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High lighting system, powerful lasers, others disrupting activities at airports – GCAA

The persistent use of high-intensity lighting systems, lasers, and pyrotechnics near the aerial boundaries of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is causing disruptions to the smooth landing and take-off of aircraft.Human activities in areas...

You have been supportive to me, I promise to have your back always – IGP to security chiefs

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the leaders of various security agencies in Ghana during a convened meeting of the national election security task force at the police...

Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy endorsed by Drivers unions

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has expressed support for John Dramani Mahama's 24-hour economy policy, believing it will have positive implications for commercial drivers.According to the association's leadership, the policy is expected...

Military clash with Senya Bereku residents over land dispute

There has been a clash between residents and chiefs of Senya Bereku in the Central Region and some military officers from the Ghana Armed Forces over a land dispute.The conflict is rooted in...

Mall shop rent in Accra is 2.5 times higher than in the US – Report

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, is of the assertion that renting a shop in a mall in Accra costs almost treble the amount paid for in the United States.He made the assertion...

Govt hasn’t allocated funds for us to operate in 2024 – Information Ministry

Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has raised concerns about the absence of funds allocated for the Ministry's programs in the 2024 budget.Expressing his worry, Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah called on public relations officers in various ministries...

Some reverend ministers describe anti-gay bill as bad – Chairman of Parliamentary Committee

Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee in Parliament, Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi, provides insights into the internal dynamics concerning the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values bill, commonly referred...

“They want to know which people are behind it” – The New Force accuses NIB of harassing spokesperson in custody

The New Force, a political entity in Ghana, has raised alarms over the reported arrest and ongoing detention of Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi, one of its spokespersons.Abbiusi, responsible for diaspora and diplomatic engagements, was...

60% of School Placement challenges have been addressed – Free SHS Secretariat

The Free Senior High School Secretariat reports that it has resolved 60 to 70 percent of placement issues for first-year students across the country.Over 6,000 issues were received, mainly from students not placed...

Buy a house for GHC1m, you pay GHC50k tax as govt slaps 5% VAT on home-buying

Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticized the government for what he perceives as insensitivity towards the ordinary Ghanaian over its intention to implement a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on...

Cheddar is like NAM1 – Man descends on #TheNewForce

A recent viral video features a well-known male socialite critiquing "The New Force," an enigmatic political movement led by Ghanaian millionaire Freedom Jacob Caesar, widely known as Cheddar.In the video, the socialite draws parallels...

Report estimates 20m people trapped in forced marriages

The aftermath of the slave trade era left a lasting impact on its victims. Despite the official ban in 1948, a modern form of ensnaring unsuspecting individuals into slavery has emerged.A 2023 report...

Grave looters invade Takoradi cemetery; over 100 caskets missing

The Takoradi cemetery has been invaded by a group of grave looters.Per reports, these individuals wreaked havoc on close to a hundred graves and made away with some caskets. It is unknown the exact...

A huge benefit is floating into someone’s pocket in the ‘perfect’ Lithium contract – Former CJ

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has voiced apprehensions regarding the lithium leasing agreement recently inked by Ghana. In an interview with Accra-based TV3, she questioned the government's choice of the leasing approach, asserting that...

Notorious fake money dealer arrested, reveals how he scammed people

A young man, identified as Ernest Azuma, has been arrested in Nkonya, a town in the Oti Region of Ghana, for reportedly engaging in the sale and circulation of counterfeit currency.During an interrogation at...

TEWUG and TUWAG join forces for innovation

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) and the Technical University Workers Association-Ghana (TUWAG) have successfully merged, establishing a formidable alliance dedicated to advocating for improved conditions for their members across public and...

MP calls for inquiry into Sampa death amid Chieftaincy crisis

The Member of Parliament for Jaman North in the Bono Region, Frederick Yaw Ahenkwah, has urged Parliament to initiate an investigation into a chieftaincy dispute that resulted in the tragic death of an individual...

