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MP Annoh Dompreh draws backlash after calling President a dead goat

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam–Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh Dompreh, has sparked widespread criticism after referring to the sitting President as a “dead goat.”...

Ghana to begin building three regional hospitals in 2026 to expand healthcare access

The Government of Ghana has announced that it will begin construction of three new regional hospitals in 2026, marking a major push to expand...

Demand for non-interest banking in Ghana rises sharply, says finance expert

Financial and banking sector observers say demand for non-interest banking and finance services in Ghana has grown “undeniably,” driven by shifting consumer preferences and...

Ghana now has 334,700 people living with HIV as new infection figures climb

New national data indicates that more than 334,700 people are now living with HIV in Ghana, amid signs of a troubling rise in new...

Accra mayor leads kerb-painting drive to boost road safety ahead of Christmas

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has spearheaded a citywide exercise to repaint kerbs along major roads, as the capital prepares for...

Mankessim Chief asks Parliament to approve Ewoyaa lithium lease before royalty debate

Traditional authorities from Mankessim have called on national legislators to approve the mining lease for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project immediately, arguing that conversations about...

Mining communities in Ghana face rising risk from galamsey and youth unemployment

Communities that depend on small-scale mining in Ghana are facing deepening threats posed by illegal mining (galamsey) and high youth unemployment, recent reports show....

Asantehene Concludes Mediation Between Kusasi and Mamprusi; Set to Brief President Mahama

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially concluded a significant round of mediation talks aimed at fostering peace between the Kusasi and Mamprusi...

Lawyer Martin Kpebu prepares petition for removal of Special Prosecutor

A prominent Ghanaian lawyer, Martin Kpebu, has publicly announced that he is preparing a formal petition seeking the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi...

Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources conducts benchmarking visit to Rwanda led by MP for Salaga South

A delegation from Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources recently undertook a benchmarking visit to Rwanda to study effective water resource...

Netherlands to help Ghana procure full-body scanners replacing outdated NACOC equipment

The Government of the Netherlands has committed to assisting Ghana with the procurement of state-of-the-art full-body and package scanners to replace outdated screening equipment...

NUGS president leads delegation to Turkey to boost student diplomacy and diaspora welfare

The president of the National Union of Ghana Students has led a high-level delegation to Turkey in a bid to strengthen student diplomacy and...

Bawumia sweeps through Eastern Region constituencies Akwatia Kade and Asene-Manso-Akroso

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is attracting strong grassroots backing in the Eastern Region as he intensifies his campaign ahead of the New...

Ghana Federation of Labour calls for ADR instead of prolonged litigation in Wesley Girls case

The Ghana Federation of Labour has called for the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms in the ongoing Supreme Court case involving a high-profile...

Miss UG candidate agrees to forgo cash prize amid Saga unfolding

The ongoing saga around the Miss UG pageant has taken a new twist as one of the leading candidates agreed to forgo the cash...

Department of Gender trains adolescent boys on positive masculinity to fight gender-based violence

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) in Ghana, the Department of Gender has initiated a nationwide training programme targeting adolescent...