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2024-04-17 16:53
The Tema Metropolitan Security Council (MESEC) has decided to refer the Kplejoo shooting incident, which resulted in the killing of two men and injury to three others, to the Greater Accra R… Read More
2024-04-17 16:47
Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, has reiterated the committee's recommendation for the government to refrain from employing full-time r… Read More
2024-04-17 16:33
Mr. Samuel Boakye Pobee, Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, has called on the government to regulate small-scale and community mining effectively to absorb more graduates… Read More
2024-04-17 16:15
At the commissioning of the Anwomaso branch and metering station in Kumasi, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, emphasized the significance of private sector engagement in Ghana's energy s… Read More
2024-04-17 15:59
Mohammed Awal, a metal welder from Sun City, Aboso, has been fined GH¢6,000 for unlawfully causing harm to a businesswoman. The incident occurred on March 11, 2024, when Awal subjected… Read More
2024-04-17 15:36
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo paid tribute to the late Emeritus Professor Kwame Gyekye at the “First Kwame Gyekye Memorial Lecture,” emphasizing the philosopher's advocac… Read More
2024-04-17 15:19
Mr. Michael K. Boadi, Fundraising Manager at the Ghana Integrity Initiative, emphasized the importance of holding both current and past governments accountable to strengthen the country's in… Read More
2024-04-17 15:14
Mr. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change, has reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a Traders' Bank aimed at supporting traders across the country, parti… Read More
2024-04-17 14:37
The Dansoman Circuit Court has remanded three Electoral Commission (EC) workers and a student into police custody on charges of stealing laptops and Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits b… Read More
2024-04-17 14:24
Mr. Abu Kansangbata, a former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, has called on the government to fulfil its promises of providing quality roads to the people of the Savannah and Upper West… Read More
2024-04-16 20:33
A top adult film star alleges she was forced to participate in an onscreen orgy against her will and then became the victim of a vicious smear campaign after a fellow per… Read More
2024-04-16 18:05
In a statement dated Monday, April 15th, 2024, the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) addressed errors and omissions in the nominations list following a one-week window for submissions f… Read More
2024-04-16 16:58
Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections for Okaikwei North constituency following his dissatisfaction wi… Read More
2024-04-16 16:53
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to promptly sign the Ghana National Service Authority Bill 2024 into law, aiming to grant the secretariat authority and… Read More
2024-04-16 16:48
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has raised objections to the Ministry of Transport's recent directive to the Ghana Police Service concerning the enforcement of new transportation… Read More
2024-04-16 16:42
During his Building Ghana Tour in the North East Region, John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), unveiled plans to overhaul the Free Senior High School… Read More
2024-04-16 16:22
The Ministry of Education has announced the disbursement of GH¢26 million to Institutional Suppliers responsible for providing essential items such as school uniforms, PE kits, and stat… Read More
2024-04-16 16:15
On a show called The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Prof. Michael Kwarteng, Director of the Anti-Corruption Galamsey Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), painted a concerning picture… Read More
2024-04-16 16:07
Ishmael Edjekumhene, a Commissioner of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has refuted assertions made by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) regarding overloaded transform… Read More
2024-04-16 15:47
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has voiced strong opposition to the government's decision to relocate the Ameri Power Plant from the Western Region to the Ashant… Read More
2024-04-16 15:41
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has released a report revealing a 4.47% decrease in Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) usage in Ghana between January 2020 and December 2023. This contrast… Read More
2024-04-15 21:13
The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) has issued a stern warning to musician Shatta Wale following a video circulating on social media where he allegedly mocks Stonebouy's disa… Read More
2024-04-15 17:13
Drivers at the Tema Station bus terminal are awaiting directives from the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the mother body of all transport unions, before increasing transport far… Read More
2024-04-15 17:05
The Effutu Police has affirmed its preparedness to uphold peace and order during the upcoming Aboakyer festival. Warning against any disruption, the police have declared their intention to d… Read More
GhIPSS Finance Head, Bright Kyei Adomakoh, Receives Outstanding Contribution To Public Finance Award
2024-04-15 16:47
At the 2024 InstinctBusiness CFO Summit and Awards, Mr. Bright Kyei Adomakoh, the Head of Finance at the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS), was honoured with the prestig… Read More
2024-04-15 16:30
Mr. Mahamud Forkar, the Sissala West District Chief Executive (DCE), alongside representatives from the United Nations, the European Union, and the Ghana Refugee Agency, inaugurated the Zini… Read More
2024-04-15 15:49
Nana Amankwaah Kodom I, the chief of Adumasa, has initiated the construction of a modern market for the Senfi community in the Bekwai Municipality.
