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FDA destroys counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42m

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Volta Region has destroyed confiscated counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42 million. The seized items included aphrodisiacs, post-pills,...

Two notorious robbers jailed for series of armed attacks in Wa

The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two men involved in a string of robberies within the Wa...

Asante Mamponghene’s burial rites attract thousands of mourners

The burial rites for the late Asante Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has started with thousands of people from all walks of life trooping...

We haven’t been served injunction notice, strike stands – GRNMA

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has stated that it has not yet been officially served with any injunction notice from the...

Sky Train scandal: 3 former GIIF board members deny approving $2m deal

A major hurdle has emerged for the former leadership of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), currently on trial, as three former board members...

Ghana and Morocco boost cooperation in air, rail, and maritime

Ghana and Morocco have strengthened their bilateral relations by establishing cooperation in key sectors, including air transport, maritime, and railway development, aimed at boosting...

Defence Minister welcomes Northern chiefs in Central Region, praises their support

The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has expressed his appreciation for a delegation of Northern Chiefs residing in the Central Region, who...

$30 million road scandal: Minister goes after Indian contractor

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, disclosed in Parliament on Thursday, June 5, 2025, that nearly $30 million has been paid to...

Ghana’s most potent weapon against corruption is OSP – Kissi Agyebeng

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has asserted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) remains Ghana’s most effective instrument in the fight against...

Eid Al-Adha Celebration: Mahama prays for global peace

President John Dramani Mahama has used the occasion of Eid al-Adha to call for global peace and unity, urging Ghanaians to pray for conflict-stricken...

King Paluta fires back at DJ Slim over TGMA credibility and nomination comment

Ghanaian rap heavyweight, King Paluta, has finally addressed the heated remarks made by media personality DJ Slim, who recently questioned the rapper’s credibility and...

Obra Show on Nhyira Fm raises alarm over new teenage pregnancy trends

Nhyira FM’s Obra Show has revealed a disturbing trend among teenage girls and young women engaging in multiple sexual relationships while pregnant. Producers of the...

Engineering with Integrity: The voice of IET President, the call of a nation

On a bright morning in Accra, as sunlight filtered through the windows of the auditorium, a quiet sense of purpose filled the room. Rows of...

Special Prosecutor calls for confiscation of unexplained assets beyond income

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has called for a bold shift in Ghana’s fight against corruption, urging that public officers with assets exceeding their...

Bole gets new DVLA office

The town of Bole is in a jubilant mode as  Savannah Region is officially equipped with a new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)...

We will adhere to zero financing of budget – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has promised to adhere to the zero financing of the budget going forward. This follows the signing of a Memorandum between...

Cedi’s sharp appreciation may undermine gains from upcoming cocoa price hike – COCOBOD

Ghana’s cocoa producer price is expected to see a significant upward adjustment in dollar terms ahead of the next crop season. The anticipated increase comes...

COCOBOD in debt, balancing the books will take time – Randy Abbey admits

The Acting CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, says balancing the books at the struggling state institution is a long...

GoldBod issues final warning: No extension beyond June 21 for unlicensed gold traders

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a warning to individuals trading gold without a valid licence, stating that prosecutions will begin immediately after...

Photos: Interesting scenes from Eid-ul-Adha celebration at Black Star Square

Eid ul-Adha, known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is regarded as one of the most important observances within the Islamic calendar. This significant occasion...

Travels to Morocco now visa-free – Foreign Affairs Ministry announces

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a major diplomatic breakthrough that will allow Ghanaians to travel to Morocco without the need...

Bank of Ghana directs banks to review pricing model for customers

The Bank of Ghana has directed all banks to review their pricing models and ensure that customer charges reflect ethical and commercially defensible standards. This...

President Mahama urges Zongo youth to embrace national programmes to curb unemployment

President John Dramani Mahama has made a passionate appeal to Ghana’s youth, particularly those from Zongo communities, to take full advantage of government-led initiatives...

Domestic abuse allegations unfold on live radio as couple reaches settlement on Nhyira Fm

In a story that has left many listeners outraged, a young pregnant woman, Gifty Adu, has exposed what she describes as months of brutal...

Mahama announces plans for further Hajj fare reduction, additional Eid holiday

President John Dramani Mahama has announced bold plans to significantly reduce the cost of Hajj for Ghanaian pilgrims and formally institute an additional public...

Crisis looming as ambulance shortage hits Greater Accra

The Head of Dispatch at the Ghana National Ambulance Service for the Greater Accra Region, Joyce Avadzinu, has revealed that the region is grappling...

Fuel Levy a betrayal after fare reduction – GPRTU accuses government

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has voiced strong dissatisfaction with the government over its recent decision to increase the Energy Sector Levy...

World Environment Day: Stakeholders urge collaborative effort for sustainable ecosystem restoration

In commemoration of World Environment Day, Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is reaffirming its commitment to ward off practices that threaten the environment and...

Trump and Elon Musk trade insults as row erupts in public view

The rift between US President Donald Trump and his former adviser Elon Musk has erupted into the open, with each trading insults after the...

Sinapi Aba Mentorship Program hosts participants at regional network conference for sustainable business connections

As part of its ongoing mentorship initiatives, Sinapi Aba, in collaboration with Opportunity International Deutschland, successfully organized a Regional Network Conference in Kumasi. The event...

Gov’t endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara amid visa waiver deal

Government said on Thursday it views a Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole basis to settle the Western Sahara dispute within the framework of...

MFWA boss opposes dumsor levy, proposes recovery of looted funds

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has strongly criticized the idea of introducing new taxes, such as...

Legendary broadcaster Mike Eghan dies aged 89

Legendary Ghanaian broadcaster, Mike Eghan, famed for his 1970s television show, The Mike Eghan Show, has passed away, aged 89. He passed away in Accra...

We receive over 200 excavators daily – Transport Minister raises alarm over influx at Tema Port

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, has raised concerns over the growing influx of heavy-duty machinery, revealing that Ghana receives over 200 excavators...

Atwima Nwabiagya South MCE takes steps to reclaim degraded lands through tree planting

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atwima Nwabiagya South, Patrick Osei Boamah, has announced plans to reclaim degraded lands in the municipality under the...

Ghana Bauxite Company plans to restore vegetation at depleted parts of concession

The Ghana Bauxite Company has revealed plans to reclaim and restore vegetation cover in depleted parts of its concession. Presently, exploration work is being undertaken...

Galamsey: Hannah Bissiw recounts ‘hostage-style’ attack after raid at Bui Sobinso

The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw, has recounted a terrifying ordeal during a field operation at an illegal...

Gov’t pledges action to empower girls and young women 

Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has declared that the government is moving beyond rhetoric to take decisive action to empower girls...

Plan Int’l Ghana launches “She Leads Social Movement” to sustain girls’ rights advocacy

Plan International Ghana has officially launched the She Leads Social Movement, a bold new platform to sustain advocacy for girls’ rights and leadership following...

Gov’t to ban wooden school furniture

President John Mahama has announced that the government will soon introduce a directive to stop the use of wood in the production of school...