3 h. ago 68th Independence Day celebration takes place at Jubilee House

Ghana's 68th Independence Day celebration will be held at the seat of the government, Jubilee House, instead of the traditional grand-scale event at Black Star Square or various regional capitals.

Politics

6 h. ago One dead, scores injured as deadly explosions rock mining shops in Odumasi

A powerful explosion at shops dealing in mining explosives at Odumasi, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and several others injured, including two firefighters. The fire, which broke out in stores selling dynamites and other explosives used by local miners, triggered earth-shaking blasts that […]

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11 h. ago Popular US preacher donates ICT lab, library to Abasua community to improve education

Popular US preacher, Apostle Wayne T. Jackson and his wife, Dr. Beverly Jackson, have donated a fully-equipped computer laboratory and a library to the deprived local Abasua District Assembly Junior High School in the Ashanti region. The couple hope to improve teaching and learning of Information Communication Technology in the school with the ICT lab, […]

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11 h. ago Sekondi Nursing and Midwifery College introduces new programmes as it targets autonomous university status

The Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) at Sekondi in the Western Region is aspiring to become an autonomous University. Established in 1954, the Nursing Training College has produced quality human resources for the country’s health sector. Consequently, the College now intends to step out of its current position, as a Nursing Training College and […]

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12 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

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12 h. ago Galaxy International School celebrates global unity with 19th Inter

On February 23, 2025, Galaxy International School once again proved its commitment to fostering global unity by hosting its annual Inter-Cultural Festival.

Culture

13 h. ago 23 executive members of NPP in Upper East suspended for misconduct

At least 23 members/constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party in the Upper East Region have been suspended indefinitely from the party for various misconducts.

Politics

13 h. ago Contracts of all regional and zonal school feeding coordinators terminated

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has terminated the contracts of all Regional and Zonal Coordinators under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) with immediate effect.

Politics

13 h. ago Contract for furnishing of new BoG HQ was awarded at $11.1m – Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has revealed that the cost of furnishing the central bank’s new headquarters was awarded at $11.1 million as part of several contracts associated with the building project.

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14 h. ago New BoG building: $230m paid to contractor, $31.8m outstanding – Dr Asiama

The new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has revealed that the state under the previous Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration has paid $230 million to the contractor working on the new BoG building project, with an outstanding balance of $31.8 million still owed to the construction firm.

Politics

15 h. ago Mancell Girls SHTS to introduce Biomedical and Engineering courses to address gender gap

Mancell Girls Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in Kumasi has announced plans to introduce biomedical and engineering courses aimed at addressing the ongoing gender gap in these fields. The Headmistress, Mrs Donkor revealed this initiative during the World Engineering Day program organized by the Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The event, held under the theme: “Shaping a Sustainable Future: Inspiring Engineering Careers in Senior High School Students,” focused on encouraging young women to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Sport

15 h. ago Roads Minister instructs contractors to ensure smooth traffic flow on Ofankor

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has instructed contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam Junction rehabilitation project to ensure the road remains motorable for commuters.

Politics

16 h. ago Teenager arrested for allegedly shooting ‘Okada’ rider to death at Adugyama

A teenage boy is alleged to have shot dead a motorcycle ‘Okada’ rider at Adugyama in the Ahafo Ano South-East District of the Ashanti Region.

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16 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

Politics

16 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

Politics

24 h. ago Fidelity Bank spreads love with donation to New Horizon Special School

Fidelity Bank Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment with a visit to the New Horizon Special School.

Politics

24 h. ago Creating a pipeline of talent to feed the growth of Neuroscience: Lessons from Ghana

Neuroscience is a rapidly growing field worldwide and an evolving discipline in Ghana, with only a handful of institutions offering neuroscience-related programs.

Politics

25 h. ago NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment.

Politics

28 h. ago Rotary Club commissions $13,000 WASH facility for Eremon SHTS

The Rotary Club’s intervention at Eremon Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Lawra Municipality has rescued female students from the dire situation of resorting to open defecation in nearby bushes due to the absence of proper toilet facilities. The lack of suitable sanitation facilities for both male and female students had made open defecation endemic in the school.

Events

31 h. ago Policeman injured trying to control rioting trainees of Savannah College of Education

One police officer sustained a head injury while trying to control a crowd of teacher trainees from the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, Savannah Region.

Events