The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during a major operation at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following reports of illegal mining activities taking place close to the community’s police station. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, July 29, followed complaints from residents, traditional authorities and farmers over the […] The post NAIMOS

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a “Van,” was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. On March 5, 2026, VAN […] The post Ghanaian

The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of the Nursing Training College at Techiman Krobo in the Bono East Region following prolonged student unrest and what it described as a breakdown in discipline and adherence to the institution’s rules and regulations. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry said the decision takes immediate […] The post MoH

Majority of delegates from the Ashanti Region have endorsed the bid of the former Subin Member of Parliament, Eugene Boakye Antwi, as the next General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Except delegates from 10 constituencies, which primaries are in dispute and 12 constituencies yet to be covered, the delegates, numbering about 500 out of […] The post Ashanti Backs Eugene Antwi

The chiefs and residents of Nkaseim in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region have issued a stern warning to a road contractor (name withheld) to stay away from a community cooperative mining concession expected to be officially launched soon. According to the community, the concession was secured exclusively to benefit the people of […] The post Nkaseim Residents

Yesterday’s nationwide power outage was a painful reminder that Ghana’s electricity supply remains disturbingly fragile. The blackout disrupted businesses, public institutions, hospitals, communication services and countless households, imposing another avoidable cost on an economy already struggling with multiple challenges. In a press statement issued in the morning of yesterday, Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) explained […] The post Editorial:

The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision has affirmed the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The decision provides legality of the anti-corruption body’s establishment while ruling that the Attorney-General retains the constitutional authority to discontinue prosecutions initiated by the Office. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 the […] The post OSP gains

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice sector, describing it as a critical investment in the country’s democratic future. Speaking at a grand durbar to climax the 150th anniversary celebration of the Supreme Court, Professor Opoku-Agyemang said strong and independent institutions remained the bedrock of a vibrant […] The post Government

One of Ghana’s greatest paradoxes is that we have thousands of graduates every year while employers continue to complain about skills shortages. At the same time, we import skilled labour for sectors where our own universities have been producing graduates for decades. Something is clearly wrong. The problem is not simply the number of graduates. […] The post Universities

LEAP School has celebrated academic excellence, character development and outstanding achievement at its 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony, with a call on pupils to build on strong educational and moral foundations as they pursue greater heights. Held under the theme: “From Foundation to Excellence: Rising Beyond Boundaries,” the colourful event brought together parents, guardians, […] The post LEAP

The Hilltop School at Daban, a suburb of Kumasi, has held its 21st Graduation and Speech Day for a batch of 88 male and female students under the theme “Rising Beyond Limits: Celebrating Resilience, Excellence, and the Next Step Forward,”. The 21st Graduation and Speech Day ended with awards, cultural displays and a call on graduates […] The post Hilltop School marks 21st Graduation and

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, said motive behind the legislation for the establishment of Betting and Lottery Regulatory Agency is aimed at regulating the operators, protect residents from fraudulent activities and ensure compliance with the law. He added that in as much as he does not encourage betting as a pastor, he believes […] The post ‘As a pastor, I don’t

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing the alleged operation of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has described the appointment letter received by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who identified himself as the Director-General, as fake. The Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, stated this on Wednesday during the continuation of the probe in […] The post House