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Parliament Seeks Clarity on Reported Detention of Asante Akyem North MP in Amsterdam
267 Ghana’s Parliament has officially acknowledged reports of the detention of the Member of Parliament for Kwame Ohene Frimpong in Amsterdam, with the leadership of the House initiating diplomatic engagement to establish the facts surrounding the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, confirmed that Parliament is aware […]
Two Stabbed, Chaos Erupts During NPP Polling Station Elections in Ahafo Ano North
239 Violence marred the New Patriotic Party (NPP) polling station executive elections in Ahafo Ano North Constituency ( Tepa) , Ashanti Region, leaving two persons in critical condition after clashes involving machetes and reported warning shots. The disturbances reportedly broke out during the electoral process amid accusations of manipulation and unfair treatment by some aggrieved […]
PURC Flags Major Utility Service Gaps in Ashanti Region, Orders Corrective Measures
195 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has identified major operational and customer service deficiencies in electricity and water delivery across parts of the Ashanti Region following an extensive five-day monitoring exercise involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Limited (GWL), and licensed prepaid vending centres. The exercise, led by Alhaji Jabaru Abubakar, […]
Majority of Private Sector Workers Earn Below GH¢2,000 — Research Finds
133 A new study by renowned Ghanaian researcher, Prof. Smart Sarpong, has revealed that a significant number of private sector workers in Ghana continue to earn low salaries despite rising economic pressures and increasing living costs across the country. According to the research findings, 58 percent of private sector employees earn salaries of GH¢2,000 or […]
Artists, Executives and MTN Ghana Unite to Rethink Music Monetisation in Ghana
160 MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient and inclusive digital economy by convening a refreshed edition of its Digital Music Conference at MTN House in Accra, bringing together over 100 stakeholders from across Ghana’s music and creative ecosystem. The highlevel forum brought together artists, music executives, publishers, rights administrators and digital […]
Nana Asiedu Keteke I Expresses Gratitude After Coronation at Agona Kwanyako
112 The newly enstooled Nkosuohene of the Kyidom Divisional Council at Agona Kwanyako in the Central Region, Nana Asiedu Keteke I, has expressed profound appreciation to traditional leaders, government officials, family members and well-wishers for their immense support during his coronation ceremony. In a message of appreciation released following the colourful traditional event, Nana Asiedu […]
MTN Ghana Warns Customers Against Rising Online Scams and Phishing Attacks
207 Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has issued a strong warning to customers to remain vigilant against increasing cases of online scams and phishing attacks targeting mobile phone and internet users across the country. In a public advisory, the company urged subscribers never to click on suspicious links received through WhatsApp messages, SMS, emails, or unfamiliar […]
Police Inspector Remanded Over Alleged Kumasi Mobile Money Robbery
333 A Police Inspector stationed at the Asuoyeboa Police Station in Kumasi has been interdicted and remanded into custody over his alleged involvement in a robbery attack targeting a mobile money vendor. The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a press release issued on May 11, 2026, identified the suspect as Inspector Bright Appiah […]
Ghana Seeks Global Partnerships to Strengthen Refugee and Migration Response
195 The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Refugee Board under the Ministry of the Interior, has renewed its commitment to comprehensive and dignified migration and refugee management, while calling for stronger international partnerships to support key intervention programmes. Presenting Ghana’s migration and refugee priorities at the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) in the United […]