The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has warned that fintechs could become a major source of financial instability if left unregulated. Speaking in Washington, D.C., at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, he said central banks must act early to prevent new technologies from triggering crises in the financial system. “For example, fintechs. … The post Fintechs

A suspected case of livestock theft turned deadly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, when one man was lynched and burnt to death by a mob, and another arrested, following a dramatic chase across several communities in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects—believed to have stolen six goats and six sheep from Esaso—were travelling … The post 1 killed, another arrested

STATE prosecutors will on October 29 move a motion before the High Court in Accra for an in-camera hearing to take the testimony of their first witness, an undercover journalist, in the case against Charles Cromwell Nanabayin Onuawonto Bissue, former Secretary to the now-disbanded Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM). Consequently, the court has directed … The post OSP

A FORMER Deputy Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mrs Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been granted GH¢10 million bail by the Accra High Court. She pleaded not guilty to charges of causing financial loss to the state exceeding GH¢38 million, money laundering, stealing, and using public office for profit. As part of her bail conditions, … The post Former NSA deputy director

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to long-term, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure development anchored on fiscal discipline, transparency, and continuity of projects across political administrations. He said Ghana must move from fragmented and politically motivated projects to a unified, long-term investment approach that generates jobs, adds value, and fosters national prosperity through … The post Long-term,

The proposed La Liga match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami has been cancelled by its promoter following intense criticism in Spain, La Liga confirmed on Tuesday. The fixture, originally scheduled for December 20 at the Hard Rock Stadium, was expected to be the first La Liga game held outside Spain — and the first … The post Planned Barca, Villarreal Match in Miami Cancelled appeared

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience as the government pursues the recovery of alleged proceeds of crime from former officials. He emphasized that criminal prosecutions are delicate processes that require time, diligence, and meticulous attention to detail to secure convictions. “In criminal law, charges must … The post Be

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to frustrate the reintroduction of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill. Speaking to the media in Parliament, Ntim Fordjour, who is one of the proponents of the bill, … The post Ntim Fordjour accuses NDC of

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has revealed that investigations into the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) have uncovered acts of financial misconduct involving the contractors, JA Plant Pool. Dr. Ayine explained that his office received a preliminary investigation report, which he reviewed and directed investigators to conduct further work on. He … The post DRIP:

The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects for allegedly trafficking fifty-seven Nigerian nationals into Ghana. The CID said the suspects, identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, were picked up at Adom Estates, Community 25, in an intelligence-led operation by its Operations Unit. … The post Police

The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has visited Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Daniel Kofi Oppong, who is receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after surviving a violent attack at the Gbintri checkpoint in the North East Region. The attack, which occurred while AICO II Oppong … The post Immigration

The Competitions Department has announced tha matches involving Na God FC for the next two weeks have been postponed. These include the MTN FA Cup preliminary round match against True Democracy as well as their Access Bank Division One League Matchday 5 fixture against Great Ambition FC. This follows the involvement of Na God FC … The post Na God FC matches postponed

Ghana has renewed its commitment to strengthening trade and cooperation among developing countries at the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) Ministerial Meeting in Geneva. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, made this known on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, when she addressed ministers and senior officials from across the … The post Ghana

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has stated that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, has already been passed by Parliament and therefore does not need to be reintroduced. He explained during a press briefing today that Parliament had completed its work on the bill, and … The post Anti-LGBTQ Bill already

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced that applications are now open for Jewellery and Fabrication Licences (Categories A, B, and C) as well as Refinery Licences. According to the Board, the initiative, which took effect from October 22, 2025, forms part of its efforts to formalize activities within the gold value chain, enhance regulation, … The post Gold Board opens applications

Betting in football has also altered a lot in the last decade whereby it is no longer a simple exercise of making predictions about a game but a complex area that involves analytical reasoning and strategic planning. The contemporary betters work in a place where data analytics, psychological, and economic theories meet and offer opportunities … The post The Evolution

Two officials connected to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) have filed a human rights case against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing the office of breaching their rights by photographing them while they held placards showing their names. The case, which was shared on the OSP’s official Facebook page, was filed at the … The post Two SML officials sue

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has outlined key interventions introduced by the government since January to improve the economy, create jobs, and strengthen essential public services. Speaking during the opening of the third meeting of the first session of the ninth Parliament, Mr. Ayariga explained that the government’s policies were beginning to yield … The post Mahama

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, is urging the government to present before Parliament a recent agreement with the United States that allows the deportation of Ghanaian nationals. He explained that the agreement, which came to light during the parliamentary recess, involves the repatriation of Ghanaians from the United States but has not … The post Minority

Minority leader and Member of Parliament for the people of Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has expressed disappointment at the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. He made these remarks when speaking at the commencement of the 3rd Meeting of the 1st Session of the 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic on Tuesday, October 21, … The post Removal