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NDC Organiser explains protest at Cooperative Mining Scheme launch in Birim North [Listen]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Organiser for Abirem, Frank Owusu Amoah, has sought to clarify circumstances surrounding the protest that briefly disrupted the...

Police probe killing of 36-year-old man in Nkwanta South

The Nkwanta District Police Command has launched full-scale investigations into the killing of a 36-year-old man, Thomas Adon, who was shot dead at Keri...

Preparations underway for Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to begin 10-year jail term – Kwakye Ofosu

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has arrived in Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence...

Floods claim life of 45-year-old man in Twifo Atti-Morkwa; another missing

Heavy rainfall in Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region has resulted in two separate drowning incidents, including that of a recently graduated Junior...

Start packing – AMA Mayor warns people with buildings in waterways

Authorities have intensified their clampdown on unsafe structures in Accra, with the Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, warning that...

Police restore calm in Benso after youth allegedly assaulted at Forestry Division office

Police in the Western Central Region have restored calm in Benso following an incident at the Forestry Division office that left a young man...

France’s Macron to address reparatory justice conference in Accra

The Government of Ghana has confirmed that the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, will address the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice scheduled to...

Attorney-General to hold talks with US on pending extradition cases – Kwakye Ofosu

Former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has been extradited from the United States to Ghana...

Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu arrives in Ghana to begin 10-year prison sentence

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, has returned to Ghana to begin serving a 10-year...

Osu demolition: “He is safe” – AMA Mayor speaks after building collapses on excavator operator

The Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has confirmed that an excavator operator who narrowly escaped death during a...

Ministers of State Excellence Honours rejects claims of pay-for-awards scheme

The Secretariat of the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours has firmly denied allegations that recipients are required to make financial contributions in exchange...

Vice President to launch revised National Cultural Policy today

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will today, June 9, officially launch the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy at the National Theatre in Accra. The...

See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Tuesday, June 9

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced widespread power outages for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, affecting communities in the Eastern, Tema, Accra East,...

Big Push: Nkusukum Traditional Council denies bribery allegations, invokes deities over Mankessim road diversion row

The ongoing debate over the Winneba–Mankessim road under the government’s “Big Push” programme has taken a new turn, with traditional authorities in the area...

Teacher captured in viral video fighting female student at Nyinahini Catholic SHS arrested

A teacher at Nyinahini Catholic Senior High School has been arrested after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly assaulting a female student on...

Acca-Tema Motorway: Burnt fuel tanker causes major traffic disruption near Ashaiman

Motorists using the Accra-Tema Motorway this morning are facing severe delays following a fuel tanker fire near the Ashaiman overhead bridge and the Adjei...

Landlords to bear cost of demolition – IET President

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Ghana has indicated that owners of aged buildings being demolished by government will bear the cost of...

2026 World Cup: Ghana High Commission in Canada issues alert on prohibited food items

The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa has urged Ghanaians and other travellers heading to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to familiarise themselves...

SIGA boss denies celebrating ‘Best CEO’ award on social media

Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has firmly denied claims that he publicly celebrated being named “Best CEO...

Nigerian actress Peggy Ovire accuses Frederick Leonard of cheating with married woman; seeks divorce

Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has set social media buzzing after leveling serious allegations of infidelity against her husband, Frederick Leonard, while also making moves...

Cedi weakens further against major currencies as demand for foreign exchange rises

The Ghana cedi has continued to depreciate against major trading currencies over the past two weeks, with rising demand for foreign exchange and growing...

I’ve worked hard, I deserve Best Regional Minister award — Linda Ocloo

Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo says she was not surprised to be named Best Regional Minister, arguing that the recognition reflects...

Tamale High Court jails man for 15 years for defilement, convicts him of perjury

The Tamale High Court has sentenced 48-year-old Abdallah Mohammed to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of defiling a 14-year-old...

Tema Circuit Court remands narcotics suspect into custody

The Tema Circuit Court ‘A’ has remanded into police custody a 37-year-old man accused of possessing 12 sacks and 80 parcels of compressed plant...

Police launch manhunt after fatal attack on mobile money vendor at Gomoa Dominase Market

The Central East Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for a gang of armed robbers who shot and killed a mobile money...

Judge her before the floods – Awards organisers respond to Linda Ocloo backlash

Public criticism over the decision to name Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo as the country’s best-performing minister has intensified following recent flooding incidents...

Newspaper headlines: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Here are the front pages of some of Ghana’s newspapers today.

Driver burnt to death in tipper truck accident on Accra-Tema motorway

A tipper truck driver has been burnt beyond recognition following a devastating crash involving a fuel tanker and a truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway. The...

Family demands justice as military officer is remanded over civil engineer’s killing

The family of 29-year-old civil engineer, Jeffrey Boakye Danquah, is demanding justice after he was allegedly shot and killed by a military officer. A group...

I had to tell my children we’re renovating the house – Father reveals after court-ordered eviction displaces his family

As excavators tore through homes at Tema Community 25 following the execution of a court order, one father says his most painful moment was...

Court cases won’t stop my National Chairmanship ambition – Wontumi

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Chairmanship hopeful, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has dismissed suggestions...

I will be the first Ashanti Regional Chairman to become NPP National Chairman – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has said that his record of...

I’m willing to sacrifice everything for NPP’s 2028 victory – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has stated that he is prepared to make any sacrifice necessary...

No one can campaign more than me – Wontumi declares readiness to unite and lead NPP

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has declared that he is the...

A new Wontumi has emerged, I’m ready to lead NPP back to power – Chairman Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has said that the challenges he has faced throughout his political...

English criticism won’t stop me, I’m contesting to serve NPP grassroots – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has dismissed criticism about his English proficiency, insisting that leadership is...

Wontumi recounts journey from Prempeh College to business and NPP leadership

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has recounted his journey from student...

My popularity started at birth; I don’t fake it – Wontumi

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, says his popularity is natural and dates back to his birth, insisting that he...

KADA explains why KATH strike continues despite Dr Amoakohene’s claim of resolution

The President of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA), Dr Michael Leat, has revealed that a statement from the Ministry of Health worsened tensions...

Concerned Patriots of Ahafo Ano North injunct NPP polling station elections, caution party against risk of losing seat

A group calling itself Concerned Patriots of Ahafo Ano North Constituency says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is losing its grip on the constituency...