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The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has called on government to accord the chieftaincy institution greater recognition as a critical stakeholder in national development. This was during a m…

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Godfred Amofa Sarpong, a Ghanaian-born father of three and British Army veteran living in Plymouth, has quietly continued to serve others long after hanging up his military uniform. He spent seven…

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Executives of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have visited the Agona Kwanyako Water Treatment Plant in the Central Region to investigate the ongoing water shortages affecting about ten districts in t…

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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed international media reports claiming that the United States plans to deport a Salvadorian national, Kilma…

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The Minister for the Interior and National Security, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has inaugurated the Eastern Regional Command of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) in Koforidua, marking a major step tow…

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The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that preparations are well underway to process the second Interim Payment Certificate (IPC) for contractors working on the La General Hos…

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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with the leadership of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (GNPTDU) as part of ongoing efforts by the ministr…

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The Ghana Food and Beverages Association (FABAG) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to implement urgent reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).Ghana travel guide According to the a…

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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has intensified its campaign against illegal mining in the Western Region, launching a major riverine patrol operation alon…

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The Upper West Regional Police Command has made a breakthrough in a string of murder cases that have unsettled the region since 2021, following the arrest of two key suspects. The Regional Police …

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About 300 staff members of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) across the country are demanding the release of 10 months’ unpaid salaries. The affected employees have accused the agency of neglect a…

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Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has refuted claims circulating on social media that question the safety of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, describing them as false and dangerous. He…

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In a bid to intensify the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, the Mahama government has provided 24 Land Cruiser Troopers and 250 motorbikes to a task force comprising various s…

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Some tax analysts are proposing broader stakeholder engagement to reform the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and boost its operational efficiency, rather than allowing the utility provider to proc…

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled a balloting exercise for its presidential aspirants ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, presidential primary. The exercise, which will determine the …

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Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has criticised Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over Ghana’s decision to participate in a deportee arrangement with the United States. Spe…

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President John Dramani Mahama has formally designated the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) as the government’s primary focal institution for coordinating philanthropic and grant-based partners…

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Private legal practitioner and social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has taken a swipe at the Mahama administration, accusing it of showing little seriousness in addressing illegal mining, commonly …

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Dr Cadman Mills, brother of the late President John Atta Mills, has strongly criticised the government’s approach to the fight against illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, describing it as noth…

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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the welfare needs of party delegates and grassroots members if elected …

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Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has raised concerns over the increasing turbidity levels in Ghana’s rivers. He warned that…

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has opened applications for promotion to senior grades within its non-teaching staff category for the 2024/2025 academic year. In a circular dated September 24, 2…

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An early morning accident on the Accra–Cape Coast Highway has left one woman dead and 19 others injured. The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday in front of the NDC Regional Office in Cape …

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Governance advocate Rev. Charles Owusu has called for a complete ban on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing it as a serious threat to Ghana’s future. Speaking on Adom FM’s morn…

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox, bringing the country’s total to 565 as of September 18, 2025. One additional death has also been recorded, raising the cumulative…

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The Ngleshie Amanfro District Police Command is sounding the alarm over a rising wave of armed robbery attacks in the area and is urgently seeking support to tackle the situation. This was disclos…

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Christiana Agyapong, wife of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, has underscored the need for visionary leadership anchored on reputation and credibility to drive Ghana’s…

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The Ayensu River, once a lifeline for communities across the Central Region, now runs thick and brown, leaving residents of Kwanyako and nearby Mankrong scrambling for safe water and livelihoods. …

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The Bank of Ghana has delivered its largest rate cut in recent years, slashing the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 per cent. According to BoG, the decision reflects confidence in falling i…

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Dr Sekou Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has urged the government to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining (galamsey). He called for urgent and decisive actio…

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The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has described the displacement of Ghanaians from Bawku and other northern communities into neighbouring countries as a “national tragedy” and clear evidence o…

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President John Mahama has unveiled sweeping reforms in Ghana’s education sector, vowing to make quality learning accessible to all as a guaranteed right rather than a privilege. Speaking at a …