The project, slated for completion with… Read More
2024-04-15 15:45
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rebutted assertions made by Mr. Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, the Minister for Works and Housing, regarding the delay in operationalizing the Komenda Sugar Facto… Read More
2024-04-15 15:35
Former President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with the African Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership at the Africa Heritage Awards 2024, held in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by th… Read More
2024-04-15 15:34
Adamus Mining, a company 90% owned by Adamus Australia, was purportedly purchased by Nguvu Mining Limited, a company registered in Mauritius, sparking a chain of legal battles after the defe… Read More
2024-04-15 15:31
Children Believe, in collaboration with Participatory Action for Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Abulu… Read More
2024-04-15 14:31
World Vision Ghana has inaugurated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities alongside educational infrastructure in the Agortime-Zoipe District of the Volta Region. The initiative ai… Read More
2024-04-14 20:44
Ghanaian Afro-dancehall sensation Stonebwoy has inked a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artiste services arm of Warner Music Group… Read More
2024-04-13 21:58
Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Assistant to former President John Dramani Mahama, has issued a strong denial regarding allegations suggesting that she benefited from a Government of Ghana… Read More
2024-04-13 08:58
Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and aspirant in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu Constituency, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has been hospitali… Read More
2024-04-12 16:50
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have jointly issued a statement advising commuters not to pay any additional transpor… Read More
2024-04-12 16:24
The family of Mawuena Trebarh, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has announced her passing with deep sorrow. She passed away on the evening of W… Read More
2024-04-12 16:19
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has highlighted the challenge posed by the lack of access routes in effectively combating fires, as seen in the recent incidents at James Town and Madi… Read More
2024-04-12 16:12
Transport fares from Accra to Anloga and Keta have seen a 20 per cent increase, effective Thursday, April 11, 2024. Mr. Rolex Agbey Miheso, Chairman of the Accra-Anloga-Keta branch of the Gh… Read More
2024-04-12 15:45
The Career Services Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with the German Embassy, recently organized a seminar titled ‘Time with t… Read More
2024-04-12 15:40
A fire incident on Thursday night ravaged vital documents and property at the office of the late Krachi East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in Dambai. The cause of the fire is currently unk… Read More
2024-04-12 15:33
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred an honorary Doctor of Law (LLD) degree upon Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Oguaamanhen, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to soc… Read More
2024-04-12 15:12
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has refuted claims of entering into a “sweetheart deal” with Fidelity Bank Ghana, dismissing allegations that it resulted in the loss of 80… Read More
2024-04-12 15:04
According to the April 2024 World Bank Africa Pulse report, Ghana's inflation rate of 25.8% places it as the 6th highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. The top five countries with higher inflation r… Read More
2024-04-12 14:49
In a bold demonstration of commitment to democratic principles, Hon. Kwabena Owusu Aduomi has announced his decision to contest the Ejisu by-elections as an independent candidate. His choice… Read More
2024-04-11 17:12
Madam Milicent Asiwome Tsormana, a resilient 46-year-old mother of three from Tayagagbor in the Volta Region, has defied societal norms and pursued a career as a cutler, or sharpener, despit… Read More
2024-04-11 17:07
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) of Ghana has clarified misconceptions surrounding the approval of genetically modified (GM) products in the country. Contrary to reports, the NBA asser… Read More
2024-04-11 12:05
Mr. Seth Dganamah, CEO of Kaana Farms, has voiced concern over the ongoing sale and forceful acquisition of arable farmlands in Ghana, particularly for mining purposes. This trend has left m… Read More
2024-04-11 09:52
Ms. Joyce Asare Kissi, Nutritionist at the Tema General Hospital, has emphasized the importance of conducting a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) test for babies before introducing co… Read More
2024-04-11 09:44
Former President and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama, has extended a gesture of goodwill to Muslims in Ada by donating assorted food items. The… Read More
2024-04-11 09:38
The Board and Management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of operations at the airport, i… Read More
2024-04-11 09:26
The Electoral Commission (EC) has unveiled plans for the upcoming voter registration exercise, slated to run from May 7 to May 27, 2024. A total of 288 centres have been designated across th… Read More
2024-04-10 18:20
I am a paid up member of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association. But not the Ghana Bar Association.
