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Murderer of Jirapa 'Dubai' owner Elisha Mahama sentenced to life imprisonment
Elisha Mahama Akpanichie, the main accused person in the murder of Eric Johnson, the owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa 'Dubai', has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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President Mahama to host Grenada Prime Minister for bilateral talks on Friday
President John Dramani Mahama will on Friday host the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, for bilateral talks at the Presidency in Accra.
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My track record and sacrifices for NPP prove I’m ready to lead – Bawumia
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia gas asked delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remember the sacrifices he has made for the party and vote to retain him as the party's flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
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Portia Dzilah: Rural teacher changing lives, making history on the global stage
In a community where teenage pregnancy, truancy and low school enrolment threaten children’s futures, English Teacher, Portia Dzifa Dzilah is helping change the narrative.
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Ken Agyapong: 'I will never concede defeat until EC declares results' (VIDEO)
A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has declared that he would never concede defeat in a presidential election unless the Electoral Commission (EC) officially announces the results.
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Health Alert: Ghana Health Service confirms rising seasonal flu cases, urges public vigilance
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public alert confirming a significant increase in seasonal influenza cases across several regions of the country.
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Minority calls for immediate suspension of AT Ghana–Telecel merger over national interest concerns
The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to immediately suspend the ongoing restructuring process between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, warning that the move could jeopardise Ghana’s strategic interests if it proceeds without parliamentary oversight.
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Man in court for defrauding Immigration Officer of GH¢24,000 in fake rent deal
The Adabraka District Court (formerly Kaneshie District Court) has granted bail to a 51-year-old man, Nana Obeng Tandoh, in the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties for allegedly defrauding an immigration officer under the pretext of securing him accommodation.
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Court discontinues trial of man accused in Ahmed Suale murder case
A Madina District Court has discontinued the trial of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, the man accused of involvement in the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale of Tiger Eye P.I.
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VIDEO: 'Seek God and go for it': How Ghana’s youngest lawyer beat the odds to make history
From the quiet town of Breman Asikuma in Ghana’s Central Region has emerged a young man whose name has become synonymous with brilliance and history-making.
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VIDEO: Lawyer at 21, a feat worth celebrating: Meet Breman Asikuma’s Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq
Lawyer at 21, a feat worth celebrating: Meet Breman Asikuma’s Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq.
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John Mahama’s first presidency and the quest for redemption - Dr John Osae-Kwapong writes
John Mahama’s First Presidency and the Quest for Redemption is a book I just published to reflect on our current President’s first time in office. Intrigued by his political trajectory, which culminated in becoming President, first after the passing of Prof. J. E. A. Mills, and second after winning the 2012 election, the book explores two main themes.
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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC.
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Expert advocates establishment of Blue Economy ministry
The Executive Chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), a non-profit maritime think-tank, Vice-Admiral Issah Yakubu (retd), has advocated the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy.
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Krobos coalition petitions President over Somanya-Kpong road
The Coalition of Krobo Groups from Somanya and Odumase-Krobo in the Yilo Krobo and Lower Manya Krobo municipalities in the Eastern Region has submitted a petition to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently fix the Somanya-Kpong road to avoid further deterioration.
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Economy demonstrates resilience — Report
Ghana’s economy has demonstrated resilience, with improvements in monetary stability, fiscal performance and external trade, the 2024 National Annual Progress Report (APR) on the implementation of the Agenda for Jobs II (2022–2025) has revealed.
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Ghana, China to sign zero-tariff agreement
Ghana and China are set to sign a zero-tariff agreement by the end of this month, President John Dramani Mahama, has said.
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Cabinet Okays 6,200 teacher postings: Clearance makes way for payment of arrears - Education Minister
Cabinet has given approval for 6,200 teachers who have been working for several months without pay to be absorbed onto the government payroll.
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Catholic Missionary group inducts new officers to lead Ghana Province
The Society of African Mission, Ghana Province (SMA), the Catholic missionary congregation credited with founding the Catholic Church in Ghana, has inducted into office new leaders to steer the affairs of the mission for the next six years.
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Chief of Staff calls for ethical governance to harness AfCFTA benefits
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said that prioritising ethical governance will enable the country to fully leverage opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers
The US government has seized more than $14bn (£10.5bn) in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian business empire, the Prince Group, with allegedly masterminding a massive cryptocurrency scam, which involved forced labour camps.
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Mahama, Xi pledge stronger Ghana-China ties
President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, as part of his visit to China.
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Govt commiserates with families of Krachi boat disaster victims - Veep donates 600 life jackets to community
The government would bear the full cost of the burial of the victims of last Saturday’s boat disaster on the Volta Lake which claimed 16 lives, including 11 children.
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Ghana incurs $1.9bn in annual post-harvest losses - Stringent measures needed to address situation — Agribusiness Expert
Stringent measures are necessary to address Ghana’s annual post-harvest losses valued at $1.9 billion, an agribusiness expert, Daniel Fahene Acquaye, has stated.
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South Africa return to World Cup after 16 years with emphatic win over Rwanda
South Africa have booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, after defeating Rwanda 3-0 — capping off a dramatic final day of African qualifiers.
Bafana Bafana’s 16-year wait for a return to the world’s biggest stage is finally over after thrashing Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday, October 14, to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
They topped the table with 18 points, one more than Nigeria, who hammered third-placed Benin 4-0 in Uyo with Victor Osimhen scoring a hat-trick.