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Bawku conflict: Evacuation of students begins following deadly attacks
The government has commenced an emergency evacuation of students from Bawku in the Upper East Region, Nalerigu in the North East Region and their surrounding communities.
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High Court dismisses application to strike out suit against BoG
An application seeking to strike out the suit in which a retiree has sued the central bank over the depreciation of the cedi has been dismissed by the High Court in Accra.
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IGP visits Asawase after killings and orders thorough search of vehicles
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has ordered security personnel deployed to various checkpoints within Asawase to thoroughly search vehicles including tricycles to foil any intended attacks in the area.
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COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company sets record straight on Coa-72 clinical trials
The management of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company (COARMLC) wishes to clarify recent media reports regarding the status of COA- 72, following a publication in the Daily Graphic on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, headlined: “COA-72 undergoes clinical trials as anti-HIV drug.”
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Army deploys forces in Bawku
The government has escalated its security strategy in Bawku from peacekeeping to peace enforcement following renewed clashes that threaten the fragile peace process in the Upper East Region.
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Ghana mourns Daddy Lumba
When you hear of my passing, don’t shed a tear — Daddy Lumba’s timeless words echo as Ghana grieves the loss of a musical titan. Yet, for many, the pain is too deep for them not to weep.
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It has been difficult to accept this sad news- Nana Acheampong on Daddy Lumba’s death
Veteran Ghanaian musician Nana Acheampong has shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend and music partner, Daddy Lumba, following his passing on July 26, 2025.
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Africa's richest man retires from Dangote Cement
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, has retired as chairman of the company’s board effective July 25, 2025.
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UGMC performs first-ever pinhole obesity surgery
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has taken another significant step forward in advancing weight loss surgery in Ghana, with the performance of the first-ever pin-hole surgery on an obese person.
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University of Ghana secures $23 million grant for 2025
The University of Ghana (UG) has secured an approximated $23 million from 24 grant agreements signed through the University’s Research and Innovation Directorate, with an expected overheads of over $2 million, the Vice Chancelor has said.
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Government tightens curfews after fresh Bawku-related killings
The government has deployed more military personnel and tightened the curfew in Bawku and other areas following a spike in violence that has left three students dead in Bawku and Nalerigu in the Upper East and North East Regions.
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3 students killed after gunmen stormed high school campuses in Bawku and Nalerigu and opened fire
Two male students of the Nalerigu Senior High School in the North East Region have been killed following an attack on them by some gunmen on Saturday evening.
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First Mpox death recorded in Ghana; 23 new cases confirmed
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 23 new cases of Mpox, pushing the country’s total case count to 257 as of July 22, 2025. One death has also been reported, the first since the disease was recorded in Ghana.
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11 Chinese arrested, trucks and bulldozer seized in galamsey raid at Bole Bamboi
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has arrested 11 Chinese nationals and seized a number of heavy-duty vehicles and mining equipment in a fresh clampdown on illegal mining at Bole/Bamboi in the Savannah Region.
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Nation mourns Daddy Lumba: See the tributes from Mahama, Akufo-Addo, NPP, Bawumia...
Ghana is in mourning following the death of celebrated highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness. He was 60 years old.
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James Gyakye Quayson on how to save youth from being 'milked' by advanced countries in visa application fees
"I personally believe that most of these so-called advanced countries are milking our people" with visa application fees, Deputy Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson has said.
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See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned and emergency maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra, Tema, and Central regions on Sunday, July 27, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance service reliability and improve power delivery to consumers.
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Give us 30% of district assembly seats — Oti chiefs propose power and revenue sharing
The President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Soglo Alloh IV, has called for an amendment to Ghana’s Constitution to give a higher percentage of representation to traditional authorities in local governance structure.
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Nigeria win 10th WAFCON title after impressive comeback against Morocco
Nigeria staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and clinch their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a raucous home crowd, the Super Falcons displayed their trademark resilience and clinical finishing to overturn the deficit, reaffirming their status as the queens of African football.
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang urges Africans to reclaim their history at 2025 PANAFEST celebrations
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Africans across the globe to embrace and reclaim their history as a powerful tool for healing, unity, and progress.
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Three die in boat mishap
No fewer than three persons have died, and several others are missing after a boat capsized while ferrying commuters across the collapsed Namnai Bridge in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria.
The tragic incident occurred on Friday night {July 25} around 7:00 p.m, according to Vanguardng.com.
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10 fascinating facts about Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba — And the legacy he leaves behind
The Ghanaian music fraternity and fans across the globe have been hit with heartbreaking news of legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba's death.
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CONFIRMED: Daddy Lumba is dead
Graphic Showbiz has confirmed that Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, commonly known as Daddy Lumba is dead.He died at the Bank Hospital in Accra at dawn on Saturday. He was 60 years old.
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Teacher, nursing trainees hit jackpot as govt settles allowance arrears
The government has cleared all teacher and nursing trainee allowances from January to June this year, with an assurance to make payments monthly from now.
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Meet Justice Kweku Ackaah-Boafo: Jurist, educator and ethics advocate
Every profession has its pinnacle. In the judiciary, that summit is the Supreme Court. For Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, reaching that height is not only a personal milestone but a call to national service.