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Minister urges media to monitor NADMO aid distribution

The Central Regional Minister, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere, has urged the media to act as watchdogs in the distribution of relief items provided by...

Seven new Supreme Court Justices to be sworn in today

President John Mahama is expected to swear in the seven newly confirmed justices of the Supreme Court today, July 3, 2025. The ceremony will be...

Former employee sues OSP over ‘wrongful’ dismissal

A former staff member of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dragged the specialised anti-corruption agency to court for terminating his appointment...

Internal investigation launched into UPSA ‘indecent dressing’ saga as lecturer calls for calm

The Head of the Marketing Department at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr. Ibn Kailan Abdul-Hamid, has responded to a viral video...

See the areas to be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that parts of the Greater Accra and Tema Regions will experience a power interruption on Thursday,...

Court discharges lecturer, two students over UG room and bed allocation scandal

An Accra Circuit Court has discharged a lecturer and two students accused of collecting GH₵106,800 under the pretext of allocating rooms and beds to...

Accra Circuit Court remands nine over Nkwanta riots

Nine individuals, including one woman, have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the recent riots in Nkwanta, located...

Stalled Winneba-Kasoa Highway sparks concerns over unpaid contractor arrears

The Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concern over the stalled dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba highway, citing...

Mahama confers state honour on Indian Prime Minister Modi

President John Dramani Mahama has conferred Ghana’s highest national honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, on the Prime Minister...

24-hour economy policy will be private sector-led – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the newly launched 24-hour economy policy by President John Dramani Mahama will be driven by the private sector, not...

Explainer: What’s inside Ghana’s 24-hour economy blueprint?

The NDC government has officially launched its flagship 24-hour economy policy, 176 days into its administration. The 283-page document not only outlines how the...

Woman arrested for arson and stabbing ex-boyfriend at Sowutuom

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman, Augustina Adoma, for allegedly setting fire to the personal belongings of her ex-lover, Emmanuel...

Illegal gold trade: GoldBod Taskforce arrests 10 Chinese in Asankragua

The GoldBod Taskforce has arrested 10 Chinese nationals in Asankragua in the Western Region for their alleged involvement in illegal gold trading. The individuals were...

GIZ, African Union Commission, and ECOWAS to build capacities of 12 cities in Africa on disaster management

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...

UPSA is not just concerned about students’ academics – Prof. Boadi laments rising indecency [Audio]

Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Associate Professor Isaac Boadi, has clarified the controversy...

MP for Pru East commits to accelerating development, especially in the Agric Sector

The Member of Parliament for Pru East in the Bono East Region, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing development initiatives aimed...

Prof. Dodoo named ARSO President Emeritus

The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has unanimously conferred the honorary title of President Emeritus on Professor Alex Dodoo following resolutions passed by both...

NSMQ2025: Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS secures national spot with commanding performance in Bono East

In a commanding display of brilliance and precision, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS from Techiman delivered one of the strongest performances yet...

#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East ‘Kings’ Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset

The Bono East region has witnessed a major upset at the 2025 NSMQ regional qualifiers, as Tuobodom Senior High Technical School delivered a stunning...

Krachi West hosts inaugural Teachers’ Awards Ceremony

In a significant celebration of educational excellence, the Krachi West Municipality in the Oti Region has held its first-ever Teachers’ Awards Ceremony to honour...

Economist advocates for increased taxes on tobacco, alcohol

Development Economist, Dr. George Domfeh, is urging the government to reconsider its tax strategy by shifting focus from essential services to products with adverse...

There are no cases of Covid-19 in Hohoe – Volta Regional Hospital

Authorities at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have debunked reports suggesting three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the municipality. According to a JoyNews source,...

UPSA students allegedly sent home for ‘indecent dressing’

Several students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), were on Wednesday, July 2, sent home by a task force for what has...

Mahama launches ‘Grow 24’ to irrigate 2 million hectares under 24-hour economy

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to irrigate over two million hectares of farmland as part of his government’s ambitious 24-hour economy initiative...

Wassa Damang Chief demands greater local employment in mining sector

As the mine in Wassa Damang continues to evolve, focus on local content and community participation in employment has taken center stage. Nana Enimere Kwaw...

Mahama officially launches 24-hour economy policy

President John Mahama, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, officially launched his administration’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, describing it as a symbol of hope, productivity,...

GWL announces emergency shutdown of Weija Water Plant

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced an emergency shutdown of the Weija Water Plant, resulting in a temporary disruption in water supply to...

Students Loan Trust Fund begins disbursements for second semester

Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has begun disbursing second-semester loans to tertiary students across the country. According to the Chief Executive Officer, Saajida Shiraz, as...

‘Prayer and Thanksgiving’ without patriotism, accountability, integrity is empty – Dr. Asah-Asante

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has delivered a striking critique of Ghana’s National Day of Prayer...

Report hidden assets and corruption to EOCO – Official urges public

An official of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Victoria Akegi Asamoah, has called on Ghanaians to report suspected acts of corruption and...

Bryan Acheampong opposes fake and divisive endorsements – Pius Hadzide [Video]

Spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong campaign, Pius Enam Hadzide, has stated that the NPP flagbearer hopeful does not support the use of fake or...

Fire Service saves day as fuel tanker catches fire on Nsawam-Ofankor road

A potentially devastating fire involving a fuel tanker was swiftly contained on Tuesday afternoon, thanks to the timely intervention of firefighters from the University...

Archie Hesse steps down as GhIPSS CEO after nearly 20 years of service

The Board and Management of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) have announced that Archie Hesse will step down as CEO effective...

Bryan Acheampong has resources and discipline to lead NPP to victory – Pius Hadzide [Video]

Spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong campaign, Pius Enam Hadzide, has described the aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate as a dynamic and results-oriented...

MTN Ghana suffers technical glitch amid enhanced data bundle rollout

MTN Ghana has announced a major technical issue that has disrupted its data bundle services, just as new, more generous data offers were set...

COVID-19 resurgence nationwide, not just Legon – Virologist warns [Audio]

A Senior Research Fellow and Head of Virology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Professor Kofi Bonney, has revealed that Ghana’s resurging...

Virologist urges Ghanaians to embrace COVID-19 vaccines amidst resurgence

The Head of Virology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Professor Kofi Bonney, has called on Ghanaians to commit to taking COVID-19...

Asunafo North MCE calls for patriotism to drive national development

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asunafo North in the Ahafo Region, Joseph Akparibo, has called on Ghanaians to embrace patriotism as a vital...

Health Ministry creates donation desk to aid tax exemptions on medical equipment and materials

The Ministry of Health has established a Donation Desk to assist philanthropists and corporate entities wishing to donate medical equipment and materials from outside...

Africa World Airlines begins Accra-Ouagadougou route

Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched a new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana and Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, marking a...