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Kwahu Traditional Council petitions IGP over arrest of Paramount Chief and Queen mother

The Kwahu Traditional Council has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohonu, to launch a full-scale investigation into the dawn raid on...

Child mortality figures “staggering, embarrassing” for Ghana – Rev. Steve Mensah

The General Overseer and Resident Pastor of the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry, Rev. Steve Mensah, has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of child...

Court grants GH¢50,000 bail to blogger in false publication case against Former NCA chair

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to blogger Samuel Amadotor of Dklassgh.net in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, following charges that he...

Gov’t support for Springfield deal depends on independent valuation – John Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, says the government will only support a potential state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production...

Gov’t targets Springfield’s Oil Block in push to boost production

The Government of Ghana says it is considering a possible state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape...

Police refute viral video alleging robbery on Berekum–Drobo road

The Bono Regional Police Command has denied claims in a viral video alleging a robbery on the Berekum–Drobo Road on November 18, stating that...

GES secures financial clearance to pay 6,249 newly recruited teachers

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it has received financial clearance to pay the salaries of 6,249 teachers recruited in 2024. In a...

Prof. Gyampo reconciles with Dr. Domfe after apology

Development Economist Dr. George Domfe says he has resolved his recent public misunderstanding with political scientist Prof. Ransford Gyampo, who also serves as CEO...

53-year-old farmer found dead under bridge at Awuteykope

A 53-year-old farmer, Addo Wayo, was on Wednesday found dead under a bridge at Awuteykope in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The...

Anytime a newborn dies, the cost to country is higher – Prof. Manu warns

Director of the Institute of Health Research at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Professor Alexander Manu, says that the death of...

We need more well-equipped neonatal care unit for preterm babies – Dr Nawaane

Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has called for urgent investment in well-equipped neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country...

Man arrested for publication of false news against Chief

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man accused of orchestrating a false-news campaign against a respected traditional leader. In a statement issued on Thursday,...

Minority rejects new Accra–Kumasi expressway, says it’s a “misplaced priority”

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed the government’s plan to construct a new expressway between Accra and Kumasi, describing it as unnecessary. The caucus said...

‘We’re spending more than ever’: PwC Tax Expert breaks down 2026 Budget

Tax Partner at PwC, Abeiku Gyan-Quansah, says Ghana’s spending plans for 2026 indicate the country is entering a year of very heavy expenditure that...

Barker-Vormawor allegedly robbed near Achimota Overhead

Democracy Hub convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor says he was robbed near the Achimota Overhead on Wednesday, November 20, losing several personal belongings in the process. In...

ECOWAS to deploy over 1,000 personnel to fight terrorism in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to deploy an initial 1,650 personnel as part of its standby force to...

Operation Disaster-Free Christmas: IGP bans police leave

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has banned all police leave for the remainder of the year as the Ghana...

GRA to begin VAT compliance checks in markets and businesses on Monday

Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has announced that the authority will begin visiting businesses and markets nationwide from Monday...

24-hour economy already operational at ports – GRA Commissioner-General

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has disclosed that the 24-hour economy is already in effect at the country’s...

High Court Judge Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu to be laid to rest on November 22

Ghana’s judicial community will bid farewell to Her Ladyship Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with a memorial and burial service to...

Pragya riders protest in Kumasi over continued ‘harassment’ and ban from Adum, Kejetia routes

Hundreds of Pragya riders in Kumasi on Thursday poured onto the streets to protest a road traffic directive that bars their tricycles from operating...

Ofori-Atta has not been served – Lawyer counters OSP ahead of Nov. 24 court showdown

Lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has stated that his client has not been notified of a scheduled court appearance in the case...

Ghana urges KP States to reform diamond trade for community protection

Ghana has called on member states of the Kimberley Process (KP) to implement meaningful reforms to protect vulnerable mining communities and uphold the credibility...

Galamsey: Ghana Institute of Foresters raises alarm over armed miners

The Ghana Institute of Foresters (GIF) has called for decisive action against illegal mining following its 28th Annual General Meeting on November 6, 2025,...

El-Wak disaster: Bosome Freho MP demands urgent action on job creation, youth funding

The Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwame Asafo Agyei Ayeh, has expressed his deep sadness over the stampede...

Lightwave challenges Health Minister’s claims on Ghana’s medical records

Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited has strongly refuted what it calls “false and misleading” claims by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, regarding the...

Couple arrested for beating teenage daughter to death after eating brother’s food

A couple at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has been arrested for allegedly beating their 13-year-old daughter to...

OSP to arraign Ofori-Atta, 7 others on Nov. 24

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others will appear in court on Monday,...

Police send important message over 2025 recruitment process

The Ghana Police Service has announced that it is addressing technical issues affecting its 2025 e-recruitment platform, following reports from applicants experiencing difficulties accessing...

Court of Appeal frees Assemblyman in Major Mahama murder case

A former Assembly Member at Denkyira Obuasi in the Central Region, William Baah, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on the charge of abetting...

Implement stalled 24hr economy and tackle unemployment – Abu Jinapor charges government

Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has criticised the government for failing to deliver on its flagship campaign pledges, accusing...

Gov’t seeks to buy 4 helicopters and 2 Presidential jets at whopping cost of GH¢13.1bn – Abu Jinapor

Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has aimed at the government over what he describes as misplaced priorities, questioning why...

COP30: Namibia signals strong interest in partnering Jospong Group on waste transformation

The Jospong Group of Companies has initiated formal discussions with the Government of Namibia on a potential partnership to advance integrated waste management and...

Have Traditional Council welcomes newly inducted President and Divisional Queen Mother

In a ceremony marked by cultural pageantry, unity, and renewed commitment to traditional governance, the Volta Regional House of Chiefs officially inducted Mamaga Tsyrawaa...

About 12 battling stroke, unable to seek medical care – Former MMDCES Dean on salary arrears

Richmond Agyabeng Amponsah has revealed the dire situation faced by former colleagues who are yet to receive their salary arrears, with 12 of them...

One arrested for presenting forged document during recruitment at El-Wak

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has arrested a candidate for submitting forged documents during the ongoing recruitment screening at El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra. According...

169 Ghanaians deported from U.S., 120 await immigration decisions – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that 169 Ghanaians have been deported from the United States since January 2025, with an additional...

They deserve it, but… – Akim Oda MP on MMDCEs’ salary increment [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has reacted to the recent discussions about the salaries of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief...

End-of-day, you may go home with GH₵20,000 – Former MMDCEs Dean defends GH₵35,000 salary

Former Dean for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Richmond Agyabeng Amponsah, has defended the GH₵35,000 salary MMDCEs are expected to receive amidst...

Chief of Defence Staff, MPs inspect safety measures at El-Wak recruitment

The Chief of Defence Staff, William Agyapong, together with members of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, led by James Agalga, visited El Wak Stadium...