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‘Potholes on our roads hold more water than constructed dams’ – Prof. Bokpin

A Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has criticized the government for the misuse...

Pay your bills to keep company running – GWCL to customers

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has called on its customers to promptly pay their water bills to enhance the smooth operations of the...

Akufo-Addo swears in five new envoys, highlights global role

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday swore in five new ambassadors at the Jubilee House in Accra.The new envoys, all seasoned diplomats, include...

World Children’s Day: Wendy Shay donates to Amasaman Manhean M/A

Ghanaian superstar Wendy Shay made World Children's Day unforgettable for students at Amasaman Manhean M/A School with a heartwarming visit filled with excitement and...

Ukraine to provide ready-to-eat meals for Ghanaian, African schools amid devastating war losses

Ukraine is set to launch a program to provide ready-to-eat meals for schools in Ghana and other African countries, according to Maksym Subkh, Ukraine’s...

Lordina Foundation sponsors free health screening for retired pastors

Lordina Dramani Mahama has successfully organised the first free health screening programme for members of the Assemblies of God Retired Ministers and Spouses Association...

CCTV captures thief breaking into hostel at Kenyasi to steal [Video]

In a chilling incident caught on camera, a thief broke into the Ace Hostel at Garden City University College in Kenyasi, Ashanti Region, during...

Guns seized at port show increasing appetite for sophisticated military-grade weapons – Prof Aning

A security consultant, Prof Kwesi Aning has raised alarm over the growing sophistication of firearms entering Ghana, particularly during election years.He believes that this...

Importing weapons without proper authorisation is a crime – Small Arms Commission

The Deputy Director of Policy Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms, Gyebi Asante, has raised concerns over the...

G/A Regional Minister destroys hawker’s table at Flower Pot Interchange

The newly commissioned Flower Pot Interchange has significantly eased traffic along a stretch of the Spintex Road and improved connectivity to areas such as...

Manhyia Palace prepares to celebrate 100 years of King Prempeh I’s return from exile

The Manhyia Palace has announced a historic celebration marking 100 years since the return of King Prempeh I from exile in Seychelles.The event, which...

House help before court for allegedly pouring acid on SHS leaver

A 26-year-old house help is before the Bekwai Circuit Court for allegedly pouring acid on a Senior High School leaver.Ernest Agyei has denied causing...

Dr. Bawumia embodies people-centered leadership – Former Alan follower speaks [Video]

Adenta Kumi, a young and passionate member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has added his voice to the ongoing debate surrounding Alan Kyerematen’s...

Gov’t urged to address sanitation issues in Mafo-Gidikpoe immediately

The CEO of Sanitized Communities Konnect Foundation, a non-profit organization, Jacob Fenteng, has called for urgent attention to address sanitation issues in Gidikpoe, a...

Akufo-Addo commissions new Bank of Ghana headquarters [Photos]

President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday 20th November 2024 commissioned the new state-of-the-art headquarters of the Bank of Ghana(BoG) in Accra, marking a significant milestone to...

Neglected Nkwanta town roads to see facelift

The dreadful condition of roads in Nkwanta Township and the Keri-Pawa stretch in the Oti Region is set to undergo a significant facelift. Municipal...

Customs seizes cache of weapons smuggled from the US at Tema Port

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a cache of weapons and ammunition at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at Tema...

Let’s live within our means, pay off our debts – Ken Thompson counsels gov’t

The former Chief Executive of Dalex Finance, Kenneth Thompson, has urged the government to adopt a more sustainable approach to borrowing, emphasising the urgent...

We’ll reject donations from proceeds of galamsey – Catholic Church to members

The Catholic Church has declared that it will not accept donations derived from proceeds of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey in Ghana.This...

Death penalty for Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide

A woman in Thailand has been sentenced to death in the first of a string of cases in which she is accused of murdering...

Our new headquarters will improve efficiency – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated headquarters of the Central Bank will...

SOCO project promotes peace and unity among youth in Northern Ghana amid election season

In the heart of Northern Ghana, the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project is working to strengthen community bonds and build...

‘One Gad’ Ekow Gyan: The unsung hero saving lives at Sakumono beach

On the bustling shores of Sakumono Beach, near Tema, a quiet hero has emerged, embodying courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to saving lives.Known to...

Flower Pot Interchange: NRA justifies increment from GH¢69m to GH¢700m

The Director-General of the National Roads Authority (NRA), James Amoo-Gottfried, says the increase in the cost of constructing the well-known Flower Pot Interchange along...

‘If we can do it in 36 hours, why not?’ – EC on presidential results timeline

The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services has assured that they are committed to delivering the presidential election...

Tema-Mpakadan Railway, 2 new trains to be commissioned on Friday

After years of anticipation, Ghana’s 97.6 km Tema-Mpakadan standard railway line is finally set to be inaugurated on Friday.Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana...

Ghana is at a crossroads and requires an urgent reset – NDC insists

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its commitment to resetting Ghana if voted into power in the 2024 election, emphasizing that the nation...

Were you expecting Kufuor to support you? – Nana Akomea asks Alan

The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has expressed reservations about Alan Kyerematen's criticisms of former President John Agyekum Kufuor.The Managing...

Akufo-Addo appoints Herbert Krapa as Energy Minister

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Herbert Krapa as the Minister for Energy.A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin,...

Six, including two drivers, killed in accident; others injured [Photos]

Six people have lost their lives in a fatal accident on the Tamale-Kumasi Highway.The accident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, involved...

2024 Election: We’ll deal ruthlessly with troublemakers – IGP Dampare

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has assured the public of a robust security plan ahead of the December 7...

MCE breaks ground for CHPS compound for Shiare residents

In a significant development for the Shiare community, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South, Felix Owusu-Gyimah, has cut the sod for the...

St. Joseph Catholic Hospital appeals for bilirubinometer to save preterm babies

The St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in the Nkwanta South District of the Oti Region is appealing to individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other philanthropists...

‘Lives lost in Bawku are votes silenced by gov’t strategy’ – Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu says the resurgence of violence in Bawku and other parts of northern Ghana is part of the Akufo-Addo administration's...

Afenyo-Markin conferred new title by Effutu Traditional Council

The Effutu Traditional Council has conferred the prestigious title of Osahen on Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.This recognition, distinct from the...

4 Ghanaian UN peacekeepers injured in rocket fire attack in Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping agency in southern Lebanon says four of its troops were injured when a rocket hit a base, one of three separate...

Seychelles-Ghana: Centenary exhibition celebrates Asante Kingdom’s legacy and ties

A two-week exhibition celebrating the rich history and cultural heritage of the Asante Kingdom was officially opened yesterday afternoon at the Seychelles National Library...

Over 500 African diaspora members historically granted Ghanaian citizenship

524 members of the African Diaspora Community were officially granted Ghanaian citizenship at an event which occurred at the Accra International Conference Center,This marks...

Good news for international students in Canada

International students in Canada now have the opportunity to work more hours during the academic term.Effective November 8 2024, the Canadian government is increasing...

Three power plants to shut down if… – IPP CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Producers (IPP), Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has hinted that three power plants are set to shut...