A Turkish Airlines flight, TK 630, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, scheduled for Istanbul from Accra on Saturday, January 11, was forced to return to the Kotoka International Airport approximately two and a half hours after takeoff. Scheduled for a six-hour flight, the aircraft was forced to turnContinue Reading
The President of Ghana, H.E. John Mahama, has instructed the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to launch an immediate investigation into the tragic deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections. According to a statement issued, these incidents have left an indelible mark on theContinue Reading
Child Rights International has urged stakeholders to uphold Ghana’s Free SHS policy. Child Rights International (CRI) has raised concerns over recent proposals for parents to provide food and accommodations for senior high school students in Ghana. These calls come amidst logistical challenges in the implementation of the Free Senior HighContinue Reading
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to appoint a youthful and experienced Minister for Food and Agriculture. The group stated that the nominee should have a strong agricultural background and the expertise to tackle the challenges in the sector. In a statement congratulatingContinue Reading
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured the public that there is no cause for alarm regarding the reported pockets of petrol shortage in the north. A statement issued by the NPA said following reports of pockets of shortage of petrol in the Northern part of the country, the TechnicalContinue Reading
A cholera outbreak which hit Ghana in October 2024 has so far claimed Forty (40) lives with 398 others infected in five regions. Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 41 persons are currently on admission in various hospitals while the disease has spread to one more district,Continue Reading
President John Mahama has issued an Executive Instrument to restructure and establish new ministries within the Civil Service. The Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025 was signed on January 9, 2025, under the authority granted by section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L. 327). The instrument outlined the establishmentContinue Reading
Chaos erupted in Ejura in the Ashanti Region as a group of irate youth stormed the local police station. The agitated group freed suspects on remand and set the facility ablaze. The situation took place after the police informed the youth that their colleague who had been recently arrested hadContinue Reading
Two siblings, aged 12 and 8, tragically lost their lives in Takoradi after being locked inside a water drum by their six-year-old sister during play. The heartbreaking incident occurred on January 9, 2025, and was reported to the police at approximately 6:45 PM. According to sources the mother of theContinue Reading
A three-year-old boy has died in a fire outbreak at Dagomba Line in Asawase, a suburb of Kumasi. According to eyewitness accounts, the deceased was taking a nap with his elderly sister when fire consumed their wooden structure serving as shelter. His 12-year-old sister managed to escape the blaze butContinue Reading