I am also a member of the American Bar Association, but not the Ghana Bar Association… Read More
2024-04-10 17:27
A recent headline claiming Ghana's position as the fifth-best governed country in Africa has sparked a heated debate among social media users and analysts, with questions raised about the au… Read More
2024-04-10 17:01
Over 150 hectares (375 acres) of rehabilitated cocoa farms in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality have been seized by a foreign mining company, MIGOP Mining Limited, for its mining activ… Read More
2024-04-10 16:55
The World Athletics (WA), the international governing body for athletics, has announced a groundbreaking decision to award prize money at the Olympic Games, becoming the first international… Read More
2024-04-10 16:36
The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a strategic decision not to contest in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu Constituency, scheduled for April 30, 2024. The consti… Read More
2024-04-10 16:34
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Regional Secretariat has issued an urgent directive to address escalating tensions within the Suhum constituency.
In a press release dated April 8, 2024, th… Read More
2024-04-10 16:28
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has announced that a final decision regarding the party's involvement in the upcoming Ejisu by-election will be made on Tuesday… Read More
2024-04-10 16:18
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today April 10, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
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Daily Guide Newspaper – April 10Here are all the… Read More
2024-04-10 15:56
A Chinese national, identified only as Wu, along with five Ghanaian collaborators, has been apprehended for illegal mining activities on the concession of Zoar Mining Enterprise in the Twifo… Read More
2024-04-10 15:45
To bolster tax mobilization and administration capabilities, the Ministry of Finance has announced key leadership appointments within the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). These appointments ar… Read More
2024-04-10 15:30
In Akyem Oda Old Town within the Birim Central Municipality in the Eastern Region, an 11-year-old boy named Stephen Boadi suffered severe burns to his right palm allegedly as punishment for… Read More
2024-04-10 15:24
The World Bank (WB) anticipates a positive trajectory for Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), forecasting a growth rate of 5.0% by 2026. This projection follows a marginal GDP growth estim… Read More
2024-04-10 14:48
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to develop mobile applications aimed at disseminating health information… Read More
2024-04-10 14:41
A dispute between two farmers in Okanta near Kadjebi, Oti Region, has resulted in the alleged stabbing death of 52-year-old Kudzo Danyo. Eyewitnesses report that the altercation occurred dur… Read More
2024-04-09 17:07
Sammy Adu Boakye, Chairman of the Heal Komfo Anokye project team, has criticized the government and state institutions for imposing heavy taxes on donated health supplies intended to support… Read More
2024-04-09 17:01
Nine police personnel sustained injuries of varying degrees during an operation in Nandom, Upper West Region when their service vehicle was involved in an accident on the Nandom-Hamile highw… Read More
2024-04-09 16:45
An 18-year-old student of Adanwomase Senior High School has been convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour by a Circuit Court at Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region.
