Two adult males have died following a violent clash over family land at Dondoli, a suburb of Wa in the Upper West Region. One of the victims died at the scene, while the other was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to hospital. The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, who confirmed the […]

The year 2025 is emerging as a defining moment for Ghana’s education sector, marked by what government officials describe as “hard choices, honest reflection and a decisive reset” under President John Dramani Mahama. When President Mahama and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, took office, they encountered an education system weighed down by long-standing structural […]

Medeama SC were held to a goalless draw by Bibiani Gold Stars at the Dun’s Park in the final Ghana Premier League fixture for 2025. The nail-biting clash saw both sides attempt to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes, but failed to convert any of the 11 total shots between them. Gold Stars […]

The Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC), in close consultation with the Ministry of Interior, has temporarily closed the Ho Central Mosque, for a duration of two (2) weeks, commencing from Thursday, 1st January, 2026. This is contained in a press release dated December 31. “Additionally, the location under dispute is hereby declared a crime scene […]

The year 2025 will be etched in the annals of Ghanaian sports as a landmark period for the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) as Ghana’s national Armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, did not just compete; they showcased a spectacular, medal-laden campaign across the continent and the globe, firmly cementing the nation’s reputation as an African powerhouse […]

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has secured the conviction of Pergringo Braimah Abubakah Sadick, also known as “Cyborg,” for unlawfully discharging a firearm in public. He was put before the Adenta Circuit Court One, presided over by Her Ladyship Angela Attachie, on 31st December 2025 where he pleaded guilty to the charge and expressed remorse […]

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has thanked delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the support they have shown to him so far as he campaigns to be elected flagbearer for the 2028 elections. His tour of the Greater Accra region continued yesterday, Tuesday, December 30, with engagements in Ablekuma South, Okaikoi South, […]

Andre Ayew’s move to NAC Breda can be summed up in one word: timely. For six months, many Ghanaians wondered whether the 36-year-old forward would finally hang up his boots after his contract with Ligue 1 side Le Havre expired. This transfer is Ayew’s way of sending a clear message—he is not done yet, and […]

The Legal Green Association has made a number of demands on duty bearers as they joined Ghanaians today, Wednesday, December 31, to reflect on the historical significance of 31st December, a date that remains one of the most defining moments in Ghana’s political evolution. They urged all public office holders to cooperate fully with accountability […]

On December 22, 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) held an Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) sensitisation workshop for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The engagement marks an important milestone toward the effective implementation of […]

Supporters, party cadres, and the national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have converged on Big Ada in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the historic 31st December overthrow of the then Dr Hilla Limann administration. The event marks the 31st December 1981 coup, led […]

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Substantive Black Stars captain Andre Dede Ayew has signed a new deal with Dutch Eredevisie side NAC Breda. The experienced attacker has put pen to paper on a short-term deal with NAC Breda, joining the Dutch side until the end of the season after spending the opening half of the 2025/26 campaign without a club. […]

The race to lead NPP, general voters favour Dr Bawumia 56% but NPP voters back him by a larger margin according to new poll by Global InfoAnalytics. The poll, conducted between December 1 and December 21, 2025, shows Dr Bawumia leading with 56 per cent support among all voters, far ahead of former Assin Central […]

In the wake of banking sector stress, Ghanaian banks are under pressure to deliver stable returns, deepen financial inclusion, and compete with agile non-bank players. One of the most under-leveraged levers for achieving these strategic objectives is standards: systematic frameworks and protocols that guide risk management, operations, reporting and governance. Far from being regulatory checkboxes, […]

Senyo K. Hosi, Entrepreneur, Finance & Economic Policy Analyst, has said that on the back of the realisation of the policy outcomes of low inflation, real fiscal savings and import bill savings, he does not consider the $214million or GHS2.4billion spent on the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) a loss. In his view, it is […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a […]

As part of ongoing efforts by the Government of Ghana to decentralise passport services and make them more accessible to citizens across the country, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, on Tuesday, 30th December 2025, commissioned the Passport Application Centre in Techiman, Bono East Region. In his address, the Deputy Minister highlighted […]

The Government of Ghana has settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation, marking another major milestone in the country’s ongoing economic recovery and debt-management efforts. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the payment was made on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, using funds from government cash buffers, underscoring the renewed strength in Ghana’s liquidity and fiscal management […]