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Six arrested for alleged murder of tricycle rider at Zuarungu

The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with the alleged murder of a 26-year-old tricycle rider, Akolbila Blessing, at...

Court dismisses Ameyaw-Akumfi’s stay application in SkyTrain trial

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application filed by the second accused in the $2 million SkyTrain trial, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, seeking to...

Importation of arms, ammunition requires permit from Interior Ministry – GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cautioned travellers that arms and ammunition cannot be imported into Ghana as ordinary personal effects and require prior...

Anloga Junction traders protest alleged unlawful eviction as Oforikrom Assembly denies claims

Traders at Anloga Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region have staged a protest against an alleged eviction from government land. The traders...

Heavy security presence at Jubilee House as defunct Gold Coast Management customers petition gov’t over locked funds

There is a heavy security presence at the Jubilee House in Accra as aggrieved customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management converge to petition...

Fundraising gala rakes in GH¢1.5m for renovation of historic Wa Naa’s Palace

A fundraising gala in Wa has raised GH¢1.5 million in cash and pledges towards the refurbishment of the historic Wa Naa’s Palace and the...

NPP demands removal of BoG Governor from GoldBod’s board

Karaga Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has called for the removal of the Governor of the Bank of...

Bright Simons raises questions over COCOBOD’s GH¢5.1bn profit in SIGA report

Policy analyst Bright Simons has questioned the reported GH¢5.11 billion profit recorded by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in 2025, cautioning against drawing conclusions...

COCOBOD settles GH¢2.3 billion, completes 2026 DDEP bond obligations

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢2.3 billion, fully meeting its mandatory payment obligations to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)...

10 key things to know from SIGA’s 2025 State Ownership Report

The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has released its State Ownership Report for the year ended December 31, 2025, providing a detailed assessment...

Ghana Digital Centres’ loss nearly triples to GH¢6.06m as revenue falls

Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) recorded a sharp deterioration in its financial performance in 2025, as its net loss nearly tripled to GH¢6.06 million...

IGP summons Volta Regional Commander over alleged extortion, intimidation

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander following concerns over alleged harassment, intimidation, unnecessary delays, and extortion of local...

Manasseh Azure clarifies controversy over SOE profits, surpluses

Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has provided further clarification on the reported profits and surpluses of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) following the publication of the State...

Section of Kumasi Inner Ring Road to be temporarily closed for GRIDCo works

The Department of Urban Roads (DUR) has announced the temporary closure of part of the Kumasi Inner Ring Road on Sunday, September 6, 2026,...

IGP decorates police officer promoted for saving lives during Aboso fire

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has decorated Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters with his new rank of Chief...

Zanetor pledges decisive action as Environment Minister

Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing her to the position, pledging...

NAIMOS arrests 10 illegal miners, seize equipment near Gbinyiri

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), in collaboration with the Northern Command of the Ghana Army and the Ghana Police Service, have arrested...

Aggrieved customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Company to petition Mahama

Aggrieved customers of Gold Coast Fund Management are set to converge in Accra today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to press the government to expedite...

“We dare not fail” – Gov’t promises to honour teachers’ promotion pay deal

The government has assured teachers that it will deliver on an agreement to resolve outstanding issues surrounding their promotional examinations and salary adjustments. Deputy Education Minister...

Otumfuo engages US Chamber of Commerce over investment, trade opportunities for Ghana

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has held a high-level meeting with officials and business leaders of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.,...

Firefighters avert disaster after fire outbreak involving LPG tanker

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has brought under control a fire that engulfed a 50,000-litre LPG tanker on the Accra Motorway. The incident occurred...

My petition against Special Prosecutor is a strong dossier; I’ll publish it if thrown out – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has vowed to publish the full contents of his petition against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if the case is...

President Mahama arrives in Belgrade for 65th Non-Aligned Movement Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Belgrade, Serbia, to attend a meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Mr Mahama’s participation...

Special Prosecutor hasn’t conducted himself well and needs adult supervision – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) needs stronger oversight to prevent its occupant from undermining public confidence...

Bawumia was brainchild behind Domestic Gold Purchase Programme – Jinapor

Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has rejected claims seeking to downplay the role of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...

People went to beg the president – Martin Kpebu on delays with petition against Special Prosecutor

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says a petition he filed against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has been put on ice following a political settlement. According...

Bright Simons challenges GH¢19.8bn SOE profit reported by SIGA

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has questioned the accuracy of the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) reported GH¢19.8 billion combined net...

Trade Minister inspects site for garment factory in Cape Coast

The government’s efforts to expand Ghana’s garment and textile manufacturing sector have received a boost following an inspection of a proposed site for a...

GAF announces 2026/2027 enlistment for degree holders

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 recruitment exercise, with the sale of application forms set to begin on Thursday,...

NSA gives students final opportunity to resolve biodata mismatch issues in Kumasi

The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced a special opportunity for prospective national service personnel affected by biodata mismatch issues to rectify their records...

GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to resolve Tema Port congestion

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to urgently engage shipping lines and other...

Mahama announces high-level UN event to advance global reparations campaign

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans for Ghana to host a high-level side event on reparatory justice during the 81st Session of the...

Memphis scholarship deal still active as govt pays $500,000 towards arrears – GSA

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) says the University of Memphis has not formally notified it of any decision to end the scholarship agreement between...

I am tired of being in opposition, my goal is to win in 2028 – Boakye Agyarko

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, says his primary motivation for seeking the chairmanship position is to help the party...

‘Whether NDC likes it or not, Bawumia will become President in 2028’ – Amin Adam

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has expressed confidence that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will...

Rescue operation ends at Asaman Tamfoe, death toll stands at seven

Rescue operations have ended at Asaman Tamfoe in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region, after a mining pit collapsed within the concession...

Metro Mass Transit returns to profit with GH¢4.48m net gain in 2025

Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) returned to profitability in 2025 after recording higher ticket sales and increased revenue from hiring and school bus services. According...

Ghana’s road maintenance funding gap deepens as only 37% of needs met – World Bank

Ghana is facing a widening shortfall in funding for road maintenance, with available resources meeting just 37 per cent of estimated needs in 2024,...

Eastern Region records 30 mining-related deaths since January – NADMO

About 30 people have died in mining-related incidents across mining districts in the Eastern Region since January 2026, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)...