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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.
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All you need to know about Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+)
Ghana is set to launch a transformative economic policy dubbed the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, or 24H+, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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MTN Ghana restores data bundle services after technical disruption on launch day of new offers
MTN Ghana has confirmed that it has fully resolved the technical issues that disrupted data bundle purchases earlier on July 1, 2025, the same day new enhanced data offers were officially rolled out across the telecom sector.
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If you’ve seen any of these 7 signs, your IT system is long overdue for an upgrade
At some point, every organisation faces a turning point with its technology. What once seemed like cutting-edge infrastructure can quickly become outdated—slowing productivity, increasing risks, and frustrating employees.
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Aminu Dantata: This is why Dangote's rich uncle was buried in Saudi Arabia after dying in UAE
One of Nigeria's wealthiest businessmen, Aminu Dantata, has been buried in Saudi Arabia after he died on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.
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Dada Joe Remix: DSS, FBI, and Ghana Police collaborate to extradite alleged romance scam leader to US
The U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) has confirmed that its special agents stationed at the United States Embassy in Accra collaborated with Ghanaian authorities to assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the extradition of Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, also known as “Dada Joe Remix.”
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Narendra Modi: Indian Prime Minister to receive Ghana’s highest national honour during 2-day state visit
The Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is set to receive Ghana’s highest state honour, the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana, during his state visit which commences tomorrow.
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Health Minister confirms 107 COVID-19 cases at University of Ghana
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has confirmed 107 cases of COVID-19 at the University of Ghana, with an additional 316 suspected cases currently under investigation.
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TCDA sets GH₵9.01/kg as Minimum Producer Price for shea nuts from July 1
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced a new Minimum Producer Price (MPP) for raw shea nuts as part of measures to enhance sustainability, protect local producers, and ensure international competitiveness within Ghana’s shea sector.
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MTN Ghana suffers technical hitch on day of enhanced data bundle rollout
MTN Ghana has announced a major technical issue that has disrupted its data bundle services, just as new, more generous data offers were set to take effect from today, July 1, 2025.
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Govt releases GH¢139m for LEAP - Cash allowance up by 25%
The government has released GH¢139.25 million for disbursement as cash grants to vulnerable households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme.
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Greed threatens Ghana’s future, Cardinal Turkson warns at Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson has urged Ghanaians to embrace a renewed sense of responsibility and solidarity, warning that unchecked greed and selfish gain threaten the nation’s shared resources and the well-being of future generations.