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Five rescued in near-fatal crash at Ekumfi Essakyir

A serious road crash on the Mankessim–Apam highway at Ekumfi Essakyir on Tuesday narrowly avoided turning deadly as five individuals were trapped in a...

Blue Water Guards destroy galamsey equipment on Mansi River

Blue Water Guards operating in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region have intensified their crackdown on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. In...

NDC Canada Chapter hails Gyakye Quayson’s appointment as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Canada Chapter has extended heartfelt congratulations to James Gyakye Quayson on his appointment as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs...

11 inmates of Manhyia Local Prison trained in batik, tie and dye craftsmanship

Eleven male inmates of the Manhyia Local Prison in Kumasi have received training in the batik, tie and dye fabric craftsmanship as part of...

Ibrahim Mahama donates GH¢50k to Suzzy Pinamang after funding life-saving eye surgery in UK

Ghanaian businessman, Ibrahim Mahama has gifted GH¢50,000 to Suzzy Pinamang to help with her living expenses until her next review in September. Her return home...

More HIV patients not on treatment – New report reveals

The Ghana AIDS Commission made this known at a press briefing in Accra last Thursday, where government officials, health experts and development partners convened...

Ho Mawuli Estate Community celebrates its senior citizens in grand style

The Mawuli Estate community in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, has held a special ceremony and free health screening to honour its senior citizens...

Here are 10 key visionary agreements reached between Ghana and India following PM Modi’s state visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic state visit to Ghana has concluded — a landmark occasion, as it marks the first visit by an...

See areas to be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on July 6, 2025

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary power outage in parts of Tema on Sunday, July 6, 2025, due to scheduled...

NSMQ 2025: Mankessim SHTS pulls off shocking final-round win over Assin State College in Central Regional qualifiers

The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Central Regional qualifiers kicked off on a fiery note, with first-time qualifiers Mankessim Secondary Technical School...

Memphis University threatens to drop Ghanaian scholarship students over unpaid fees by gov’t

The University of Memphis has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian scholarship students after the Ghanaian Government fell significantly behind on fee payments. Under...

We’re targeting ‘honorary’ title abuse, not politicians – GTEC Boss

The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, has dismissed claims that the Commission’s recent enforcement actions against the...

Resetting fiscal credibility: Why bond markets are taking notice

Introduction Ghana’s macroeconomic landscape is undergoing a fundamental reset. After navigating a turbulent period of high inflation, fiscal strain, and currency depreciation, the economy is...

Ablakwa claps back at US Senator; demands reparations over slave trade

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has rejected comments by a senior US lawmaker Jim Risch who criticised Ghana’s government over debts owed...

Commonwealth Head of Mission to lead clemency petition for Ato Essien on justice, human rights grounds

Dr. John Apea, the Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, has announced plans to spearhead a formal petition calling for...

Shock in Madina as woman declared dead during Hajj returns home alive

A dramatic case of mistaken identity has sent shockwaves through the Madina UN community in Accra, after a woman presumed dead and mourned by...

Police secure warrant to arrest suspects in Attakrom-Amanfro fatal shooting

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has secured an arrest warrant for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Daniel Amekudzi, which occurred during...

Medical facilities in Ahafo hail NHIA for prompt payment of claims

Medical Directors of health facilities in the Ahafo Region have lauded the leadership of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for the prompt payment...

Government issues final ultimatum to NGIC over 5G rollout deadline

The government has issued a stern final ultimatum to Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC), demanding the full rollout of Ghana's long-awaited 5G network by...

President Mahama urges IGP to expedite probe into 2024 election violence

President John Dramani Mahama has once again intensified his push for accountability over the violence that marred the 2024 general elections, issuing a direct...

Police arrest suspect for allegedly killing rival who dated his ex-wife

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Malcom Fraizer, also known as Nii Djan, in connection with a fatal altercation believed to have stemmed from...

Prempeh College crowned 2025 champions of Luv FM High Schools debate

From over 100 schools at the zonal level to just two finalists, the 2025 edition of the Luv FM High Schools Debate has come...

Gomoa Akoti Murder: Family curses killers, demands justice

Family members of the late Kwabena Boateng, a 65-year-old security guard who was brutally murdered by suspected armed robbers at a One District One...

Joyce Bawah Mogtari and IMLI Alumni champion Maritime Innovation at Maiden Leadership Day

Ghana’s maritime sector witnessed a major milestone on Thursday, July 3, with the successful hosting of the maiden Maritime Leadership and Innovation Day at...

Ayoum community appeals for fixing of collapsed bridge to ease commuting

The Ayoum Community located between the Oforikrom and the Bosomtwe districts in the Ashanti Region, are faced with transportation challenges due to stalled fixing...

Bail now a tool for detention? – Salam Mustapha questions EOCO’s arrest of former Buffer Stock CEO

National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has criticized what he describes as a growing trend of using bail as...

Mahama urges transparent implementation of ‘No Fees Stress’ policy

President John Dramani Mahama has called on heads of public tertiary institutions to implement the newly launched No Fees Stress policy with transparency and...

Salam Mustapha slams EC over Ablekuma North re-run [Video]

National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has raised concerns over what he describes as increasing partisanship within Ghana’s justice...

Kumasi receives new boost to its culinary services as local eateries commit to boost economic growth

Some local eateries in Kumasi have reiterated their commitment to boosting the socioeconomic status in the Ashanti through improved culinary service delivery and hospitality. Western...

545 police personnel passed out in Kumasi to support 24-hour economy

The police training school in Kumasi has passed out 545 officers to support the implementation of the government's 24-Hour Economy policy. In line with its...

Mahama launches ‘No Fees Stress’ programme

As part of his commitment to fulfill a campaign promise made to Ghanaians, President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the No-Fees-Stress academic policy,...

Women in Birim North decry health and economic impact of mining activities

Women in mining-affected communities of Birim North are raising concerns over the severe consequences of mining operations on their health and socio-economic well-being. Speaking to...

Health Minister donates 10 motorcycles, 5 incubators to Juaboso Health Directorate

The Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Sehwi Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has donated 10 brand-new motorbikes and five incubators to the...

Birim North Youth demand jobs from Zijin Mining, reject MRI recruitment condition

The youth in ten affected communities within the Birim North Municipality are calling on Zijin Mining Company to prioritise employing locals to address the...

Mahama renews call for justice over 2024 election violence

President John Dramani Mahama has strongly condemned the acts of violence that marred the 2024 general elections and renewed his call for accountability and...

Residents to demonstrate over delay in Ofankor–Nsawam road construction

Residents of Nsawam and Amasaman have rescheduled their planned protest to Saturday, July 12, to demand immediate action on the deteriorating state of the...

National DRIP Coordinator speaks out on politics and galamsey

Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), has made insightful comments on two pressing issues facing Ghana. Speaking on...

Media faces capacity gaps in climate action communication – Climate Advocate

Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the HATOF Foundation, Mary-Jane Enchill, has criticised the limited involvement and long-term capacity of the media in climate action...

Young Parliamentarians launch nationwide ghetto rescue campaign, starting in Ashaiman

The Young Parliamentarians Caucus has launched a nationwide initiative to rescue drug addicts from ghettos across all 276 constituencies, beginning in Ashaiman in the...

Kumasi to get machinery park under 24-hour economy initiative – Secretariat

As part of the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, a machinery park will be established in Kumasi under the Make24 module. This initiative aims to boost...