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Foreign Affairs Minister commissions passport application centre in Oti region

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commissioned the new Passport Application Centre (PAC) in Dambai, the capital of Oti Region,...

Sammy Gyamfi defends gold for reserves programme, welcomes probe into reported losses

The CEO of the Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the Bank of Ghana’s Gold for Reserves (G4R) programme, insisting that losses under the initiative...

Proper structures are in place to prevent another shutdown – TOR

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has assured Ghanaians and industry experts that firm structures have been put in place to guarantee a steady supply...

Some people have left the church because I am a gay woman – Archbishop of Wales

The Archbishop of Wales has said that some parishioners have chosen to leave the Church in Wales in protest over her sexuality and gender. The...

Minority demands probe into BoG-GoldBod $214m loss

The Minority in Parliament has urged the creation of a bipartisan ad-hoc committee to investigate the reported $214 million loss incurred by the...

National Chief Imam urges unity as he condemns Ho Central Mosque shooting

The National Chief Imam, Shaikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has strongly denounced the shooting incident at the Ho Central Mosque on Friday, December 26,...

The beats, the moves, the memories: Joy FM’s 90’s Jam comes off on Jan. 2

The sound, style, and spirit of the 1990s are set to take centre stage once again as Joy FM prepares to host its much-anticipated...

PUWU-TUC cautions gov’t over hasty plans to push ECG into private hands

The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has criticised what it describes as a rushed attempt by government to...

Anthony Joshua involved in accident in Nigeria, two die

World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway...

Ghana’s extradition bid for former Finance Minister faces probable cause hurdle in US federal courts

The extradition request for Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has escalated into a definitive legal and diplomatic confrontation between the administration of President...

Chirapatre chief warns residents against poor sanitation during Boxing Day clean-up

The Chief of Chirapatre in the Asokwa Municipal Assembly of the Ashanti Region, Nana Offe Kusi Wiredu II, has issued a stern warning to...

Ablakwa awards tertiary scholarships to 50 North Tongu students

As part of activities marking his annual Christmas celebrations, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa,...

Gov’t assures of justice in death of Ghanaian student in Latvia

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured the family of a Ghanaian student who died under mysterious circumstances...

Timaya falls on stage while trying to lift plus-sized woman during performance

Nigerian singer Timaya fell on the stage while trying to lift a plus-sized woman during a performance. The incident occurred during his ‘Ukwu’ performance at the...

T-bills: Government records 19% oversubscription, but interest rates rise

The government recorded a 19.0% oversubscription of treasury bills for the fifth week running. The target for the auction was estimated at GH¢3.3 billion, but...

ECG resolves technical challenge with MMS-compliant meters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has confirmed that the technical issue affecting the purchase of electricity credits for MMS-compliant meters has been fully...

Sex worker allegedly assaulted over GH₵50 fee in Sekondi

A commercial sex worker operating in Sekondi of the Western region has allegedly been assaulted by a man she says hired her services but...

Six commercial drivers arrested for overcharging in Accra

A taskforce operation led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, targeting commercial drivers who charge unapproved fares, has resulted in the arrest...

Mintah Akandoh hails health workers as backbone of Ghana’s healthcare

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid glowing tribute to health workers across the country, praising their dedication and resilience and describing...

Public backs proposed five-year presidential term, ban on MPs serving as Ministers – Survey

A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics points to strong public backing for several major recommendations contained in the Constitutional Review Commission’s report released...

Ghanaians optimistic about economy, back 2026 Budget – Global InfoAnalytics poll

A new national tracking poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics indicates growing optimism among Ghanaians, with a majority saying their standard of living has improved...

Global InfoAnalytics latest poll shows strong approval for Mahama and constitutional changes

The December 2025 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics has provided a comprehensive snapshot of Ghana’s political, economic, and social landscape as the year...

Veteran highlife musician Aseibu Amanfi passes on

Veteran highlife musician Aseibu Amanfi, known in private life as Kwabena Owusu, has passed away after a short illness. Although details surrounding his death remains...

No electricity in Gyato Chayo forces nurses to use phone lights to treat patients at night

As night falls across much of the country, homes glow with electric light and daily life continues uninterrupted. In Gyato Chayo, a farming community...

Abuakwa South MP raises safety concerns after DVLA suspends rollout of new number plates

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has raised fresh concerns over public safety and insurance compliance following the Driver and Vehicle Licensing...

COPEC calls for sustained funding as TOR resumes crude refining

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has stressed the importance of continuous financial backing to safeguard the long-term...

PassionAir female pilot shares inspiring journey into aviation

A young pilot at PassionAir, Ewurabena Ama Amoah, has shared her inspiring aviation journey, describing how early childhood experiences and her family’s guidance ignited...

Galamsey operator sentenced for slashing student with blade 

A galamsey operator at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality has been sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One for slashing...

Firefighters avert potential explosion after fuel tanker accident at Fume

Firefighters from the Anfoega Fire Station in the Volta Region averted a potential disaster after a premixed fuel tanker overturned at Fume on Christmas...

ECG announces technical challenge with MMS-compliant meters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has confirmed a technical issue disrupting the purchase of electricity credits for customers using MMS-compliant meters. In a notice...

Firefighters rescue two after truck accident at Asukawkaw

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a prompt emergency response to a road traffic accident involving a Scania truck at Asukawkaw in...

OSP saved Ghana millions, prevented loss of key state assets — Sammy Darko

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has saved Ghana millions of cedis by flagging corruption risks in major state transactions, helping to prevent...

NACOC raids drug dens, arrest 72 suspects in Greater Accra and Eastern regions

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified its fight against illicit drugs, arresting 72 suspects during a series of intelligence-led operations across the...

“There is no Father Christmas in customs” – TAGG raises concerns over GRA–TRUEDARE deal

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over Parliament’s approval of an agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE...

Tyler Perry sued by another aspiring actor alleging sexual assault and seeking $77m in damages

Tyler Perry is facing another sexual assault lawsuit from an aspiring actor that his lawyers are calling a "money grab." Mario Rodriguez, a model who landed...

Canadian woman, boyfriend arrested for suspected arson at Oyarifa

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has taken into custody two individuals in connection with an alleged arson incident at Oyarifa Anointed Down in...

Two injured; Police take over Gomoa Nyanyano after two factions clash in chieftaincy dispute

Two people have been injured after two factions clashed in a chieftaincy dispute at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District of the Central...

Did you know that Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyer, Enayat Qasimi, is the ‘Ken Ofori-Atta of Afghanistan?

Did you know that Enayat Qasimi, Ken Ofori-Atta’s international lawyer, is in many ways the Ken Ofori-Atta of Afghanistan? History has a sense of...

Ghanaian delegation to visit Latvia on January 20 amidst probe into Nana Agyei’s death

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Latvia has formally agreed to engage Ghana over the ongoing investigation into the death...

Does Goldbod owe BoG US$214m, or has BoG lost US$214m? A policy and financial risk analysis

Introduction Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) and Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) have been celebrated as innovative strategies to strengthen Ghana’s reserves, reduce reliance on foreign exchange...