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A 36-year-old unemployed man, Foster Nyarko, has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing a laptop from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Nyarko, who initially visited the Ministry seeking a cleaning job, pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and stealing a laptop valued at GHC24,745 before an …

Eight people have been reported dead, and six others injured following a tragic accident at Akyem Boadua in the Eastern Region. The crash occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 7, 2025. According to reports, five people died on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries upon …

Environmental conservation organization AROCHA Ghana, along with other NGOs, has called for the dismissal of Eastern South Police Commander DCOP George Boadi Bossman and Kyebi Divisional Police Commander ACP Reynolds Sam. The demand comes amid allegations of their failure to effectively combat illegal mining (galamsey) in the Eastern Region. At …

A truck loaded with spare parts caught fire on the Tema Motorway near the Accra Mall, causing significant traffic congestion. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) quickly responded with three fire tenders, managing to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. Their swift intervention averted a potential disaster. Motorists traveling …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has instructed all staff affected by the recent revocation of appointments and recruitments to validate their status by March 14, 2025. This directive is part of an initiative to clean up the GES payroll and maintain an accurate database of recruited staff. In a letter …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that Friday, March 7, 2025, will be a holiday for all schoolchildren nationwide, following the 68th Independence Day celebrations. The decision aims to give students a well-deserved break after their active participation and preparations for the national event. The GES emphasized the importance …

Ghana is marking its 68th Independence Day today under the theme “Reflect, Review, Reset,” emphasizing the need to assess the nation’s progress, evaluate its current state, and strategize for a prosperous future. Unlike previous years, the celebrations are being held on a more modest scale due to economic constraints. The …

An explosion at shops selling mining explosives in Odumase, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and several injured, including firefighters. The blast occurred at a shop where dynamites and other mining explosives are sold, causing severe destruction to nearby …

At least five people sustained injuries after a brief but intense rainstorm collapsed over sixty houses in the Amakye-Bare Community, located in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region. The downpour, which lasted only five minutes, was accompanied by strong winds that destroyed properties and left over 100 residents …

Ghana has received a $2.8 million crop insurance premium to support smallholder farmers in northern and southern regions affected by the 2024 dry spells. The funds will also cover premiums for flood-related damages in Kumasi, Accra, and Takoradi. A source at the Ministry of Finance disclosed to the Ghana News …