GENERAL NEWS

Vice Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says the next NDC government will put structures and policies together to ensure that illegal mining popularly known as galamsey does not destroy river bodies and other water sources like in other countries. While on a campaign …

A police officer has been killed by armed robbers in Kwame Peprakrom in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality. The incident occurred on September 28, 2024, when his patrol team was ambushed in the Central Regional town. According to Adom News, the deceased officer, identified as Evans, was attached to the …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has been urged by some residents and a claimant legitimacy of Akyem Ayirebi in the Akyemansa district of the Eastern region to beef up security immediately prior to the forthcoming 2024 general elections in order to prevent any chieftaincy dispute …

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has dismissed allegations by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing President Akufo-Addo’s daughters of involvement in illegal mining, or galamsey. According to the Ministry, these claims are entirely false and misleading, as the President’s daughters are not connected to any such activities. …

A large consignment of dried cocoa beans for smuggling has been intercepted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Dambai, in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region. The three truck consignments concealed as crates of minerals are believed to have journeyed from the Ashanti region, through the Eastern …

Stephen Domelovo, a brother of former Auditor General, Daniel Domelovo has passed on. The deceased was the acting Director of Social Communication for the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra. Mr Domelovo died on Thursday, September 26, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). Brother Stephen was well-known for his role …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced new increases in electricity and water tariffs by 3.02% and 1.86% respectively effective October 1, 2024. This is part of the Commission’s routine quarterly review process, which is conducted to ensure that tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators, such …

The Management of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has announced the indefinite postponement of the reopening date for the 2024/2025 academic year, initially set for September 30. This comes on the back of postponement by other tertiary institutions in the wake of the ongoing strike by several …

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 Guide           The Daily Dispatch           The …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has identified several infractions during the West African School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has vowed to take action against exam officials and candidates involved in malpractices. The Council disclosed that photocopying of answers and distribution of same to candidates, hiding of foreign material on …