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Five cement manufacturers declined to attend a meeting scheduled with Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, on July 1. The meeting was intended to discuss a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) aimed at...

The chairman of a committee tasked by Ghana's Trade Minister to address rising cement prices, Prof. Alex Dodoo, has accused cement manufacturers of withholding critical information needed to resolve the issue effectively.Prof. Alex...

Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana-B and the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer, today officially declared his choice for running mate...

There is widespread celebration throughout Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, following the announcement of Mathew Opoku Prempeh popularly referred to as NAPO as the NPP's running mate.Residents across Kumasi and its surrounding...

President Akufo-Addo has once again been captured directing a chief to stand before exchanging greetings with him.A viral video from a recent funeral in the Ashanti Region captured the president instructing a chief to...

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has allocated GH¢ 587,236 to six health facilities to offer free dialysis sessions for kidney patients under 18 and over 60 years of age.This action follows the government’s...

UNESCO World Heritage Site and significant historical landmark in Ghana, James Fort in Accra, has reportedly fallen into disrepair.According to Bright Simons, a vice president at IMANI Africa, the fort where Ghana's first...

Former Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Baba Jamal, criticized Trade and Industry Minister KT Hammond's initiative to regulate cement prices, portraying it as evidence of the Akufo-Addo government's indifference towards Ghanaians.Speaking on The Big...

A tragic accident at Aseseaso involving staff from Koforidua Senior High Technical School in the Eastern region has left one person feared dead and two others critically injured.The incident occurred as the staff...

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for not adequately defending its policies and initiatives.In an interview on GHOne TV, she pointed out that...

Jane got only 35% approval from NDC's Council, yet no member criticized her – Majority LeaderMajority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for calm within the Majority caucus following the announcement that Vice President Dr....

The Minority caucus in Parliament has characterized the reassignment of Obuasi West MP, Kwaku Kwarteng, from his role as Chairman of the Finance Committee as an “overthrow” engineered by the Majority leadership.This follows an...

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has announced a significant restructuring of the majority leadership, starting with the removal of Obuasi West MP Kwaku Kwarteng from his role as Chairman of the Finance...

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced concerns over the slow progress of several hospital projects in Ghana, particularly those in the Ashanti Region.He has urged for expedited efforts to complete these...

The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has revealed ongoing efforts within his ministry to amend the Chieftaincy Act, granting traditional leaders authority to adjudicate minor disputes within their jurisdictions.A contentious...

In a statement delivered on his behalf by the Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, President Akufo-Addo affirmed the government's dedication to tackling the global drug problem, recognizing the challenges posed by drug trafficking...

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has issued a plea for calm amid escalating tensions involving Adamus Resources Limited, a mining company operating in Ghana's Western Region.The appeal comes amidst recent disputes...

A downpour on Wednesday, June 26, caused severe flooding in several off-campus hostels at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), especially in the Ayeduase area.The torrential rain, lasting for several hours, led...

Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reassured that the Free SHS policy will remain intact if John Dramani Mahama is elected president in the upcoming December...

Patients at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) can now breathe a sigh of relief as medical doctors have called off their strike, returning to their duties after a two-day...

Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called on the government to promptly present the Free SHS bill to the House, emphasizing the minority's support for any legislation aimed at improving and sustaining the...

A man with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly criticized the organization for failing to facilitate his retirement despite his repeated requests.In a viral video, Issah Kudus, revealed that he has served...

Former Member of Parliament for Nabdam in the Upper East Region, Moses Asaga, has refuted allegations of impropriety regarding his acquisition of a property in Dubai.These allegations were raised by the UK-based think...

Two students and a lecturer accused of defrauding students at the University of Ghana's Dr. Hilla Liman Hall by collecting GH₵106,800 under the guise of providing accommodation have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.The...

Several Ghanaian Members of Parliament, currently visiting Kenya as part of the Local Government Committee delegation, found themselves amidst escalating protests in Nairobi.As protesters flooded the streets, they breached the Kenyan parliament just...

