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Physically challenged man arrested for concealing drugs inside prosthetic leg

A physically challenged man has been arrested after customs officers allegedly discovered 1,590 ecstasy pills concealed inside his prosthetic leg during a routine operation...

Galamsey fight will continue to fall short unless state officials act — Ken Ashigbey

Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Ken Ashigbey, says the government's fight against illegal mining will continue to fall short unless...

We must not use bail as a weapon of punishment – Atta Akyea

Lawyer for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Samuel Atta Akyea, has cautioned against what he describes as the misuse of bail conditions, insisting that bail should...

Asutifi South inaugurates 50 Blue Water Guards to combat illegal mining on water bodies

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Asutifi South District Assembly in the Ahafo Region, has inaugurated 50 Blue Water...

Luxury cars, mansion seized as Abu Trica faces trial over $8m romance scam in US

A joint effort between Ghanaian and American law enforcement agencies has led to the seizure of several properties allegedly acquired by Frederick Kumi, also...

Asunafo North Assembly supports 70 PWDs with livelihood items

The Asunafo North Municipal Assembly in the Ahafo Region has supported 70 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with livelihood empowerment items aimed at improving their...

It’s funny, just a counter-force – Atta Akyea on new Ghana Bar Association

Former Abuakwa South Member of Parliament and lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticised the formation of a new Ghana Bar Association, describing the move...

We don’t treat people like commodities — Atta Akyea slams EOCO over Miracles Aboagye’s detention

Lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Samuel Atta Akyea, has questioned the manner in which the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) arrested and...

I was there; GH¢55m issue never came up — Atta Akyea on Miracles Aboagye’s interrogation at EOCO

Lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Samuel Atta Akyea, has dismissed claims that his client was interrogated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office...

This is not how professional institutions operate — Atta Akyea on EOCO delays

Lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over what he describes as unnecessary...

Where is this foul importation coming from? Atta Akyea questions gov’t over tribunal systems

Former Abuakwa South Member of Parliament and lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticised the government’s proposal to establish new tribunals, describing the move as...

MTN Ghana commits GHS2.5 million relief package to flood victims

MTN Ghana has committed GHS2.5 million in relief support to assist individuals and families affected by the recent flooding in parts of Accra. The telecommunications...

Gov’t remains resolute in fight against galamsey despite challenges – Armah-Kofi Buah

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has acknowledged that Ghana's fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains a...

Nii Lante Vanderpuye leads early NDC chairmanship race as Ofosu Ampofo closes in – Global InfoAnalytics poll

Former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has emerged as the early frontrunner in the race for the National Democratic Congress...

Banking Consultant questions timing of Zeepay’s licence revocation

A banking consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has described the Bank of Ghana’s decision to revoke the licences of ZEE PAY as “better late than...

Cabinet revokes E.I. 144 to restore Achimota Forest’s full protected status

Cabinet has directed the immediate revocation of Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144, a move that will restore the Achimota Forest to its original legal status...

Mahama to embark on “Resetting Ghana Tour” in Volta Region

President John Dramani Mahama is set to embark on a two-day working visit to the Volta Region as part of his nationwide “Resetting Ghana”...

Decline in teenage mothers writing BECE, WASSCE reflects positive social change — Sociologist

Sociologist Justice Saiw has described the decline in the number of teenage mothers sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West...

Alogboshie flood death toll rises to nine after recovery of another body

The Assembly Member for the Abofo Electoral Area in Alogboshie, Greater Accra, James Akogo, has confirmed the recovery of another body following the devastating...

Samuel George swears in two new NCA Board members

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has sworn in two new members of the Governing Board of the National...

Dennis Miracles says EOCO detention has strengthened resolve to contest for NPP Communications Director

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says his recent detention by the Economic and Organised...

Ntonso youth guard against unauthorized burials at community cemetery

The youth of Ntonso in the Afigya Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region have begun guarding the community cemetery day and night to...

Dennis Miracles Aboagye breaks silence after release from EOCO custody

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has vowed to continue his bid for...

PURC resolves 99.56% of ECG and Ghana Water complaints in Volta/Oti, commissions 17 boreholes

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) says it resolved 99.56% of all utility complaints received in the Volta and Oti regions during the first...

Where’s the 24-Hour Economy after spending GH¢650 billion? – Oppong Nkrumah

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned the implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, arguing...

Police brutally assault Graphic staff at GREDA Estate after mistaking him for robber

A staff member of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL), Aliu Mahama, has been assaulted by some police officers stationed at Nungua after he was mistaken...

Affo-Toffey pledges support for women’s empowerment initiatives

The Deputy Minister for Transport and Member of Parliament, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting women’s economic empowerment and strengthening international parliamentary...

U.S. Embassy in Ghana announces temporary closure of consular unit

The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced that it will temporarily suspend most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026,...

US Prosecutors reveal Abu Trica defrauded 80 elderly Americans in alleged $8m romance scam

United States prosecutors have accused Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, of using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology and fake online identities to operate...

Two Energy Commission officials detained over alleged meth-laced charcoal shipment

Two officials of the Energy Commission have been detained by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as investigations intensify into an alleged attempt to smuggle...

Afenyo-Markin urges EOCO to investigate beneficiaries who consumed Nkoko Nkitinkiti birds

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate beneficiaries of the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme who...

Mason convicted for stealing four-year-old boy from Kpedze to Accra

The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted a mason for stealing a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region and bringing him to Accra.  David...

Alleged robber mistakenly shot by accomplice appears in court 

A 19‑year‑old alleged robber was accidentally shot in the thigh by his accomplice and abandoned at the Agbogba Junction Filling Station, the police told...

Fuel prices set to rise from July 16

Motorists should brace for higher fuel prices starting Thursday, July 16, 2026, as oil marketing companies prepare to raise pump prices. According to the latest industry...

Parliament approves £17 million lease to retain Regina House in London for 150 years

Parliament has approved a £17.25 million lease agreement that will enable Ghana to retain Regina House in London, the property that houses the Ghana...

Education Ministry mounts pressure on police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School...

Dennis Miracles Aboagye released after meeting GH¢50 million EOCO bail conditions

Aide to the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has been released from the custody of the...

‘Some souls are born to reconcile’ — Nana Kwame Bediako mourns Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II

Businessman and philanthropist Nana Kwame Bediako has paid an emotional tribute to the late overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa...

Lands Minister to account for sector performance at government Accountability Series

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, will appear on the government's Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to provide...

Afenyo-Markin joins tributes for late Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II

Former Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has joined a growing list of leaders and personalities paying tribute to the...