Some sachet water retailers in Tema have increased the price of a single sachet from GH¢0.50 to GH¢0.70, despite recent calls by authorities to suspend price hikes. The increment follows a pricing recommendation by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers, although the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has engaged producers to […]
Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead following a robbery incident targeting a mobile money (MoMo) vendor at Tema Community 5. According to a statement signed by Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Region, the incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2026, at about 8:30 a.m. when the suspects attacked a […]
At least 10 people have been injured in a road accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 13, at about 4:24 a.m., involving a VIP bus and a diesel trailer. According to reports, the crash was caused by a wrongful overtaking attempt by the […]
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as Ghana’s head coach for the upcoming World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese has replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked on 31 March after friendly defeats by Germany and Austria. The Black Stars, who are in the same World Cup group as England, also failed to qualify for […]
Over the weekend, the Muslim community in Kasoa marked Ramafest also known as the Ramadan Festival with a vibrant and colourful durbar. The event brought together chiefs adorned in beautiful traditional attire, alongside captivating music and cultural performances from various tribes within the Muslim community. This year’s celebration was held under the theme “Strengthening Unity […]
A pastor has been arrested in connection with the alleged attempt to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, Head Pastor of Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, was apprehended following the incident, which has shocked residents of the community. […]
A United States District Court in Nevada has certified the extradition of Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu,, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MASLOC to Ghana to serve her 10 year sentence. Madam Tamakloe-Ationu was facing multiple criminal charges relating to financial crimes committed during her tenure as CEO of MASLOC. Consequently, the Court has ordered that […]
Residents of Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed excitement over the government’s directive to reduce fuel prices, describing the move as timely and a relief to households and businesses. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Modestus Agyemang, a mason, said the reduction would help ease the cost of transportation and building materials, which had surged […]
American astronaut Christina Koch has made history as the first woman to travel into deep space and journey around the Moon, following the successful completion of NASA’s Artemis II mission a landmark moment that has also resonated strongly in Ghana due to her academic ties to the University of Ghana. The mission, organised by NASA, […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has encouraged chief inspectors sitting for this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE) to give off their best as they aim to secure admission into the Police Academy. He stressed that the examination process would be strictly merit-based, ensuring that only qualified candidates are selected. Speaking in an […]
