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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...

Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, has announced that Joana Gyan Cudjoe will feature on the ballot for the December 2024 parliamentary elections.This development follows...

Ghana is ranked seventh in a global list of countries with the most educated politicians, according to a report analyzing the educational backgrounds of lawmakers.This ranking is based on two studies conducted by researchers...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, assisted by the Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, last Friday, commissioned a newly built state-of-the-art brick model Police Station at Akyem Muoso...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued an apology to former President John Agyekum Kufuor after one of its communicators, Dela Edem, made comments the party has deemed disrespectful to the respected statesman.In a...

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group identifying themselves as the "NDC Youth of Obuasi," who were captured in a viral video making threats of violence ahead of the 2024...

Ghana ranks seventh among countries with the most educated politicians, according to a report published by The Economist.The ranking is based on findings from two comprehensive studies that analyzed education levels among legislators...

The Judicial Service of Ghana has dismissed claims that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and the Supreme Court are intentionally postponing the cases filed against Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, concerning the Human Sexual Rights...

The Auditor General's report has revealed that Lamens Ventures supplied unwholesome food items, including 65 bags of rice and five cartons of milk, to several senior high schools in Ghana in 2021.The report...

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated that the Ghana Police Service will uphold neutrality and professionalism in the upcoming December 7, 2024 elections.He stressed that the police force is unbiased...

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confirmed the destruction of defective and excess electoral materials for the Ahafo and Volta Regions ahead of the 2024 general elections.In a press release on November 15,...

The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, has warned voters not to vote for the then presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP).Akua...

The Minister of Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, has challenged the staff of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to justify the state’s investment in their newly inaugurated office complex by...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has praised Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his innovative policies and deep understanding of complex financial matters, describing these traits as key...

The founder and former CEO of the now-defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has criticized the general behavior of Ghanaians, pointing out certain negative traits within the population.Speaking during an interview on the Compass...

The Minister of Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, has emphasized that while the inauguration of the new office complex for the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) marks a significant achievement, it...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced unwavering support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressing confidence in his ability to revitalize Ghana’s economy if elected in the upcoming...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has underscored the need for Ghanaians to respect the rulings of the Supreme Court, urging caution and moderation in criticisms directed at the judiciary and other key state institutions.His...

Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has shared his resolve to complete his constitutionally mandated term in office to prevent the country from experiencing another military takeover.Speaking in a recent interview with...

A recent investigation conducted by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has uncovered that merely 6% of elderly individuals in Kumasi receive sufficient sunlight exposure, a vital element for the natural...

Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has opened up about the role of voter apathy and internal divisions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the party’s loss during the 2008 general elections....

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the government will inaugurate over 80 educational projects across all 16 regions of the country.This initiative is designed to improve access to quality education by offering modern facilities tailored...

The Minister for Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, has formally opened a new office complex for the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).The ceremony, held on Friday, November 15, marks a significant...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has appealed to Ghanaians to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the December elections, expressing confidence in his leadership to drive the nation’s progress.During a live broadcast with top journalists,...

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) will commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, November 18, to protest the government's inaction on addressing their long-standing concerns about conditions of...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has asserted that Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has not lobbied him to speak in his favour ahead of the upcoming...

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) will commenced a nationwide strike today, Monday, November 18, to demand action from the government on unresolved issues concerning their conditions of...

The Veterinary Service Directorate of Ghana has indicated that in the fight against rabies, a total of 61,796 animals—comprising 57,439 dogs and 4,357 cats were vaccinated between January and September 2024.Among the regions, Greater...

Security analyst Adib Saani has emphasised that curfews are not a permanent solution to conflicts but rather a short-term strategy to manage volatile situations.His comments follow the government's decision, through the Ministry of the...

The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) has expressed concern over the growing neglect of parks, medians of city roads, and urban landscapes, warning that the situation is negatively impacting environmental health in urban communities....

Dr. Karl Mark Arhin, one of the independent candidates in the Amenfi Central parliamentary race, has officially stepped down from the race to endorse Joana Gyan Cudjoe of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He...

Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah has criticised the Kumasi Kejetia project, which was built during John Mahama’s tenure, calling it a poorly conceived initiative.He argued that instead of addressing the city's challenges, the...

Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed astonishment at claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it was the party that alerted the Commission to issues with the serialisation of ballot papers for the...

Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced plans to destroy ballot papers with errors that have not yet been distributed to the Volta and Ahafo Regions.This decision follows the discovery of discrepancies in...

Atwima Koforidua in the Ashanti Region was filled with sorrow as the community gathered to mourn the tragic loss of Helena Yasan and her two daughters, who died when their car plunged into the...

Reports suggest that a group of unidentified illegal miners are planning to enter the Neung South Forest Reserve in the Tarkwa District, Western Region, to carry out mining activities.Eyewitnesses from nearby communities have reported...

Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta-Akyea, has dismissed claims that the Supreme Court operates as an extension of the Jubilee House, calling such accusations baseless and uninformed.Atta-Akyea argued that individuals making these...

National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has instructed his party’s Members of Parliament to abstain from any emergency recall of the House, which is currently on an indefinite...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticized the recent verbal attacks directed at former President John Agyekum Kufuor by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).The backlash stems from a viral video featuring...

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has issued a stern caution to the public against engaging in any form of electoral misconduct as the December elections approach. He emphasized that anyone...

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has urged the Chief Justice, Getrude Torkonoo, to "put her house in order."He made these remarks while expressing his discontent with recent court decisions and voicing sharp criticism...

Tano North Local Council of Churches has received a motorbike from Dr. Gideon Boako, Spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Tano North Constituency...

Spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Tano North Constituency, Dr Gideon Boako has cautioned the youth against engaging in political violence.He stating that “no...

Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has called for a new era of leadership in Ghana, one that prioritises integrity, equity, and trust while aligning with the nation’s Directive Principles of State Policy.Delivering...

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has voiced sharp criticism of Ghana's judiciary, citing dissatisfaction with several recent court decisions.His remarks came in response to the Supreme Court's ruling that overturned Speaker Alban Bagbin’s...

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has called on the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of TUC to appear before it regarding their planned strike action.The NLC, in a statement, appealed to TEWU to...

Suspected armed robbers have carried out a daring attack at the Agro Ecom Company Limited Cocoa Depot in Fomena, Ashanti Region, making off with over GH₵1 million in cash.The incident occurred on Thursday evening...

Tensions flared in Shia, a border community in the Ho Municipality, as a confrontation between residents and officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) left two people critically injured.The unrest reportedly began on November...

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has issued a public notice seeking assistance in locating six individuals involved in serious financial crimes, including the possession of forged documents, defrauding by false pretenses, and...