GENERAL NEWS

The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development has disclosed that over 500 youths, who were previously engaged in illegal mining have received training in Technical and Vocational skills and have been supported with start-up tools and equipment, through the Alternative Livelihood Programme. Addressing the media in Accra Wednesday, Hajia …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has told the NDC and former President John Mahama not to visit the Manhyia Palace only when they are in power. He made the remarks when the NDC presidential candidate, Mahama and an NDC delegation paid him a courtesy call. The delegation was at …

Credible information reaching the desk of My News Ghana indicates that the Keta Lagoon Resort located in Keta in the Volta Region has been gutted down by fire. Narrating the incident to the media, Security Officer on duty at the time, Mr. Bright Kwawu, said that he was going about …

Fresh tension is brewing at the Suame Magazine Artisan hub in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, as the government lock-up shops of  Nigerian traders.  As at August 25, this year, a total of 41 shops belonging to Nigerians have been locked up by authorities of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre …

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has respondented to the now popular book published by Prof Kwamena Ahwoi titled ‘Working with Rawlings. The book stirred controversy for the bad-timing of its release (months to the December elections) and what some claim to be half-truths. Read the full response from the former President below …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Mahama, to clearly explain to Ghanaians what he did in office as President and what he intends to do when given the nod again. The Asante monarch said President Akufo-Addo has been touring …

The Roads and Highways Ministry has terminated the road contract between the government of Ghana and Messrs Engineers and Planners contractors. The contract, which had the contractors working on the Tamale-Salaga-Makango road in the Savannah Region, according to the Ministry, was ended based on what they described as unnecessary delays …

Hundreds of fear-stricken residents of Dome Faase in the Greater Accra Region have fled their homes following a crash that left a number of people, including two military personnel, injured. The incident has led to the deployment of more military personnel to the town. One resident, who spoke to Citi …

The former Parliamentary Candidate Aspirant of the ruling New Patriotic Party at Juaben Constituency in Ashanti Region,Mr Francis Owusu-Akyaw has commended the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Lawyer Kweku Asomah-Cheremeh for being a role model.   The Minerals Expert, Mr Owusu-Akyaw  celebrated the hardworking former Bono Ahafo regional Minister …

Deputy Defence Minister Major Derrick Oduro (rtd) has condemned the attack on military personnel at Domefaase in Obom Domeabra Municipal Assembly. The former military capo said the attack was unfortunate, irresponsible and an attack on the nation. Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, he also commended the military personnel …