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GJA threatens media blackout over attacks on journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces, demanding swift action over a growing spate of attacks on journalists or face sweeping sanctions, including a nationwide media blackout on all police-related activities.
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VRA/NEDCo staff withdraw services over assault, vehicle seizure by irate youth in Tamale
Staff of the Volta River Authority and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (VRA/NEDCo) have withdrawn all services in the Tamale Metropolis and its environs.
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Woman dies on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body
A woman has been found dead on a bus with dozens of iPhones glued to her body.
The 20-year-old reportedly fell ill on the bus and tragically died while being treated.
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Bank Hospital rejects breach of confidentiality allegation in the care of Daddy Lumba
The management of The Bank Hospital has dismissed as false and defamatory allegations that it breached the privacy and confidentiality of the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away at the facility on July 26, 2025.
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Graphic photojournalist wins 2025 National Heritage Photo Competition
A photojournalist with the Daily Graphic, Caleb Nii Addo Vanderpuye, was adjudged the winner of the 2025 National Heritage Photo Competition during an award ceremony held in Accra on Wednesday, July 30.
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Court dismisses Ken Ofori-Atta’s attempt to quash arrest warrant
The Criminal Division of the High Court has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta seeking to quash an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), ruling that the request lacked merit.
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Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo’s application at High Court thrown out
The High Court in Accra has dismissed two applications filed by the suspended Chief Justice (CJ), Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, and a former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, seeking to quash proceedings against them.
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August 4 not a public holiday - Interior Ministry clarifies
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Monday, August 4, 2025, will not be observed as a statutory public holiday.
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NDC bigwig in trouble: GTEC threatens to sue Richard Kofi Asiedu over unearned ‘Professor’ title
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a warning to Richard Kofi Asiedu, the Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), over his continued unauthorised use of the honorary title “Professor.”
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This is why Paul Adom-Otchere claims the OSP wants to arrest him ahead of corruption probe appearance today
Broadcaster and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, says he has received calls from concerned individuals warning that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) intends to arrest and detain him as punishment for his recent criticisms of the institution and its head.
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KNUST, UENR qualify for TBSC quarter-finals
University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) survived a late charge to secure a quarter-final berth yesterday after beating Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) by a single point in a nail-biting Round of 16 encounter of the ongoing Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge Version 6.0 being staged at the Zenith College at La in Accra.
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Ghana pays $400k, pledges $1m; still owes $2.2m as Memphis University scholarship crisis deepens
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has revealed that the government has so far paid $400,000 out of a total $3.6 million debt owed to the University of Memphis in the United States, as pressure mounts to prevent the deportation or eviction of nearly 200 Ghanaian students studying at the institution.
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Ghana, Nigeria call for calm amidst recent tensions – Urge media to help contain the situation
Ghana and Nigeria have called for calm in the wake of recent tensions stemming from a statement made by a Nigerian national that went viral on social media.
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Bawku violence deliberate - President Mahama directs peace enforcement
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the recent surge in violence in Bawku represents a deliberate attempt to undermine ongoing peace negotiations.
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I represent hope for NPP — Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
A flag bearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyepong (KAA), has said he represents the hope of the party in the 2028 general election and all party members who have been ostracised or left the NPP one way or the other.
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Sympathisers pour into Lumba’s home
The home of legendary highlife musician, Daddy Lumba, in East Legon continues to draw a steady stream of mourners as more personalities from various sectors pay tribute and sign the book of condolence opened in his honour.
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Ghana Airport Company Limited repossesses 16-acre Airport land from McDan Group
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it has regained control of over 16 acres of prime airport land following a ruling by the Accra High Court in its favour against subsidiaries of the McDan Group.
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Government orders probe into assault of JoyNews reporter by security operatives
The government has condemned the violent assault and temporary detention of a JoyNews reporter, Carlos Calony, by some individuals believed to be National Security operatives dressed in military uniforms during a live broadcast from a demolition site on Spintex Road in Accra.
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I sacrificed a cow, spent huge sums for spiritual influence to destroy my teammate – Awudu Issaka
Former Ghanaian footballer Awudu Issaka has revealed that he turned to spiritual means in an attempt to secure regular playing time during his stint with German club 1860 Munich.
Speaking in a radio interview with Accra-based Sporty FM on Monday, July 28, Issaka disclosed that he was often benched while competing for a starting spot with German legend Thomas Häßler.
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BoG drops policy rate from 28 to 25% [VIDEO]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate by 300 basis points from 28 to 25 per cent.
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New Accra–Kumasi expressway will be a completely new road not mere upgrade of existing N6 route — Agbodza
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has clarified that the planned Accra–Kumasi Expressway will be a completely new road built to expressway standards, and not a mere upgrade of the existing N6 route.
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Ato Essien granted GH¢10m bail with 2 sureties to step out of jail pending appeal at Court of Appeal
The founder of the defunct Capital Bank, Willaim Ato Essien, is expected to be out of jail after being granted bail pending appeal by the Court of Appeal.
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Big Push road projects: Contractors to begin work in 3 weeks - Roads Minister
Contractors are expected to begin construction works on selected road projects in the first phase of the government's Big Push road infrastructure programme, within the next three weeks.
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Study leave abusers face sack - Accountant-General bares teeth
Employees who are granted study leave with pay and refuse to return within the stipulated time will have their appointments terminated, the Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, has warned.
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Gov’t to release GH¢4bn by end of July to revive stalled road projects – Roads Minister
The government is to release GH¢4 billion by the end of July 2025 to settle arrears owed to road contractors, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza has said.