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Customs Division confiscates over 100 US-imported weapons at Tema Port

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has seized 53 pistols, 65 rounds of ammunition, 74 magazines, and a pistol holster at the Golden Jubilee Terminal, Tema Port.The seizure happened on Friday,...

Tackling misinformation is key to protecting Ghana’s peace – NCCE

Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has emphasized the need to equip NCCE staff with essential tools to tackle misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech as the 2024 elections approach.She...

New BoG headquarters symbolizes the progress of our economy – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has described the newly commissioned Bank of Ghana (BoG) headquarters, “The Bank Square,” as a testament to Ghana’s economic progress and resilience.The 22-storey edifice, located at Ridge in Accra, comprises...

Your defeat is inevitable no matter how much you rig Dec polls – NDC to NPP

The Member of Parliament for Juaboso in the Western North Region, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed grave concerns about recent actions by the Electoral Commission (EC) within his constituency.He accused the EC of appointing...

Tribunal rejects GCNet’s GHS4bn claim, orders $2.1m legal fee payment to Ghana

An international arbitration tribunal in London has rejected the GH¢4 billion claim made by Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) against the Republic of Ghana.In a detailed 202-page ruling dated November 18, 2024,...

Titus Glover destroys hawkers’ wooden tables at Flower Pot Interchange

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has taken firm steps to curb illegal vending activities around the recently commissioned Flower Pot Interchange in Accra.A viral video circulating on social media...

International Men’s Day: There should be support systems for abused men – Health Coach

Fitness, health, and behavioral coach Barima Osei Asare has called for the establishment of support systems to address the often-overlooked issue of abuse against men.Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning show with Nathaniel...

Jan-March 2025 will be a test of resilience for new govt – Prof Bokpin

Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has emphasized the critical importance of how the country manages its affairs, particularly during the transition period, for its economic growth or...

NRA explains why Flower Pot Interchange cost almost GHC1 billion

The Director-General of the National Roads Authority (NRA), James Amoo-Gottfried, has attributed the near GH¢1 billion cost of the Flower Pot Interchange along the Spintex Road in the Greater Accra Region to a significant...

BoG’s $250m headquarters sees the light of day despite opposition

As announced last year by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), its new headquarters, a 21-story structure situated in Ridge, has been completed and was commissioned by President Akufo-Addo today.The project costing $250 million consists of...

Govt has built 1,000 housing units for police officers – NPP

In an effort to address the housing shortage within the Ghana Police Service, over 1,000 housing units have been built, with many now occupied or ready for use by officers.Fahd Osman, a member of...

Ghana’s oil industry faces growing uncertainty amid Springfield’s disappointing results

The oil industry in Ghana has sparked ongoing debate, particularly with the rise of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SGL) and its bold statements about its oil discovery.Over the last five years, the company...

Driver feared dead after heavy load under escort fell onto truck at Assin Fosu

A truck driver is feared dead after a heavy load, being transported under escort, fell onto his vehicle at Assin Fosu.In a video shared on the X platform, the truck, struggling to bear the...

Ensure no lives are lost in December polls – NDC to IGP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to hold the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, and other security leaders accountable for any lives that will be lost during the upcoming December...

You abandoned NPP; why should Kufuor endorse you? – Nana Akomea slams Alan

Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has questioned Alan Kyerematen’s expectations of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, asking why Kufuor should endorse him after his departure from the New Patriotic Party...

What good did you do as president? – Bawumia to Mahama

The Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has raised questions about former President Mahama's desire to return to the presidency.He pointed out that Mahama was ousted in 2016 due to his...

Armed robbers shoot police escort on Kumasi-Atebubu road

A police officer providing escort to a passenger bus was shot after his AK47 rifle malfunctioned during an armed robbery attack.According to reports, Constable Abdul Karim Yusif was escorting a Sang-Yong minibus traveling from...

Don’t vote for MPs who don’t show up to Parliament – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful to Ghanaians

Honourable Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has strongly criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over a directive issued by the party's chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, calling on NDC Members of Parliament to boycott Parliament.This directive comes...

Rituals performed in Awukugua to expose culprits behind vandalized signboards

The chiefs and elders of Awukugua in the Akuapem Traditional Area of the Eastern Region have issued a strong warning to those responsible for vandalizing the signboards of the Awukuguahene, Osabarima Opese Konadu II....

We have a detailed plan for maintaining Flower Pot Interchange – Urban Roads

The Director of Urban Roads, Ing. James Amoo-Gottfried, has assured the public that the government is fully committed to the upkeep of the recently opened Flower Pot Interchange.This project, which aims to ease...

Coconut seller returns to her ‘old spot’ despite ban on container setup at Flower Pot Interchange

Barely 24 hours after the government issued a strict directive prohibiting the use of kiosks and containers in the vicinity of the Flower Pot Interchange in Accra, Sahadatu Seidu, a young trader, is the...

X users react to young Ghanaian girl carrying 5 bags of rice

A viral video of a young Ghanaian girl carrying five 25 kg bags of rice at once has sparked widespread concern and debate on X (formerly Twitter).The footage, showing the girl offloading the...

Road crash deaths in Accra decreased by 14% in 2023 –

In 2023, road crash fatalities in Accra saw a 14% decrease, marking the third consecutive year of reductions, according to the 2023 Accra Road Safety Report.The report, released on November 18, 2024, during the...

Fake news on social media comes from the Jubilee House – Mahama insists

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the Jubilee House of orchestrating a campaign of fake news on social media intended to undermine him and his political efforts.Speaking at...

EC plans to declare presidential election results 72 hours after voting

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured Ghanaians that the 2024 presidential election results will be declared within 72 hours after polls close on December 7.Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge...

