The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to learn the signs and symptoms of cancer to support early detection and treatment. Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 diseases marked by uncontrolled cell growth resulting from ge…
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has urged state agencies to exercise caution and act prudently to avoid actions that could expose Ghana to costly international arbitration.
The caution follows the Attorney-General’s Off…
Growing concern over the spread of small arms and light weapons in the Gulf of Guinea has brought regional leaders, security experts, and development partners to Accra for a high-level dialogue aimed at preventing violent conflict and ex…
Mr Richster Amarh Amarfio, Vice President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has underscored the role wetlands play in Ghana’s ecological balance and fisheries sustainability, warning that continued encroachment threat…
The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to using culture as a tool to promote national unity, tolerance and social cohesion across the country.
Mr Wakefield Akuaku, the Acting Executive Director of the Commi…
Dr Sefakor Juliet Kpormegbe, the Medical Superintendent of the Ketu North Municipal Hospital (KNMH), in Weta, has appealed for urgent support to address critical infrastructure, logistics, and staffing challenges that continues to hinder e…
A migration expert has called on Ghana and other developing countries not to treat migration and remittances as substitutes for domestic development.
Mr Festus Owooson, the Immigration and Operations Manager at Globetrotters Legal Africa,…
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for stronger collaboration among justice and security sector institutions to combat cross-border crime and address congestion in the courts and prisons.
He said closer coordina…
The government is confronting the country’s persistent flooding problem through expanded storm drain construction, large-scale dredging of waterways, and the deployment of modern flood early warning systems, the Minister for Works and Ho…
The country’s export sector has received a major boost with the signing into law of the renewed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by President Donald Trump of the United States (US) of America.
The move secures vital non-recip…
The National Peace Council (NPC) has launched the Development and Resilience Index against Violent Extremism (DRIVE) to strengthen Ghana’s prevention of violent extremist influences. The evidence-based tool will be piloted in Ghana until J…
Indigenous fishing practices observed for generations along Ghana’s coast could offer valuable lessons for sustainable fisheries management, a report by the Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK)…
The Ashanti Regional office of the Information Services Department (ISD) led by its Regional Director, Mr. Charles Nkrumah, has embarked on a three-day public education campaign on gun amnesty in the region.
The campaign is conducted in c…
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday laid a wreath at the tomb of Zambia’s Founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, in honour of his enduring legacy and contribution to Africa’s liberation struggle.
The solemn ceremony took place at …
First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Thursday held a meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in what was a display of cross-border sisterhood and collaboration.
The two held meaningful discussions about th…
Ghana and Zambia have agreed to deepen their decades-old bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on economic cooperation.
Presidents John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia reached the agreement during a bilate…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has released its fees for services for the year 2026.
In a notice issued by the Authority, the updated charges cover a wide range of licensing and vehicle-related services provided b…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has suspended the accreditation of new General Nursing programmes at both diploma and bachelor’s degree levels.
“The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, acting in accordance with its reg…
The Amasaman High Court has substantially cut the custodial sentence imposed on evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, bringing her term down from 15 years to 12 calendar months.
In delivering its decision, t…
President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a new economic partnership agreement between Ghana and Zambia to help address the high cost of capital confronting African businesses, which he said places them at a disadvantage compared with…
Journalists have been urged not to surrender human judgement in the news content they produce to Artificial Intelligence (AI), but to retain firm editorial control at all times.
The Managing Editor for Radio and Podcasts at Sputnik …
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has called for urgent and sustainable solutions to the growing number of colonial-era land compensation claims against the state, warning that the potential financial exposure could put seve…
The Ghana Police Service has begun nationwide enforcement against illegal and uncertified cash-in-transit and armoured bullion vehicles as part of new measures to tighten security around the movement of cash and other high-value items.…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has clarified that the official price for a DV vehicle registration plate is GH¢417.25.
His clarification follows reports that …
THE Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has urged universities offering law degrees to maintain the required standards that will enable their students to sit the Bar Examination.
According to Mr Ayari…
A group of teachers recruited in 2023 and posted to schools across Ghana’s Northern Region have petitioned the Ghana Education Service (GES), demanding urgent intervention over delays in the issuance of Staff Identification (ID) number…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has put in place measures to fast-track the accreditation process for a proposed Post-Basic Specialised Training Programmes to be run under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) Initia…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 17 more police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
This brings to 101 the number of…
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, yesterday to commence a three-day state visit to deepen the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries.
The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Dra…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to intensify support for breast cancer patients in Ghana, aiming to improve access to life-saving treatment and strengthen overall healthcare services.
Speaking at a meeting in…
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that a significant portion of its losses over the years has been largely driven by commercial-related activities, with illegal connections and meter bypassing topping the list of major contributo…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has given an assurance that the franchise system it has introduced to enhance customer service and further improve efficiency in its prompt service delivery is safe and secure.
It stated that, co…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inspected the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of degraded land at Manso Nyankomanse in the Ashanti Region, assuring that government will intensify its l…
The Government of Ghana has announced a landmark visa waiver agreement between Ghana and Zambia, allowing citizens of both countries to travel between the two nations without the requirement of visas.
The development was disclosed b…
A major programme designed to transform how Kenyan research reaches the market has demonstrated that systemic institutional reform is the key to unlocking innovation-led growth. The Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Programme (2022–2025…
President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Chief Executive Officers of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to submit their audited accounts and annual reports by the end of April 2026, warning of consequences for those who fail to compl…
The management of Metro Mass Transit (MMT) has revealed that it inherited 136 operational buses, over 70 per cent fewer than the 461 buses contained in official records as bequeathed by the previous management.
It said since the curre…
Traditional leaders have been entreated to make available strategic lands across the country for the establishment of 24-hour Economy markets.
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, said th…
The Hunger Project–Ghana (THP–Ghana), with funding from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has donated medical supplies valued at $165,000 to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support maternal, newborn and child healthcare.…
President John Dramani Mahama is to file a consequential resolution on the historic Transatlantic Slave Trade at the United Nations (UN) on March 25 this year, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said.
“The r…
The African Union Commission (AUC) has commenced baseline studies across its member states to map current emission levels and identify major sources of air pollution.
It focuses particularly on transport systems and rapidly growing …
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has intervened to resolve the long-standing chieftaincy dispute within the Sunyani Traditional Council, outlining a clear roadmap aimed at restoring peace…
The Borla Taxi and Tricycle Association (BTTA) has officially sworn in its newly elected national executives at a ceremony held at the Omanye Hall of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
The event, held yesterday, brought together r…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Human Rescue and Advocacy Organisation (WHRAO), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mr Michael Asare, has called for equal opportunity and justice for the less privileged in society.
H…
The Private Universities Founders Association (PUFA), Ghana, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for what it described as a historic engagement and strategic policy direction on private university chartering.
In a statement is…
The National Identification Authority has announced temporary technical challenges following the introduction of a new system to reflect revised fees and charges.
In a public notice issued on February 2, 2026, the Authority explained …
Ghana and Latvia have agreed to deepen cooperation in economic development, security, and multilateral diplomacy, following high-level talks between Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Latvia’s Foreign Af…
The Central Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recorded a total of 703 fire incidents in 2025, representing about a seven per cent increase over the 658 cases recorded in 2024.
The rise was primarily attributed…
The National Peace Council has launched the Development and Resilience Index Against Violent Extremism (DRIVE), a research initiative aimed at bolstering the country's resilience to violent extremism.
The DRIVE initiative, launched i…
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to construct an operating theatre at the Kaneshie Polyclinic before the end of 2026.
The disclosure was made by Accra Mayor Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey during a surprise visit…
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