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Dada KD, a legendary figure in Ghanaian highlife, died after experiencing a severe medical crisis that left him unable to communicate. According to reports, the well-known musician passed away on Friday, May 16, at the Gbawe Government Hospital in Accra. Close sources said that Dada KD recently showed no symptoms …

As of today, May 18, 2025, there are four confirmed cases of Mpox across the nation after the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed two more cases. The National Public Health and Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) found one new case in the Greater Accra Region and another …

President John Dramani Mahama announced a comprehensive, multi-agency plan to address the Greater Accra Region’s ongoing flooding problem, saying that “enough is enough” and outlining specific steps to save lives, safeguard property, and rebuild public trust in urban infrastructure planning. Speaking at a community event in Dodowa as part of …

Traffic and daily operations have been disrupted by the significant flooding that has occurred in numerous parts of Accra as a result of the nearly three-hour downpour. The impact on locals and drivers was exacerbated by the downpour, which started at around 3 PM and rained during the busiest commuter …

Since April 28, 2025, 8,463 chip-embedded passports have been given throughout Ghana, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The Minister made the news in a Facebook post, emphasizing that there was no additional fee for the courier delivery of the passports to applicants. This comes after the government …

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has directed its members to lower prices, so car owners and transport operators should expect to witness a decrease in spare part costs in the days ahead. Following notable increases in the cedi’s value relative to other major …

President John Mahama has stated that in order to drastically cut down on travel time between the country’s largest cities, the government plans to build a new expressway between Accra and Kumasi. The president said during his Thank You visit of the Upper West Region on Thursday that his cabinet …

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to return to Ghana by the end of next week, according to President John Dramani Mahama. After a brief illness, the vice president is currently undergoing medical attention in the United Kingdom. President Mahama provided an update on her health on Friday, …

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, will be given a royal farewell by the Asante Kingdom. His funeral services are planned for June 6–9, 2025, in Asante Mampong. On Monday, June 9, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will attend the rituals’ culmination and perform the …

Kennedy Agyapong, a former Assin Central MP, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the ongoing situation surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. During the Entrepreneurship and National Leadership event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Central University, Mr. Agyapong voiced his displeasure with …

Students from Nkwanta Senior High School in the Nkwanta South District of the Oti Region staged a violent protest when school officials confiscated their cell phones. As a result, nine people were arrested and school property was vandalized. Authorities at the school claim that pupils’ frequent interruptions during class were …

The Kumasi High Court convicted Dominic Afriyie, 36, also known as “GH,” to 120 years in prison with hard labor and life in prison for his involvement in a vicious robbery and murder that occurred in Atasemanso in 2021. After a protracted trial presided over by His Lordship Abdul Razak, …

Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that owe the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a crackdown, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor, who also warned that nonpayment could result in their disconnection. The Ghana Water Company Limited has been singled out for not making any payments at all for …

The Ahafo Regional Education Directorate, under Mr. Abraham Fletcher’s leadership has outlined ambitious plans to transform the region into a hub of excellence in education. This vision will be achieved through a multifaceted approach prioritizing quality teaching, infrastructure development, and community engagement. As the newly posted director of education for …

Two Mpox cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Accra Metropolitan Area. The GHS has taken action to stop the virus from spreading as a result. The public has also been reassured that there is no reason to panic. The GHS said in a news …

The Ghana Health Service in the Bono Region has reached out to journalists to form a joint effort in preventing diseases that occur during the rainy season. The GHS called on stakeholders, including the Information Service Department, Environmental Health Department, journalists, and the Ghana Red Cross, to deepen collaboration and …

Between March and April 2025, the Ghana Police Service conducted a statewide crackdown on illegal mining activities, resulting in the arrest of 208 people and the recovery of 99 excavators. Communities surrounding rivers and forest reserves where illegal mining has left environmental scars and contaminated important water sources were the …

One former Mahama appointee who suffered harsh repercussions for similar dollar-related issues has responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding Goldbod CEO Sammy Gyamfi during Mahama’s second government. More devastating than Thor’s hammer, what may appear to be common money for transactions—whether $1 million in murmurs or bundles presented as gifts—has …

The Ghana cedi’s recent increase in value relative to the US dollar has prompted the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) to establish a 60-day window for companies to modify their prices. This decision came after a high-level discussion with Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the …

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, is currently holding a high-level, private meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG). Price regulation and other urgent issues impacting companies and consumers …