CPP’s General Secretary, Nana Yaa Jantuah steps down from her position

Nana Yaa Jantuah, the General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has tendered her resignation after a petition was submitted during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kumasi on Tuesday, December 5.CPP...

Majority Caucus shakeup: Adowa Saafo, Obeng Boateng, others assume leadership roles in committees

The Majority Caucus in the Parliament of Ghana has announced a reshuffle in the leadership of its selected and standing committees.Notable figures such as the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, and...

Giant billboard in Accra showcases Bawumia’s 2015 tweet

A prominent influencer aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled plans to erect a new billboard featuring a tweet from Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia....

Stop promising to release illegal miners behind bars – Nana Akomea to Mahama

Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has accused the former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of contributing to the challenges faced in the fight against...

Photo: Otumfuo’s historic inclusion in Italian Pirelli Calendar

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has achieved a historic milestone as the first black monarch to be featured in the renowned Pirelli Calendar.Broadcaster Caleb Nii Boye reported that the Otumfuo is prominently...

Vanderpuye hints of becoming a pastor after Parliamentary exit

The incumbent MP for Odododiodio, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, who has decided not to seek re-election in the upcoming polls has made mention of some professions he is considering after his exit.Engaging the media...

Don’t expect our support in 2024, we will vote against you – NABCO trainees promise govt

The Coalition of NABCO Beneficiaries has expressed its determination to retaliate against the hardships endured under the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) by overwhelmingly voting against the party in the forthcoming 2024 general elections.Comprising...

SP Kissi Agyebeng must be sacked! – Martin Amidu ‘demands’

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has called for the impeachment of the current Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, following the latter's recent press conference on November 29, 2023.Amidu, in a 15-page statement sighted by...

Best Farmer for Asante Akyem Mampong ‘mysteriously’ dies 24 hours after receiving award

The recipient of the Best Farmer Award in the Asante Akyem Mampong Municipality, Owusu Kwasi Manu, has passed away a few hours after receiving his award.The Chief Executive Officer of Kyeiwaa Farms was...

Jasikan, Guan districts to hold assembly elections on Dec 19

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the District Level Elections (DLEs) in the Jasikan and Guan Districts will take place on December 19, 2023. This decision follows the approval of the Constitutional Instrument...

Video: UG students beat ‘thief’ caught on CCTV camera

A suspected thief who allegedly tried to break into some rooms at the Bani Hostel on the University of Ghana (UG) campus was caught and beaten by some students on Monday.The incident was captured...

VIDEO: Suspected military officer flees after failed robbery attempt at forex bureau

A man, suspected to be a military officer, was captured on camera attempting to rob a forex bureau at Anyaa near Sowutoum in the Ga Central District of the Greater Accra Region.The incident occurred...

We will always speak out against corruption – Presby Church

During the induction service, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana's new Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, identified corruption as the root cause of the country's deteriorating socio-economic growth.In his maiden address,...

21-year-old boy found dead on Abura Eprow road

A 21-year-old graduate from Aburaman Senior High School has tragically lost his life.The deceased is said to have been killed and abandoned on the road in Abura Eprow, Central Region.The victim, identified as Joe...

“Is this what I bargained for?” – Supreme Court Justice laments public ignorance and mistrust of judiciary

A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Yonny Kulendi, has underscored the importance of Ghanaians having a fair understanding of the justice delivery system, particularly the role of judges.He expressed concern over the...

Without doubt, it’s certain that NPP will surely break the eight – Deputy General Secretary

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has conveyed a strong belief in the party's ability to secure victory in the forthcoming 2024 general elections.During an interview on JoyNews’...

Nephew of Ken Attafuah behind bars for forging NIA documents

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has reported the conviction of an Assistant Technical Enrolment Officer (ATEO) on charges of misconduct that led to the registration of an unqualified applicant.George Kwame Essien, serving as an...

