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You don't go arresting a 'wild dog unprepared', security officers were there to invite Wontumi - Deputy Minister of Interior
The Deputy Minister of the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has explained that security officers who went to Bernard Antwi Boasiako's house in Kumasi on Friday morning were there to invite him.
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It is 'erroneous' for UTAG to assume Legon management was not engaged before final report on Gh¢59.2 million overstated payroll - Audit Service
The Ghana Audit Service has dismissed accusations by the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), calling their claims about the recent audit report “inappropriate and not grounded on facts.”
UTAG-UG had earlier criticised the Auditor-General’s handling of a special audit involving the University of Ghana, alleging procedural and ethical breaches and disputing claims that the university overstated employee compensation by GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024.
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to stop Harvard enrolling foreign students
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students.
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Residents of these areas have been put on alert as Ghana Water begins spillage of Weija Dam
Residents in Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope, and nearby communities have been advised to evacuate immediately as Ghana Water Limited (GWL) begins a controlled spillage of the Weija Dam.
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NPP alleges NDC misusing state security forces to target opposition
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a condemnation of what it describes as politically motivated intimidation and harassment of its members by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, alleging the misuse of state security institutions.
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GOLDBOD targets $12 billion in annual revenue from small-scale gold production
Ghana’s newly established Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) says it is targeting up to $12 billion annually in gold revenue starting next year, as it moves to double small-scale gold production and formalise artisanal mining operations across the country.
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Actor Akrobeto involved in car accident at Konongo(VIDEO)
Actor and comedian, Akwasi Boadi popularly known as Akrobeto, is reported to have been involved in an accident at Konongo on his way to Kumasi Friday morning.
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NIB withdraws officers from Wontumi’s residence following tensions over botched arrest
The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has withdrawn its personnel from the residence of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, after an attempted arrest on Friday triggered a standoff between security operatives and some supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi.
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Mpox cases in Ghana rise to eight
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a rise in Mpox (Monkeypox) cases, bringing the total number recorded in the country to eight. The development has prompted renewed public health concerns about potential local transmission.
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Interior Ministry beefs up security in conflict-prone areas
The Ministry for the Interior has stepped up efforts to enhance security across 334 conflict-prone areas identified nationwide to restore peace and stability.
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NPP General Secretary slams as “disgraceful” arrest of Adenta Kumi following petition to President
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong has criticised the arrest of Alfred Ababio Kumi—popularly known as Adenta Kumi—calling the incident a “disgrace” to the rule of law and a “shame” to the nation.
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Four arrested at Kotoka International Airport over cannabis trafficking attempt
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested and detained four individuals at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in connection with attempts to traffic cannabis out of the country.
The arrests, carried out on Sunday, May 18, 2025, were part of the Commission's routine profiling operations, triggered by intelligence reports.
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Oil money to drive ‘Big Push’ - Petroleum revenue law amended to channel 70% proceeds to infrastructure - Experts applaud move
The recent amendment of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2011 (Act 815) to ensure that the entire Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) is dedicated solely to infrastructural development has received the endorsement of stakeholders in the petroleum sector.
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Ghanaians, other Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024
When Joel Anyaegbu’s application for a Schengen visa to travel to Barcelona was denied late last year, he was surprised but immediately reapplied. He sent in more documents than were required, including bank statements and proof of property ownership in Nigeria.
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Central Region: Suspect arrested in murder of UEW Lecturer
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a senior lecturer from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), whose body was discovered buried near his residence at Essuokyir in the Central Region.
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Cedi records strongest performance in years against major trading currencies
Ghana’s cedi has staged a remarkable rebound in 2025, posting its strongest performance in years against the country’s top trading currencies.
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Mobile Money transactions hit record GH₵365billion in April 2025
Ghana's mobile money ecosystem continues to soar, with the total value of transactions reaching a high of GH₵365 billion in April 2025, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana.
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Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, delivering a sharp punishment to the elite institution for refusing to bow to the administration’s policy demands.
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang credits recovery to God's mercy and Mahama family support
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang returned to Ghana on Thursday afternoon (May 22, 2025) following a period of medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
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Govt begins process to reintroduce road tolls
The government has initiated the process of reintroducing road tolls, this time using technology-driven solutions.
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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang back home in Ghana
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang returned home this afternoon from London, United Kingdom, where she had travelled for medical treatment.
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President Mahama acted lawfully in suspending Chief Justice Torkornoo — Shamima Muslim
A Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim says President John Mahama acted within the law in suspending Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo in relation to the proceedings of the three petitions asking that she should be removed from office for misconduct and stated misbehaviour.
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Murder of Sogakope assembly member: Mason jailed for life, 2 others get 94 years in jail
Five years after the assembly member for Sogakope, Mawuli Adzahli was robbed and shot to death at his residence in Sogakope by some gangsters, the ringleader, Richard Adikyere, a mason, was has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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GoldBod extends deadline for dealers to switch to new license June 21
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has extended the deadline for the transition to its new gold trading licence regime from May 21, 2025, to June 21, 2025, following appeals from stakeholders in the gold trade.
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Governor explains economic gains
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has asserted that the early signs of macroeconomic stabilisation are largely the results of recent policy actions by the central bank as well as improvement in external and domestic fundamentals.