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Renowned highlife musician Agya Koo Nimo has shared valuable health advice with fellow highlife artist Kwabena Kwabena, warning him against taking hard liquor.   During a recent visit to his Kumasi residence by Kwabena and his team to pay their respects to the 94-year-old music legend, Agya Koo Nimo stressed …

Delta Air Lines is offering US$30,000 to each person on board a plane that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday – all of whom survived.   As it landed in the Canadian city, the plane skidded along the runway in flames before flipping over and coming to a halt upside down. …

The government has announced a 10% salary increase for public sector workers, effective January 1. The decision came after President John Mahama negotiated with labour unions. Stay tuned for more updates. The Government of Ghana has officially approved a 10% salary increase for public sector workers under the Single Spine …

Despite recent outages, the government has secured sufficient fuel to guarantee a stable power supply. Meanwhile, WAPCo will complete gas pipeline maintenance by March 2, reinforcing Ghana’s energy stability. The government of Ghana has assured the public that adequate fuel supplies have been secured to ensure a stable and reliable …

  The 2024 flagbearer and vice of president of the previous NPP government regime Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed the current ndc led government president John Dramani Mahama to suspend the indented termination of appointments of public service and recruitments after December 7,2024 by the his government. According to him, …

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured that the caucus will take necessary steps to ensure Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi complies with the law. His statement follows the Koforidua High Court’s conviction of Kumi for contempt after he defied an interim injunction barring him from being sworn in as a …

The leadership of the Pre-Tertiary Teacher Unions has called for calm among teachers who are apprehensive about their appointments being revoked. Their anxiety stems from a circular issued by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to heads of schools to ensure that the appointments of teachers who were recruited after December …

The High Court in Koforidua, Eastern Region, has convicted the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, for contempt of court. The ruling follows his defiance of an interim injunction barring him from being sworn in as a legislator. Presiding Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe, also issued a bench warrant …

The Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Police Command in the Central Region has arrested two teenage girls for stealing gold at Twifo Praso on January 29, 2025. The two suspects were arrested on Sunday, 16th February 2025, at Anomabo following police intelligence. According to Superintendent Charles Addei Boateng, who made the disclosure, …

President John Mahama has arrived back in Ghana after participating in two high-profile international events—the 2025 Munich Security Conference in Germany and the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On his arrival, he was received at the Kotoka International Airport by Vice President …

  The office of the special prosecutor has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted, posting a public notice on Facebook following last week’s fugitive declaration. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released a wanted poster for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted by …

  Police in South Africa are “hot on the heels” of the suspects behind the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, dubbed the world’s first openly gay imam, Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel has said. The 57-year-old was in a car when he was shot dead in broad daylight in the coastal …

Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh, a stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, has emerged victorious in the just-ended Council of State elections. He polled an impressive 49 votes in the re-run election held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, while his main contender, Nana Nkansah Boadu, polled …

A young lady in her early thirties identified as Patricia Nimako has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, February 13 at the deceased’s mobile money joint. Patricia is said to have been …

The government has suspended the rotational celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day celebration and national parade, which is held on March 6 every year, citing the unsustainable costs associated with organizing the event. To save costs, the government has opted to host the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House. …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other cases. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi …

  DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe has been named the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander. He replaces DCOP Frank Abrokwa, who has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in Accra by the police administration. His transfer was triggered by his poor management of security during the Ashanti Regional Council of State …

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has said defective charges, insufficient evidence, and ethical reasons caused him to discontinue some high-profile cases. Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has justified his decision to discontinue some high-profile cases against state officials, including Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Governor of the Bank of Ghana …

Ghanaian actor and comedian, Funny Face, born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro, has shared a heartfelt message of hope and resilience at a recent church event. Drawing from his personal experiences, Funny Face opened up about his struggles with “serious depression” and suicidal thoughts, noting how his faith in God helped …

  A father has been jailed for at least 15 years for murdering his daughter after the jury rejected his claim he had killed her in a play fight.   Scarlett Vickers, 14, bled to death at her home in Darlington after being stabbed deep in the chest with a …

According to Article 89(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.” The Council of State advises the President to enable him to discharge his duties effectively. The framers of the 1992 Constitution wanted a semblance of the council …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the implementation of the government’s planned 24-hour passport application office. Additionally, the minister announced the establishment of another committee focused on migration and the welfare of Ghanaians in the diaspora. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with …

The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have visited the Asuokow community in the Eastern Region to assess the challenges faced by schoolchildren who are forced to cross a dangerous water body to access education. This development follows a directive …

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is no longer a haven for those who defraud the state of Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking at the presentation of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team’s report in Accra on Monday, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the fight against corruption will continue with …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent resource management. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers, President Mahama stressed the need for fiscal discipline and cautioned against arrogance and extravagance. “The hallmark of this …