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Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. "From now on, any citizen from an African c…

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On May 2, 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana gave the nation and the markets a message of confidence. He insisted that the stability of the cedi was not being propped up by intervention. …

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Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid tribute to Apostle Kwadwo Safo, the founder of Kristo Asafo Church and Kantanka Group of Companies, who died last Thursday, at age 77, saying he "se…

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The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has held strategic discussions with leading Japanese chocolate manufacturers on strengthening cocoa trade relations. …

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has fired back at critics calling for his resignation over renewed debate on Ghana’s presidential jet and his previous criticism of presidential …

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Ghana is set to experience an unprecedented vigil as the Convener of FixTheCountry, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, announces that the movement will hold a vigil on Sunday, September 21, at Revolution Square…

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National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, turned an on-stage slip into a moment of humour after he was mistakenly introduced as the Chairman of the New Patri…

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A delegation from the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), comprising CEOs and representatives of National Oil Companies (NOCs), visited the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Accra as part of activ…

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President John Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating drug abuse in the country, despite its complexities. He acknowledged the high vulnerability of most drug abuse victi…

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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has attributed Saturday’s devastating fire at the Accra Timber Market to a rubbish fire that was left unattended. According to the Greater Accra Regional F…

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One person has died and four others have been injured following a head-on collision on the Koforidua–Nyamekrom road in the Eastern Region. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ea…

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The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, has disclosed that the Ghana Navy is in the final stages of acquiring offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to boost maritime security and stre…

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Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has assured the Ghana Navy that government is committed to providing the resources necessary to secure the nation’s maritime space and advance Ghana’s B…

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A former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Charles Owiredu, has accused President John Dramani Mahama’s administration of breaching the constitution by quietly accepting Nigerian and Gambian migrants …

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The Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of MenzGold (CACM) is calling on the Acting Chief Justice to urgently resume and fast-track the long-delayed criminal trial of MenzGold CEO, Nana Appiah Mensah, a…

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The lifeless body of a staff member of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) at the Kwabre East Municipal Assembly was recovered on Thursday, September 11, from a stream between Abira…

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The shallow, weed-filled, and muddy Ofa stream has become the only source of drinking water for residents of Kwesitwikrom in the Agona East District of the Central Region, following an acute water sh…

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Residents of Mpatuam in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets to protest the deaths of two people, including the Assembly Member for the Esaase Dominase Electoral …

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Ghana has received $360 million in World Bank funding to strengthen its economic recovery programme, boost fiscal stability, and drive key reforms under its IMF-backed adjustment agenda.Ghana Tourism…

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The La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly has demolished all structures and shops recently rebuilt at the Madina Redco slum. The exercise followed the Assembly’s earlier declaration of the area…

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Ghana has agreed to accept West Africans deported from the US, Ghanaian President John Mahama said Wednesday. Mahama said Ghana had agreed to take in nationals from West Africa, where a regional a…

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Former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has defended the double-track system under the Free SHS policy, asserting that it has significantly exp…

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The legal team of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is set to challenge the decision of the Committee of Inquiry that recommended her removal from office. The Committee, which was establishe…

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The program provides selected employees with financial and institutional support to further their studies. Beyond academic advancement, the policy is structured to create new beginnings, giving indiv…

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Some suspended workers of Ghana Water Limited staged a protest at the Black Star Square on Wednesday, September 9, 2025, demanding their immediate reinstatement.Ghanaian Cultural Tours The workers…

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Former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has questioned the capability of Black Stars coach Otto Addo to lead Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaian Cultural Tours Ghana cu…

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Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has warned that Ghanaians will face hardship if former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is not elected as President in the 2028 electio…

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Canadian multinational conglomerate Rektron Group Incorporated has reaffirmed its intention to acquire a controlling 60% equity stake in AT Ghana Limited for $150 million, unveiling what it describes…

