5 h. ago Painter remanded for allegedly stealing electrical cables at Bank of Ghana

A painter working on the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge in Accra has been remanded into police custody for stealing quantities of assorted copper cables, valued at GH¢1,035,500. 

Events

10 h. ago Man swallows stolen Tiffany earrings before police arrest him

An alleged thief in Florida swallowed stolen earrings worth more than half a million dollars moments before police took him into custody last week.

Sport

10 h. ago 52 students honoured at 2024 President’s Independence Day Awards

Fifty-two students from public and private schools, including those who are visually and hearing-impaired, were awarded for their outstanding performance in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination.

Politics

12 h. ago 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of 2024 amount – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of the amount spent last year. According to him, this forms part of government efforts to cut costs and redirect funds to essential sectors. Minister of State in charge of […]

Politics

12 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 […]

Events

14 h. ago “Programme baako, definitions brebree” – Oppong Nkrumah mocks 24

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the government over what he describes as its failure to clearly define and explain key economic policies, particularly the much-touted 24-hour economy.

Politics

17 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, […]

Politics

17 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 […]

Events

18 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 […]

Politics

18 h. ago Westec Security Systems CEO, Mrs Esther Boakye honoured at 2025 Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame

Ghanaian private security expert and CEO of Westec Security Systems Ghana Limited Mrs. Esther Boakye, has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to the development of the private security sector in Ghana and her exceptional leadership. This prestigious recognition was bestowed upon her at the 9th edition of the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame Awards […]

Politics

19 h. ago Approvals were secured for all procurement processes for our new HQ – BoG

Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has stated that all procurement processes for the construction of the new headquarters were duly approved. He disclosed this when the Governor appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding […]

Politics

19 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

20 h. ago GCB Bank posts record profit – Grows total assets by 58% in 2024

GCB Bank PLC has announced outstanding financial results for 2024, marking a significant milestone as the bank concludes the final year of its four-year strategic cycle.

Politics

22 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.

Events

22 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

22 h. ago NSS scandal: Richard Sumah urges NIB to act swiftly against Gifty Oware

Leading member of the Movement for Change and business consultant, Richard Sumah, has called on the nation’s security agencies to take immediate action in the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, as a key suspect, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has returned to the country.

Events

25 h. ago We can’t underestimate impacts of Covid–19 and Russian/Ukrainian War on Ghana’s Economy – Dr. George Domfe

The Executive Director at policy think tank, the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, Dr. George Domfe, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s economy was not adversely impacted by the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the war Russia waged on Ukraine.

Events

35 h. ago GCB Bank PLC posts record profit; Grows total assets by 58% in 2024

GCB Bank PLC has announced outstanding financial results for 2024, marking a significant milestone as the Bank concludes the final year of its 4-year strategic cycle.

Politics

37 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

38 h. ago Livestock dealer gets 6 months in jail for stabbing teacher in Sawla

The Bole Magistrate Court in the Savannah Region has sentenced a Sawla-based notorious 45-year-old livestock dealer, Kiro Kipo, to a fine of 100 penalty units or, in default, six months of hard labor in prison.

Events