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2009 Black Satellites invited to collect matured investment cheques
The SAS Finance Group has invited the 21 players of Ghana’s historic 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup-winning Black Satellites team to collect matured investment cheques following the conclusion of a 15-year investment plan, the Ghana Football Association has disclosed.
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PHOTOS: 3 Killed in attempted gold robbery incident at Ntotroso
Three persons have been confirmed dead following an alleged attempt to steal gold at the Newmont Mining Site at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region.
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Energy Minister designate orders suspension of ECG payments amid revenue loss concerns
The Minister Designate for Energy, John Jinapor, has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to immediately suspend all payments for supplies in a decisive move to tackle inefficiencies and stabilise the country’s power sector.
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Man fined GH₵18,000 for impersonating military officer on TikTok, possessing uniforms
An Accra Circuit Court has fined a 20-year-old washing bay attendant for impersonating a military officer by wearing camouflage trousers and a naval vest, posting a TikTok video of himself.
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TV model sentenced after admitting making false rape claim against AC Milan star
A TV model has been handed a suspended prison sentence and fined after admitting to making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez.
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3 persons killed as Police foil attempt to steal gold from Newmont mining site
Calm has been restored at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region following an attempted security breach at the Newmont mining site on the night of Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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Inside Story: Why Nora Häuptle abandoned her role as Black Queens coach
Former head coach of Ghana’s senior women’s football team, Nora Häuptle, has opened up about her decision to step down from the position.
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We would make sure that your lights stay on and that we do not have dumsor - Prez Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama, has assured Ghanaians that his administration is working tirelessly to ensure a stable power supply, vowing to prevent intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as "dumsor".
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Businessman in court for allegedly defrauding 18 rent seekers off GH₵100,000 on Jiji app
A 48-year-old businessman, Jennings Tetteh Cole, who is accused of defrauding 18 rent seekers of over GH₵100,000, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday.
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65-year-old who 'walked' to Mahama's inauguration rewarded with vehicle
Alhaji Ayaana Yakubu, a 65-year-old man who reportedly walked from Kumasi to Accra to honour the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama on January 7, has been rewarded for his bold act.
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Protesters vandalize Electrochem’s facilities at Ada Songor Lagoon
Some protesters on Thursday besieged the premises of Electrochem Ghana Limited’s salt mining facility at the Songor Lagoon in Ada, in attempt to take control of the facility.
They reportedly vandalized equipment, marking a major escalation in the long-running dispute over the mining concession.
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President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first set of ministerial nominations to Parliament today (January 9, 2025), fulfilling a key constitutional requirement following his inauguration as President on January 7, 2025.
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Prez Mahama reiterates commitment to appoint 60 Ministers despite being inundated with thousands of CVs
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his pledge to maintain a lean government with only 60 ministers, even as thousands of hopeful candidates have submitted their CVs for consideration.
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See the list of members of the Appointments Committee that will vet Prez Mahama’s ministerial nominees
Parliament has approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other critical appointments in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.
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EPL star at centre of longstanding rape claims likely to face charges
The Metropolitan Police has passed a full evidence file about a Premier League footballer accused of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision, the BBC has been told.
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This is what Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang did on her 1st day in office
On her historic first day (January 8, 2025) as Ghana’s first female Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang hosted a diplomatic delegation from the Israeli government, signaling her administration’s commitment to international cooperation and economic recovery.
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Karen Bass: Critics blast Los Angeles Mayor for Ghana trip as wildfires ignited
The Mayor of Los Angeles is facing intense backlash as internet critics question her glaring absence as raging infernos have killed at least five people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.
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Four independent MPs to do business with Majority - Agbodza informs Parliament
The Majority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has informed Parliament that four independent Members of Parliament (MPs) have decided to do business with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in the House.
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Government assures of measures to ensure fuel availability to avert power crisis
The Government on Wednesday assured Ghanaians of measures being taken to ensure the availability of liquid fuels for the maintenance of the West Africa Gas Pipeline.
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Remand prisoners who escaped Manet Police Station Cells to stand trial
An Accra Circuit Court has scheduled the trial of two remand prisoners accused of escaping from the Manet Police Station Cells for January 27.
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Ghana has the human resources to overcome looming power crisis – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism that Ghana possesses the human resources necessary to address the challenges of a looming power crisis and restore stability in the energy sector swiftly.
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It’s unacceptable to describe NPP as micro-minority in Parliament - Afenyo-Markin protests Speaker’s description
The Minority in Parliament today vehemently objected to the Speaker’s description of the caucus as a “micro-Minority.”
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Irate youth storm public institutions in Tema, demand exit of previous government's appointees
A group of irate youth stormed the premises of several public institutions in Tema on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, demanding the immediate exit of appointees of the previous government.
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VIDEO: Government sets up technical team to avert looming power crisis
The government has convened a high-level technical committee to address the country's looming power crisis, with directives to present a comprehensive roadmap by the end of today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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Mobile money fraudster fined GH¢12,000 for receiving payments through electronic medium
A 23-year-old small-scale miner, who tricked two mobile money vendors and received a cash sum of GH¢8,000 payments through an electronic medium falsely, has been fined GH¢12,000 or in default, six years imprisonment by the Tarkwa Circuit Court.