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Ghana National Gas Limited is proposing to increase its tariff from US$1.10 to US$2.10 per million metric British thermal units (MMBtu), as part of a broader wave of utility tariff hikes under review…

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President John Dramani Mahama will on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, host a Presidential Media Encounter at The Presidency. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. According to a statement…

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Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise the completion of the stalled Afari Military Hospital project in th…

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1. The Chief Justice has been removed from office. This is subject to any rights she may legitimately assert at law against her removal. I acknowledge that. 2. The earlier noises about her removal p…

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A man has been found dead with gunshot wounds near Kalba, a suburb of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region. Speaking to Channel One News via phone, the Savannah Regional Police Pub…

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Energy company PETROSOL has confirmed that one of its vehicles involved in Sunday’s tragic incident in Accra was taken without authorization by a security guard employed by a third-party firm contrac…

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The Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Finance with immediate effect. The move takes place less than seven months…

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Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully trained a group of women in vegetable production in Kejebi, Oti Region, reinforcing its mission to empo…

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The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, has been arrested by police.NPP party merchandise Details surrounding the reasons for his arr…

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Ghana has been declared ineligible to receive financial assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in fiscal year 2026.Ghana travel guide This was revealed in the Millennium Challe…

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The Minerals Commission has announced a major leadership change, with Isaac Tandoh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Small-scale and Industrial Minerals, appointed as Acting Chief Executiv…

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Ghana EximBank has reiterated its commitment to helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) become globally competitive, stressing that its mandate goes far beyond providing loans and credit faciliti…

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Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has criticised the party’s decision to conduct its presidential primary in January 2026, describing it as a serious mis…

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The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to invoke his executive powers to enact a law that will offer stronger protection to journalists in the line of d…

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The Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly has rolled out a monthly clean-up exercise in the municipality to help tackle persistent sanitation challenges in the area. The initiative is expected to m…

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the results of the private Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be released today, September 5, 2025. Speaking at a p…

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Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser but must share information with competitors, a US federal judge has ordered. The remedies decided by District Judge Amit Mehta have emerged afte…

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Engineer and Policy Analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has described remarks made by the Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Collins Dauda, during the Akwatia by-election as “irresponsible.” Speakin…

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Ghana’s headline inflation eased further to 11.5% in August 2025, down from 12.1% in July, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported.Ghana travel guide This marks the eighth consecutive mon…

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President John Dramani Mahama will later today, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, pay a working visit to the Ofankor road project site, part of the ongoing expansion of the Accra–Nsawam highway. The v…

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Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has dismissed claims that vote buying influenced the outcome of the Akwatia by-election held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Speaking on t…

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Engineer and Policy Analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has criticised Ghanaian politicians for what he describes as their lackadaisical attitude toward addressing galamsey and other pressing national issue…

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Kofi Akpaloo, presidential candidate and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has allegedly been picked up by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Citi News can confirm.Ghana travel…

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President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated the new governing board of the Lands Commission, tasking them with the responsibility to oversee operations of the Commission across the count…

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Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has proposed increasing its GHC2 levy on patients to GHC5 to cater for the Intensive Care Unit of the Children’s Ward. Management asserts that approxim…

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Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has extended its deep appreciation to all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment, patience, and s…

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The Electoral Commission says it is ready for the Akwatia by-election scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025. According to the Eastern Regional Director, John Appiah Baffoe, the Commission has t…

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President John Dramani Mahama has charged Ghana’s newly appointed envoys to leverage diplomacy in advancing his government’s reset agenda, which aims to restore hope, rebuild trust, and create sustai…

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The Chairman of the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry, set up to investigate petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has formally presented the committee…

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The Article 146 Committee of Inquiry investigating petitions for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has disclosed that it received nearly 10,000 pages of documentary evidence duri…

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Six more people have been rescued, while eight others are feared drowned after a boat carrying displaced persons capsized on the Black Volta at Dinie Tuonbo in Northern Ghana on Thursday, August 28, …

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The 2025 School Placement Portal is expected to open today, September 1, 2025, for candidates who sat for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).Best online courses According t…

