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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the silence of teacher unions and the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) over allegations that repackaged expired rice was distributed to Senior High...

President Akufo-Addo will today commission the Flower Pot Interchange after years of construction work.Once opened, the flyover will improve traffic connectivity between the north and south of the motorway. It will facilitate movement from...

Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s dedication to maintaining impartiality and professionalism throughout the election period.He stressed that the Police would remain neutral and ensure fair enforcement...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned remarks made by one of its communicators regarding former President John Agyekum Kufuor.The controversy arose from a viral video in which Dela Edem, a member of...

The Majority in Parliament has accused Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of orchestrating disruptions in parliamentary proceedings.The Second Deputy Majority Whip, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, claims that Asiedu Nketiah's...

A report by JoyNews indicates that Ghana has recorded an alarming 4,650 fire incidents between January and September 2024.Engaging the media house on Monday, November 18, Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADO1) and Public...

The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Peter Kwakye-Ackah, has withdrawn his bid as an independent candidate for the 2024 elections.In his statement, Mr. Kwakye-Ackah cited the recent ruling by the Sekondi High Court,...

A fatal accident occurred on the Accra-Tema Motorway early on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, when a Sprinter bus with registration number GT 4867-13 veered off the road.The 42-year-old driver, Isaac Atsu Hanu, died...

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has responded to Alan Kyerematen’s criticism of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.Alan Kyerematen,...

The leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has revealed that in 1996, he had planned to challenge the ex-president, John Agyekum Kufuor for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership.However, after recognizing...

President Akufo-Addo is set to officially open the Flower Pot interchange on today, Tuesday, November 19.Once operational, the new flyover will alleviate traffic congestion between the northern and southern sections of the Tema...

Deputy National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has dismissed remarks made by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, the running mate for the governing New Patriotic Party...

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in partnership with the Ga South Municipal Assembly, has carried out fumigation in communities recently affected by a cholera outbreak in the municipality within the Greater Accra Region.This initiative is part...

A 28-year-old banker named Samuel, also known as Tungazi, was discovered dead in his bedroom under suspicious circumstances in Wassa Akropong, located in the Western Region.His friends, concerned after he failed to respond to...

The Kwahu Traditional Council has destooled Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II from his position as Kwahumanhene, citing misconduct as the reason behind the destoolment.The decision arose from allegations of financial impropriety during his time as...

Seven deaths have been reported from 47 confirmed cholera cases in the Central Region.As of yesterday, the Regional Health Directorate recorded 720 suspected cholera cases in the region.In a media briefing in Cape Coast,...

In preparation for the December 7 elections, visually impaired voters in the Ahafo region have undergone training to learn how to properly use the Tactile Jacket, a device provided by the Electoral Commission (EC)...

From January to September 2024, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recorded a 3.17% increase in fire outbreaks across the country, compared to the same period in 2023.This year, 4,650 fire cases were reported,...

A total of 9,394 Ghanaians are currently enrolled in U.S. universities for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a new record.This statistic was revealed in the 2024 Open Doors Report, which was published by the...

Second Lady Samira Bawumia has passionately endorsed her husband, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the leader Ghana needs to tackle its pressing challenges and chart a path toward accelerated development.Speaking at the launch of a...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has criticized Alan Kyerematen for his remarks about former President John Agyekum Kufuor's endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.Reacting to...

An independent presidential candidate, Alan Kyerematen, has revealed his instrumental role in crafting the policies of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration, asserting that he was responsible for 70 percent of the initiatives implemented...

Founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, made a stop in the Central Region as part of his 276 campaign tour.Addressing a crowd at the Kasoa Central Market, he appealed for their...

Spokesperson for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Alex King Nartey, shared that many of the fire tenders previously out of service have been repaired and are now fully operational at different stations.He stated...

Founder and flagbearer of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has expressed his disapproval of former President John Agyekum Kufuor's recent endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) candidate for the...

Louisa Atta-Agyemang from Ghana has made history by becoming the youngest Chairperson of the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA), a coalition of center-right political parties across the continent.Her election was unanimous, with 21 political...

The most recent poll by Global InfoAnalytics ahead of the December 2024 elections predicts a significant victory for John Dramani Mahama (JDM), the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate.The survey indicates Mahama leading...

Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Movement for Change, has criticized former President John Agyekum Kufuor's endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, as detrimental to Kufuor's legacy.Speaking on...

National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, popularly known as Pablo, has criticized the performance of the Akufo-Addo administration, claiming it benefited from the economic policies implemented by former...

Elijah Kwame Owusu Danso, the running mate for John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for likening his role to that of a "driver's mate."Speaking on Showbiz A-Z with Joy...

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, has refuted claims that 22,000 bags of rice distributed to senior high schools nationwide were expired, asserting that the Food and Drugs...

The Dean of the UPSA Law School, Prof. Kofi Abotsi, has expressed concerns over the Supreme Court's recent ruling against the Speaker of Parliament, highlighting the court's failure to clearly define what constitutes the...

A tragic fire in Atonsu Bokuro, within the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has resulted in the death of a teenager and significant property damage.The fire, which began around 8:30 a.m. on Monday,...

The Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, has urged Ghanaians to place greater value on human life and work to protect the lives of others.He expressed dismay at the ongoing bloodshed...

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) officially launched its 2024/2025 National Bush Fire Prevention Campaign on Friday, November 15, at the National Headquarters in Accra.The campaign, themed "Effective Bush Fire Prevention: Stakeholder’s Role in...

The founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako(Cheddar), has emphasized that his organization is not a political party but a movement aimed at transforming the future of Ghana.During his ongoing presidential campaign,...

A recent report reveals that a network of 171 bot accounts on X (formerly Twitter) has been using ChatGPT-generated content to spread disinformation ahead of Ghana’s 2024 presidential elections.The accounts, which have been...

The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched its 2024 bushfire prevention campaign at Yung Duuni in the Sagnarigu Municipality, under the theme “Effective Bushfire Prevention: Stakeholders’ Role in...

Researchers from Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States have made a significant discovery regarding kidney disease in West African populations, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.The study highlights a...