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President Mahama nominates Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice after Torkornoo’s removal
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for appointment as the next Chief Justice of Ghana, following the removal of Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office earlier this month.
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Tamale Central: EC declares Alidu Seidu MP
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Professor Seidu Alidu, as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tamale Central Constituency.
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Canal+ completes $2bn MultiChoice takeover: What it means for DStv and GOtv customers
French media giant Canal+ has completed its long-awaited $2 billion takeover of MultiChoice Group, cementing its dominance in Africa’s pay TV market and creating what it described as a “global media and entertainment powerhouse.”
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UCC Vice-Chancellor controversy: GTEC takes punitive measures against UCC
The controversy between the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, over his compulsory retirement age has taken a different twist.
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Health alert! Poison cases on the rise
At least an average of 20 cases of exposure to poison or poison consumption are recorded in each of the public health facilities across the country every month.
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Protesters present petition to police over 'selective justice' under Mahama gov't [VIDEO]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) staged a major demonstration in Accra yesterday, accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of systematic harassment and political persecution of its members.
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IEA launches national dialogue on natural resources
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) will today launch a new series of public roundtable discussions on the future of Ghana’s natural resources and the role they can play in securing sustainable national development.
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‘I refuse to be silenced on galamsey’ – Cadman Atta Mills fires at NDC
Economist and former World Bank Macroeconomic Sector Manager Cadman Atta Mills has defended his decision to publicly criticise the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that loyalty should not be equated with silence in the face of flawed policies.
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Ghana’s Mpox cases increase to 565
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox, bringing the country’s total number of infections to 565 as of September 18.
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Gbenyiri conflict: Authorities must address underlying causes
The recent clash at Gbenyiri, a farming community in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region, is yet another painful reminder of how land disputes continue to destabilise the peace and stability in certain portions of Ghana.
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Student visa overstayer jailed for raping girl, 12
A student "overstayer" who repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl after arranging for taxis to bring her to his flat late at night has been jailed.
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Africa must own its health security – Mahama tells UN gathering
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to reframe health as a strategic investment in development and sovereignty rather than a financial burden.
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VIDEO: What First Lady Lordina Mahama said at 7th UN General Assembly prayer service for children
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, took the global stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to deliver a keynote address during the 7th Annual Prayer Service for Children on Monday.
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Ballon d'Or 2025: Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati win top prizes as Sarina Wiegman lands award for best coach
Ballon d'Or 2025: Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati win top prizes as Sarina Wiegman lands award for best coach
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GTEC suspends processing of accreditation and other requests from UCC over VC's compulsory retirement dispute
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has decided that with immediate effect, it will not process any request from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in respect of accreditation, salaries (government subventions), GETFund support, Book and Research Allowances, Post Retirement Contracts, Financial Clearance for Recruitment and any other related requests.
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Police, NACOC seize 1,195 boxes of Tramadol at Gbintri; six arrested
A joint operation by the Ghana Police Service and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has led to the arrest of six people and the seizure of 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg at Gbintri, near Nalerigu in the North East Region.
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UCC VC Prof Boampong ignores directive to proceed on retirement
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has decided to disregard a directive by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) instructing him to proceed on retirement.
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Wa: Security man murdered
The discovery of the body of a security man in Dobile, a suburb of Wa, has thrown the community into fear and panic.
The residents are afraid that the serial killings that were experienced in the metropolis some time ago, have resurfaced and believe that their lives could be at risk.
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BoG consults religious leaders on developing inclusive regulatory framework for rollout of Non-Interest Banking and Finance
On September 18, 2025, a Bank of Ghana team on Non-Interest Banking and Finance (NIBF), led by Prof. John Gatsi, Advisor at the Bank, on behalf of the Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, engaged representatives of Christian and Muslim leaders at the Bank Square.
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How President Mahama was welcomed in New York for UN General Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama have arrived in New York to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Gov't moves to curb GH¢2.36BN annual losses in procurement – Deputy Finance Minister
The government is rolling out sweeping reforms in the public procurement system to tackle the billions of cedis lost annually through irregularities, the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced.
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Lordina Mahama speaks at 7th UN General Assembly prayer service for children
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, took the global stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to deliver a keynote address during the 7th Annual Prayer Service for Children.
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Ghana finishes fourth in 4x100 relay final at World Athletics
USA and Canada were almost neck and neck heading into the final changeover but in a contest between Noah Lyles and Andre De Grasse, there was only going to be one winner.
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Kukurantumi police station closed after youth attempted to burn it down following suspect’s death in custody
The Ghana Police Service has announced the temporary closure of the Kukurantumi Police Station in the Eastern Region after some youth attempted to set the facility on fire following the death of a suspect in custody.
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Sports Ministry launches recreation and wellness drive in Ga-Mashie
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation will tomorrow, Monday, September 22, officially launch the National Recreation and Wellness Programme (NaRWP) at Mantse Agbonaa, Jamestown, under the theme: “Play More, Live Well – The Ga-Mashie Edition.”