We’re prioritising credibility over cost savings – EC on 2024 elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has emphasized that preserving the integrity and credibility of the nation’s electoral process is more important than cost savings.Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge...

Herbert Krapa takes over as substantive Minister for Energy

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr. Herbert Krapa as the new substantive Minister for Energy, effective Tuesday, November 19, 2024.In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 20, the President commended Mr. Mr Krapa for his...

No room for violence during December polls – Dampare warns

The Ghana Police Service has committed to taking strong action against those who attempt to incite violence before, during, or after the December elections.According to the police, holding perpetrators accountable will send a clear...

Ghanaians among UN peacekeepers injured in Southern Lebanon attacks

The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon has reported that four of its soldiers were injured when a rocket hit a base, marking one of three separate incidents in which its troops and bases...

We’ll petition Otumfuo to prevent election manipulation in Ashanti region – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated its plan to petition Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, about an alleged plot to rig the upcoming elections in the Ashanti Region.The NDC accuses Brigadier...

Vote-buying on the rise in Ashanti, Savannah, and Western regions – CODEO

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has expressed concerns about vote-buying practices observed in the Ashanti, Savannah, and Western regions.In its second pre-election report, published on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, CODEO revealed...

Black Stars didn’t qualify for AFCON due to NPP’s poor governance – Mahama

Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has blamed the poor performance of the Black Stars on the declining state of the country under the current administration of the New Patriotic...

Alan neglected local businesses, empowered foreign traders – Akwasi Nti

Akwasi Nti, a former Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Fomena, has strongly criticized Alan Kyerematen, the former Trade Minister and leader of the newly formed Movement for Change, ahead of...

Govt bars use of containers, kiosk around Flower Pot interchange

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has called on residents and municipal authorities to take collective responsibility for maintaining the newly inaugurated Flower Pot Interchange.He emphasized that proper upkeep is...

IGP, security heads to be held accountable for any lives lost during 2024 polls – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has emphasized the need for heightened security preparations for the 2024 elections, urging the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, and other key security heads to...

The Commission prioritized quality elections over cost – EC’s Bossman Asare on ballot reprint

The Electoral Commission’s Deputy Chairman for Corporate Services emphasized that safeguarding the credibility of Ghana’s elections is more important than the expense of reprinting ballot papers.Dr. Bossman Asare, during an interview on Joy News’...

Video: Asantehene bids farewell to his late son in grand Ashanti tradition

The Ashanti Kingdom's monarch, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, honored the memory of Oheneba Adusei Poku, the Akyempimhene, with a final farewell on Monday, November 18, 2024.Adorned in his symbolic ‘Atinka Ntoma’ and traditional ‘nsɛbɛ...

He enjoyed the best deals during his regime – Kofi Akpaloo on Tsikata’s support for Mahama

Presidential candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has responded to renowned lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata for praising John Mahama’s tenure as President ahead of the December 7 presidential election.The former CEO...

Three Power Plants to shut down by Monday over ECG’s $259M debt

The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Producers (IPP), Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor, has expressed concern about the looming shutdown of three vital power plants due to unpaid debts.He revealed that the government...

UPSA honors NAPO, names a hostel after him

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has honoured Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Running Mate for the 2024 elections, by naming a new hostel after him. This tribute recognises...

More roads, interchanges have been built by my govt than any other – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted the progress made in infrastructure during his time in office, noting that his government has built more roads and interchanges than any previous administration in Ghana’s history.While...

No kiosks or containers at Flower Pot interchange – Titus-Glover

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has called on local residents and municipal authorities to take responsibility for maintaining the newly opened Flower Pot Interchange to ensure it remains functional and...

Govt bars use of containers, kiosks at Flower Pot interchange

The government has issued a strict directive prohibiting the use of kiosks and containers in the vicinity of the newly commissioned Flower Pot Interchange in Accra.Greater Accra Regional Minister, Titus Glover, emphasized this...

Asantehene cries at funeral of Akyempimhene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was visibly moved to tears during the final rites for the late Akyempimhene, Oheneba Adusei Poku, on November 18.The solemn moment underscored the deep bond between the king...

Man gives Akufo-Addo the ‘evil look’ at Akyempimhene’s funeral

A young Ghanaian man became the center of attention after giving President Nana Akufo-Addo a stern, piercing look during the funeral rites of Akyempimhene Oheneba Adusei Poku in Kumasi on November 18.In a video...

EC reprinting ballot pappers for Ahafo, Volta regions

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the reprinting of ballot papers for the Ahafo and Volta Regions following challenges with the serialisation process during the ongoing preparations for the 2024 general elections.In a statement...

Heal KATH project receives GHC100K donation from Ghana Hotels Association

The Ghana Hotels Association has contributed GHC100,000 as its first tranche toward the Asantehene’s "Heal KATH" revenue mobilization drive to raise $10 million for the renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).The donation...

Ghana achieves 18th spot in global rankings for students enrolled in U.S. universities

Ghana has achieved a remarkable milestone for the second consecutive year, ranking among the top 25 countries globally for sending students to the United States.According to the 2024 Open Doors Report, Ghana secured the...

Kwahumanhene deposed over financial impropriety at Agricultural Development Bank

The Kwahu Traditional Council has destooled Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II as Kwahumanhene, citing allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure as Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank’s board.Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II faced accusations of...

1,910 Ghanaians issued US visas in 2023 overstayed – Customs and Border Protection

A recent U.S. government report on visa overstays for 2023 reveals that 1,910 Ghanaians who were issued B1/B2 visas overstayed their permits, representing a 7.50% overstay rate.This report by Customs and Border Protection...

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