GENERAL NEWS

The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Monday, June 17, 2024, as a public holiday in recognition of Eid-Ul-Adha. also known as the festival of sacrifice, which falls on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Eid-ul-Adha typically falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the …

Eleven people, including two minors, drowned on Tuesday evening when a boat in which they were travelling on the Oti River capsized. Six people have been rescued and five others are still missing. The Assembly member of Dambai Lakeside, Mr. Emmanuel Atali, said that soon after the news, a massive …

Over 30 students of Ajumako-Afransi Technical and Vocational Institute in the Central Region have been hospitalised over suspected food poisoning. According to reports, they complained of stomach upset after consuming a meal and were rushed to the Ajumako Baah Salvation Army Polyclinic. The incident occurred after some students ate waakye …

Faith-based organisations and religious groups across the country have been urged to pray steadfastly and prioritise peace messages in their sermons ahead of the 2024 general elections in the country. The call was made by Mr. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the deputy minister of health and member of parliament for the …

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy General Secretary, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has emphasized that it would be a significant setback for Ghanaians if they do not vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen further asserted that it would be an unforgivable mistake for …

The Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has urged Ghanaians to reject the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections, describing it as a dangerous political party. He dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lost its connection with the people of the Ashanti Region, …

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the UK National Crime Agency, has successfully intercepted a significant drug trafficking attempt at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Acting on intelligence, officers seized 166.88 kilograms of suspected cocaine on Monday, June 10, 2024, from the luggage of two British passengers …

The government is set to present the Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill to Parliament in the coming days, aimed at regulating the policy and ensuring its sustainability. This move comes amidst concerns of possible cancellation by future governments and challenges faced by the programme.   Stakeholders in the educational …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has disbursed over GH₵300 million as claims payment to healthcare facilities nationwide. This amount is said to cover “the claims vetted for higher tier facilities up to January 2024.” “For lower tier facilities, the payments are within the acceptable three-month debt period.” …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.      The Daily Searchlight       The Ghanaian Observer       Daily Graphic           The Chronicle             The Daily Dispatch …