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Police arrest 101 suspects in targeted operation in Accra

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 101 suspects during a series of targeted operations carried out as part of its Christmas...

I won’t post anything about my marriage on social media again — Rachel Appoh

The former Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Rachel Appoh has shared deep personal reflections on her marital experiences saying she will no longer...

Ghana-Nigeria cyber-fraud network dupes over 200 victims of $400,000

Ghanaian authorities have dismantled a major cyber-fraud network operating across Ghana and Nigeria that defrauded more than 200 victims of over $400,000, as part...

27 suspects arrested for drug-related offences in Savannah region

The Savannah Regional Police Command has taken 27 suspects into custody for alleged drug-related offences following a special Christmas security operation conducted across parts...

Several injured after shooting during Jummah prayers at Ho Central Mosque

At least 10 people have suffered gunshot wounds and other injuries, with two currently in critical condition, after an armed attack at the Ho...

Akuapem royal family rejects petition against Okuapehemaa, threatens legal action

The Nketiaah Royal Family of Akuapem Akropong has strongly rejected a petition circulating on social media against the Okuapehemaa, Nana Afua Obuo Nketiaah II,...

U.S. Commerce flags Ghana’s new mining policy, port delays affecting American firms

Senior officials from the United States Department of Commerce have raised concerns over Ghana’s mining regulations, investor-related bottlenecks, and the status of Ghanaian students...

Joy FM Party in the Park kicks off as patrons flock in amid growing excitement

The highly anticipated Joy FM Party in the Park 2025 is officially underway, with a steady stream of patrons trooping into the Aburi Botanical...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release

Sean "Diddy" Combs has asked an appeals court to release him from prison and overturn his conviction on two prostitution-related crimes. In a court filing...

Four banks including one state bank remain severely undercapitalised – IMF

Despite recent progress, four banks including one state-owned continue to be severely under-capitalised due to unmet capital commitments, higher non-performing loans and, in some...

Return to bond market on gradual basis – IMF to government

The International Monetary Fund has advised the government to begin the issuance of treasury bonds on a gradual basis. The government has given its intention...

Lawyer, two others face court over GH¢800k excavator fraud

A 34-year-old legal practitioner, Divine Effah-Dartey, has been hauled before an Accra Circuit Court over his alleged role in a fraudulent excavator deal that...

Man, 35, found dead after allegedly killing 65-year-old farmer at Sehwi Atwima

A 35-year-old man, popularly known as “Rasta,” has allegedly shot and killed a 65-year-old, James Nyankomago, farmer at Sehwi Atwima in the Bibiani Anhwiaso...

28-year-old arrested with 98 parcels of suspected cannabis in Tamale

The Ghana Police Service’s Special Operation Team has arrested a 28-year-old man, Mohammed Alhassan, for possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority in Tamale. According to...

Asake ‘devastated’ after fan dies during Kenya concert

Afrobeats star Asake has expressed grief over the death of a Kenyan fan following a crowd crush at his concert in Nairobi, Kenya. The victim,...

Blue Water Guards warned against bribery in galamsey fight

A Minerals Commission board member, Nana Adwoa Foriwah has cautioned the Blue Water Guards against accepting bribes from illegal miners, urging them to...

Pope Leo urges ‘courage’ to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address

Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the "courage" to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks...

Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

President Donald Trump of the United States of America said Thursday he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, who he...

Constitution review was inclusive, structured and effective – Prof. Prempeh

Professor Kwasi Henry Prempeh has described the review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution as a smooth, thorough and well-coordinated process, attributing the outcome to clear...

Why passport stamps may be a thing of the past

The process of handing your passport over to a border agent and getting a stamp that signals your arrival in a new nation may...

Joy FM Party in the Park comes off today at Aburi Botanical Gardens

Joy FM’s much-anticipated Family Party in the Park is coming off today at the scenic Aburi Botanical Gardens, bringing together families, friends and festive...

Why 5-year presidency may end 8-year tradition – Prof. Prempeh explains

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says a five-year presidential term could break Ghana’s growing culture of automatic eight-year presidencies. Speaking...

GoldBod CEO explains ‘clear typo’ in foreign reserves claim

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), Sammy Gyamfi, has explained that a reference he made to Ghana’s foreign reserves in...

Transport shortages hit Ashaiman during Christmas

Residents of Ashaiman are facing transportation challenges because of the Christmas season, as shortages of commercial vehicles affect mobility within the municipality. Some commercial motorcycle...

Ada PWDs boycott Assembly disbursement over procurement concerns

Some Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Ada East District on December 23, 2025, boycotted a planned disbursement exercise by the Ada East District...

US Congressman says airstrikes first step to ending killings in Nigeria

US Congressman Riley Moore has hailed recent airstrikes in North West Nigeria as a decisive move to protect Christian communities and tackle the ongoing...

Selective justice is destroying trust in Ghana’s anti-corruption system – Prof. Prempeh

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says selective justice has eroded public trust in Ghana’s anti-corruption system and weakened the...

Fire destroys containers in Takoradi

Firefighters from the Sekondi Metro Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have brought a major commercial fire outbreak under control at...

Ashanti NPP Council of Elders salutes Minority Caucus

The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended the Minority Caucus in Parliament for what it describes...

Deputy Finance minister commissions first-ever electricity for Awurahae and Sarpor

The Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has commissioned a major electricity project for the Awurahae and...

Five-year term will be harsher on presidents – CRC Chairman

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says proposals to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four years to five are not...

IGP inaugurates Ghana Police Music Academy 

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Wednesday inaugurated the Ghana Police Music Academy at the National Police Training School at...

Proposed 5-year presidential term will not apply to current President – Prof. Prempeh

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Kwasi Henry Prempeh, has clarified that the proposed five-year presidential term in the reviewed 1992 Constitution...

Finance Ministry, Afreximbank announce successful resolution of $750million facility

The government and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reached a mutual agreement to resolve issues linked to a US$750 million financing facility signed...

Gov’t releases GH¢139.33m LEAP funds to support over 350,000 households

The government has disbursed GH¢139.33 million under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to support 350,580 vulnerable households across the country, benefiting an...

Gov’t pledges protection and compensation for journalists harmed in the line of duty

Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has assured that journalists injured while performing their duties will receive compensation, reiterating that...

Christmas Eve crash kills four at Twifo Ntafrewaso

Four people lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident on Christmas Eve at Twifo Ntafrewaso along the Cape Coast–Twifo Praso road. The...

Awaso STEM SHS matron, cook remanded for allegedly stealing food items

The Sehwi Wiawso Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship Eric Baah Boateng, has remanded the two suspects involved in the diversion of food...

Fact-Check: Claim by GoldBod CEO that Ghana’s foreign reserves was $9b in 2016 FALSE

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has issued a response to media reports that dragged his institution into...

IMF seeks 3-month extension of Ghana’s Programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proposing a three-month extension of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. According to the IMF, the extension is needed...