NPP Election: Ida Adwoa Asiedu thumps Okraku-Mantey in race for Ayensuano constituency seat

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, experienced defeat in his bid to secure the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidacy in the Ayensuano constituency of the Eastern Region.During the parliamentary elections...

Anhwiaso East Forest Reserve: Chief, 9 in police custody for illegal mining

On November 29, the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission conducted a successful operation leading to the arrest of Nana Kwame Sobre II, the Chief of Manse, and nine additional suspects involved...

List of NPP’s Orphan Constituencies parliamentary aspirants

Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have swarmed various polling centers to participate in the ongoing parliamentary primaries in the party's orphan constituencies across the nation.The party has orchestrated these primaries in...

Armed robbers attack Funsi market vehicle, shoot driver

Six suspected armed robbers targeted and robbed numerous passengers returning from the Funsi market in the Wa East District to Tumu.The victims, recounting the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), disclosed that...

Democracy Hub at Supreme Court over injunction on December protest

The organizers of the Fix the Country protest, Democracy Hub Ghana, have taken legal action by filing an application at the Supreme Court to challenge an injunction sought by the Ghana Police Service.The...

Man fails to protect his genitals in fight over a woman

A 25-year-old man has been hospitalized after his genitals were severed in a gruesome attack during a violent altercation over a woman.The incident in Ogongora Village, Amuria District, Uganda, which left Martin Onyait severely...

Kojo Bonsu reportedly part of running mate list being considered by Mahama

It is reported that National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, is considering picking Mr. Kojo Bonsu as his running mate for the forthcoming national general elections scheduled for next year.According to a well-placed...

We are not selling lands near Dawhenya Dam – GIDA

The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has denied allegations of selling lands downstream of the Dawhenya irrigation scheme.In response to the displacement of residents due to flooding caused by the dam's spillage, GIDA...

SHS student to spend 14 years behind bars for stealing electrical cable

Mohammed Maazu Gariba, a third-year student at Saviour Senior High School-Oseim, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by the Koforidua Circuit Court for stealing electrical wires valued at GH¢59,000.Gariba, an ex-convict,...

Chereponi District: Farmers’ Day festivities halted due to Wanchiki chieftaincy dispute

This year's Farmers' Day celebration in the Chereponi District, North East Region, has been canceled due to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Wanchiki.The conflict reignited, leading to three reported deaths in the Wanchiki community...

Mike Oquaye Jnr eyes Dome-Kwabenya seat again, set to contest Adwoa Safo in NPP primary

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mike Oquaye Jnr, has formally announced his intention to contest against Sarah Adwoa Safo in the upcoming Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary primary of the...

Mahama secures landslide victory over Bawumia in poll across 7 key Zongo Constituencies

Results from a survey conducted by Global Info Analytics, focusing on seven constituencies with significant Zongo Communities, indicate that former President John Dramani Mahama is leading by a wide margin over Vice President Mahamudu...

NCA to blame for regulatory failures in Telcos sector – CUTS International

The Regional Director for CUTS International, Appiah Adomako, has criticized the National Communications Authority (NCA) for its failure to enforce robust regulatory directives within the telecommunications sector.His remarks come in response to MTN...

Rice Millers call for unified effort in boosting locally produced rice

Prices of rice and cooking oil have seen an increase, prompting adjustments to home menus for some mothers.Michael Darko, the President of the Rice Millers Association of Ghana, is supporting a Legislative Instrument...

OSP investigates corruption-related offenses involving government payroll, TOR deal and state lands

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has initiated investigations and corruption risk analysis into three state matters.These matters include the government payroll, state lands, and the proposed partnership between Tema Oil Refinery...

4 things you should never tell your partner if you want your relationship to stand

In the pursuit of lasting love, avoid these common relationship mistakes:Avoid setting a negative tone in your new relationship by refraining from constant discussions about your past negative experiences with your ex.This can...

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