Beyond the crushing details of last Saturday’s boat disaster that claimed 16 lives on the Volta Lake, the story of a single family that lost four members in the accident evokes even more chilling emotions.

A 38-year-old scrap dealer has been arraigned before the Akyem Swedru Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs Akosua Ataa Nyarko, for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old first-year student of the St Francis Senior High School and infecting her with HIV.

The accused, Haruna Ishaq, pleaded not guilty to charges of abduction, defilement and willful transmission of HIV. He was granted bail of GH¢60,000 with three sureties to be justified and is expected to reappear in court on October 23, 2025, for trial.

The Bank of Ghana has lifted the suspension of the Foreign Exchange Trading Licence of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited, effective October 19, 2025.

The University of Ghana (UG) has held the third edition of “Wear UG Day celebration” to promote the professional and sense of responsible dressing among members of the university community. 

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has temporarily shut down the Agordome Water Treatment Plant in southern Volta Region, due to the deterioration in the raw water quality at the plant. 

In the morning of December 8, when I saw on social media that Dr Bawumia, then flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was going to address the nation at 9 am, my initial response was that perhaps he was going to call upon the country to remain calm as we await the Electoral Commission to officially declare the results. 

Cancer does not announce itself with drums and trumpets.

The judiciary must respond decisively and effectively to bring justice for victims of cybercrime and to protect the societal digital space and well-being, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko Amadu, has said. 

In today’s data-driven world, statistics have become an indispensable resource for shaping national development, guiding policy decisions, and ensuring accountability.

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has submitted its report on the missing Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG) containers to the office of the Attorney-General (A-G) for action.

Domestic tourism is not part of our DNA as a people, for which reason, there are Ghanaians who do not know the country apart from the towns and cities they reside, or work in.

Seventy personnel of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team undertook a comprehensive patrol last Tuesday to maintain law and order in and around the Bole township.

On Saturday, October 25, Côte d’Ivoire will hold its presidential election, with more than 8.7 million Ivorians registered to vote. 

At the crossroads of myth and reality stands the Zangbetɔ — the mysterious “guardians of the night” whose presence continue to cast both awe and intrigue upon observers across West Africa, including communities in Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and among the Ewe people in Ghana’s Volta Region.

The impressive performance of Ghana’s senior female team, the Black Queens at the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), has earned them multiple nominations in the CAF Awards.

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a second suspect in connection with a string of robberies and murders targeting taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region, particularly within the Odorkor area.

Former Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has initiated a new action at the High Court, seeking an order to prohibit the appointment of her replacement.

The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, has revealed that a recent DNA ancestry test done by him traced his maternal lineage to the Akan people of Ghana.

Speaking during a state visit to Ghana on Friday, the Grenadian leader said the discovery of his Ghanaian roots underscores the shared heritage between the people of Ghana and the Grenada.

Ghana is to send qualified nurses to the carribean nation of Grenada to work in a number of government medical facilities to help address the acute shortage of skilled caregivers. 

NSS ghost name ‘scandal’: ‘My client has not been served with charge sheet’ — Assibey Antwi’s lawyer tell court 

Exactly five days after the charge sheet against former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) Osei Assibey Antwi was shared in the media, his lawyers have told the Criminal Division of the High Court that their client has not been served, a reason for his absence in court today. 

Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, have advanced two places in the latest FIFA World Ranking, continuing their positive trajectory under coach Otto Addo. The team now sits 73rd in the global standings.

The spokesperson for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has warned that any presidential candidate who refuses to concede defeat despite an obvious loss poses a threat to Ghana’s democracy.

Mildred Donkor, the woman who was accused by the Attorney-General of conspiring with the immediate past Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife to allegedly move stolen state funds of over GH¢49 million in a deal to purchase software for the country has been discharged by the Accra High Court. 

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has urged injured striker Inaki Williams to better adapt to the team’s dynamics as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Athletic Bilbao forward missed Ghana’s final two qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros due to injury.

Since completing his nationality switch to Ghana in 2022, Williams has managed just two goals in 25 appearances for the national team—far below expectations for a player of his caliber.