General Stories Archives - Page 16 of 45

November 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Mahama Pushes for Fully Digital Hajj System to Streamline Pilgrimage Process

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s newly appointed Hajj Board to overhaul the country’s pilgrimage management system by embracing full digitisation, arguing that modernising the process is...

November 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Fear Grips Adansi Dadwen as Residents Decry Mass Arrests by Security Forces

A wave of fear has swept through the Adansi Dadwen community in the Adansi North District following what residents describe as a night of unlawful arrests and heavy-handed operations...

November 15, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories, Interesting Stories

Man Admits Sleeping With Mentally Ill Woman but Denies Fathering Her Child

A disturbing case of exploitation involving a mentally unstable woman has surfaced on Nhyira FM’s Obra programme, reigniting debate about society’s neglect of vulnerable women. The story centres on...

November 15, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Mahama Swears In New Hajj Board, Urges Transparency and Fresh Reforms

President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated a new Hajj Board, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko, with a firm directive to deliver a more transparent, organised, and innovative management...

November 15, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Ghana Dodges Dumsor as Finance Ministry Secures $252M IPP Rescue Deal

Ghana narrowly avoided a return of electricity outages, popularly known as “dumsor,” after the government finalized a renegotiated agreement with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that saved the country $252...

November 15, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

KKD Named Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean

Ghanaian media icon Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, widely known as KKD, has been appointed as the country’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean. The move comes as part of Ghana’s effort...

November 14, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Fire Ravages Jacobu Police Quarters — GNFS Saves Six Rooms Amid Intense Blaze

A mid-morning fire ripped through parts of the Jacobu Police Quarters in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, destroying four rooms and leaving officers counting their losses. The incident occurred...

November 13, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Vim Lady Blames Political Failures for El Wak Recruitment Tragedy

Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster, Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, has sparked a national conversation following her bold remarks on the recent tragedy at El Wak Sports Stadium...

November 13, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Heavy Rains Submerge Parts of Accra – Kaneshie, Sakumono Flooded

Several parts of Accra have been flooded this afternoon, Thursday, November 13, 2025, following a few hours of heavy rainfall. Areas including Kaneshie and Sakumono have been particularly affected,...

November 13, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Police Take Control of Kasoa Ofaakor Palace After Attempted Illegal Chief Installation

Police have taken over the Kasoa Ofaakor Chief’s Palace following an alleged attempt to unlawfully install a new chief for the Kwashie Abbey community. Two suspects have been arrested,...