-
NACOC shuts eight chemist shops for illegal tramadol sales
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has closed down eight chemist shops across the country for selling high-dose tramadol above the legally permitted levels.
-
Azumah joins Captan to lead boxing’s biggest reform drive
Ghana’s most decorated boxing warrior, Azumah Nelson, has stepped into the ring once more, this time teaming up with revered administrator, Samir Captan, to spearhead the boldest reform mission in the sport.
Celebrated promoter, Mr Captain, makes a sensational return to the helm as chairman of a newly formed Boxing Normalisation Committee with the legendary three-time world champion as Special Technical Advisor to the formidable eight-member team of professionals of diverse backgrounds.
-
China rolls out K-visa targeting global talents as Trump tightens H‑1B access
China will officially launch its K-visa programme on October 1, 2025, a new initiative aimed at attracting global talent, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
-
Beyond school name: Why BECE students’ success depends on effort, not placement
As the results of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are announced each year, thousands of Ghanaian families experience a period of anxiety.
-
Free SHS Policy @ 8: Ministerial Execution
In September 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy at the West Africa Senior High School in Accra, fulfilling a long-standing New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign promise.
-
Give entire DACF to MMDAs — Prof. Ahwoi
The District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) constitutionally belongs to the metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs), so they must have all of that money, a local governance expert, Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi, has stated.
-
ECG terminates 202 contracts for underperformance
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has terminated the contracts of 202 companies that provide services to it, but whose activities were adversely affecting its operations.
-
NPP presidential primary processes will be transparent — Frimpong
The national leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has pledged its commitment to upholding transparency, fairness and internal democracy in all its processes.
-
Energy Committee insists on revenue recovery before any power price adjustment
The Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Energy, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has stressed that the House will not approve any electricity tariff increment until power sector agencies demonstrate significant improvements in revenue collection and efficiency.
-
NPRA to roll out basic pensions education in schools
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced plans to introduce basic pensions education at tertiary, secondary, and vocational institutions as part of efforts to enhance financial literacy and expand pension coverage in Ghana.
-
Bawumia begins two-day campaign tour of Central Region ahead of NPP Primary
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has begun a two-day campaign tour of the Central Region as part of preparations for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for January.
-
Ken Agyapong's camp demands sanctions for NPP Chairmen over "gross anti-party conduct"
The campaign team for Assin Central MP and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has issued a demand for the immediate sanctioning of two New Patriotic Party (NPP) regional chairmen, accusing them of "gross misconduct" that threatens the party's unity.
-
NPP disowns comments by Abronye and Chairman Wontumi; reaffirms commitment to democratic processes
The National Leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has publicly disowned statements made by two of its regional chairmen, asserting that their recent pronouncements "do not represent the ideals and practices of the party."
-
Former Chinese agricultural minister sentenced to death but granted leniency for returning illicit gains
Tang Renjian, former minister of agriculture and rural affairs of China, was on Sunday handed the death penalty with a two-year reprieve for taking massive bribes.
-
Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%
With no outright winner, Seychelles will hold a rerun presidential election after the country’s two main contenders secured below 50 percent of the votes, the electoral authority said.
-
Flaunt now, pay later? The tax bill on birthday cash and cars all influencers & celebs must know
As Ghana's social media influencers and celebrities continue to flaunt extravagant birthday gifts, including luxury vehicles and substantial cash sums, existing tax legislation requires them to pay significant amounts to the state, with some liabilities reaching 15 per cent of a gift's value.
-
VIDEO: Ghana's UDS win FISU Universities World Football Tournament in China
The University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana is the 2025 FISU Universities World Football Tournament champions.
-
Ghana, China should leverage ties to address emerging development challenges - Vice President
Ghana’s Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has acknowledged the invaluable contribution of China to the country’s socio-economic advancement, urging the authorities to continue to work together for the good of the people.
-
ECG raises record monthly revenue of GH¢1.74bn in July 2025 - Acting MD tells Parliament
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in July 2025 raised a total revenue of GH¢1.74 billion, the highest monthly revenue in the company’s history, according to the Acting Managing Director of ECG, Mr Julius Kpekpena.
He said this when officials of the company appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy on Friday, September 26, 2025.
-
How Sarkodie's Kumasi Rapperholic fared after rain disrupted it
Even with the rain initially disrupting the show, the Baba Yara Sports Stadium was alive with music, laughter, and enjoyment, as thousands of excited fans flooded the grounds for Sarkodie’s iconic Rapperholic concert on Saturday night.
-
Ghana ratifies treaty banning nuclear weapons at UN
Ghana has formally declared itself a nuclear-weapon-free state after depositing its instrument of ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) at the United Nations.
-
See the full list of winners at the 36th CIMG Awards
The 36th edition of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) National Marketing Performance Awards has honoured outstanding individuals and organisations that excelled in marketing, innovation, and social impact.
-
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
Billionaire Elon Musk and Prince Andrew are named in new files released by Congressional Democrats that relate to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
-
$715,000 online fraud scheme: Two granted GH¢2m bail
Two people have been put before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding one American and one Canadian of $715,000 under the pretext of helping the two acquire a consignment of goods valued at over US$12 million through an online scheme.
Solomon David King and Kingsley Okokon Etuk, both Nigerian nationals aged 48, have been charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding by false pretences and money laundering.
They have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
-
Illicit drug epidemic growing security concern - E/R Peace Council Chairman sounds alarm
The Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Peace Council, Dr Mark Boadu, has stated that the intake of illicit drugs and alcohol among the youth is no longer a health crisis but a security threat to the country.