The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery incident that led to the death of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was arrested on January 18, 2026, at Pomposo … The post Police arrests suspect at Obuasi Asonkore SSNIT

The tragic death of 16-year-old Akua Kumah, a student of Nkwadum D/A Junior High School in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region, is a painful reminder that we are gradually allowing violence to seep into spaces that ordinarily should be safe, nurturing and protective of children. A reported misunderstanding over an alleged boyfriend … The post When the playground turns deadly appeared first

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ahanta West, Mrs Mavis Kuukua Bissue, has officially announced the approval of the Ahanta Language (Ayinda) orthography as part of Ghanaian languages to be taught in schools. Mrs Bissue, who made the official announcement at a press conference in Accra yesterday, said the decision to ensure approval of the … The post Ahanta West MP announces

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the importance of digitalisation to Ghana’s development. She described digitalisation as a critical tool for improving efficiency, accountability and long-term national planning. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the remarks during an engagement with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and its agencies, where she commended the Minister, … The post Digitalisation

The European Union (EU) has launched a £ 17.3-million Green, Digital and Inclusive Private Sector Development (GDI PSD) project aimed at promoting greener businesses in the country. It was launched in collaboration with the Kingdom of Netherlands, France and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), with Expertise France, Netherlands Enterprises Agency (RVO) and the … The post EU launches £17.3

The CAF Champions League 2025/26 and the CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 resumes today as Matchday 3 of the group stages gets underway across Africa. Following the conclusion of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, attention now turns back to club football this weekend, where Africa’s leading sides resume their continental campaigns. With two … The post CAF Interclub competitions

The timely intervention of the Ghana Fire Service on Wednesday prevented fire from spreading to chains of stores at the Madina Zongo Junction in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality (LaNMMA), in the Greater Accra Region. The fire started around 4.20 p.m. from a clothing shop on the ground floor of one of the story structure at … The post Fire service timely intervention

The five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Accra, committing themselves to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer after the January 31 presidential primaries. Per the MOU, the aspirants pledged to accept the outcome of the election as a valid, authentic, and binding expression … The post 5 NPP Presidential

The latest drop in fuel prices across the country did not come as a surprise to industry players, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has said. The Chamber insists that the movement was long anticipated under Ghana’s deregulated petroleum pricing regime. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, COMAC’s Chief Executive, Dr Riverson … The post Fuel price reductions

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Residents and traders along La Police Road and parts of Oko-Dan in Accra in the Greater Accra Region are facing growing difficulties as the 20 pesewa coin gradually disappears from daily commercial transactions. Although the coin remains legal tender, its use in small purchases has become increasingly problematic, creating inconvenience for both residents and traders. … The post Use of 20 pesewa coin declines

A member of the National Anti- Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat task force was shot in the thigh by armed assailants during a routine anti ‘galamsey’ operation in the Bono Region on Tuesday. The incident occurred in a bush along the Subinkurom-Kyeremasu stretch, in the Dormaa Central Municipality when the task force came under attack by … The post 1 dead, officer of NAIMOS

The Mankrado Oyoko Royal Family of Boso has denied reports alleging the destoolment of Osabarima Agyemang Oboahyia II, Mankrado of Boso, describing the reports as false, misleading, and defamatory. According to the Royal Family, the purported destoolment as carried out in the report was entirely untrue and calculated to injure the reputation, dignity, and customary … The post Boso-Gua

The High Court in Accra has ordered former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, to submit a list of her witnesses by January 27 in her trial over an alleged GH¢38 million financial loss linked to the NSA ghost names scandal. Presiding judge, Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, warned the court would … The post High

Fifteen trotro drivers were arrested yesterday by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) taskforce at Awoshi Market over allegations of overcharging passengers. The arrests follow complaints from commuters who reported being charged excessively during their journeys. The drivers identities have not been disclosed. Authorities claim they exploited passengers by imposing inflated fares without justification, violating fair-pricing … The post 15

 The Electoral Commission (EC) in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the 1992 Constitution, as amended, will hold the Ayawaso East Parliamentary By-Election on Tuesday, March 3. The vacancy was created by the unfortunate death of Mr Mahama Naser Toure, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso East. A statement issued by Mr Samuel Tettey, … The post Electoral

Every headline carries weight. Every word published on the Bank of Ghana sends a signal, not only to policymakers and investors, but to ordinary citizens whose livelihoods depend on economic stability. In times of uncertainty, the media’s responsibility goes beyond reporting events; it must help the public understand them without amplifying fear or speculation. The … The post Reporting

President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland has sparked a backlash from Republicans in Congress, as lawmakers’ voice growing concern about US military interventions overseas. But it remains unclear if enough Republicans are willing to join Democrats to block a takeover of the island territory – and whether Trump would bow to pressure from Congress, … The post Could

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has assured traders affected by Tuesday fire outbreak at Circle in Accra of the government support, even as investigations continue to determine the cause of the blaze. Addressing the media during a visit to the scene yesterday, Ms Ocloo said the cause of the fire … The post Govt assures support as probe continues into

The Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has announced reforms aimed at repositioning the country as a clean, sustainable and globally competitive 24-hour tourism destination. The new reforms seek to emphasise strong focus on sanitation, customer service, youth employment, transport reform and environmental protection.Speaking at the inauguration of a new five-member GHATOF Council in Accra yesterday , … The post GHATOF