Two Ghanaian citizens, Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah, have petitioned the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate the Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, over comments he allegedly made about the redevelopment of the Konkomba Yam Market at Agbogbloshie in Accra. In the petition dated September 16, 2026, … The post Two

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel in connection with an alleged extortion incident in Accra. The officers, who were members of a patrol team, are alleged to have demanded money from a victim and compelled him to withdraw the money from an ATM for them. The interdicted officers are Inspector Courage Boateng, … The post Police interdict seven officers over alleged

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has met with the leadership of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) to discuss road safety and strengthen collaboration between the Police Service and commercial motorbike riders. The engagement, which included members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), focused on concerns of the riders and measures … The post IGP

A high-powered delegation of chiefs from the Volta Region has today arrived in China on a strategic investment tour at the invitation of Ghana’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Kojo Bonsu. The delegation is led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV of Anfoega, and coordinated by businessman Mr. … The post Volta chiefs delegation arrives in China

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential. He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods. Hon. Gunu made … The post Volta

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has welcomed a number of Regional Ministers to the Ministry for a courtesy engagement. The meeting provided an opportunity to connect, exchange perspectives, and discuss issues that directly affect the development of the regions. According to the Minister, discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between … The post Mahama

Thirty-seven inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison who have completed their degree programmes have sat for the Teacher Licensure Examination. The examination was conducted at the facility on Monday, September 14, 2026, under strict supervision by two external invigilators with support from officers of the Ghana Prisons Service. According to the Service, the exercise … The post 37

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to either apologise to Ghanaians or remove Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu from office over the controversy surrounding the proposed introduction of Arabic and Chinese language studies in schools. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the party’s Education Sector Policy Committee … The post NPP

The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Mubarick Masawudu, has given three media houses seven days to retract a publication which linked him to the alleged use of land guards in a land dispute at Spintex or face legal action. The demand was made through his lawyers, LIMO@LAW, in a letter dated September … The post Retract now Or face court – Deputy

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed members engaging in activities with parliamentary campaign undertones to immediately stop. The directive was issued by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) following what it described as activities by some members with parliamentary ambitions across various constituencies. In a press release dated September 14, 2026, and signed by … The post NDC

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for greater investment in the education of Ga-Dangme youth to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to become responsible citizens and contribute to the development of the Ga-State. He said educating the younger generation was critical to the future development of the Ga-State … The post Scholarship scheme launched for Ga-Dangme

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called for an independent review of the Senior High School (SHS) placement system amid growing concerns over alleged unfairness, lack of transparency and claims that parents are being asked to pay money to secure school places. The Bishops said the recurring complaints surrounding the Computerised School Selection and … The post Catholic

Medivents Consult, organisers of the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon, have announced that the winner of this year’s race will take home a total prize package of $4,000. Mr William Ezah, the Race Director who announced this at a press conference in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region said, the winner will pocket a cash prize of … The post $4,000 prize package announced for Accra

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has concluded a sports diplomacy programme after training 50 coaches and 300 female student-athletes across Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra to strengthen the country’s grassroots women’s football pipeline. The U.S Department of State initiative brought 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Amy Griffin, alongside former Major League Soccer player Kofi Sarkodie … The post US

Two Kenyan athletes emerged winners of the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday. Alex Korio won the men’s 21-kilometre elite race, while Lucy Ndambuki triumphed in the women’s category. The event, which attracted thousands of athletes, was held in line with the KGL Foundation’s mental health initiative, the Mental Health Index … The post 2 Kenyans shine

Former England forward Raheem Sterling admitted dangerous driving on Tuesday after being involved in a collision on a highway. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court to driving his Lamborghini Urus dangerously before he crashed on the M3 in southern England on May 28. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, officials … The post Sterling admits

Jack Draper has ruled himself out of action for the rest of the year. In an emotional Instagram post, Draper said he won’t be able to play again until 2027. “Don’t usually love lots of words on here but I wanted to update you that I am aiming to return to the tour at the … The post Draper out until 2027 appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

European soccer players’ union FIFPRO Europe demanded reforms to FIFA’s decision-making structures on Monday, arguing that the world body’s now-abandoned investment proposal exposed dangerous flaws in how global football is governed. The union released a study claiming FIFA’s shelved Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative would have ?converted the game’s flagship competitions into assets for private capital … The post FIFPRO

Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships (WAC), with the Kenyan capital becoming the first African city to stage the ?event. World Athletics announced the decision yesterday after its council meeting in Budapest, while also awarding the 2031 edition to Munich. Nairobi had previously failed in its bid to host the … The post Nairobi to host 2029 WAC in African first

Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou was picked over Wembley Stadium in London to host the 2029 Champions League final, UEFA said yesterday, in a further sign of their rebuilt relations after the divisive European Super League project. The choice gives Barcelona a marquee game one year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and … The post Camp Nou to host 2029