Firefighters battle major plastics factory blaze at Weija Junction
A major industrial fire has broken out at a plastics factory near Weija Junction in Accra. Eight fire appliances from Weija, Kasoa, Anyaa, Circle, the Industrial Area, National Headquarters and Dansoman are currently at the scene battling the blaze. Greater Accra Regional Fire Officer ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu said crews were working to contain […]
Belgian cyclist Tomas De Neve wins stage three of Tour du Ghana
By Tilda Acorlor Belgian cyclist Tomas De Neve has won the third stage of the Tour du Ghana, finishing with a time of 1:54:07.276. De Neve’s victory was secured by a seven-second margin over Tom Wyfve of the Netherlands, who finished second with a time of 1:54:14.622. The stage was highly competitive, with Burkina Faso’s […]
GACC, partners train journalists on interpreting Auditor-General’s reports
By Charles S. Amponsah | Picture credit: Kweku Bolton The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), in partnership with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Transparency International-Ghana and the Ghana Audit Service, has held a capacity-building workshop in Accra to equip journalists with the skills to better understand and report on the Auditor-General’s work. The training, […]
Ghana Audit Service urges media to report cash irregularities accurately
By Charles S. Amponsah | Picture credit: Kweku Bolton The Assistant Director of Audit and Information Officer at the Ghana Audit Service, Frederick Lokko, has urged journalists to exercise greater care when reporting on figures in the Auditor-General’s reports, warning that misinterpretation of “cash irregularities” can mislead the public about alleged corruption. Speaking during a […]
Davido condemns rising insecurity in Nigeria
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Popular Nigerian musician Davido has expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity in the country, reacting to the recent kidnapping of young girls in Kebbi State and the attack on a church in Kwara State. In a heartfelt post on social media, Davido shared a message of sympathy for the victims […]
Scotland fans shook the earth in win over Denmark
The Tartan Army shook the earth as they celebrated Scotland’s men qualifying for a first World Cup in 28 years. The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded the equivalent to an “extremely small earthquake” after Kenny McLean lobbed Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to secure a 4-2 win. A second significant amount of seismic activity came moments […]
South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster
South Africa has classified violence against women a national disaster following an online campaign culminating in countrywide protests on Friday. Women were urged to “withdraw from the economy for one day”, and lie down for 15 minutes at 12:00 local time (10:00 GMT) in honour of the 15 females who are murdered in the country […]
CID upgrades crime-scene response with INTERPOL training
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has taken a major step toward strengthening the country’s forensic and crime-scene response capabilities through the INTERPOL I-CT Shield initiative. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Accra, the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, announced that officers have […]
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 on July 3, 2025. However, when the case was called again on Thursday, the […]
Cyclists thrill crowds in Ho as Tour du Ghana hits Volta Region
By Tilda Acorlor The streets of Ho were vibrantly colourful and filled with excitement as 57 cyclists from 10 different teams participated in the 2025 Tour du Ghana competition in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region. The three-day event commenced on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with participants covering an 80-kilometer stretch through the mountainous […]
Ho Teaching Hospital intensifies campaign to tackle antibiotic resistance
By Elorm Yao Aryee Management of Ho Teaching Hospital (Ho Teaching Hospital) in the Volta Region has intensified its sensitisation campaign to prevent the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens in the region. The aim is to create awareness and educate the public in the region on antimicrobial use and resistant germs, and to promote […]
Speaker Bagbin launches books to deepen public understanding of parliamentary work
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has launched two new books aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public understanding of Ghana’s parliamentary processes. The publications, “Parliamentary Language in Ghana: A Citizen’s Guide” and “Subsidiary Legislation in Ghana: Principles, Practice, and Procedure”, offer detailed insights into parliamentary language, procedures, and the principles that […]
Police seek man caught on video giving cigarette to child
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Ghana Police Service has started investigations into a disturbing viral video showing a man giving what appears to be a cigarette to a child. According to the police, efforts are underway to identify and arrest the man seen in the video and to ensure that the child involved is safe […]
Darkua earns Apple Music “Africa Rising: Best of 2025” playlist with two songs
Ghanaian Afrosoul and R&B singer Darkua has earned two major recognitions on Apple Music’s Africa Rising: Best of 2025 playlist. Her lead single “Tori” off her debut EP Never Too Late and produced by acclaimed Ghanaian producer Ctea, appears at #9. Additionally, her collaborative record “H2O” featuring Nigerian artist EMK the Genie secured a spot […]
