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Dr Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh takes over from Justice Pamela Koranteng as acting Judicial Secretary
Following the acceptance of the request by Justice Cyra Pamela Koranteng for her to be relieved of her duties as Judicial Secretary, Dr Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh, her deputy has been directed to act as Judicial Secretary.
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MTN Group confirms hack; assures customers core systems remain secure
Telecommunications giant MTN Group has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that resulted in unauthorised access to the personal data of its customers in certain countries where it operates.
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New military service commanders sworn into office
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, swore in the recently appointed military service commanders as members of the Armed Forces Council.
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National Signals Bureau ex-boss Kwabena Adu Boahene and wife sue AG Dominic Ayine for defamation
Kwabena Adu Boahene, a former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, and his wife have filed a defamation lawsuit against the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, over remarks made at a press conference on March 24, 2025.
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Pastor remanded in custody for publishing falsehood about Philadelphia church founder
A pastor, aged 48 years, has been remanded into Police custody by the Asante Akropong circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District, for publishing falsehood at Achiase against the founder of the Philadelphia church.
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Bawku: Ghana Armed Forces denies attack on Chief of Army Staff
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied reports suggesting the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu has been attacked in Bawku in the Upper East Region.
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Health ministry upgrades mobile app to sell admission forms for health training institutions
The Ministry of Health has deployed an upgraded mobile application for the sale of admission forms for prospective applicants to health training institutions in Ghana.
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Halt suspension of CJ - Old Tafo MP tells Supreme Court
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has filed a new application asking the Supreme Court to halt the suspension of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, by President John Dramani Mahama.
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Free sanitary pads for 2 million schoolgirls: Move to restore dignity - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described the National Sanitary Pad Distribution Programme as a bold step towards restoring dignity, confidence, and equal opportunity for schoolgirls in the country.
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GAF remains steadfast in restoring peace in Bawku - Chief of the Army Staff declares
The Chief of the Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has said personnel of the GAF and other security agencies remain steadfast in their commitment to restoring peace and security in Bawku in the Upper East Region.
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Independent emoluments commission to be ready end of 2025 — Dr Smith-Graham
An independent Emoluments Commission is to be set up by the end of this year, the acting Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith-Graham, has said.
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155 bank, SDI staff dismissed over fraud in 2024 as employee-linked financial crime soars – BoG report
At least 155 staff of banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs) were dismissed in 2024 for their involvement in fraudulent activities, the latest annual fraud report from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed.
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President Mahama provides update on health of Vice President Opoku-Agyemang
President John Dramani Mahama has reassured the public that Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is recovering well and remains in good spirits, following a recent period of medical attention and rest.
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FIC probes Akonta Mining, Wontumi
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all bank accounts of Akonta Mining and the owner of the company, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over allegations of financial irregularities.
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The death of Pope Francis and its aftermath - Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu writes
Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. (Rome time) on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. This was announced from Casa Santa Marta at 9:45 a.m. by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo (Chamberlain) of the Apostolic Chamber.
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Kwadaso murder suspect arrested
The police on Wednesday made a significant move in the investigations of the suspected murder of a 23-year-old woman at Kwadaso in Kumasi.
A suspect, Robert Kwabena Boamah, aged 34, was arrested at his hideout at Namong, near Offinso in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday.
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Accra: 4 suspects arrested in connection with 73 slabs of suspected cocaine weighing 89.74kg
Four suspects have been picked up and are currently in custody at the Narcotics Control Commission following the interception of 73 slabs of substances suspected to be cocaine that weighed 89.74 kg.
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President Mahama warns Ministers: Deliver or step aside
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned his ministerial appointees that non-performance will not be tolerated, urging them to prioritise results and deliver on the expectations of Ghanaians.
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EPA’s stolen Toyota Land Cruiser found by police, suspect arrested
The police have found a Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that went missing last week at Tarkwa in the Western Region.
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President Mahama pledges tougher lease renewals to boost gains from mining
President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that his administration will adopt a firmer approach to natural resource lease renewals in order to increase Ghanaian participation and direct more benefits to communities affected by mining.
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ECG on how a cable thief was electrocuted in Kumasi and resulted in 'dumsor'
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has said some of the power outages being experienced in Kumasi in recent times was due to cable theft.
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Galamsey kingpin to be arrested in the coming days – Sammy Gyamfi
The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed that a prominent figure involved in illegal mining—along with his close associates—will be arrested in the coming days.
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GBA urges adherence to rule of law in Chief Justice Torkornoo's suspension
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has expressed concern over the procedure that led to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo by President John Mahama on April 23, 2025.
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Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
The US dollar has seen big declines in recent months.
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Health minister Akandoh appeals to striking Tamale doctors to come to negotiation table
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has appealed to the striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to come to the negotiating table.
The doctors have withdrawn emergency services following the sacking of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital last Tuesday, after the minister paid an unannounced visit to the hospital.