Study warns Ghana’s air pollution threatens public health

Air pollution across major cities in Ghana continues to rise, with new findings showing harmful fine particles far above safe health limits.  Researchers warned that the trend posed a growing threat to public health, especially in densely populated urban centres.  The study, led by

See the approved University of Ghana fees for 2025/2026 academic year after GTEC’s intervention

Following consultations involving the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), the University Council, management, and student representatives, the academic user facility fee for the 2025/2026 academic year at the University of Ghana will remain the same as the 2024/2025 academic

Armed men rob Dorima Enterprise at Akatsi, escape with cash

A group of armed men has attacked Dorima Enterprise, a popular drink depot at the Monome-Bypass Junction in Akatsi, making away with an unspecified amount of cash.   The suspects, numbering more than seven, reportedly fired warning shots during the attack, assaulted the owner, Madam Doris Ahiable, and forced her to

When giving birth becomes dangerous in Ada 

A labouring expectant mother’s inability to access immediate medical care at the Ada East District Hospital has renewed public concern over healthcare delivery, emergency preparedness and the shortage of doctors in the district  The incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, has raised fresh questions about

One dead, 37 injured in Accra-Kumasi highway accident at Mankrong

One person has died with 37 others sustaining injuries in a road crash involving a 40-seater bus and a truck at Mankrong on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.  The accident occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026, when a Zhong Tong bus (AS 7022-21) collided with

YDG Call for Applications for Cohort Six Now Open

The Young Diplomats of Ghana (YDG) has officially opened applications for its sixth cohort, inviting young people with an interest in diplomacy, leadership, and policy advocacy to apply. YDG is an initiative dedicated to training and developing a new generation of young global

Over 60 PWDs receive livelihood support in Asante-Akim South

A total of 61 Persons with Disabilities in Asante-Akim South Municipality, have received various forms of livelihood support, as part of efforts to promote inclusive development and economic empowerment.  Maame Sarfoah Appiah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) supervised the exercise, which saw the distribution of

Aggrieved Royals urge Dormaahemaa to stay away from Sunyani Chieftaincy dispute, demand apology  

Some aggrieved royals of the Boahen Korkor Royal Family, the occupants of the Sunyani Paramount stool has urged Odeneho Akosua Dwaben II, the Paramount Queen-mother of the Dormaa Traditional Area stay away, as the family finds lasting solution to the Sunyani chieftaincy dispute.

Six suspected land guards arrested, firearms recovered

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested six persons suspected of engaging in land guard activities and possessing firearms. A police brief said the suspects were arrested following a distress call received on January 10, 2026, at about 1250 hours. It said

Police arrest five persons for alleged kidnapping and demanding GH¢400,000 ransom

The Nsawam District Police Command has arrested five persons for allegedly kidnapping two men. The suspects are Suleman Salifu, 24, Godfred Owusu, 26, Antwi Bismark, 27, Anas Salis, 38, and Gyamfi Isaac, 33. They were arrested with assistance from the Suhum police. A