Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appears more concerned and emotionally invested in the imprisonment of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, than the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on Joy Prime on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, … The post NPP

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned that traders, transport operators, businesses and individuals who refuse to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services could face arrest, prosecution, fines or imprisonment. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the central bank expressed concern over the widespread refusal to accept … The post ejecting

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has claimed that the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta played a major role in the recent decision by a United States court to grant him a Green Card. Speaking in an interview at Joy prime on July 22, 2026, Mr. Kpebu argued that Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have strong political … The post Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team influenced

Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, says he has no personal grudge against former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, describing their relationship as cordial despite their past political differences. Speaking in an interview with Umaru Sanda on Channel one TV yesterday, Mr Afoko said he does not hold on to … The post My relationship with Akufo Addo

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has declared his support for the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing him as a political prisoner. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 22, Mr Boadu expressed concern over Chairman Wontumi’s detention and said the party … The post John

Twenty-two patients with severe heart rhythm disorders have received life-saving cardiac device procedures worth about GH¢2 million through a partnership between the Mount Carmel Foundation, the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) and Africa World Airlines. The procedures were carried out during a five-day medical mission … The post Twenty-two

Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem-Sai has dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the conviction of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was politically motivated. Speaking on TV3 yesterday, Dr. Srem-Sai described the party’s claims as “shocking,” insisting that the evidence relied upon by the court largely came … The post Most

The Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, has joined Ghana’s delegation at the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra to discuss ways of improving healthcare across the continent. The two-day summit, which opened on Tuesday, July 21, brought together African leaders, health ministers, policymakers, development … The post NHIA

A one-day workshop to deepen public understanding of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) as a tool to combat global warming was held in Accra yesterday, with experts urging caution and stronger governance around the emerging technology. The workshop presented findings from the AskGOVSRM-Ghana Project, a two-year research initiative funded by the Degrees Initiative and implemented by … The post Experts

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced plans to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders to rid the market of substandard electrical products, as part of efforts to curb the rising incidence of fire outbreaks across the country. The initiative will involve closer engagement with regulatory institutions, law enforcement agencies, importers, manufacturers and dealers to ensure … The post GSA

The Black Queens continued preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a goalless draw against Tanzania in an international friendly in Casablanca on Monday. Ghana enjoyed greater possession and created several promising opportunities throughout the contest but were unable to find the breakthrough against a resilient Tanzanian side. The Black … The post Black

Clubs competing in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL) and Women Premier League (WPL) have been urged to apply for their Clearance Certificates from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to meet the deadline set for them. An Executive Committee member of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Mr Nkoo … The post Clubs asked

The first round of the 2026 Accra Basketball League (ABL) ended last weekend with Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies, Leopards, Police, Heat and Panthers all finishing their respective campaigns unbeaten. In the women’s division, Braves Ladies enjoyed a perfect first round, winning all eight matches to sit atop the table with 16 points. Navy follows in … The post ABL

Several Tour de France teams, including that of Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel, confirmed yesterday they had faced anti-doping controls during the race’s final rest day. However, unlike those on Sunday targeting Tour leader Tadej Pogacar and former champion Jonas Vingegaard, these did not happen in the middle of the night. Pogacar and Evenepoel had beeen … The post Tour de France hit

Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported on Monday. The relationship between European football’s governing body and the game’s global federation is under strain. One cause was FIFA’s unexplained decision to suspend a red card for United States striker Folarin Balogun before a … The post Ceferin

Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing with immediate effect after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches. The 47-year-old’s final game was Spain’s 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16 on 6 July. Taylor, who was a prison officer before becoming a professional referee, was first added to the Football League … The post Referee Taylor retires appeared first on Ghanaian

Ipswich Town have continued their preparations for their return to the Premier League by completing the £20m signing of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Gary O’Neil’s side after scoring 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since joining from Sporting in 2023. Issahaku … The post Ipswich complete £20m deal for Issahaku

FIFA has opened an investigation into the violent scenes that followed Spain’s World Cup final win on Sunday, with several Argentina players facing bans. Nahuel Molina appeared to strike Spain’s captain Rodri in the stomach as he ran on to the pitch following the final whistle, while there was also a large melee on the … The post Argentine players face ban over World Cup final brawls

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has introduced a strategic reporting framework for its investee companies. The framework is aimed at strengthening corporate governance, enhancing Board oversight and improving the quality of reporting across its investment portfolio. The reporting framework will also ensure that SSNIT’s investments continue to deliver sustainable value for its … The post SSNIT

The Ghana Association of Urological Surgeons (GAUS) has raised concern over the acute shortage of urologists in the country. It warned that the situation is placing enormous pressure on the few specialists available. Currently, Ghana has only 94 urologists, made up of 75 practising specialists and 19 on internship. The association said the shortfall was … The post Nation faces acute shortage