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Aburi Girls SHS PA Chair urges thoughtful approach to PTA transition to prevent tensions

The chairman of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School Parents’ Association (Abugiss), Engineer Kwasi Appiah Asamoah, is urging a professional and collaborative approach to the...

We’re fighting for justice, not just Ato Essien – Dr. Apea defends clemency petition [Listen]

The Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has explained why he is petitioning for clemency on behalf...

What Ato Essien told me when I visited him at Nsawam prison – Commonwealth Head of Mission

Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has opened up about a recent visit to jailed former Capital...

Why NPP rejected Kufuor’s petition to postpone national conference – Nana Akomea

The Vice Chairman of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has explained why the New Patriotic Party (NPP) rejected former President John Agyekum...

16 passengers injured in accident at Adansi Kyeaboso

Sixteen passengers have sustained injuries following an accident involving a Toyota Hiace vehicle (GT 1910-14) at Adansi Kyeaboso in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred...

Kufuor has not been relegated from NPP activities – Nana Akomea replies

Vice Chairman of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has cast doubt on suggestions that former President John Agyekum Kufuor is being sidelined...

Sam George dismisses claim of owning viral V8 SUV with ‘Djata’ number plate

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has denied reports suggesting he owns a newly registered Toyota V8 SUV bearing the...

Commonwealth Head of Mission reveals Ato Essien’s biggest mistake [Listen]

Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has described the decision by convicted Capital Bank founder, William Ato...

Nothing justifies assault on Hawa Koomson – Dr Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide, Dr Tony Aidoo, has strongly condemned the recent attack on former Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, stating...

We’re just shifting control – Education Watch boss slams new Scholarship Authority Bill

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has raised concerns over the proposed National Scholarship Authority Bill, cautioning that it may entrench existing...

Robbers break into church at Achinakrom, bolt with musical instruments

Robbers have allegedly broken into the Symbols Yehweh International Church at Achinakrom in the Ejisu municipality of Ashanti region to steal. They bolted with all...

Lawyer petitions Mahama to probe Ablekuma North rerun violence

Private legal practitioner, Lawrence Kwesi Botchway Jnr. has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to establish an independent Commission of Enquiry into the violent incidents...

Parliament passes Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill

Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, to enhance effective regulation of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. The purpose of the bill is...

GES reinstates PTA in pre-tertiary schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the nationwide reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), following a directive from President John Mahama. The decision was communicated...

NPP race: David Asante declares support for Bryan Acheampong

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Publishing Company, David Asante, has publicly declared his support for Dr Bryan Acheampong in the New Patriotic...

See areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on July 17

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise on Thursday, July 17, 2025, which will affect parts of the Greater...

Man arrested with over 400 boxes of tramadol in Tamale collapses in court

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, for the unlawful possession and sale of restricted pharmaceutical drugs in...

Driver crashes into Akufo-Addo’s Nima residence wall [Photos]

A Sprinter bus has crashed into the wall of the Nima residence of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday,...

OSP exposes former NPA CEO, 9 others over GH₵280 million corruption scheme

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid,...

Gov’t to rebuild Bawku Naba statue

Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that the government will restore and rebuild the Bawku Naba statue, which was destroyed on...

NSMQ 2025: T.I. AMASS Salaga knocks out Damongo SHS to secure first national championship spot

History was written in the Savannah Region NSMQ qualifier as T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga qualified for the national championship for the first...

Many trapped, others feared dead after galamsey pit collapses at Akyem Wenchi

At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 others are reportedly trapped after an illegal mining pit collapsed at Akyem Wenchi...

OSP declares former Finance Ministry Advisor wanted

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared Ernest Darko Akore, a former Chef de Cabinet (Technical Advisor) at the Ministry of Finance,...

I fired warning shot in 2020 for self-defense – Hawa Koomson

Former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has denied allegations of inciting or sponsoring political violence, insisting she has never supported any form...

UCC SRC champions menstrual health with sanitary pad donation to students

The 62nd Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has taken a bold step to advance menstrual health and student...

South Dayi Chiefs present community concerns to BoG Governor, who pledges lasting solutions

In a strong show of unity and community focus, chiefs from the four traditional areas of South Dayi District have presented pressing development concerns...

Passion to pouring event ignites Ho’s hospitality scene with bold African-inspired cocktails

A fresh wave of innovation swept through Ho over the weekend as the Passion to Pouring cocktail tasting event made a bold statement about...

From family legacy to community impact: Mawuleme Bakery relaunches with street trolleys and a 1% pledge for sanitation

What began a decade ago as a small family bakery has now returned with a bold, purpose-driven transformation. Formerly known as Shalom Bakery, the...

Two arrested for posing as Ghana Gold Board Taskforce members

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two persons for extortion and impersonating officials of the Ghana Gold Board Taskforce. The suspects, Foster Delord,...

Israel bombs Syrian Army HQ in Damascus

Israel has struck the headquarters of the Syrian Ministry of Defence and close to the presidential palace in the capital Damascus, dramatically escalating on...

Oppong Nkrumah files Private Members Bill to block public spending without NDPC approval

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has filed a private member’s bill seeking major amendments to Ghana’s...

Release excavators, stop harassment and extortion of our members – GNASSM cries out to gov’t

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has sounded the alarm about the alarming rate of harassment, intimidation, and extortion faced by small-scale...

Kasoa: 25-year-old jailed 14 years for Millennium City robbery

The Central East Regional Police Command has secured a conviction against 25-year-old Kolie Samuel for a daylight robbery incident at Millennium City in the...

Eric Opoku to contest NDC flagbearership [Video]

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has reportedly confirmed his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearership ahead of the 2028...

Chief of Staff urges support for gov’t reset agenda at Boardroom Governance Summit Launch

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the government’s Reset Agenda as part of efforts to drive national growth,...

Man, 60, sentenced to 20 years with hard labour for shooting wife in genitals

A 60-year-old man, Doe Fianu, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the death of...

I have become a threat to the NDC – Hawa Koomson [Audio]

Former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has justified her decision to use pepper spray during the violent clashes that erupted during the...

IT Engineer surrenders after OSP’s wanted notice

An IT engineer, Raphael Mensah, who was declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has turned himself in. The OSP had issued...

NTC sets records straight on licensure exams

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has assured teacher trainees and prospective candidates that the 2025 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) will be held as...

Kusaug NDC executives condemn burning of Bawku Naba’s statue

Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kusaug Traditional Area have strongly condemned the burning of the Bawku Naba’s statue, describing it...