Seven fire tenders battle huge fire outbreak at Weija Junction

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

Agradaa’s appeal case adjourned to December 4

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

Poultry farmers commend government for directive on local chicken procurement

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

HIV and AIDS population surge in Bono Region – Ghana AIDS Commission

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

Couple arrested for beating teenage daughter to death after eating brother’s food

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

ECOWAS to deploy over 1,000 personnel to fight terrorism in West Africa

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

Awuteykope: 53-year-old farmer found dead under bridge

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

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, who walked out on organisers, crowned Miss Universe

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

Africa Disability Institute welcomes key gains for PWDs in 2026 budget

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

Police arrest 16 suspects in major crime crackdown in Tamale

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