The Circuit Court in Accra has remanded a 36-year-old self-acclaimed businessman, Ignatius Castro Nana Gyan, for allegedly defrauding a trader of GH¢39,195 and forging academic documents purported to be from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The accused pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence and forgery when he appeared […] The post Businessman

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a businessman, Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, to 10 years’ imprisonment in absentia after he repeatedly failed to appear before the court to stand trial in a GH¢3 million fraud case. The court, presided over by His Lordship Samuel Bright Acquah, delivered the judgment after finding that the convict defrauded […] The post Businessman Jailed 10yrs In Absentia

ACUC stands in solidarity with the people of Senegal. Our position is unwavering because football is a game of the people, played for the people, and its most sacred moments are decided in the passionate gaze of the people present, not in the closed-door dealings of remote committees. Senegal’s Hard-Earned Trophy Cannot Be Surrendered to […] The post CAF’s Neocolonial Coup: Denying

President John Dramani Mahama has urged tenants to report landlords who demand excessive rent advances, stressing the need to enforce existing housing laws in Ghana. Speaking during a meeting with organised labour at Jubilee House, he highlighted the growing strain housing costs are placing on households. He noted that accommodation expenses continue to consume a […] The post Editorial:

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai has vehemently expressed concerns about one-sided extradition of cybercrime suspects to Western countries. On day one of the Global Fraud Summit, he made the point that Ghana will not support an international arrangement on global fraud which establishes a one-way traffic of extraditing cybercrime suspects to Western countries. “We will, […]

The Kumawu Traditional Council, headed by Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, has celebrated the Papa Nantwie Festival of the people, for the first time in 19 years. The 2026 Kumawu Papa Nantwie Festival was observed from March 3, 2026 climaxing on the last Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Kumawu, as a renewal of community spirit and optimism for […] The post Kumawu ‘Papa Nantwie’ Festival revived appeared first

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has said that he remains fully committed to resetting the energy sector for the benefit of the people of Ghana, ensuring predictability, certainty, reliability, and long-term resilience for the nation. Together, he said, they will build an energy future that works for all. Dr Jianpor […]

Her name is Akorfa, or Grace, or Fatima, or Sandra. She is a nurse, a teacher, a market trader, or an accountant. She wakes before everyone else in the house, prepares breakfast, makes the packed lunches, dresses the children, checks whether her mother-in-law has taken her medication, and leaves for work, where she will spend […] The post Her

Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has called for the removal of the payement of “retirement on salary” compensation practices in the public sector. He said nowhere in the world is this done except in Ghana. “We must scrap the ‘retirement on salary’ compensation practices in our […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and conducted an on-the-spot assessment at the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site. As part of ongoing engagements, the IGP also visited the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command […] The post IGP

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to preach at London’s Lambeth Palace, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, on Thursday, as Nigeria records its first state visit to the United Kingdom in nearly four decades. This is as President Bola Tinubu and Oluremi arrived Tuesday at London’s Stansted Airport. The First Lady will also […] The post First Lady To Preach At Lambeth Palace

King Charles is hosting the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu receiving a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. At the start of the two-day visit, the leaders of the African nation with the biggest population – triple that of the UK […] The post King Charles receives Tinubu in first state

Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has stood by the autonomy of the organizationâ??s disciplinary structures following widespread criticism over Senegalâ??s removal as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions.In a statement released via video on Wednesday, Motsepe highlighted the importance of respecting the rulings of CAFâ??s Disciplinary and Appeals Boards.â??It is important that the decisions of our Disciplinary Board

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana cut its benchmark interest rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent from 15.5 percent, citing sustained disinflation, improving domestic macroeconomic conditions and elevated real interest rates. Nonetheless, the bank warns that rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions could pose risks to the inflation outlook. The decision, […] The post BoG lowers

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Sofo has expressed excitement after making a comeback from injury to make his first appearance of the campaign for New York Red Bulls in the MLS. The 21-year-old missed the opening three games of the campaign due to the setback but recovered in time for the trip to Toronto.New coach Michael Bradley handed the winger a start in Toronto as New York Red Bulls returned to home with a valuable point following a 1-1 draw at the BMO Field.The Canadians opened

…complains high tariffs continue to undermine industry competitiveness By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Electricity tariffs have surged by over 28.2 percent cumulatively since January 2025, increasing production costs for the manufacturing sector. This, according to industry experts, threatens the viability of government’s 24-hour economy initiative. In an exclusive interview with Business and Financial Times (B&FT), the […] The post 24-hour

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Ghanaian centre-back Maxwell Woledzi produced a strong performance as Nashville SC eliminated MLS champions Inter Miami from the Concacaf Champions Cup. The towering defender played full throttle as Nashville held Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw and progress to the next stage of the competition via the away-goal rule.On a historic night for the legendary Lionel Messi, who netted his 900th career goal, it was the Ghanaian's masterclass that proved key for the visitors at the Chase

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE President John Mahama has urged young people to venture into agriculture, describing the sector as a key driver of the country’s future growth. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 in Accra, he said agriculture should no longer be seen as a preserve of the elderly but as a modern, innovation-driven […] The post President emphasises youth-led