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Wontumi knew he would be convicted – Appiah-Kubi

Private legal practitioner Andy Appiah-Kubi has revealed that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi,...

NSMQ 2026 : St. Louis SHS returns to nationals after thrilling comeback in Ashanti region qualifiers

St. Louis Senior High School has secured a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after producing a remarkable comeback victory...

Doctor purchases equipment for Paga Hospital with GH¢20,000 cash reward

A medical doctor who recently received a GH¢20,000 cash reward from the Paga Youth Movement (PAYOM) for accepting a posting to the Paga Hospital...

OSP should not be solely blamed for Ofori-Atta’s situation – Prof Atua

Professor of International Law at the University of Ghana, Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua, has argued that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not...

Gov’t to repatriate 1,000 Ghanaians from South Africa

The government is set resume the next phase of evacuating its citizens from South Africa on Sunday, July 26, as efforts continue to bring...

Six Leklebi SHS students injured after fire guts housemaster’s apartment

Six students of Leklebi Senior High School (SHS) in the Volta Region have sustained minor injuries while attempting to put out a fire that...

Agric Ministry cautions public against fake SMEs grant scheme

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has cautioned the public to disregard fraudulent documents circulating on social media and other online platforms claiming...

Farmer arrested over fatal shooting of suspected yam thief in Oti region

The Dambai Divisional Police Command has arrested Kwabena Badam, a 35-year-old farmer, following the fatal shooting of a man suspected of attempting to...

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

The first volunteer in the world, a 37-year-old UK man called Ed Hunt, has received an experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus. Hunt said he...

Birim North appeals for urgent postings, as only three doctors serve over 87,000 people

The Birim North District Health Directorate in the Eastern Region has appealed to the government and the Ghana Health Service to urgently deploy more...

The ‘Our Day’ dilemma: A cherished Ghanaian tradition that has become a high-pressure cooker

The day that was once the most anticipated day on the school calendar, the day filled with laughter, juice boxes, and paper baskets of...

Wontumi to appeal conviction, seek bail – Atta Akyea

Lead counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says his legal team...

Ablakwa calls for probe into alleged attacks on Sam Jonah’s properties in Nigeria

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has appealed to the Nigerian government to investigate allegations of attacks on properties belonging to Ghanaian business magnate...

Nana B pledges to complete 30-bed children’s ward project at Tafo Government Hospital

National First Vice Chairperson hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has announced plans to complete...

Galamsey: Wontumi should not be made a sacrificial lamb to deter others – Atta Akyea

Lead counsel for Chairman Wontumi, Samuel Atta Akyea, has indicated that his client's 20-year prison sentence will be challenged on appeal, describing the punishment...

Gov’t set to evacuate fresh batch of Ghanaians from South Africa today

The final group of Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in the country today, Saturday, July 25,...

Wontumi is not a political prisoner; court’s ruling was fair and square – Prof. Appiagyei Atua

Professor of International Law at the University of Ghana, Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua, has rejected suggestions that New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard...

Gov’t cuts sod for construction of Gomoa Akotsi-Kwanyarko road

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has cut the sod for the construction of the Gomoa Akotsi–Kwanyarko Road in the Central Region following...

‘A growing economy with unemployed youth is a factory of frustration’ — Gideon Boako

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that Ghana’s improving macroeconomic indicators will mean little unless they translate...

Interior Minister promises police recruitment slots for families of victims in Sefwi Sayerano shooting

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced that the government will offer police recruitment opportunities to families who lost relatives during...

US immigration judge had no jurisdiction to rule on Ofori-Atta’s criminal case – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central MP and lawyer, Inusah Fuseini, has argued that a U.S. immigration judge had no legal authority to make conclusive pronouncements on...

“It’s as if judges are in an ambulance, moving to jail people” – Atta Akyea

Former Abuakwa South Member of Parliament and lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, has cautioned that courts should never be seen to pursue convictions simply to...

Apinto chiefs demand equity stake in Gold Fields Tarkwa Mine amid lease renewal talks

The Apinto Divisional Council has called on the government to make host communities equity partners in Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s Tarkwa Mine, arguing that the...

Two injured in head-on collision at Fianko

Two people were injured after a fuel tanker and a Kia Frontier truck collided head-on at Fianko, near Family Village, in the Suhum Municipality...

NSMQ 2026: 98 schools in Ashanti region battle for national qualification spots

The Ashanti Region is set for another fiercely contested edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Regional Qualifiers, with 98 senior high schools competing for...

Parliament to adjourn sine die on July 31

Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on Friday, July 31, 2026, marking the end of the second meeting of the Second Session of...

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct. Elected the ICC's third prosecutor...

Flood Mitigation Task Force begins phased dredging, desilting and demolition exercise in Accra

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has began a phased dredging, desilting and demolition exercise across various locations in Accra. Led by the Deputy Chief of...

Court orders extradition of Abu Trica’s alleged accomplice to US over $8m romance scam

The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, an alleged co-conspirator of suspected internet fraudster Abu Trica, to the United States...

Atta Mills remained connected to Ghanaians throughout his presidency – Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin has paid tribute to the late President John Evans Atta Mills, describing him as a humble and principled...

Ejisu Assembly members pass vote of no confidence in MCE over alleged financial mismanagement

Twenty-nine members of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence in the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Jerryne Asante, citing allegations...

Concerned National Service Personnel Association gives NASPA two weeks to refund deductions

The Concerned National Service Personnel Association has given the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) a two-week ultimatum to refund deductions made from the allowances...

24-hour economy still on course despite omission from Mid-Year Budget – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has dismissed suggestions that the government's flagship 24-hour economy policy has been sidelined after it was not highlighted...

Vehicle cloning: The scam behind DVLA’s 130 seized vehicles

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says newly introduced inspection technology has led to the seizure of more than 130 suspected cloned or...

Okada rider allegedly drives motorbike key into man’s skull during fight over passenger

A man is receiving specialist treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after he was allegedly attacked with a motorcycle key during a fight...

DVLA seizes over 130 suspected cloned vehicles with new inspection technology

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says its newly introduced vehicle inspection technology has led to the detection and seizure of more than...

Mahama pledges to uphold Atta Mills’ legacy of integrity and service

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to leading Ghana with integrity, compassion and respect for democratic institutions, saying his administration will continue...

GES releases 2026 recruitment application status schedule

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that applicants who applied for its ongoing recruitment exercise will be able to check the status of...

Ghana marks 14 years of Atta Mills’ death with wreath-laying ceremony [Photos]

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Asomdwe Park in Accra on Friday, July 24, 2026, to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the passing of...

Unemployed Trained Teachers demand update as deadline for recruitment results expires

The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers 2023 (CUTT 2023) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to issue an official update on the...