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Ghana has long prided itself on being a beacon of unity and cultural diversity in Africa. Yet, a recent debate over the arrival greetings at Kotoka International Airport in Accra threatens to sow unn…

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The prolonged redevelopment works at the deteriorated Sekondi Sports Stadium in Essipong are nearing completion, with the refurbished pitch now ready to host football league matches. Western Regio…

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The National Peace Council has called on political parties, security agencies, and voters in Akwatia to safeguard peace and stability ahead of the constituency’s by-election scheduled for Tuesday, Se…

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Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has inaugurated a 16-member committee to design the curriculum for the Anomabo Fisheries College. The committee, chaired by the M…

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Veteran journalist and political commentator, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his decision not to contest a third presidential term in 2028. President Mahama, whil…

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Eight men who participated in violent disturbances during the Ablekuma North re-run have been convicted and sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court. Each was ordered to pay a fine of 500 penalty unit…

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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reiterated the urgent need for a more equitable global response to Africa’s mounting debt crisis, which has now surpassed US$1.3 trillion. Speaking in A…

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A latest survey by Global InfoAnalytics has projected Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the likely winner of the upcoming parliamentary by-election in the Akwatia constituen…

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has commissioned a Constituency Secretariat and Office Complex at Jinijini to bring parliamentary services closer to the people and…

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Ariane Sylvie Panou, Chief Executive Officer of Aries Collection, has announced that her brand will give away free skincare products at the 2025 This Is Ghana Exhibition organised by Citi FM and Chan…

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The Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has launched the Berekum West Education Fund, a flagship initiative aimed at improving access to education and strengthening school infr…

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As part of its longstanding commitment to fostering sustainable communities, Standard Chartered continues to drive initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and awareness among young peop…

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The Ministry of Health has announced the postponement of the Centralised Nursing and Midwifery Licensing Examinations to September 4, 2025. The decision was taken following a consultative meeting …

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The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has strongly condemned comments made by the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Dr. Davi…

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Security personnel stationed at Atwima Trabuom and Nweneso Snap Check duty post, in collaboration with the Foase Patrol Team, have arrested three individuals in connection with the unlawful possessio…

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The Children’s Support Fund, established by President John Dramani Mahama to secure the welfare of the children of victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash, has accrued a total of GHS 2,315,…

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The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has assured motorists and residents along the Ofankor–Nsawam road corridor that steps are being taken to add…

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Some residents and property owners whose buildings are earmarked for demolition at the Sakumo Ramsar site have called on the government for clemency to halt the ongoing demolition to allow for a more…

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The government has announced that the 2026 budget will put job creation at the centre of its fiscal agenda. The move is aimed at aligning with recent World Bank recommendations to address persiste…

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The wife of the late Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, one of the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, delivered a moving tribute during the interdenominational s…

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The Coconut Federation-Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the loss of eight prominent Ghanaians in last week’s tragic helicopter crash. In a statement issued on August 12, 2025, and signed by…

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Lawyer for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has urged dialogue following the suspension of three radio stat…

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More than 490 youth organisers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including substantive and deputy youth leaders from constituencies across the country, have picked up nomination forms for Dr. Mahamud…

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has boosted its gold reserves to 34.40 tonnes in July 2025, representing a 4.09% month-on-month increase and an 8.05% rise since the start of the year. Data from the Centra…

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The United Nations in Ghana has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic crash of a military Z-9 helicopter, which claimed the lives of several high-profile government officials.Commemorative merch…

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally announced the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the Manhyia Palace. The announcement was made during a mandatory Asanteman C…

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The Central Regional Education Directorate has expressed concern over the widespread infrastructural deficits in Senior High Schools across the region. According to the Directorate, the lack of ad…

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The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has stated that the National Film Authority will be temporarily relocated following a fire outbreak that caused extensive dama…

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The Mahama government has stated it would maintain the use of syndicated loans to finance cocoa purchases for the upcoming season, even as it works with the leadership of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOB…

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