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EVIDENCE: How Ghana’s Washington Embassy staff shared money extorted from visa and passport applicants

A forensic audit by the Auditor-General has revealed an elaborate scheme adopted by the Ghana Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., to share the money...

Asante Berko case: No evidence Kwabena Donkor received bribe – K.T. Hammond

Lawyer for former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor, K.T. Hammond, has insisted that his client cannot be held liable for any allegations linking him to...

We’ve always been worried; we knew something was wrong since 2015 – ACEP on AKSA power deal

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) says it raised concerns about Ghana’s agreement with Turkish energy company AKSA Enerji as far back as...

20 police officers promoted over Tema cocaine interception, other crime operations

Twenty policemen who were involved in last week’s interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour and the arrest of 10...

Two arrested for concealing 118 bags of cocoa in truck carrying plantain

A multi-agency security team led by the Bunkpurugu Immigration Command has intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans concealed beneath a load of plantains along...

Gov’t announces plans to build second National Theatre in Kumasi

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced plans to establish a second National Theatre in Kumasi as part...

NPP demands immediate action against persons linked to Asante Berko’s bribery case

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the government to take immediate action against individuals allegedly implicated in the bribery case in the...

$1m bribery scheme: ‘I’m not so instructed’ – Lawyer on whether OSP has contacted Kwabena Donkor

Lawyer for former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor, Kobina Tahir (K.T) Hammond, says he has not been instructed by his client on whether the Office...

Three convicted for defrauding trader of GH¢38,450 through fake MoMo transaction

The Assin Fosu District Court has convicted three young men for defrauding a 26-year-old trader of GH¢38,450 through a fraudulent electronic money transaction. The convicts...

GBA urges Chief Justice to uphold legal vacation rules

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has appealed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to ensure that judges respect the established rules and traditions governing Ghana’s...

GoldBod generated $10.8bn in forex from small-scale gold — Sammy Gyamfi

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says Ghana generated more than $10.8 billion in foreign exchange from artisanal...

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with new Cocoa Bill – COCOBOD

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has rejected criticism of the newly passed Cocoa Bill, insisting there is “absolutely nothing” wrong with the legislation. Head of...

GAUA strike to halt salaries, admissions, promotions and procurement across universities

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) says its ongoing industrial action is expected to significantly disrupt key administrative and professional services across public universities...

Haruna Iddrisu pushes phased increase in DACF to 7.5% from 2027

The Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the government to begin implementing its manifesto promise...

TUSAAG declares solidarity with GAUA, backs ongoing strike over pay disparities

The Technical University Senior Administrators' Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has declared its full and unequivocal support for the ongoing complementary strike action by the...

Homowo: Accra Mayor, KoKMA MCE treat kayayei to special feast

The Homowo spirit reached the streets of Tudu on Sunday night as the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and the Municipal Chief Executive...

About 15km of inner roads completed for traffic diversion ahead of Suame Interchange construction – Urban Roads D-G

The Director-General of the Department of Urban Roads, James Oduro Amoo-Gottfied, says about 15 kilometres of inner roads within Suame and its surrounding areas...

KMA issues ultimatum for removal of unauthorized canopies, awnings and sheds at shop frontages

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to all shop owners and occupiers within the metropolis who have erected unauthorized canopies,...

UTAG rejects GAUA’s discrimination claims over university staff allowances

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has rejected claims by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) that disparities in market premiums and...

Prof. Roberts Jnr. admonishes Africans not to allow slavery to divide continent

Ambassador and diplomat, Prof. Dean Roberts Jnr., has called on Africans and people of African descent across the world to unite and resist the...

About 90% of PWDs removed from streets in Bosome Freho through PWD Fund – DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho District, Charles Appiah Kubi, says the assembly has ultilize the PWDs fund to remove about 90...

Rent Control Department tightens enforcement of rent laws from August 17

The Rent Control Department has announced stricter enforcement of Ghana's rent laws, requiring landlords and property owners to demonstrate compliance with mandatory rent-card requirements...

Former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor denies bribery allegations, threatens legal action

Former Minister for Power, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has denied any knowledge of the 'holy rain' bribery allegations linking him to the US conviction of...

EOCO begins financial probe into Asante Berko bribery scandal

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has commenced efforts to trace funds and assets that may be linked to the bribery case involving...

Politics is a calling for me – Naomi Akosua Owusu

Greater Accra Regional Women’s Organiser hopeful, Naomi Akosua Owusu, has described her involvement in politics as a divine calling, expressing confidence that her experience...

PRETAG gives government two-week ultimatum to implement 20% deprived-area allowance

The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has given the government a two-week ultimatum to implement the 20% deprived-area allowance for teachers or face...

 I’ll miss Mahama Ayariga’s candid, easygoing nature – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he will miss the candid and easygoing nature of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga following his appointment as Minister...

Accused person was found hiding in the ceiling after failed robbery attempt – Court told

In order to escape a failed robbery attempt against a seamstress, an unemployed man, Dickson Larbi, hid in the ceiling of a nearby house....

Ghana Immigration Service moves B1, B2 visa applications online

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has migrated the issuance of B1 (Business) and B2 (Tourist) visas under the Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) schedule from...

Lands Minister upholds revocation of Adamus Resources’ mining lease, orders takeover

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has asked the Minerals Commission to take over the administration of the Adamus Mine...

IGP promotes 25 police personnel for exceptional performance in fight against crime

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the...

Adom Trotro: What should parents do if a child swallows a chemical? [Video]

Children are naturally curious, and that curiosity often leads them to put things in their mouths that they shouldn't, from cleaning chemicals to medication....

GSA justifies UK PhD scholarship validation and oath-taking exercise

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has defended its ongoing Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for Ghanaian PhD scholarship beneficiaries in the United...

UK graduate route ‘No Objection’ letters did not cancel scholarship bonds – GSA

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has clarified that “No Objection” letters issued to Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries seeking to use the United Kingdom’s Graduate Route...

GSA rejects claims UK PhD validation exercise imposes new obligations

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has rejected claims that its ongoing Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries in the...

GoldBod generated GH¢970m in non-tax revenue in 2025 – CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the institution generated GH¢970 million in non-tax revenue for the state...

GWL announces completion of Kpong-Tema pipeline repairs

Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has completed the replacement of weak sections of the 21-inch and 42-inch Kpong-Tema transmission pipelines following a maintenance exercise that...

Afenyo-Markin sends strong message to Sammy Gyamfi over GoldBod

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi to be more open to criticism and respond...

BECE marking: WAEC reveals how scripts are protected from bias [Audio]

The Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has explained that the Council’s examination processes make it impossible...

BECE results: No one can manipulate our system to target private schools – WAEC [Audio]

The Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has rejected claims that the Council deliberately targeted private schools...