The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has strongly denied allegations that the government must pay GHS 5,383,000.00 to the Bulgarian Embassy for the demolition of its building in 2017. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, asserted that the government was responsible for this payment due to …

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has begun recruiting National Service graduates and unemployed youth for a six-month volunteer program. This initiative addresses the high volume of applications from the youth and aims to tackle youth unemployment in the country. In a statement released in Accra on Thursday, the NSS announced …

A suspect has been apprehended by community members in Alabota, near Dorfor, in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region, in connection with the murder of a cattle herder. The suspect has been handed over to the local police command. The victim, a Fulani cattle herder, reportedly confronted the …

A tragic incident during the Wulensi Fire Festival in the Nunumba South District of the Northern Region has resulted in the death of a Junior High School student. The identity of the deceased student has not been revealed. The student died instantly when a musket he tried to fire exploded. …

A tragic building collapse in Sewua, Ashanti Region, has claimed the life of Kwaku Gyemfi, a mason in his early forties. Gyemfi, the lead constructor on the site, was working with his assistant, an 18-year-old, on a two-story building when the incident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported that on July 17, 2024, …

Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for Wa Central, has renewed his call for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the recent spate of killings in Wa. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show with Caleb Kudah, Dr. Pelpuo stressed the urgent need to prevent further harm to residents, …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has recommended discontinuing certificate and diploma nursing programs, advocating for the elevation of all nursing education to the degree level. This major reform aims to tackle challenges in the nation’s healthcare sector by creating a more qualified and professional nursing workforce. Prof. Ernest Yorke, Vice …

Asante Kotoko triumphed over Hearts of Oak to win the inaugural Democracy Cup on Wednesday, July 17. The match, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, ended with a 2-1 victory for the Porcupine Warriors, reinforcing their dominance over the Phobians. Justice Blay opened the scoring for Kotoko after 30 minutes, …

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has announced a 15 percent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The association attributes this fare hike to the rising cost of fuel, with some oil marketing companies now selling prod The ucts at prices exceeding GH₵15. Additionally, the increased prices …

Parliament XI, a team primarily composed of Members of Parliament, defeated the Black Stars Legends, a team of former national footballers, 3-1 in the curtain-raiser of the Democracy Cup held on July 17, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The victory was secured by Hamza Ibrahim’s second-half brace, following Sulley …