A powerful rainstorm, accompanied by intense winds, swept through Accra on Tuesday evening, starting around 5 p.m., leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The torrential downpour affected several neighborhoods, including East Legon, Shiashie, American House, Madina, Adentan, and Dodowa. Strong winds uprooted billboards, ripped off rooftops, and submerged roads under rising floodwaters, leaving many residents […]

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a safety advisory urging motorists to exercise caution when driving near the Brimso Bridge on the N6 (Accra-Kumasi) Highway. Following an inspection, the NRSA identified several hazards on the bridge, including broken guard rails, a depression on the bitumen surface, and poor visibility at night due to […]

General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has officially retired after 39 years of dedicated and distinguished service in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). His retirement was marked by a symbolic pulling-out ceremony at Burma Camp in Accra, during which he handed over command to Major General William Agyapong, the newly appointed CDS. Before […]

In line with Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Ghana Armed Forces Council at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence in Accra. The Council is tasked with advising the President on key areas, including defence policy, military administration, and the […]

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the urgent need to ban the use of gas cylinders and open flames in markets to reduce the risk of devastating fires. During a visit to the Adum market in Kumasi, which was recently gutted by fire, President Mahama emphasized that cooking with gas cylinders and open flames in […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated disciplinary measures against Sarah Adwoa Safo, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, over allegations of breaching party directives. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP indicated that Adwoa Safo’s comments during an interview on Joy News’ Pulse Show were […]

A devastating fire has engulfed a cluster of electrical shops at Adum, a bustling commercial hub in Kumasi, Ghana, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The fire, which broke out early Friday morning, reduced multiple shops and stalls to ashes as it spread rapidly through the area. The cause of the blaze is yet to […]

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, clarifying that ongoing reviews aim to enhance the quality of education rather than abolish the program. During a debate on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Iddrisu emphasized that the Free SHS initiative remains […]

A former Tiger Eye PI employee, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, has been arrested in connection with the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. Koranteng is alleged to have leaked photographs of the deceased to a prominent Ghanaian politician before the journalist’s assassination. Reports indicate that he was a close associate […]

The Ashanti Region is set to become a major power generation center following the completion of critical energy projects expected to produce approximately 700 megawatts (MW) of electricity, according to John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition. During a visit to assess the region’s power supply challenges, the minister toured key facilities, including […]