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National Security Coordinator calls for thorough probe into ongoing Nkwanta conflict

In a decisive move to address the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, DCOP Abdul Razak Osman, the National Security Coordinator,...

 Ahmed Ibrahim pledges timely release of common fund 

The Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has pledged to ensure the timely release of the District Assemblies Common Fund...

Obuasi Clash: Families mourn as seven miners are laid to rest

Dozens of grieving families gathered at the Obuasi Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region to solemnly bid farewell to their loved ones killed during...

Mahama’s impartial investigation into Obuasi incident will be timely – Ato Forson

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani Mahama's directive for an impartial investigation into the...

Ato Forson labels Obuasi clash as ‘most regrettable’

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed deep regret over the recent violent clash in Obuasi, which resulted in the...

GTEC directs reopening of St Vincent College of Education after resolving dispute

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the reopening of St. Vincent College of Education after resolving issues with the Paramount Chief of...

Ghana ranked 2nd safest place in Africa in 2025

This was disclosed by Altezza Travel, a destination management company headquartered in Tanzania.The ranking attributed the West African country’s position to its independent judicial...

Gov’t releases GH¢200 million to support feeding in SHSs

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the spokesperson for President Mahama, has revealed that an additional amount has been released to support the feeding of students in...

Nkwanta conflict: 50 suspects arrested in dawn operation

An operation conducted at Shiare in the Oti Region on Wednesday morning led to the arrest of fifty individuals connected to the resurgence of...

Police intercept truck carrying over 150 bags of cocoa at Gulumpe

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted a truck carrying over 150 bags of cocoa beans at Gulumpe, a town on the Kintampo-Buipe highway in...

Ashanti Regional NDC commends Mahama for Ministerial appointments

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing two individuals from the region...

Julius Debrah commends First Sky Group’s milestone, reaffirms govt’s support for job creation

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, speaking on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, has commended First Sky Group for its remarkable...

First Sky Group boss appeals for stricter organ harvesting laws to save lives

Ghanaian philanthropist and business leader, Eric Seddy Kutortse is pushing for legislation that could save thousands of lives.Speaking at the 22nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service...

I’ll collaborate with former ministers to improve local economies – Ahmed Ibrahim

The Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has committed to working closely with former ministers of the ministry to craft...

National Security Coordinator leads delegation to Nkwanta

The National Security Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Abdul Osman Razak, has led a high-level government delegation to Nkwanta in the Oti Region,...

Kasoa ritual murder: 15-year-old jailed for 12 months

The Juvenile Court in Accra has sentenced a 15-year-old boy, found guilty of conspiring with a teenager to murder a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa...

We will make sure the DRIP programme materialises – Ahmed Ibrahim

The Local Government Minister-designate, Ahmed Ibrahim, has vowed to ensure the successful implementation of the District Road Infrastructure Programme (DRIP), which aims to improve...

I am committed to enhancing the local economy in all districts – Ahmed Ibrahim

The Local Government Minister-designate, Ahmed Ibrahim, has pledged to prioritise the improvement of local economies across all districts in the country.Speaking on Tuesday, January...

Brother for life: I’ll never speak negatively about you again – Hopeson Adorye to Sammi Awuku

Member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye, has publicly commended the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, for his remarkable gesture...

Free university tuition for first-year students laudable but… – GNAT 

The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has welcomed the proposal to cover academic user fees for first-year...

IGP forms special investigative team to probe 2020, 2024 election-related deaths

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has responded to a directive from President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the deaths linked to...

Reboot Your Life Series: Money alone won’t guarantee a successful marriage – Relationship coach

Renowned relationship coach, Rev. Dr. Nana Yaa Prempeh, has emphasized that while money plays a significant role in marriage, it is not the ultimate...

Factor road tolls in roadworthy renewal – Engineering expert

The President of the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET-GH), Henry Kwadwo Boateng, has suggested that the payment of road tolls be incorporated into the...

Kpando MP embarks on ‘Thank You Tour’

The Member of Parliament for Kpando Constituency, Sebastian Deh, has embarked on a two-day 'thank you tour' to express his gratitude to constituents for...

Father appeals for support for daughter’s surgery [Video]

Emmanuel Agyapong, the father of 20-year-old Bridget Agyapong, has urgently appealed to Ghanaians for financial support to fund her surgery, which is critical to...

Disabled IT Assistant at UG calls for help to regain mobility after car theft

Joseph Gmakawodom Teboribei, an IT Assistant at the University of Ghana, is dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities through digital skills. However, his...

Media urged to prioritise, intensify reporting on child marriage

Hajia Safia Tamimu, Head of the Child Marriage Unit at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has called on the media to...

AngloGold can resume operations without tampering with evidence – Ashanti Regional Minister-designate

Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured that AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) can resume operations without interfering with ongoing investigations into the recent incident...

Mahama hails Otumfuo’s contributions towards national development

On Sunday, President John Dramani Mahama hailed the contributions of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, towards national development.He praised the Asantehene for his...

School for Life congratulates Minister-designate for Education Haruna Iddrisu

School for Life, an NGO, has congratulated Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, on his nomination as Minister-designate for Education.School for...

Obuasi Clash: Don’t use outdated tactics in controlling chaos – Security analyst

Francis Ahovi, a security analyst and Executive Secretary of Global Security for Africa Research and Good Governance (GLOSARGG), has criticised the use of outdated...

‘Work and school can resume’ – Ashanti Regional Minister-designate on Obuasi mine incident

The Ashanti Regional Minister-designate has assured the public that work and school activities in the Obuasi community can resume following engagements with key stakeholders...

Sammy Gyamfi assumes office as Acting Managing Director of PMMC

Sammy Gyamfi officially assumed office as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Monday, Jan 20, marking the beginning of...

Mahama appoints Stan Dogbe, Nana Oye as Deputy Chiefs of Staff

President John Dramani Mahama has named Stanislav Xoese Dogbe and Nana Oye Bampoe Addo as Deputy Chiefs of Staff at the Office of the...

Photos: Mahama, Asantehene, others highlight rich culture at first Akwasidae of 2025

Kumasi came alive with vibrant cultural displays as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted the first Akwasidae Festival of 2025.The event, steeped in...

Poultry sector is in comatose and needs resuscitation – Eric Opoku

Agriculture Minister-nominee, Eric Opoku, has raised concerns about the dire state of Ghana’s poultry sector, describing it as "in comatose" and in urgent need...

Free university tuition: First year students who have paid fees will be refunded – Haruna Iddrisu 

Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu has announced that first year university students who have already paid their fees will get a refund.The Tamale South MP...

Road Sector Debt: NPP left GH₵100 billion in commitments with GH₵20 billion certificate unpaid – Agbodza

The Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has raised alarm over the significant debt burden within the road sector, which he says...

Agbodza blames 7-year payment delays for Ghana’s street lighting failures

The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has attributed the absence of street lights in parts of Ghana to payment delays of up...

₵345m required to implement free tertiary tuition policy – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that approximately ₵345 million will be required to fully implement the government’s proposed free tuition policy...