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Court sets July 18 to begin Adu-Boahene, others over $7m cyber-defence software dea
The High Court in Accra has fixed July 18 this year to begin the trial of the immediate past Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene and three others standing trial for allegedly stealing GH¢49.1 million from the state.
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Agradaa convicted for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence
An Accra Circuit Court has convicted Founder of the Heaven Way Champion International Ministry at Weija in Accra, Patricia Asiedua, aka Nana Agradaa.
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Prime Minister Modi in Ghana
Narendra Modi, the leader of the world’s largest democracy, India, will make a two-day official visit to Ghana, one of Africa’s few enduring liberal democracies, on July 2 to 3.
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Indian Prime Minister Modi honoured with Order of the Star of Ghana
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Ghana’s highest honour, the Order of the Star of Ghana, as a solemn responsibility to strengthen cultural and economic relations between the two countries.
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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain two weeks after his wedding - report
Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has been killed in a car crash in northwestern Spain at the age of 28, according to reports.
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Jealous rage: Woman burns ex-boyfriend’s belongings and stabs him over another woman
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old unemployed woman, Augustina Adoma, for allegedly setting fire to her ex-boyfriend’s kiosk and stabbing him in the chest following a confrontation at Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra.
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VIDEO: Man arrested after viral video shows him drunk in Police uniform begging for a smoke
The Police has arrested a man at Antoakrom in the Manso Nkwanta District of the Ashanti Region for unlawfully possessing and wearing a police uniform without proper authorisation.
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President Mahama welcomes Indian Prime Minister for 2-day state visit
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Accra on Wednesday to a rousing welcome at the start of a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Ghana.
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UPSA enforces 'decent' dress code on campus, unkempt hair, shorts, anklets, nose rings etc not permitted for lectures
Following an upsurge in indecent dressing on campus, the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has initiated a move to enforce its code on dressing by students on campus.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on prostitution-related counts
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty Wednesday of transportation to engage in prostitution in his federal trial in New York, but the music mogul was acquitted of the more severe charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
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Ghana’s inflation drops to 13.7% in June; lowest since 2021
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation for June 2025 has dropped to 13.7 per cent, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline and the lowest rate recorded since December 2021.
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See the list of polling stations for Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on July 11
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has released the full list of polling stations where the parliamentary rerun for the Ablekuma North Constituency will be conducted on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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EC sets July 11 for Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun in 19 polling stations
The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to rerun the parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North constituency in Accra in 19 polling stations.
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24 Hour Economy Programme enters implementation phase after cabinet approval, launch
The Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Mr. Augustus Goosie Obuodum Tanoh, has announced that the government is ready to begin implementing its flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, following cabinet approval and the official launch held on Wednesday, July 2, in Accra.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr Tanoh explained that the programme has been structured into 50 distinct commercial, institutional, and social projects of varying sizes to streamline the implementation process.
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Mahama launches 24-Hour Economy and Export Programme; pledges private sector leadership
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, describing it as a “national reset” and a bold strategy to revive Ghana’s economy through round-the-clock productivity and expanded export capacity.
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UTAG backs GTEC in 'name and shame' in usage of fake PhD, prof titles and calls for prosecution
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has waded into the effort of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to purge the tertiary education space of fake PhD holders parading around as ‘Dr’.
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Don’t fall for it: SEC names two platforms running unlicensed investment scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the Ghanaian public against engaging with two entities;, News GH and Ghana News, that it says are promoting unlicensed investment schemes in violation of the country’s securities laws.
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Scented candles linked to cancer, respiratory diseases — toxicologist
A toxicologist, Dr Regina Ama Oppong Wiredu, has warned that some scented candles may release harmful chemicals when burned, especially in enclosed spaces. She says the chemicals are likely to pose long-term health risks such as cancer and respiratory issues. Dr Wiredu, who works with SYNLABB Ghana in Accra, said this in an interview with The Mirror on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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Attorney-General urges court to strike out suspended CJ’s Judicial Review application
The Office of the Attorney-General has filed a motion at the High Court seeking to strike out a judicial review application brought by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The application challenges the work of the Article 146 Committee, currently investigating multiple petitions for her removal from office.
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65% Farmers invest in climate adaptation in Sui River — Report
Sixty-five per cent of farmers in the Sui River in the Western North region landscape invested in climate adaptation, a report that shines a spotlight on the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in West and Central Africa has revealed.
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Former employee sues OSP over ‘wrongful’ dismissal
A former staff member of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dragged the specialised anti-corruption agency to court for terminating his appointment without giving him a hearing.
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Businesswoman, 62, charged with fraud in $80,000 land case
A 62-year-old businesswoman has been dragged to the Achimota Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a businessman on the pretext of selling four plots of East Legon land worth $80,000 to the latter.
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GTEC needs support to sanitise tertiary education system
All over the world, a PhD is held in high esteem because it is the highest earned degree in a specialised area of competence.
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Asantehene, Kusaug Traditional Council meeting successful
A meeting between the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Kusaug Traditional Council reportedly concluded successfully at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
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GRA confirms July 16 start date for revised Energy Sector Levies
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) will take full effect from July 16, 2025, following a one-month postponement to assess global market trends.
