The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, today led the National Executives of the party to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late H.E. Samuel Odoi-Sykes. Odoi-Sykes, former National Chairman of the NPP, was a distinguished lawyer, diplomat and statesman. In a message after the visit, Dr. Bawumia … The post Bawumia leads NPP Executives to mourn

Suame Member of Parliament (MP) John Darko has denied any involvement in a post-court settlement between SIC Savings and Loans and Equity Savings and Loans, insisting that he had no part in any decision to compromise a court judgment in favour of SIC. His position follows an interrogation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office … The post Suame MP John Darko

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dismissed claims that the introduction of a new digital Value Added Tax (VAT) collection system will impose an additional 20% tax on subscriptions and payments for online services. In a press release issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Authority clarified that the new system does not introduce a … The post GRA dismisses claims of additional

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as a Deputy Communications Director of the party, effective immediately. The appointment was approved by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) at a meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In a press release signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC … The post NDC

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the appointment of Emelia Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) by President John Dramani Mahama, questioning her ability to remain politically neutral in the role. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and signed by its National Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, … The post NPP

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for certiorari and prohibition filed by the 1st accused person in the case of Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another (Skytrain Case). The applicant had sought an order of certiorari to quash the Ruling of the High Court dated July 2, 2026, which dismissed his submission of no … The post Supreme Court dismisses application

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained two separate fire incidents in Takoradi on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with no casualties recorded. The first incident was a warehouse fire at Somoco Company Limited, a tricycle assembly company near the Takoradi Air Force Base. The Service received a distress call at 10:37 a.m. and dispatched … The post GNFS contains Somoco warehouse

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, enquiry bail following investigations into an alleged criminal conspiracy that has resulted in an estimated financial loss of GH¢27 million to SIC Savings and Loans Company Limited. According to a news release issued by EOCO on Tuesday, October … The post EOCO

The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region, pending a full-scale investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students. In a statement issued today, the GES said the alleged incident reportedly triggered a student rampage, leading to the destruction … The post GES

The Agona Nkwanta District Police Command has arrested a man seen in a viral video assaulting a woman. The suspect, Emmanuel Kwofie, a 30-year-old farmer and native of Dixcove, was arrested on 12th October 2026 at 7:00 pm at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Superintendent … The post Police arrest man captured in viral video assaulting

The Volta and Oti Regional Manager of the Methodist Education Unit, the Reverend Mrs Josephine Esinam Gudu-Agbadzivor, has said the church has taken deliberate steps to provide holistic education for children to secure them a better future. Rev. Mrs Gudu-Agbadzivor stressed that while the church adhered to the broader national education system, its mission went … The post Ho Methodist JHS marks 60 years appeared

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has taken its public education campaign on petroleum safety, consumer protection and fuel measurement verification to the 2026 Asogli Te Zã (Yam Festival), cautioning consumers to remain vigilant and report suspected malpractices at fuel stations. The Authority used the colourful annual festival, which brought together chiefs, government officials, residents and … The post Asogli

Mr Abass Mustapha Osabutey, popularly known in National Democratic Congress (NDC) circles as “The Capo”, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Organiser of the party. This follows the NDC’s preparations for the upcoming regional executive elections, a key exercise expected to shape the party’s leadership, organisational strength and … The post Abass

Telecel has unveiled award-winning musician Black Sherif as its brand partner, ending weeks of speculation surrounding Project X. The partnership brings together Telecel and one of Ghana’s most exceptional music talents, the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year, to deliver exclusive experiences and greater value in digital financial services to Telecel customers. Under Project X, … The post Black

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the World Assemblies of God Fellowship of the government’s continued support to ensure a peaceful and successful World Congress in Accra. He gave the assurance when the Executive Committee of the Fellowship paid a courtesy call on him on Monday to discuss preparations for the congress, which opens in … The post Assemblies of God leaders

The founding director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), Professor Eric Y. Danquah, has called for a global research system in which the quality of a scientist’s research questions is not determined by the wealth of their institution. Speaking at the opening of the ninth International Plant Phenotyping Symposium in Accra yesterday, … The post Accra hosts global plant phenotyping

Ghana had substantial accommodation capacity, but demand for rooms weakened between March and June 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The 2025 Accommodation Unit Survey (AUS), captured in the Accommodation Occupancy Report, showed that about five million room-nights were available each month during the period. However, monthly occupied room-nights declined from 2.14 million … The post Hotel

Ghana’s artisanal fishing communities have called for the immediate revocation of offshore gold exploration licences granted to Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd, insisting that the government’s suspension of the company’s operations is insufficient to protect the country’s fisheries, marine ecosystems and food security. The demand was made at a press conference in Accra yesterday and … The post Fishers

Bibiani Gold Stars have been fined GH¢5,000 by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee for breaching matchday accreditation and access control rules during their Ghana Premier League (GPL) match against Accra Hearts of Oak. The club was found guilty of allowing its Chief Executive Officer, Kwasi Adu, to enter the inner perimeter without authorisation, … The post GFA

Ghana’s top-ranked table tennis player, James Marfo, is set to begin his professional career in France. He will undergo a one-year training programme at the Hennebont Table Tennis Centre while competing in the country’s league. Marfo, who was named the 2025 Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Table Tennis Player of the Year, is expected … The post Ping-pong star James