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Jubilation trails arrest of Nigerian Businessman at Kanda

The recent arrest of Nigerian businessman Benedict Peters has drawn significant attention and prompted strong reactions from residents of the Aurora Apartments in Kanda,...

Prof. Aning slams deportation policy for foreign illegal miners

Security analyst Professor Kwasi Aning has criticised government’s new directive to arrest and deport foreign nationals involved in illegal mining without prosecuting them. He warned...

‘Letting those who pose existential threats walk free is invitation to criminal networks’ – Prof Aning

Security analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has issued a stark warning to Ghanaian authorities, cautioning that allowing foreign nationals who pose existential threats to the...

Let’s find ways to complete the 50 Czech steel bridges project – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for renewed efforts to complete the stalled 50 Czech steel bridges project, urging both Ghana and the Czech...

Work towards restoring your credibility – Armah Buah to Lands Commission

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on the Lands Commission to rise above negative public perceptions of corruption...

Two die, one injured in accident involving a school bus in Kumasi

Two people have died at Patasi in Kumasi after a school bus lost control of its steering and crashed into them in front of...

I didn’t inherit any galamsey drones, ask Minerals Commission, IMCIM – Abu Jinapor

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has distanced himself from recent concerns over drones allegedly procured to aid the fight...

Why I don’t miss Lands Ministry – Abu Jinapor [Listen]

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has shared that he does not miss his time at the ministry, despite having...

Gov’t to deport foreign criminals, not prosecute – Interior Minister Muntaka

The government of Ghana has announced a new policy focusing on the deportation of foreign nationals arrested for criminal activities, rather than prosecuting them...

We need a grassroots-based approach in dealing with illegal mining – A Rocha Ghana

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Mr. Daryl Bosu, has called for a community-based approach to address the illegal mining crisis in Ghana,...

Kwame Agbodza engages World Bank on revamping Ghana’s road network

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has engaged in a high-level meeting with the World Bank Regional Director for Infrastructure, Mr. Franz...

New rules set for Okada riders in Ghana

Persons willing to operate a commercial motorcycle or tricycle, popularly known as ‘okada’, can only do so if they belong to a recognised tricycle...

Gideon Boako demands probe into killing of health worker, shooting at Yamfo

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged security agencies to immediately investigate the fatal shooting of a young health worker...

Ntim Fordjour demands commission of inquiry into suspicious flights saga

Assin South Member of Parliament (MP), Rev John Ntim Fordjour, is calling for the establishment of a commission of inquiry to investigate two suspicious...

How Chief Justices conduct themselves determine their independence – Former MP

Former Member of Parliament for Builsa North, Timothy Ataboadey Awontirim, has weighed in on the petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Tokornoo,...

Students of Hwidiem Senior High School protest over deteriorating infrastructure

Students of Hwidiem Senior High School (HWISEC) in the Ahafo Region have staged a protest to voice their frustration over the deteriorating infrastructure at...

North Tongu DCE pledges support for Mahama’s resetting agenda

The newly confirmed District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu, Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, has pledged her full commitment to supporting President John Dramani...

Women’s Group in Central Region rallies support to halt potential removal of Chief Justice

A women's group in the Central Region has expressed strong opposition to efforts aimed at removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, calling the...

Suspicious flights: I was part of the screening team; no drugs were found – Deputy NACOC boss

Deputy Director of Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Twum Barimah, has revealed that he was part of the security team that inspected two aircraft at...

National Security will not invade anybody’s premises without a cause – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has defended the operations of National Security following recent raids at the homes of former...

Cooperate with us – NACOC tells Ntim Fordjour over ‘suspicious flight’ claims

The Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Twum Barimah, has urged the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asin South, Rev. Ntim Fordjour,...

Latest on Nigerian businessman arrested for blocking apartment entrance [Listen]

The Nigerian businessman, Ben Peters who was arrested at the Aurora Apartments in Kanda, near the Jubilee House for blocking the main entrance has...

Gov’t seeks strategic partnerships for National Airline – Transport Minister

Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has disclosed that the government is actively pursuing strategic partnerships to establish a national airline. He acknowledged that current...

China restricts exports of seven rare earth metals to all countries

China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, squeezing supply to the...

Bishop Owusu-Ansah breaks down in tears in glowing tribute to DJ Awana [Video]

The host of Adom Ahengua, Bishop Yaw Owusu-Ansah, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of celebrated veteran disc jockey Samuel Tei Mensah Nartey,...

NADMO boss clarifies role of Anti-Flood Taskforce

The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Major (Rtd) Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has clarified the role of the Anti-Flood Taskforce established by...

Lifestyle change key to effective flood control – NADMO boss

The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has issued a stark warning about Ghana’s recurring flood crisis, placing...

Wa East MP participates in Agricultural Science Week in Nairobi

Member of Parliament for Wa East Constituency and Chairman of the Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, is currently attending the...

Gov’t suspends contract appointments for retired public servants

The Office of the President has, with immediate effect, suspended all post-retirement contract appointments for retired public service staff. This directive was contained in a...

Czech President begins historic visit to Ghana today

Czech President Petr Pavel is set to arrive in Ghana today (April 8, 2025) for a two-day official visit, marking the first time in...

Parents decry delay in posting of Goaso Nursing graduates

Parents of students at the Goaso Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Ahafo Region have expressed growing concern over the government's continued delay...

TUTAG declares indefinite strike at Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University

Academic activities at Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) have come to a halt following an indefinite strike declared by the university’s chapter of...

Government to overhaul mining policy and adopt bottom-up approach

The government is set to overhaul the mining policy and adopt a bottom-up approach in the licensing regime to ensure accountability and integrity in...

Ex-convict held for alleged sodomy and death threats

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Abdul Razak, 55, an ex-convict, for allegedly engaging in anal sex with a 13-year-old boy.Razak, also known as...

Woman jailed five years for stealing over GH¢221,000 in lotto sales

A 38-year-old manageress has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality for stealing...

‘Our boxes are not for crime’ – BoG distances itself from misuse of currency containers

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a disclaimer following reports that its currency transport boxes are being misused by individuals for purposes unrelated...

National Security uncovers alleged ECG cable and meter theft in Western Region

The Western Regional Office of the National Security has uncovered a large cache of suspected stolen electrical materials in Kansawurodo, a suburb of the...

IERPP calls for public audits of seized assets following Sapeiman warehouse raid

The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is calling for immediate public audits of assets seized by Ghanaian authorities in major criminal...

AGI blasts ECG over imports, demands payments to local manufacturers

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has launched a scathing critique of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), demanding the immediate settlement of arrears...

Mahama orders full action on Trump tariffs – Deputy Trade Minister reveals

Deputy Trade Minister Sampson Ahi has revealed that President John Mahama has instructed government officials to do everything within their power to resolve the...