General News

Ho – Aug. 29 – 24HourNews – Government has launched a GHS598 million Turnkey Electrification Project to connect 206 communities across all 18 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Volta Region to the national grid. The project, being implemented under the Rural Electrification Improvement Programme (REIP), forms part of government’s flagship Big Push programme and is expected to be completed …

Nutekpor – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – GNS ANZONE Division has emerged as the overall best division at the Inter-Division Steeplechase Competition organized by the Naval Recruit Training School (NRTS) at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor, on Friday, August 28, 2026. The competition, a key component of the recruits’ training programme, was designed to build physical fitness, endurance, agility, …

Akatsi – Aug. 29 – 24HourNews – The Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South, Daniel Dagba, has paid a working visit to two major construction sites in the municipality. The first site was the construction of a bus stop at the popular Accra Station, directly in front of Wemegah Stores. According to the MCE, the project is critical to ensuring …

Ziope – Aug. 29 – 24HourNews – Residents of Aflakope in the Ziope enclave have once again benefited from a generous donation exercise by iLead Foundation Ghana. The exercise, held yesterday, saw community members receive essential items including provisions, rice, spaghetti, biscuits and other necessities to support their daily needs. The gesture brought smiles and joy to beneficiaries, who expressed …

Ho – Aug. 29- 24HourNews – Government has ordered an independent investigation into widespread complaints of overbilling and faulty electricity meters in the Volta Region. The probe will be led by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the Energy Commission, following persistent complaints by residents that they are being billed inaccurately and supplied with defective meters. The Minister for …

  ccra – Aug. 29 – 24HourNews – Ghana and Korea are set to deepen their development cooperation as the two countries approach 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. The Ambassador made this known after welcoming Dr. Do Young-A, Group Executive Director of KOICA, and Mr. Choi Joon-ho, Director of the Africa Team, to the Chancery. According to the …

Aboso – Aug. 29 – 24HourNews – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters to the rank of Chief Inspector for his role in saving lives during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region. The fire outbreak occurred on August 26, 2026, where some shops at …

Accra – Aug. 29 – 24HourNews – The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, that Ghana’s democracy is doing well. He gave the assurance when the Russian Ambassador paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of the Interior (MINTER) in Accra on Thursday, August 27, 2026. According …

Adrume – August 28 – 24HourNews – Residents of Adrume, a community in the Weta Traditional Area of the Ketu North Municipality, are living in fear following the resurgence of illegal sand winning activities in the area. For over two years, the community has battled the menace, which has left in its wake deep pits, eroded farmlands and threats to …

Keta – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – A delegation from Abor, led by Fiator Anthony Yao Jim Fugar, has paid a courtesy visit to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Keta Municipal Assembly, Hon. Wisdom Seade. The visit, which took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the MCE’s residence, provided an opportunity for the delegation to engage the …