Ga… Read More
2024-04-09 16:07
MTN Ghana, as part of its corporate social responsibility, has made a generous donation to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, in honour of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration… Read More
2024-04-09 16:04
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared that the Ejisu by-election will take place on Tuesday, April 30. This announcement was made during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee meeting held r… Read More
2024-04-09 15:56
Henry Amponsah, known as Henry Fitz, along with two others, Edem Saviour Ketti and Candylove Kwakyewaa Ababio, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime involving the non-consensua… Read More
2024-04-09 15:46
Two prominent transport unions in Ghana, namely the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana, have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effect… Read More
2024-04-09 15:27
Stakeholders gathered at a zonal consultation meeting have emphasized the need for the government to tackle the challenges facing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and improve heal… Read More
2024-04-09 14:52
A recent severe rainstorm in the Yariga community, Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, wreaked havoc on the Yariga Basic School, causing significant damage to a three-unit classroom… Read More
2024-04-09 14:48
The Upper West Regional Department of Agriculture recently convened stakeholders in the region to shed light on the second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ 2.0) program. The enga… Read More
2024-04-09 14:32
Morocco, a prominent host nation for African football, is gearing up to organize the 2024 CAN Futsal from April 11 to 21. This upcoming continental competition is expected to further solidif… Read More
2024-04-09 14:21
Naaba Henry Abawine Amenga-Etego II, the Divisional Chief of Kandiga community in the Kassena-Nankana West District, celebrated 50 years as chief with a grand durbar filled with colorful dis… Read More
2024-04-09 14:02
St. Augustine's College is set to launch a global fundraising campaign for its exclusive movie project titled “The Day the Music Stopped,” on Friday, April 19. The movie aims to… Read More
2024-04-08 16:54
Residents and business owners in Keta have voiced their frustrations over the intermittent power supply provided by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), citing its detrimental effects on… Read More
2024-04-08 16:48
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has taken action to halt the operation of satellite campuses of universities in senior high schools (SHSs) and unapproved premises. The Directo… Read More
2024-04-08 16:20
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, founder and Chairman of the Governing board of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), fulfilled his promise to the first students of the institution by awa… Read More
2024-04-08 15:49
The Kumasi Central Market Traders and Second Hand Clothes Union have issued a stern warning of a five-day demonstration over the abandoned Kumasi market project. In a statement released on M… Read More
2024-04-08 15:41
Data from the Apex Bank in Ghana reveals a concerning trend in the nation's public debt following the agreement on a $3 billion Extended Credit Facility from the IMF. According to the Bank o… Read More
2024-04-08 15:31
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo has strongly criticized Ghana's tax system, describing it as a form of blatant robbery. In his assessment, Domelevo highlighted the heavy burden impose… Read More
2024-04-08 15:24
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has announced that presenting a candidate for the upcoming Ejisu by-election is not currently a priority for the party. During a press engagement, Alhaji… Read More
2024-04-08 15:19
Residents of Dagomba Line, a suburb of the Asokore Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti region, are living in fear following the tragic discovery of the lifeless body of a three-year-old girl… Read More
2024-04-08 14:42
The Chairman of Parliament's Mines and Energy Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, has revealed that the committee has held discussions with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) regarding the ong… Read More
2024-04-08 14:24
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has affirmed that Ghana's international reputation remains unaffected despite the passage of the Anti-G… Read More
2024-04-08 13:54
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union, under the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans for a five-day protest starting on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources a… Read More
2024-04-08 13:47
Cocoa farmers across Ghana are expressing frustration following the recent announcement of new farmgate prices for cocoa beans by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The COCOBOD announced a sig… Read More
2024-04-08 13:42
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has raised concerns regarding the alleged sale of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to Sentuo Oil Refinery, a Chinese-owned private… Read More
2024-04-07 07:26
It is true that Nyantekyi gave money to lawyer Kwame Djan, who is a close legal friend of Nana Addo. Djan, originally from Akyem Aboakwa and a distant family member of Nana Addo and the Okye… Read More
2024-04-06 16:28
Mr. Evans Ghansah, an Assistant Social Development Officer, has issued a heartfelt appeal to parents, urging them to refrain from coercing their children, particularly girls, into marriage… Read More
2024-04-06 16:26
Mr. Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has sparked discussions on Ghana's agricultural export landscape, urging strategic diversification away from traditional commodities like c… Read More
2024-04-06 16:07
The spotlight shone on Ghanaian fashion at the 2024 Miss World Contest in Mumbai, India, as VIVO Couture, a fashion brand hailing from the Volta Regional Capital, Ho, showcased its exquisite… Read More
2024-04-06 16:04
Ten Ghanaian recycling companies, along with representatives from the public sector, recently participated in a study tour to Bengaluru and New Delhi, India's renowned electronic waste (e-wa… Read More
2024-04-06 16:00
Ghana International Bank, London-based financial institution under the umbrella of the Bank of Ghana, has found itself embroiled in controversy after accusations surfaced regarding the manip… Read More
2024-04-06 15:53
The ongoing power crisis in the country has extended its reach to mortuaries in the Oti Region, where decaying bodies due to lack of refrigeration pose health risks to residents.
Accordin… Read More
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