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Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians in Rwanda to register with the Ghanaian Embassy to help government respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies.

National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day ultimatum to publicly explain how raw marks were converted into final grades in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), or face the council’s action

Despite being the NPP’s traditional stronghold, the Ashanti Region is yet to have a befitting regional party office, raising concerns among party faithful and political observers. Former Bantama MP Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu has expressed disappointment over the situation and called for renewed efforts to construct a permanent regional office

A 14-year-old JHS 1 student of Dadeben Basic School, Lawrence Dogbe, has drowned at Gomoa Nyanyano Teachers’ Quarters in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region after going swimming

Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to youth development, urging young Ghanaians to prioritise skills, innovation, and leadership as the country navigates a rapidly evolving global economy.

Authorities in the Ayawaso Central Municipality have temporarily closed down Accra New Town Experimental School following the collapse of a church building, which trapped 23 people. Twenty have been rescued, while three have been confirmed dead

Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Okyere Baafi, has challenged the Auditor-General to clarify its report regarding claims that GH¢89.4 million is to be paid as interest subsidies to five commercial banks on behalf of certain One District One Factory (1D1F) companies.

A fresh violent attack has been reported in the Nkwanta South Municipality, leaving two people burned to death and another injured with cutlass wounds. The incident adds to the ongoing conflict in the area

Minority in Parliament has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Police CID to investigate an 11 million cedis renovation contract awarded to Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe

Divisional Police Commander of Dormaa Central Municipal, Chief Superintendent Daniel Kwao Teye, has cautioned motorbike, tricycle, and Pragya riders to exercise extreme care while on the roads, urging them to follow traffic rules to help reduce the incidence of accidents

Renowned Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has announced plans to take legal action against members of the ‘Black Maria,’ the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, following an incident he describes as a serious assault on him in Tamale over the weekend. He stated that those responsible must be held accountable

Frank Annoh-Dompreh demands that the Ghana Cocoa Board publish the list of purchasing clerks allegedly paid, following cocoa farmers’ complaints over non-payment.

A multiple-vehicle crash at the Ofankor Barrier area on the N6 Highway in Accra has left 11 people dead and 13 others injured. The crash occurred on the express lane in the early hours of Thursday

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to seek guidance from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on governance, particularly in addressing challenges in the cocoa sector and the broader economy

President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce a National Emoluments Policy to address salary disparities across Ghana’s public sector, revealing that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission will be restructured and transitioned into an Independent Emoluments Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has voiced serious concern over the escalating conflict involving Israel, United States, and Iran, warning that the hostilities extend beyond the Middle East and could have global repercussions.

Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has announced plans to carry out an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaians residing in Qatar due to heightened security concerns in the region

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, is set to unveil an online registration system in the coming days to support and streamline the party’s ongoing membership registration exercise

Engineers at the Weija Dam have raised serious concerns about increasing encroachment around the dam and its treatment facility, warning that a collapse could have devastating consequences for parts of the capital

Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has commended the government and the Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, for implementing a ban on the land transit of certain selected goods into the country.

Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that the crisis could have serious repercussions for the global economy, especially for developing countries like Ghana

A report by the National Road Safety Authority has revealed that 273 road accidents in the Western North Region in 2025 resulted in 92 fatalities. Of those who lost their lives, 71 were males, highlighting the urgent need for increased road safety awareness and measures in the region

As Ghana marks its 69th Independence Day, the demand for Ghana jerseys has surged across markets. Vendors say sales have increased sharply, but prices have also gone up. Is it patriotism, celebration, or just a seasonal trend? Vendors and citizens share their views on the rising demand and cost

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for petitioning Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over concerns about lawyers’ access to the courts during the legal vacation.

Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the government and senior citizens to reaffirm their responsibility in guiding the youth as they prepare to take on Ghana’s future mantle

Tempers are flaring in some cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region, as some farmers threaten to rain curses on the government and President Mahama if the previous cocoa producer price is not restored

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the immediate cessation of the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. He urged the nations involved to return to the dialogue table and resolve their differences amicably through peaceful negotiations rather than continued hostilities

National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to calm fears among Ghanaians, assuring the public that the country currently has sufficient fuel stocks to last several weeks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent attacks and regional unrest

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a compliance notice to all licensed gold buyers, urging strict adherence to reporting obligations set out in their licensing conditions

Some staff of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) are expected to travel overseas in the coming months to facilitate the registration and renewal of licenses of Ghanaian drivers in the diaspora

Agona Swedru District Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly transporting 209 slabs of suspected narcotic drugs from Agona Akwasi Twi-Kwaa to Agona Swedru in the Central Region

Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses for allegedly failing to provide emergency care to a hit-and-run victim

A student of Awutu Obrachire Senior High Technical School is battling for his life after he was allegedly attacked by students from another school during a zonal athletics competition at Agona Swedru in the Central Region

Three teachers of Obuasi Senior High Technical School have been arrested and detained in connection with the recent disturbance involving the school’s headmaster, Abdulia Zakaria

Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the killing of a 54-year-old man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija

Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as 'King Zuba,' has announced the extension of the standardised prefabricated container design policy to other parts of Kumasi, especially areas where structures have been erected

Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, stage its planned nationwide demonstration dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” as the party raises concerns over what it describes as threats to Ghana’s democratic governance

Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit at the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, says the ministry has adopted a strict zero-tolerance policy against extortion in nursing admissions and recruitment, warning that perpetrators will face severe sanctions

Management of the Wa Islamic Senior High School has asked 138 female students affected by a dormitory fire disaster in the school to return home temporarily

Fire has destroyed part of the girls' dormitory at Wa Islamic Senior High School in the Upper West Region. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced his decision to withdraw from the party’s flagbearer race and has urged party supporters to back former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) that the government has no plans to sell the state-owned aluminium smelter, stressing that efforts are instead focused on reviving the company through strategic investment

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates, with hundreds of candidates sanctioned for various examination malpractices

Deputy Director of Programmes at the Ghana AIDS Commission, Derrick Oppong-Agyare, has confirmed that the Commission will deploy modern condom vending machines at high-traffic public locations, including shopping malls and retail centres, as part of a nationwide rollout expected to continue through late 2026

Mobile money (MoMo) vendor is in critical condition after being shot in the ribs by armed robbers during a robbery attack at Agona Mankron Junction in the Agona East District of the Central Region

Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has refuted claims that President Mahama pledged to complete Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2026

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is calling for the immediate discontinuation of prosecutions being pursued in his name against an NDC organizer arrested over alleged false publications

Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo Esq., has cautioned former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, to refrain from making further public comments on the ongoing investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

A close family friend of the convicted Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, Adu Poku Aikins, has said that the family is devastated following his incarceration and remains hopeful that justice will be served