20 h. ago National service person allegedly steals GH¢303k from customer’s account

A 25-year-old National Service Person, Jesper Kobina Mensah, has been hauled before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing GH¢303,950 through unauthorised electronic transfers from a Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. customer.

Economics

22 h. ago Uphold integrity and serve with dignity abroad – Mahama urges newly appointed envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly appointed envoys to lead with integrity, fairness, and a strong sense of accountability, both in their service to the nation and in the management of public resources entrusted to them.

Politics

28 h. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

Politics

3 d. ago NSS Scandal: Methuselahs and toddlers were paid GH¢ 1.97 million as service personnel– Audit report

The recent audit report into the “ghost names” scandal at the National Service Authority (NSA) makes damning revelations of how persons whose ages could not have made them national service personnel were registered and paid.

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana moves to standardise migration data collection methods

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-moves-to-standardise-migration-data-collection-methods/The Ghana Statistical Service is hosting a three-day national workshop to create uniform standards for tracking labour migration and recruitment costs across the country. The initiative brings together government ministries, international organizations, and academic institutions to address inconsistencies that currently undermine migration data reliability. Multiple agencies collect migration statistics using different methods, creating confusion for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-moves-to-standardise-migration-data-collection-methods/

Politics

9 d. ago No casualties recorded at Suame Post Office fire – GNFS confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire that swept through parts of the Suame Post Office area in Kumasi on Tuesday night.

Events

9 d. ago No casualties recorded in Suame Post Office fire – GNFS confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire that swept through parts of the Suame Post Office area in Kumasi on Tuesday night.

Events

9 d. ago CTVET, others host 2nd National Roundtable for Private Sector Engagement and Partnership in TVET

The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), in collaboration with the Ghana TVET Service, has hosted the 2nd National Roundtable for Private Sector Engagement and Partnership in TVET at the Airport View Hotel in Accra. Organised under the theme “Strengthening Public-Private Collaboration for Sustainable Skills Development in Ghana,” the high-level dialogue brought […]

Culture

9 d. ago Fire destroys Akosombo home as blaze reignites hours after being quelled

A fire that broke out at a residential property in Community 1, Akosombo in the Eastern Region, on Saturday, August 23 led to the complete destruction of a living room and partial damage to other parts of the house, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed.

Events

1 week ago Health Minister moves to strengthen security at public hospitals

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that his ministry is engaging the Ghana Police Service to enhance security across public health facilities nationwide.

Politics

1 week ago Firefighters contain blaze at Lakeside Estate apartment block

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firefighters-contain-blaze-at-lakeside-estate-apartment-block/Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a two-storey residential building in Accra’s Lakeside Estate on Wednesday afternoon, with preliminary investigations pointing to an electrical fault as the likely cause. The Ghana National Fire Service received reports of the fire around 3:50 p.m. at a six-bedroom house near Divine International School. Flames quickly spread across the upper […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firefighters-contain-blaze-at-lakeside-estate-apartment-block/

Events

1 week ago PURC boss calls for effective stakeholder collaboration in the utility sector

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Shafic Suleman, has emphasised the need for effective stakeholder collaboration in addressing challenges in the utility sector to promote national development. Dr. Suleman made this call during his nationwide tour of regional offices of both the Commission and utility service providers, which concluded in […]

Politics

1 week ago Interior Deputy Minister Urges Immigration Council to Drive Reform Agenda

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-deputy-minister-urges-immigration-council-to-drive-reform-agenda/Ghana’s newly reconstituted Immigration Service governing council has received a mandate to collaborate closely with service leadership in advancing migration management and strengthening national security frameworks. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi addressed council members during their inaugural session, emphasizing the Ghana Immigration Service’s critical position within the country’s security architecture. He outlined key responsibilities […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-deputy-minister-urges-immigration-council-to-drive-reform-agenda/

Politics

2 w. ago GES assures teachers amid concerns over 2025 promotion registration

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has moved to reassure teachers nationwide following concerns raised about the ongoing registration process for the 2025 teacher promotion exercise.

Politics

2 w. ago Catholic Professionals in Ghana unite under new National Council to champion service and integrity

Catholic professionals from diverse fields across Ghana have formally united under a newly inaugurated Catholic Professionals Guild (CPG) Council, pledging to uphold integrity and contribute to national development through service. The historic Induction and Inauguration Ceremony, hosted during the 9:30 a.m. Mass of the St. Bakhita Catholic Church in Sakumono, drew clergy, professionals, and parishioners […]

Politics

2 w. ago Thank each of you for your commitment to duty – VEEP to fallen heroes

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, in her tribute to the eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, praised their dedication to service and unwavering commitment to the nation.

Politics

3 w. ago A fighter for democracy – NDC pays tribute to Dr Omane Boamah

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has celebrated the life and service of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, describing him as a fearless leader, a brilliant strategist, and a compassionate servant of the people.

Politics

3 w. ago NPP’s Nana B Accuses IGP of “Selective Justice,” Demands Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing him of politicizing law enforcement and undermining the service’s integrity. Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the party’s National Organiser, declared the IGP “unfit for purpose” during a press briefing in Accra, citing alleged bias in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/

Politics

3 w. ago PA System and Borehole Hydrants Could Transform Kantamanto Fire Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pa-system-and-borehole-hydrants-could-transform-kantamanto-fire-safety/The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the installation of a Public Address system and dedicated borehole hydrants at Kantamanto market, saying those measures would drastically improve the prevention and management of fire outbreaks. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Rashid Kwame Nisawu told traders on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, that the absence of a central […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pa-system-and-borehole-hydrants-could-transform-kantamanto-fire-safety/

Events

3 w. ago Nana Kwame Bediako calls for unity and reflection after helicopter crash

Leader of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called for national unity and renewed commitment to service following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others.

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