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Obra Show: Woman takes loan to buy car for boyfriend, she gets thrown out in the end

In a dramatic turn of events, Diana Asabre, a young woman who accessed a bank loan to purchase a car for her boyfriend, now...

Deputy Local Gov’t Minister leads fact-finding mission at Dome Market

The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, alongside the Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu,...

2025 edition of Luv FM Primary Schools Quiz launched in Kumasi

As Luv FM launched the sixth edition of the Primary Schools Quiz, 36 schools will compete for the winning trophy and the bragging rights...

IGP Yohuno must address ‘unfair’ promotions under Dampare – COP Mensah (Rtd)

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has urged the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to resolve lingering...

Asantehene disappointed in Bantamahene over involvement in multiple disputes

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed his disappointment in Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, over his involvement in multiple disputes that have...

Local Gov’t Ministry to set up taskforce for national prayer and thanksgiving day

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has taken a significant step towards fostering national unity and religious inclusivity in...

It was an incredible opportunity to serve – Dampare says after exit as IGP

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation. In a statement issued on March...

GNAT President extends best wishes for local conferences

The National President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has expressed his heartfelt support to all members as the...

SHSs major hotspots for exam malpractice – Prof. Fletcher [Video]

The Founding Dean of the School of Education and Leadership at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Jonathan Fletcher, has stated that exam malpractice...

It’s rare to see officers celebrating a new IGP – Former Police Detective [Audio]

Former police detective, Samuel Nana Appiah, has shared his thoughts on the appointment of COP Christian Tetteh Yohonu as the new Inspector General of...

Ga Mantse, Hungary Embassy and others join forces to tackle neonatal health challenges

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has taken a significant step in addressing neonatal health challenges, particularly neonatal jaundice, in Ghana. In partnership...

Cash sprayed as elated crowd welcomes IGP Yohonu to police headquarters [Watch]

An elated group of civilians and police personnel gathered on Friday to give a warm welcome to the newly appointed Inspector General of Police...

Tension in Nanton over suspension of 34 NPP members

Tension is mounting within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency following the suspension of 34 party members. The situation escalated when the...

Dampare brought a humane face to Police Service – Kwesi Aning

Security Analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has praised former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for his transformative leadership and the humane...

Auditor-General recovers GH¢31.5m; transfers into consolidated fund

The Recoveries Account created by the Auditor-General to streamline the collection of disallowed unearned salaries and other recoverable funds has accumulated GH¢31.5 million as...

Photos from the swearing-in of the new IGP, COP Yohuno

President John Mahama on Friday, March 14, 2025, swore in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) during a brief...

Ghana, Japan sign $13.4m agreement to enhance Tamale’s electricity supply

Ghana and Japan have formalized a $13.44 million grant agreement aimed at improving the stability and reliability of electricity supply in Tamale, the capital...

Acting Abusuapanin of Asantewaa Kese Royal family calls for peace in Twenedurase

Professor Yaw Ahenkora, the Acting Abusuapanin of the Asantewaa Kese Royal Family of Kwawu Twenedurase, has called on kingmakers to ensure peace and unity...

12 hospitalised as American Airlines plane catches fire at Airport

Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport after evacuating the aircraft Thursday...

Mahama appoints new security chiefs

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new heads for the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS), the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and the Ghana Police...

Ghana Meteo warns of rain, thunderstorms tonight

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert, warning of thunderstorms and rain expected to hit parts of the country tonight. According to the...

Mahama Cares will not replace free dialysis treatment – Minister assures

The Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund, also known as ‘Mahama Cares,’ will not replace the free dialysis treatment on the National Health Insurance Scheme...

Mahama swears in COP Yohuno as IGP

President John Mahama has sworn into office COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a short ceremony at the...

Free dialysis was a technical decision, not political – Dr. Nsiah-Asare

Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has clarified that the introduction of free dialysis under the previous administration was a purely technical...

Car goes up in flames on Asamankese-Suhum road [Video]

A Nissan Frontier was completely destroyed by fire after veering off the road and crashing into a tree at Brekumanso on the Asamankese-Suhum road. The...

Apau Wiredu Lateef appointed Deputy CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority

President John Mahama has appointed Apau Wiredu Lateef as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), reinforcing his administration’s...

‘We don’t overly love Dampare, but…’ – Franklin Cudjoe on suit challenging removal [Audio]

The founding president of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has defended the injunction application that sought to block the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare...

Two die in separate galamsey pit incidents at Karlo

Two individuals have been confirmed dead in separate incidents at Karlo in the Suaman District of the Western North Region after falling into abandoned...

1,000 maternal deaths recorded in Ashanti Region – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that 1,000 women lost their lives during childbirth in the Ashanti Region between 2020 and 2024. This alarming...

ECG addresses power outages after heavy rainfall

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the power outage experienced in parts of the country, particularly the Greater Accra Region, to a...

Why Dampare can no longer be in the Police Service – Retired Officer [Audio]

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has stated that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s career in the Ghana Police Service has effectively ended...

I’m happy Mahama has removed Dampare – Security Analyst [Listen]

Security analyst Paul Boateng has expressed satisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to remove Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector General of Police...

Peter Toobu calls for fixed tenure for IGP, security heads

Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has called for a fixed tenure for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and other security...

Profile of new IGP COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno

In a significant leadership shake-up within the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been appointed as the new Inspector-General...

Foreign Affairs Minister plans passport centers in all 16 regions

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to establish passport application centers in all 16 regions of...

Education Forum Committee urges Mahama to prioritise teacher salaries

The National Education Forum Committee has urged the Mahama administration to prioritize enhancing salary packages for teachers, particularly those in underprivileged communities. This call follows...

Suit to block Dampare’s removal was a waste of time – COP (Rtd) Mensah [Audio]

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has dismissed the injunction filed to block the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector...

I hope my ‘brother’ will not change – COP Mensah (Rtd) on new IGP Yohuno [Listen]

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has expressed confidence in the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Speaking...

My ministry doesn’t need GH₵78 million; allocation is for state agencies – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has refuted claims that his office has been allocated GH₵78 million, explaining that the funds...

John Jinapor inaugurates committee to probe Akosombo Dam Spillage

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate issues arising from the flooding caused by...