Mobile Money (MoMo) operators in Ghana are threatening to embark on a nationwide strike due to the increasing impact of illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” on their business operations and livelihoods. The operators argue that galamsey activities have destabilized mining communities, leading to a decline in transactions and rising insecurity. …

The race to Ghana’s 2024 presidential election officially began on Monday, September 9, 2024, as the Electoral Commission (EC) started receiving nominations. Out of 39 aspirants who picked up nomination forms, 24 candidates successfully submitted theirs by the September 13 deadline. The candidates represent both political parties and independent aspirants, …

Dr. Erica D. Dickson, Head of Therapy and Wellness at the 37 Military Hospital, has raised concerns over the increasing rate of suicides among police officers in Ghana. Speaking at the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day Forum in Accra, Dr. Dickson highlighted that 69 officers took their own lives between …

A devastating fire that broke out at Kpone Kokompe on Friday, September 13, 2024, has claimed the lives of four individuals, including a 14-year-old girl, two boys aged 11 and 2, and a 27-year-old man. The fire, which began at 11:28 p.m., rapidly spread, consuming 10 wooden structures and destroying …

Hiplife artist Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known widely as Guru NKZ, has officially re-entered the University of Ghana’s Student Representative Council (SRC) presidential race after winning an appeal. Guru had previously been disqualified from the election by the SRC Electoral Commission, citing a breach of Article 30, which requires presidential candidates …

FIFA has confirmed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) received more than $260,000 for the maintenance of natural grass pitches in the country. The funds were allocated for the installation of boreholes and water tanks to improve pitch conditions, aiming to meet minimum club licensing standards. This revelation comes amid …

The Judicial Service of Ghana (JSG) has clarified that the delay in hearing the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill cases by the Supreme Court is due to incomplete submissions from the involved parties. This statement comes in response to reports that the sponsors of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian …

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) distributed 21,552 male condoms during the 2024 Oguaa Fetu Afahye in Cape Coast. The event, which attracted thousands of visitors, saw an increase in social activities, prompting efforts to promote safe sex practices. In collaboration with the Cape Coast Youth Action Movement (YAM) …

An Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced Edward Unicorn, a 32-year-old accountant, to two years in prison for stealing GH¢40,433.50 from the Ghana Police Church. Unicorn, who was addicted to online betting, admitted to using the stolen money to wager bets on an online game called Aviator, losing the entire sum …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially launched the 2024 recruitment drive for the Regular Career Officer Course and Short Service Commission Officers. In an announcement regarding the enlistment process at the Ghana Military Academy, GAF made it clear that they do not work with intermediaries and do not charge …