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Kwame Nkrumah’s son passes on
Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a journalist and son of the country’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, has died. He reportedly passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. His burial is…
15 arrested, six trucks seized in crackdown on sand winning along Kumasi-Accra Expressway
The National Security in the Ashanti region has arrested fifteen individuals for their alleged involvement in sandwinning activities on the Kumasi–Accra Expressway project. The suspects, all males, were…
NDC appoints Ako Gunn, Kakra Essamuah, and Julius Anthony as spokespersons
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has designated Godwin Ako Gunn, Kakra Essamuah and Julius Kwame Anthony as its official spokespersons and primary contacts for media enquiries. The announcement…
Adanwomasehene adopts16-year-old Kofi Sarpong, pledges full scholarship and welfare support
In an extraordinary display of generosity and commitment to youth empowerment, the Chief of Adanwomase and revered royal of the Asantehene, Nana Dr Kwadwo Ntiamoah Panin II, has…
‘Is my ministry in charge of galamsey?’ – Sam George asks critics
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has rejected attempts to hold his ministry responsible for illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, insisting…
Kwaku Azar Explains How Electoral Commission Appointments Have Evolved Under the Fourth Republic
Legal scholar Professor Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has traced the appointments and tenure of members of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) since the inception of the…
I called Ablakwa to request visa transfer, not retention of service passport – Nana B
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Vice Chairman Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has denied claims that he asked Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to…
GES interdicts Obuasi SHS Headmaster over alleged sexual misconduct
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving students. The interdiction, announced in…
EOCO grants Suame MP John Darko enquiry bail in SIC Savings and Loans Investigation
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted Suame Member of Parliament John Darko enquiry bail after he reported to investigators to assist with an ongoing probe…
Education Minister orders suspension of Obuasi SHS Headmaster over alleged sexual misconduct
The Minister of Education has directed the immediate suspension of Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.…