The Director of Communications for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Sylvester Sarpong-Soprano, has revealed that the party is unlikely to nominate a presidential candidate for the upcoming December polls.In an interview on Asaase Radio,...

A piece of recent information revealed by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has revealed that he is now the owner of the Volta River Authority's Akosombo Continental Hotel.Mr Acheampong made this...

A 60-year-old man tragically lost his life after being struck by a speeding taxi cab with registration number GX 8200-20 in Krispo City, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of...

Tensions flared at Kejetia Market on Monday as a dispute over trading spaces erupted into chaos among the traders.The confrontation led to scenes of wailing and curses, highlighting deep-seated frustrations over market management...

Ghana Education Service (GES) has received a petition to launch a thorough investigation into the physical assault and indefinite suspension of Abraham Sambou, a third-year student at Labone Senior High School.In a letter addressed...

A driver has lost their life in a fatal accident on Sunday afternoon along Accra's N1 highway.The incident took place between the Fiesta Royale traffic light and Abofu junction, where the driver, operating a...

A Bolt driver has recounted a distressing experience where a customer pranked him into buying six packs of sausages with his own money, only to be left unpaid and frustrated.In a video shared on...

The Minerals Commission has strongly denied allegations made by Yusif Sulemana, the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, against the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor.Mr Sulemana had accused the Minister...

In a notable advancement for Ghana's aviation industry, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the imminent operational launch of the new terminal at Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi.According to a statement...

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to release ¢1.5 billion to support customers impacted by the banking sector clean-up.This announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam during a UK Town...

The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Steve Kyeremeh Atuahene, has partly attributed the rise in new HIV infections in Ghana to individuals' reluctance to disclose their HIV status to their spouses,...

Sirigu Integrated Senior High School (SISEC) is set to make their first appearance on the national stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after years of determined efforts.The school, located in...

In September 2023, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong was accused by some farmers in Obo-Kwahu of abusing his power by forcefully encroaching on their farm lands.In a viral video shared on...

Years after the demolition of Accra's old Agbogbloshie onion market, which was part of a larger effort to transform the notorious e-waste site, challenges continue to hinder redevelopment efforts, casting doubts on the project's...

Managers of the Ankasa Conservation Forest in the Western Region are urgently appealing for enhanced patrolling logistics and modern drones to bolster their efforts against poachers and encroachers.This forest, a vital tourist attraction and...

Kenneth Takyi Agyapong, the first son of Assin Central's Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, marked his 35th birthday today.To commemorate the occasion, his father, Mr. Agyapong, took to the X platform to share...

Parliament has finalised the draft bill aimed at extending maternity leave and introducing paternity leave in Ghana.The Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, initiated by Madina Member of Parliament Francis-Xavier Sosu, seeks to amend section...

The police have yet to receive the Bill of Indictment in the case of Nana Barima Ababio, also known as Benlord Ababio, who allegedly shot and killed a soldier over a land dispute in...

A sixty-year old man is reported to have pushed his wife to death at Konongo, Ashanti Region.Identified only as Oboy (60), he is reported to have been living and working in Italy but after...

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has made a notable announcement in Parliament revealing that the Ministry of Finance has allocated GH¢80 million to support the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in organizing the Basic...

The Passport Office in Ghana has reported a decrease in the number of passport applications since the price increase took effect on April 1, 2024.Despite facing opposition from some passport applicants, agents, and...

Former Managing Director of GCB Bank and representative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ernest Agbesi, has emphasized the importance of peaceful elections as Ghana approaches another crucial electoral period.Following a donation of...

The Konongo District Police Command has apprehended a 60-year-old man, identified only as "Oboy," for the alleged murder of his 56-year-old wife, Mercy Durowaa, at their residence in Konongo Zongo, located in the Ashanti...

Asylum seekers in Ghana are voicing frustration over their challenges in obtaining National Identification cards, which they say have imposed significant economic hardships by hindering their ability to secure employment and enhance their quality...

The 3rd accused person in the ongoing ambulance trial, Richard Japka, on Thursday, July 20, 2024, informed the court during his cross examination by the prosecution that the former Ministers of Finance and Health...