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Former Environment Minister proposes criminalising officials who sign permits in protected wetlands, aiming to curb unchecked development and reduce flood risk in Ghana.
The Accra International Airport’s new VIP lounge is on track for a 2026 handover, funded entirely by corporate social responsibility contributions.
Ghana allocates GH₵30 million to upgrade Rural Telephony Project sites to 4G, positioning telecom infrastructure as a cornerstone of national development.
Dormaa Central MP John Kwame Adu Jack urges constituents to be patient as he lobbies for infrastructure, health and education projects to boost the area's socio‑economic prospects.
Joy FM's two‑day back‑to‑school fair in Accra delivered up to 40% off on electronics and gathered a diverse range of vendors, easing preparation costs for families.
University of Ghana asks 2026 WASSCE candidates to verify application details and consider cut‑off aggregates before the September 8 deadline.
The final day of Joy FM's Back-to-School Discount Fair saw Accra families securing discounted school supplies, underscoring strong consumer demand ahead of the new academic term.
Dr Glate calls for a transformed NDC regional secretariat that prioritises constituency engagement, coordinated communication, and grassroots empowerment across Ghana’s regions.
Ghana’s leadership faces scrutiny as President Mahama reshuffles state‑enterprise boards, the chief justice evaluates public firms, and funding for the Accra‑Kumasi highway competes with urgent road‑safety concerns.
Bono police seize Indian hemp, Tramadol and Rohypnol in a raid that led to the arrest of a mother‑son duo, highlighting cross‑border drug trafficking concerns.
Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed says Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie’s recent remarks on SSNIT were made in good faith and do not threaten Ghana’s judicial independence.
Ghana’s government repatriated the body of Nash Amoonu Jailor, killed in a South African mob attack, covering all costs and urging a swift investigation.