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Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Central Region, Nana Yaw Barima Barnie, has disclosed a shift in the chemicals used to treat water from the Pra River for...

Professor Charles Marfo, Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), recently discussed the persistent problem of illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana.During an...

Ghana's COCOBOD is stepping up efforts to address the growing problem of cocoa smuggling across the nation's borders, with military assistance from the Ghana Armed Forces.COCOBOD's Chief Executive, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, revealed that the...

Professor Dr. Ernest Yorke, Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association, has issued a strong warning about the serious consequences of illegal mining, or "galamsey," if swift action is not taken to address its...

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, the host of Angel FM’s morning show, has praised Kwami Sefa Kayi, the renowned broadcaster, for his efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.Afrifa-Mensah commended Sefa Kayi for utilizing...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has turned down the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) request for a forensic audit of the 2024 voter register.This update was shared by Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the NDC’s Director of...

The Wa Municipal Hospital's management has ordered 19 staff members to return various amounts of money obtained through unauthorized means.This directive follows an investigation by a six-member disciplinary committee, which found these staff members...

Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong, has revealed how illegal miners are often heavily armed during their operations.Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo show with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Mr Acheampong...

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Member of Parliament for Juaboso Constituency, has criticized Deputy Health Minister Alexander Kwasi Acquah over his comments about Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.Acquah, who is also the MP for Akim Oda,...

National Sports Authority (NSA) has temporarily shut down the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for maintenance, with plans to reopen it for Ghana's upcoming international match on October 7, 2024.Following Ghana's 2025 African Cup of...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has insisted to livestream its forthcoming meeting with the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the 2024 provisional voters register, despite the EC’s refusal to allow the broadcast.The NDC first requested...

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has voiced disappointment over the compensation awarded to victims of the Techiman South shooting, expressing his wish for a higher amount.The High Court in...

Facebook has removed posts about The Fourth Estate's latest exposé, which sheds light on a scramble by certain government officials and politically exposed persons to mine in Ghana's forest reserves.The Fourth Estate, in its...

An investigation by The Fourth Estate into a worrying scramble for mining concessions in forest reserves has revealed that the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Sam Pyne, is entangled in business...

The Ghana Cocoa Board's (COCOBOD) report on financial self-sufficiency has come under scrutiny as experts argue that the state-owned cocoa giant will still require international banking support to fulfil its commitments.According to policy...

Recent data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) underscores the significant toll air pollution takes on global life expectancy, even though there was a slight decline in pollution levels in 2022.If fine particulate...

North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has named Gabby Otchere-Darko’s wife in his latest exposé, intensifying his campaign for greater transparency and accountability.Ablakwa had earlier alleged that the headquarters of Asaase Broadcasting Company (ABC)...

A new road traffic Legislative Instrument (L.I.) has sparked debate in Parliament, as it excludes the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice from the list of high-ranking public officials permitted to use a...

Chinese Traders in Ghana have refuted claims that they are responsible for the recent fire outbreak on Zongo Lane.In response to comments by Accra Mayor Elizabeth K. T. Sackey, who asserted the Chinese traders...

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament (MPs), suggesting that some of them may be involved in illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey," or are indirectly promoting...

A group of concerned Ghanaian citizens has formally petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's alleged involvement in the controversial Power Distribution Services (PDS) scandal.The...

The Minority in Parliament has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to promptly address the nation regarding the current condition of Ghana's environment.This call for action arises from increasing concerns over the swift deterioration of the...

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyir, has claimed that the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration was more responsible for water pollution than the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.This...

A student of O’Reilly SHS who witnessed the murder of 18-year-old General Arts student, Edward Sackey, and its aftermath has narrated to the media the alleged negligence on the part of the school authorities.Edward...

A final-year student from O’Reilly Senior High School (SHS) has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his classmate during a violent altercation on the school campus.The tragic incident has left...

A final-year student of O’Reilly Senior High School has lost his life following about their fathers' wealth turning violent when a final-year student was stabbed during a heated argument on campus.In a video seen...

There is an imminent water crisis if immediate measures are not taken to curb the destructive impact of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, according to the Managing Director of the Ghana Water...

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of the Electoral Commission's (EC) actions, which he believes could destabilize Ghana's democracy....

Ghana is set to raise the state-guaranteed price paid to cocoa farmers by nearly 45% for the 2024/25 crop season, according to two sources familiar with the price review process.This increase aims to...

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has successfully repaired the faulty elevator in its surgical department.This development came shortly after a visit from the Minority in Parliament, who had come to investigate the lack of...

Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital prevented the Ranking Member of Parliament's Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, from inspecting the facility's faulty elevator that is presently hindering the smooth process of work.At Korle Bu Teaching...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given the green light for a framework to negotiate with the successful bidder(s) involved in resolving the Saglemi Housing Project.This approval came following a request from the Minister...

A visually impaired PhD applicant, Isaac Anin Baah, has filed a lawsuit against the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) alleging discrimination and neglect in the university’s admissions process.The lawsuit involves KNUST,...

Fire has ravaged Zongo Lane, located near Rawlings Park in the Greater Accra Region, leaving behind extensive damage to several shops and their contents.The blaze reportedly originated from a small shop and rapidly spread,...

The Black Stars' technical team, including head coach Otto Addo, assistant coach John Paintsil, and team official Fatawu Dadua, have been involved in a car accident on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road.The incident happened on Saturday,...

Deep-throat sources close to The Independent Ghana have dismissed claims that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is currently outside the...

A Pro-NDC user on X (formerly Twitter) by name Uncle Paa Kwesi has claimed that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has traveled to...

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has allocated GH¢50 million to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to support the management of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate...

The Coalition of Concerned Persons with Disabilities (CCPWDs) is demanding an apology from NDC Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, alleging that he mocked people who stammer while taking aim at Dr. Bawumia during a campaign...

Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, the leader of The New Force party, has confidently declared himself as the best candidate to lead Ghana.Addressing a gathering of party supporters, Cheddar emphasized his...

Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has denied reports suggesting that it had suspended emergency surgeries at the surgical department due to broken down elevators.It explained that despite ongoing repair works on...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted his government's commendable performance despite facing significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.He emphasised that his administration has made notable strides in various sectors of the economy.Addressing...

The Majority Women’s Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has called on Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, to pursue legal recourse against the NDC parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John...

Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has sharply criticized President Akufo-Addo for appointing what she describes as "incompetent" individuals to manage the country's healthcare system.Her remarks come in response to the ongoing crisis...

Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, managed to emerge without any injury after being involved in a vehicular accident.The unfortunate incident that hit the MP and her entourage...

The Volta Region is currently facing a concerning rise in Rubella cases, alongside reports of measles outbreaks in several districts.This surge has coincided with a significant number of children—9,495 in the first half...

NDC parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has issued an apology for his recent accusations against Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency.During a segment on TV3's...

Chairman of the Governance and Assurance Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, had a fierce disagreement with the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, when the committee engaged the minister over the aftermath...

Former President John Dramani Mahama has for the umpteenth time defended the National Democratic Congress' 24-hour economy policy that seeks to revitalise the Ghanaian economy.Speaking at the University of Education Winneba on August 24,...

Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has raised significant concerns about the credibility of the Electoral Commission's (EC) voters' register ahead of the December 7, 2024 elections....