Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands such as Magic Fingers, Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go, according to a Consumer Reports study.

The highest decision-making body of unionised workers in the cocoa sector, the Supreme Consultative Council of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has expressed confidence that cocoa smuggling could be reduced by as much as 80 per cent if a new pricing arrangement proposed by COCOBOD takes effect.

The Coalition of political parties has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians for participating in overwhelming numbers in yesterday’s protest against the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, by the President. 

Residents of Tse Addo at La, near Accra, are expected to see improved power supply in their area with the installation of a mobile electricity substation in the vicinity.

Thousands of protesters clad in red and black yesterday poured onto the streets of Accra in a massive demonstration dubbed: #SaveTheJudiciary Demo, to oppose the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo and other actions by President John Dramani Mahama, which they believe threaten the country’s constitutional democracy.

Government appointees who missed the March 31, 2025 deadline to file their asset declaration forms as set by President John Dramani Mahama are to forfeit three months’ salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund also known as  MahamaCares.

A fire outbreak on Monday night at the sprawling slum settlement located adjacent the Asoprochona railway station at Sakumono on  has left hundreds homeless. 

Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), a statement dated May 6, 2025 and issued by the management of the hospital has said.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned maintenance works scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7, 2025, across multiple regions.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has directed the Asante Mamponghemaa, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, to organise the burial of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, in the next few weeks.

President John Dramani Mahama will on Wednesday render accounts on his first 120 days in office in relation to the pledge he made while campaigning to be elected as President for a second term.

All government appointees who have failed to declare their assets by the March 31, 2025, deadline issued by President John Dramani Mahama are to forfeit three months of their salary, the President has directed.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed all political appointees under his administration to donate one month of their salary to the newly established Mahama Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), aimed at supporting medical care for Ghanaians in need.

The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has called for the introduction of a mixed-member proportional representation system to help implement the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Law, 2024.

President John Dramani Mahama remains steadfast in his commitment to constitutional governance and does not engage in retaliatory politics, a Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe has said.

Mr Dogbe was speaking when he received a petition from protesters on behalf of the Presidency on Monday afternoon.

President John Dramani Mahama has warned that political appointees who failed to declare their assets by the initial March 31 deadline must do so by close of day Wednesday, May 7, 2025 or face immediate dismissal.

President John Dramani Mahama has launched a Code of Conduct for all political appointees under his administration, spelling out new rules on ethical behaviour, public accountability, and misuse of office.

The National Service Authority says the scheme's deployment approach has now been shifted towards posting a greater percentage of graduates to the private sector instead of the previous strategy of posting more to the public sector.

The move, according to the new leadership of the service, was aimed at reducing pressure on government resources and improving employment chances for young people.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reshuffled and reassigned over a dozen key officials in a move the new Director-General says was aimed at strengthening health delivery across the country.

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Monday led a protest march dubbed "Save the Judiciary."

The protesters demanded the reinstatement of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

The Government has assured journalists and the local media of maximum protection to enhance the culture of freedom of speech and access to information among the public.

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the government is working to restructure the long-standing debt of state-owned telecommunication company, AirtelTigo (AT), while engaging potential investors, and considering possible strategic partnerships to inject fresh capital and technical expertise into the company.

Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, an Orthopaedic Surgeon has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.

A coalition of political parties is set to hit the streets of Accra, the national capital, today to protest over the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, by the President. 

The Constitutional Review Committee has received more than 600 submissions on proposed reforms to Ghana's 1992 Constitution, but the two main political parties have not yet contributed to the process, Dr Rainer Akumperigya, Secretary of the CRC has said.

He was speaking on Joy FM's NewsFile programme on Saturday, May 3, 2025.