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‘Gov’t doesn’t understand our plight; 8% fare hike too small’ – Kumasi drivers

Commercial transport operators in Kumasi have rejected the proposed 8% increase in transport fares, describing it as inadequate to meet the rising cost of...

EOCO must understand constitutional protection for MPs – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has urged the leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to have a clear understanding of the...

‘It was very dangerous; a lot could have gone bad’ – Lawyer on EOCO official’s conduct in botched arrest of Manhyia South MP

Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has described the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by an Economic and Organised Crime...

‘No citizen is obliged to honour invitation from an investigative body’ Francis Sosu condemns attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP

Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu has challenged the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) justification for its attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei...

Accra-Kumasi Expressway: Former MP commends GAF, says they should have taken full charge of project

Former Amenfi Central MP Peter Kwakye Ackah has praised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the progress made on the clearance works for the...

“Why engage someone else if you wanted Manhyia South MP?” – Lawyer asks EOCO

Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has questioned why the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) engaged the senior partner of a law firm and...

Former Amenfi Central MP hit with sad news

Former Amenfi Central MP Peter Kwakye Ackah has announced the sudden death of his younger brother, Nana Kwadwo Atobrah, describing the family as devastated...

Speaker Bagbin summons Parliament

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has recalled the House from recess to sit on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, amid growing concerns over a series...

“It’s dangerous to our democracy” -Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu on attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has backed calls for the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to be reined in following the attempted arrest of the...

PURC maintains electricity, water tariffs for fourth quarter of 2026

Consumers of electricity and water services will not see any tariff increases in the final quarter of 2026, following a decision by the Public...

Two foreigners arrested over alleged kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper in Kumasi

Two foreign nationals have been arrested in the Ashanti Region in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure. The suspects...

THE LAW 101: Arresting an MP: Immunity, Impunity, or a Constitutional Shield for Parliament?

The attempted arrest of the MP for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court today, 23rd September, 2026, has revived...

Article 117 does not give MPs blanket protection from arrest; it’s been abused – Samson Ayenini

Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has challenged what he considers the broad interpretation of parliamentary privilege under Article 117 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. Lawyer Anyenini...

Ejisu Police release parents, arrest caretaker over missing five-month-old baby at Asafo Market

The Ejisu Divisional Police Command has released the parents and an uncle of the five-month-old baby allegedly stolen at the Asafo Market in Kumasi,...

Alan Kyerematen proposes private sector financing for Accra-Kumasi Expressway

Former Trade and Industry Minister and United Party (UP) leader Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen is advocating private-sector financing for the proposed US$4 billion Accra-Kumasi Expressway,...

Ghana’s reserve buffer shrinks to 4.2 months as BoG flags fresh external risks

Ghana’s gross international reserves have fallen to about US$11.1 billion at the end of August 2026, reducing the country’s foreign-exchange buffer to 4.2 months...

Ghana’s export earnings hit record $22.4bn as gold prices drive growth

Ghana’s total export earnings have risen further to a record US$22.4 billion as of August 2026, driven largely by higher gold prices. The latest figure...

Cedi depreciation hits 9.5% as renewed FX pressure weighs on currency

The Ghana cedi’s depreciation against the US dollar has widened to 9.5% in the first nine months of 2026, marking a sharp reversal from...

GNFS honours two officers for bravery during flood rescue operation in Sogakope

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recognised two firefighters for their bravery and commitment during a flood rescue operation in the Sogakope enclaves...

I’m going to court; let Raymond Archer come and arrest me – Salomey Baffoe’s lawyer dares ahead of bail hearing

Manhyia South MP and lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says he will appear in court today despite being declared wanted by the Economic and...

Two bail bids rejected as Asante Akyem North MP faces extradition hearing

Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says two attempts to secure bail for the detained Asante Akyem North MP, Ohene Kwame...

Togbe Afede apologises for late start of Volta economic forum

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has apologised to participants of the Volta Economic Forum for the delayed start of the programme, which...

I’ve never come across a woman that strong – Manhyia South MP recounts botched EOCO arrest

Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has recounted a tense encounter with a woman he says attempted to take him to the Economic...

IEA backs constitutional changes on asset declaration, unexplained wealth

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has thrown its support behind proposals to strengthen Ghana’s constitutional framework on asset declaration and unexplained wealth involving...

Mahama rings Nasdaq closing bell, declares Ghana ‘open for business’

President John Dramani Mahama has used his appearance at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York to signal Ghana’s readiness to attract more international...

Samson Awingobit petitions Mahama to halt $1.3bn Sentuo Airport Garden City project

Private citizen Samson Asaki Awingobit has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to suspend further construction of the $1.3 billion Sentuo Airport Garden City Project...

Ghanaians abroad hold accountability demo at UN Headquarters (Video)

A group of Ghanaians living abroad has staged a demonstration near the United Nations Headquarters in New York, demanding greater accountability and transparency from...

Fire guts wooden structures at Accra Zongo Lane

A fire has broken out at Zongo Lane in Accra, involving multiple wooden structures used for commercial activities. Firefighters from the Accra City, Circle, Ministries...

IEA opposes proposal to extend presidential, parliamentary terms to five years

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has opposed a proposal to extend the tenure of Ghana’s President and Members of Parliament from four to...

Manhyia South MP disputes EOCO account over alleged attempted arrest

Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has rejected the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) account of an alleged attempt to arrest him...

GES orders SHS heads to stop unauthorised collection of fees and levies

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed heads of Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) to immediately stop collecting unauthorised...

Mahama calls on UN, UNESCO to facilitate return of African artefacts, ancestral remains

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the United Nations (UN) and UNESCO to take the lead in creating stronger international frameworks to facilitate...

Gov’t puts Agbogbloshie 24-Hour Market project on hold for further consultations

The government has temporarily put the proposed redevelopment of the Agbogbloshie 24-Hour Economy Market on hold to allow for further consultations with traders, market...

Mahama calls for global framework to drive reparations for historical injustices

President John Dramani Mahama has called for concrete measures to advance the global reparatory justice agenda, outlining three proposals Ghana says should guide the...

Manhyia South MP’s lawyers dispute EOCO’s account of February invitations

Lawyers for Manhyia South Member of Parliament (MP), Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, have challenged the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) claim that the...

Afenyo-Markin hands over as head of Ghana’s delegation to ECOWAS Parliament 

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Wednesday officially handed over leadership of Ghana’s Delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament to the Deputy Majority Leader, George...

90-year-old woman escapes death as fire destroys part of Bibiani home

A 90-year-old woman, Eno Samuwaa, has narrowly escaped death after a fire broke out at her residence at Bibiani Old Town in the Bibiani...

Check out the 7-month-old EOCO letter behind attempt to arrest Manhyia South MP

Hours after the failed attempt to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah outside the Accra High Court, a...

Dafeamekpor condemns attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP at court

South Dayi MP and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its attempted arrest of Manhyia...