The Aowin Division of the Forestry Commission has intensified its operations against illegal mining, arresting 13 Ghanaians engaged in galamsey activities within the Boin Tano Forest Reserve. The operation, carried out around 1:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Jema Asemkrom, involved two task forces, including a Rapid Response Team of the Forestry Commission. […]

R2Bees   Ghanaian music duo, R2Bees, made up of Mugeez and Omar Sterling, have announced their return with a fresh double-single release that highlights their versatility and staying power. The Read More... The post R2Bees Return With Double-Single Release appeared first

Ghanaian rapper and singer, Kwesi Arthur, has gone public with serious allegations against his former management company, Ground Up Chale, and its Chief Executive Officer, Glen Boateng. In a statement shared via his official social media handle on January 21, 2026, Kwesi Arthur claimed: Ground Up Chale is demanding US$150,000 from him to use his […]

Joseph Osei Owusu   A delegate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Odotobri Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Kwasi Asante, has petitioned the party’s Presidential Election Committee to Read More... The post NPP Delegate Wants ‘Disruption Plot’ Probed appeared

By Kofi Ansah Fuel quality is often simplified to a single number displayed on the pump – RON 91 or RON 95 for petrol, and, in the case of diesel, an implicit assumption that “diesel is diesel.” While these indicators are important, they represent only minimum combustion performance thresholds, not the full spectrum of fuel […] The post The GOIL difference: What’s really in your

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced price increment for some of its services. In a post on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, January 22, the Authority explained that the price adjustment is aimed at maintaining and improving the quality of its service delivery. According to the NIA, the fee increment apply to services […]

The latest drop in fuel prices across the country did not come as a surprise to industry players, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has said. The Chamber insists that the movement was long anticipated under Ghana’s deregulated petroleum pricing regime. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, COMAC’s Chief Executive, Dr Riverson … The post Fuel price reductions

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Former Ghana international Matthew Amoah has shed light on the role he played in the clubâ??s decision to sign André Ayew, describing his involvement as modest but crucial in assessing the forwardâ??s readiness before the move was completed.Speaking in an interview, Amoah explained that although he was not directly involved in negotiations, the clubâ??s hierarchy sought his professional opinion once reports linking Ayew with a move to NAC Breda began circulating.â??It

Residents and traders along La Police Road and parts of Oko-Dan in Accra in the Greater Accra Region are facing growing difficulties as the 20 pesewa coin gradually disappears from daily commercial transactions. Although the coin remains legal tender, its use in small purchases has become increasingly problematic, creating inconvenience for both residents and traders. … The post Use of 20 pesewa coin declines

A member of the National Anti- Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat task force was shot in the thigh by armed assailants during a routine anti ‘galamsey’ operation in the Bono Region on Tuesday. The incident occurred in a bush along the Subinkurom-Kyeremasu stretch, in the Dormaa Central Municipality when the task force came under attack by … The post 1 dead, officer of NAIMOS

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The Mankrado Oyoko Royal Family of Boso has denied reports alleging the destoolment of Osabarima Agyemang Oboahyia II, Mankrado of Boso, describing the reports as false, misleading, and defamatory. According to the Royal Family, the purported destoolment as carried out in the report was entirely untrue and calculated to injure the reputation, dignity, and customary … The post Boso-Gua

Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has returned to full-scale training with German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg for the first time in almost three years, marking a major milestone in his long and difficult recovery journey.The 28-year-old has endured an extended lay-off after suffering a serious ACL injury in February 2023. Despite undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, Kyereh faced setbacks in 2024, delaying his long-anticipated return to action. Through perseverance and determination,

The High Court in Accra has ordered former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, to submit a list of her witnesses by January 27 in her trial over an alleged GH¢38 million financial loss linked to the NSA ghost names scandal. Presiding judge, Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, warned the court would … The post High

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has called for urgent structural reforms in Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector following Star Oil Limited’s indefinite suspension of its membership from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). ASEC, named Energy Think Tank of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Energy Awards, said the development exposes deep institutional and […] The post ASEC

Fifteen trotro drivers were arrested yesterday by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) taskforce at Awoshi Market over allegations of overcharging passengers. The arrests follow complaints from commuters who reported being charged excessively during their journeys. The drivers identities have not been disclosed. Authorities claim they exploited passengers by imposing inflated fares without justification, violating fair-pricing … The post 15

 The Electoral Commission (EC) in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the 1992 Constitution, as amended, will hold the Ayawaso East Parliamentary By-Election on Tuesday, March 3. The vacancy was created by the unfortunate death of Mr Mahama Naser Toure, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso East. A statement issued by Mr Samuel Tettey, … The post Electoral

Every headline carries weight. Every word published on the Bank of Ghana sends a signal, not only to policymakers and investors, but to ordinary citizens whose livelihoods depend on economic stability. In times of uncertainty, the media’s responsibility goes beyond reporting events; it must help the public understand them without amplifying fear or speculation. The … The post Reporting

President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland has sparked a backlash from Republicans in Congress, as lawmakers’ voice growing concern about US military interventions overseas. But it remains unclear if enough Republicans are willing to join Democrats to block a takeover of the island territory – and whether Trump would bow to pressure from Congress, … The post Could