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The Ga Traditional Council has announced a ban on noisemaking across the Ga State from May 4 to June 4, 2026, as part of preparations for the annual Homowo Festival. The directive was made public at a press conference in Accra by Nii Ayikoi Otoo, President of the Ga-Dangme Council. …

Ghana has avoided a potential power crisis after Karpowership rescinded its decision to shut down operations over a $400 million debt following successful negotiations with the government. The agreement ensures the continued supply of approximately 450 megawatts of electricity to the national grid, easing fears of imminent power disruptions. The …

Nineteen individuals have been arrested following a targeted operation by the IGP Special Operations Team at a suspected drug hub known locally as “Tinker Island” in . The raid, led by and , was aimed at dismantling criminal networks linked to drug trafficking, robbery, violent attacks, and illegal possession of …

At least eleven people have been injured following a head-on collision on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. The incident occurred on March 23 at Frimpongso Junction near Enyiresi and involved a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Voxy. The victims, six males and five females, sustained …

The Government of has donated 9,500 doses of Hepatitis C vaccines, valued at nearly $80,000, to to strengthen health cooperation between the two nations. At the presentation ceremony, the Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, , described the donation as a reflection of deepening collaboration between African countries in addressing shared health …

The European Union has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians against being recruited into the ongoing , stressing that the conflict does not involve Ghana and should not claim its citizens. Speaking at the signing of a security and defence partnership between the EU and on Tuesday, March 24, the …

The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has temporarily suspended its nationwide anti-animal cruelty sensitisation tour following a violent attack on its Executive Director, Eric Jerry Aidoo, popularly known as Chairman Jerry. The incident occurred while Mr. Aidoo was carrying out campaign activities, prompting the organisation to review security protocols to …

A final-year Petroleum Engineering student at the has died from suspected poisoning. The deceased, identified as , reportedly passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, while receiving treatment at the . In an official statement signed by Deputy Registrar , the university confirmed that a medical report attributed the cause …

Some casual workers at the Northern Regional Hospital, also known as Tamale Central Hospital, have embarked on a sit-down strike over five months of unpaid salaries. The industrial action is already affecting sanitation at the facility, with poor waste management reported across several wards, including the children’s, male, and maternity …

The (FABAG) has raised serious concerns over Ghana’s tomato supply crisis following a ban on tomato exports from . In a press statement, FABAG described the situation as a clear reflection of deep-rooted weaknesses, poor planning, and policy failures within Ghana’s agricultural sector. According to the Association, it is unacceptable …