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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...

“Can the patient feel the difference?” — GMTF boss challenges health leaders to turn strategy into impact

Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has challenged health sector leaders to move beyond policies, strategies and plans and...

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...

This is unlawful – Manhyia South MP on EOCO’s attempted arrest

Lawyer and Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has described an attempt by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to...

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...

Ayariga pledges stakeholder-led approach to Nzema, Kokomba Market redevelopment

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has pledged a stakeholder-led approach to the redevelopment of the Nzema and Kokomba...

Mahama Ayariga assures Nzema, Kokomba traders of government’s commitment to protect existing businesses

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has assured traders at the Nzema and Kokomba Markets at Agbogbloshie that the...

EOCO incident: John Darko says ‘defending clients should never imperil a lawyer’

Suame MP and Legal Counsel to the Minority in Parliament, John Darko, has raised concerns over an alleged incident involving officers of the Economic...

John Darko condemns attempt by EOCO to arrest Manhyia South MP in court

Suame MP and Legal Counsel to the Minority in Parliament, John Darko, has condemned what he describes as an alleged attempt by officers of...

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...

US now ready to work with Ghana on reparatory justice after voting against UN resolution – Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the United States has indicated its readiness to work with Ghana on reparatory...

GES releases funds to SHSs for perishables and recurring expenses

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has transferred funds to Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools to cover perishables supplied between March...

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...

NPP’s national organiser hopeful Emmanuel Korsi Bodja promises to fix party’s structural challenges

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser hopeful, Emmanuel Korsi Bodja, has stated that he is fully prepared to take on the responsibility of organising...

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...

NPP coordinator laments former government’s rejection of Ayirekremu teachers’ bungalow renovation request

The NPP Coordinator and Chairman at Ayirekremu in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, Ndakeba, has expressed disappointment over what he described...

Jerry John Yenabi Foundation saves 99 lives with free anti-snake venom in Krachi Nchumuru District

The Jerry John Yenabi Foundation has credited its free anti-snake venom intervention with saving more than 99 lives across the Krachi Nchumuru District in...

Afenyo-Markin asks Chief Justice to review arrests of suspects on court premises

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged the Chief Justice to examine the circumstances under which law enforcement agencies seek to arrest suspects within court...

Transport Ministry explains reason for 8% fare increment

The Ministry of Transport has explained that changes in fuel prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operational costs have informed the decision to...

TMPC shuts down Doctor Caesar’s facility over licence breach

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down the facility of popular herbal practitioner Doctor Caesar in the Ashanti Region for operating without...

Mahama asks MFWA, GJA to lead national dialogue on hate speech

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to jointly convene a national...

Corruption Watch petitions Attorney-General over ownership of Hohoe, Agogo sports facilities

Corruption Watch has petitioned the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice to investigate the ownership, control and management of the publicly funded Hohoe Stadium/Astroturf and...

Gov’t negotiates to buy Teshie Desalination Plant after $235m judgment debt

The government is negotiating the acquisition of the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa as part of efforts to avert the payment of a US$235...

EOCO explains attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has explained the circumstances surrounding an attempted arrest of the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana...