A major industrial fire erupted earlier today (November 22) at the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction, prompting a massive deployment of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) apparatus from across the Greater Accra and Central Regions. The blaze is reported to involve plastics, posing significant challenges to containment due to the highly combustible […]
The Amasaman High Court Two has adjourned to December 4 the appeal application of Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa. At the previous sitting, the Court realised that Agradaa’s supporting documents were incomplete and directed her to file all outstanding records, particularly those from the Circuit Court, which sentenced her on July 3, 2025. However, when the case was called again on Thursday, the […]
The Ghana National Association of Poultry Farmers (GNAPF) has applauded the government for its directive requiring all schools to procure locally produced broiler chickens and eggs. The GNAPF said the policy announced by President John Mahama and reaffirmed in the 2026 Budget Statement presented by the Minister for Finance was a step in the right direction. In […]
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Bambila, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) says 19,979 persons are living with HIV and AIDS in the Bono Region. He said the region had 875 HIV new infections, and called for concerted approaches to tackle the causes and spread of the disease. Mr Bambila made the call when speaking […]
A couple at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has been arrested for allegedly beating their 13-year-old daughter to death after accusing her of eating her younger brother’s food. The victim, identified as Celestine, was reportedly assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace, after the stepmother […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to deploy an initial 1,650 personnel as part of its standby force to counter the rapidly spreading terrorist threat across the subregion. The initiative forms part of an accelerated effort to bolster regional security as extremist violence expands beyond traditional hotspots. President of the […]
A 53-year-old farmer, Addo Wayo, was on Wednesday found dead under a bridge at Awuteykope in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The incident has sparked concern among residents and family members over the circumstances surrounding his death. Wayo, who is believed to have been on his way to the farm at the […]
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned the new Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday – marking the end of an exceptionally scandal filled pageant season. The 25-year-old contestant had earlier in November walked out of a pageant event after an official publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants and threatened to disqualify […]
The Africa Disability Institute, (ADI), has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from 3% to 5% in the 2026 National Budget. ADI, a leading African centre for disability rights research, inclusion policy, and social development advocacy identified the move as a meaningful advancement […]
The Police Special Operations Unit has arrested 16 suspects in a major crackdown on criminal activities in Tamale, following a surge in violent incidents targeting residents, students, and mobile money vendors. The operation was sanctioned by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Special Operations Commander, ASP Alhaji Jalil, who briefed the media, confirmed that the […]
