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Central Medical Stores to be reconstructed – Minister reveals

The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has revealed plans to reconstruct the Central Medical Stores (CMS) which was gutted by fire in 2015. According to him,...

Judges threaten to go on strike

Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG) has threatened to embark on industrial action over non-payment of arrears and review of salaries of...

Gov’t can’t ban appointees from seeking medical treatment abroad – Health Minister

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, has rejected suggestions that a presidential ban on appointees from seeking medical care abroad will compel the government to improve...

38-year old woman murders husband

A 38- year- old woman, Madam Adwoah Mansah on Wednesday, allegedly murdered her husband, aged 45 and set the body ablaze, after a misunderstanding. The...

Pediatric nurse cautions mothers to seek dental care for babies’ late teething

Pediatric nurse at Korle Bu Department of Child Health, Constant Offei has cautioned mothers to seek medical attention for their babies with delayed teething. Speaking...

“I want my baby” – Mother of baby stolen by Social Welfare staff cries 

A woman, whose baby was allegedly stolen and sold by two officials of the Social Welfare Department in Kumasi, is demanding custody of the...

We can examine suspect in JB Danquah case on demand – Dr. Akwasi Osei

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is willing to conduct a mental assessment of Daniel Asiedu who is the prime suspect in the late J.B...

Dentist jailed 10 years for fraud

A High Court in Sekondi has sentenced Dr Kofi Nkegbe Ametewe, a former medical superintendent of the Essikado Government Hospital in the Western Region...

I’m not sick – Alfred Obeng denies bedridden reports

Former Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Alfred Obeng Boateng, has denied media reports that he has been...

Three convicted for diverting premix fuel

An Accra circuit court has convicted three persons for diverting premix fuel meant for fishermen at Chorkor in Accra. Benjamin Nii Quaye, Paul Dogba and...

Audio: Killer dressing by Christian women killing us – Pastor reveals

A man of God has lamented how the spirit of God is gradually leaving the church due to the provocative dressing of some women. Rev...

Falsified Coartem, Zentel tablets in markets – FDA warns

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it has detected through its market surveillance activity, the presence of falsified Coartem 20/120 and Zentel tablets...

Police man loses left eye in attempt to stop protestors

A police officer with the Ahafo District Command in the Brong Ahafo Region in an attempt to halt junior workers of Newmont Mining Company...

Man, 32, kills ex-wife, son and commits suicide

A 32-year-old man, Stephen Dotse also known as Kwaku Ayigbe has gunned down his ex-wife identified as Rosemond Amankwa and his one and half...

Photo: Flagstaff House guard arrested for armed robbery, rape

Two young men, stationed at the ceremonial gates of the Flagstaff House have been arrested by the Legon Police for armed robbery. READ: Mobile money...

Judges appeals to President Akufo Addo to intervene in their salary arrears

Judges of the lower courts in the country say, issues pertaining to their salaries arrears were getting out of hand. They have, therefore, appealed to...

Driver jailed five-years for dangerous driving

A 24-year-old Ford driver whose careless driving resulted in an accident at Gomoa Mprumem killing 13 people on the spot and two others later...

We are sorry for the embarrassment – GPHA staff unions apologise to Mac Manu

Menu We are sorry for the embarrassment - GPHA staff unions apologise to Mac Manu We are sorry for the embarrassment - GPHA staff unions apologise...

Government replies US government over visa sanctions

The Government of Ghana has responded to threats by the US Government to impose visa sanctions on Ghanaian citizens, if Ghana fails to respect...

Court adjourns Kelni/GVG case to July 3

An Accra Human Rights Court has adjourned a case involving Two Ghanaians, and the Ministry of Communications over the Kelni/GVG contract to July 3. Justice...

Judge angry at slow pace of Aisha Huang trial

The trial judge in the case involving Aisha Huang and four others accused of engaging in illegal mining, Mr Justice Charles Ekow Baiden, has...

1,000 babies born with sickle cell disease in Africa daily – Report

A report from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) indicate that at least 1,000 children are born in Africa with sickle cell disease (SCD)...

Africa should have ‘can-do mindset’ – Bawumia

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has rallied Africans to have a “can-do mindset” and work together to drive the continent’s economic transformation agenda. “The most important...

Kumasi: Minors jailed for ‘gang rape’ to appeal sentence

Lawyers for four juveniles jailed for gang-raping a young woman at Bantama in Kumasi have said he will appeal the sentence. One of the lawyers,...

Watch: Ghana’s money ritual church

Many believe we are in the last days due to the conduct of some supposed men of God in the country. The most popular one...

VIDEO: Rastafarian “angry” at govt over inept drainage system

A 40-year-old Rastafarian, Edren John Paku  has registered his displeasure at government for its inability to build drains as a check against the flood...

Photos: 4 Chinese, 5 Ghanaian illegal miners arrested by Operation Vanguard

The Joint Task Force of Operation Vanguard has arrested four Chinese nationals and five Ghanaians engaged in illegal mining at the Prestea/Huni Valley and...

Video: Court sets July 27 to rule on Dr. Obeng Andoh’s bail application

An Accra High Court has set July 27 as the day it will rule on an application for bail made by CEO of Advance...

Unemployment drives Tatale, Sanguli youth to Nigeria

The youth in Tatale-Sanguri district of the Northern region have been forced to migrate to Nigeria and other neighboring countries due to what they...

Terror robber arrested at Kumasi

The Ashanti regional police command has arrested an 18-year-old carpenter, Charles Mensah, who together with three others have been terrorizing motorists at Ayeduase, a...

Family of late Dr. Hayfron appeals for privacy

The family of the late Dr Aya Hayfron has appealed for privacy as they mourn her. In a statement issued in Accra, the family confirmed...

Boy, 6 anus ruptured after sodomy

A six-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being sodomized by a fellow 19-year-old boy in Accra. According to reports, the suspect dragged the...

How the police found body of missing doctor

The police have given a vivid account of how they found the body of the 32-year-old medical doctor at the Ridge Hospital who was...

PHOTOS: Launch of Gee Spot on Joy Prime

Joy Prime has launched Gee Spot, a weekly talk show that focuses on the most topical gender issues to promote gender mainstreaming through entertainment. The host...

Probe Presidency over Nyantakyi’s claims in Anas exposé — Coalition

A group calling itself Inter-Party Coalition for National Sovereignty has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to constitute an independent commission of inquiry to investigate...

Juror missing at Major Mahama’s trial

An Accra High Court has adjourned the case involving 14 persons who have been accused of murdering Maxwell Mahama at Denkyira Obuasi in the...

PHOTOS: Village school in E/R now uses tablets and projectors for teaching and learning

Pupils of the Salvation Army School at Abompe in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region now use electronic gadgets as teaching and learning...

Suzy Herbal Center donates towards Eid celebration

As part of its social responsibility activities, Suzy Herbal Center, producers of Sibi Men and Women’s Capsules, has, last week, donated assorted items to...

Drug baron Nayele Ametefe released from jail for good behaviour

Drug baron Nayele Ametefe has been released from jail and is back in Austria. The Ghanaian who has Austrian citizenship was convicted January 6, 2015...

Photo: NPP contracted me to kill JB Danquah – Suspect confesses

One of the accused standing trial in the murder of former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, Daniel Asiedu,...