments

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that government has begun processes to recruit new staff into the public service, even as the country...

I pray against geopolitics – NPA boss warns of crude price...

The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has warned that geopolitical tensions remain the biggest threat to fuel price stability...

Fuel relief talks likely if crude hits $120 – NPA boss...

The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has signalled that government may be forced to make major decisions if global...

‘My gov’t has nothing to hide, what you see is what...

President John Dramani Mahama has reassured members of Organised Labour that his government remains committed to transparency, stressing that Ghanaians will always be informed...

Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of...

Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, and the trophy has been awarded to Morocco, it has been announced...

MIIF records historic GH¢5.43bn in mineral royalties

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) recorded exceptional performance in mineral royalty collections during the 2025 financial year. New data shows that total royalty receipts reached a...

Miss Tourism Kwahu 2026 launched in Obomeng to promote region as...

The Empower Tradition and Culture Foundation Ghana (ETCFG) has officially launched the maiden edition of the Miss Tourism Kwahu (MTK) 2026 pageant, marking a...

Adu-Boahene’s trial: Witness claims he arranged funds to pre-finance National Security...

A second key prosecution witness, who is Head of Finance at the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Ruby Edith Adumuah, has told the court that...

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to...

The Trump administration's top official on counterterrorism has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the war in Iran, and urged the president to...

Nitiwul raises concerns over criteria and funding for security recruitment

Former Defence Minister and Bimbilla MP, Dominic Nitiwul, has raised concerns about the criteria and funding surrounding the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services. Speaking...

New Juaben South MP calls for arrest of NDC youth who...

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in the...

Government could have recruited 15,000 security personnel annually – Nitiwul

Former Defence Minister and Bimbilla MP, Dominic Nitiwul, has argued that the government could have recruited up to 15,000 personnel into the security services...

SIM registration audit reveals zero biometric match with NIA database –...

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has disclosed that an audit of 2021-2023 SIM card registration data revealed zero fingerprint matches when cross-checked with the national identity...

MoFA audit: Tonnes of rice, maize missing; 2 ghost companies paid...

A special audit has peeled back the curtain on a web of financial malfeasance at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), exposing how...

NADMO confirms gas explosion at Gomoa Potsin Junction contained

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that a gas explosion at Gomoa Potsin Junction in the Central Region has been brought under...

Declining agriculture driving youth unemployment — Dominic Ntiwul

Former Defence Minister and Bimbilla MP, Dominic Ntiwul, has expressed concern over rising youth unemployment, attributing part of the problem to the declining state...

Dust, potholes and danger: Awoshie Last Stop–Gbawe road worsens

The road connecting Awoshie Last Stop to Gbawe CP Last Stop in Accra has deteriorated over time, making movement difficult for motorists and pedestrians...

Reaching the unreached: How a nutritionist saves lives in Nkwanta South

In many hard-to-reach communities across the Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region, malnutrition remains a silent threat—gradually weakening children until it becomes life-threatening....

Recruit cadet corps into security services — Security Analyst

Security analyst Emmanuel Kotin has called on the government to prioritise the recruitment of cadet corps members into the security services following the recent...

3 arrested over killing of Kusasi Chief in Asawase

Police in the Ashanti South Region have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged killing of the Kusasi Chief in Asawase in July...

Unemployed graduates with disabilities threaten nationwide protest over job crisis

Graduates with disabilities have warned of a nationwide demonstration on March 24 if the government fails to provide a clear roadmap to address their...

Kwaisey Pee unveils ‘Agyaba’ EP, releases ‘Gye W’ani’ and ‘Akwaaba’

After 25 years of serenading Highlife lovers with his signature smooth vocals, Ghanaian music icon Kwaisey Pee is celebrating his legacy the best way...

KMA taskforce arrests 4 persons over sale of illegal drugs

The security taskforce of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has handed over four individuals to the police for allegedly selling illegal drugs at AshTown...

Security recruitment expansion ‘not well thought through’ – Nitiwul

Former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has expressed concerns over the government’s recent decision to expand recruitment in the country’s security services, describing the move...

Court of Appeal dismisses stay application in Bissue case

The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has dismissed an application for a stay of proceedings filed by Dr Naa Dedei Tagoe, the third accused...

Mahama begins ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ amid packed schedule – Felix Kwakye...

The Presidency has outlined a busy schedule for President John Dramani Mahama this week, featuring a series of high-level engagements and nationwide activities. In a...

Vice President urges state media to uphold accuracy, credibility

The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on news agencies operating under the Office of Government Communications to prioritise accuracy and maintain high...

Ellembelle KK commends Mahama over security recruitment expansion

The Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Ellembelle KK, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for responding to public concerns by expanding recruitment...