The Northern Regional Police Command has announced that through an intelligence-led operation on Saturday, December 6, 2025, they have arrested three suspects in Bokpaba, a village along the Bimbilla-Yendi stretch of the Eastern Corridormfor alleged kidnapping. The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi, and Osman Bandi, out of a syndicate of four, were reported to have […]

A 29-year-old lady met her untimely death after she was run-over by a Benz truck loaded with cement on the Apowa–Agona Nkwanta Highway last Saturday. The lady has since been identified as Esther Amoah, an insurance agent. According to information, the deceased was returning home after visiting her younger brother, a student of St. Mary’s […]

Two tourists were injured when portions of the Amedzofe Canopy Walk in the Ho West District of the Volta Region collapsed. The facility has since been closed down. The two are currently receiving treatments at a nearby hospital. Fortunately, no death was recorded. Investigations into what led to the collapse of the portion is underway. […]

The Accra High Court has varied the bail conditions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), after noting the investigators’ failure to comply with directives. Chairman Wontumi, who has pleaded not guilty to permitting two persons to undertake mining operations on his concession without obtaining ministerial approval, had […]

A man and woman involved in a scheme to blackmail LAFC forward Son Heung-min have both been sentenced to prison in South Korea, following a lengthy investigation into their attempts to exploit the football star. The case began in June 2024, when Son still playing for Tottenham Hotspur at the time was first approached by […]

The trial of the former head of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei, continued today, Monday, December 8, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced. The trial took place pending a motion by the OSP to call an additional witness. The case has been fixed for 20 January 2026 for continuation, the […]

The long-awaited Bawku Mediation Report, led by the Asantehene, will be presented to President Mahama on December 11, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to restore peace between the Kusasi and Mamprusi communities.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has reiterated his concerns about waste in public sector finances, stressing that discipline in public financial management is not just a requirement. He made the point that persistent waste sends the wrong signal about our nation and risks undermining the peace, stability and confidence. There is a need for […]

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is demanding the immediate suspension of the implementation of recently announced utility tariff increases. The labour union warned that government’s failure to act could trigger strong resistance from their rank and file. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Dcember 8, Secretary-General of the TUC, Joshua Ansah, condemned the […]

Government of Ghana successfully exceeded its target in the latest Treasury bill auction held on December 4, 2025, signaling strong investor confidence. The government had targeted to raise GHC5.805 billion but received total bids amounting to a substantial GHC8.019 billion. Ultimately, the government accepted GHC6.955 billion across all three tenors (91-Day, 182-Day, and 364-Day Bills). This performance follows […]

FIFA has confirmed that next summer’s World Cup will include two scheduled three-minute hydration breaks in every match in an effort to protect players from the intense heat expected during the tournament. The governing body also announced an unusual addition to the event’s programme: instead of a single opening ceremony, the 2026 World Cup will […]

?The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFA-Ghana), representing millions of farmers nationwide, has appealed to President John Mahama to support the establishment of a farmer-owned, farmer-run bank by allocating the agricultural budget to empower farmers to set up their own financial institution. ? ?CFA-Ghana highlights that existing agricultural financial institutions have under-delivered, trapping farmers in […]

Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has said that once it has been accepted that data is a public good, then it should be financed. He made the point that there is a need for predictable budgets across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies ( MDAs) and Metropolitan or Municipal or District Assemblies (MMDAs). “We need financing models […]

The Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made her mark as the Reviewing Officer at the 46th Ceremonial Change of Guards at the Jubilee House on Monday December 8, 2025. This marks a significant moment in her tenure as Ghana’s first female Vice President. The change of guards ceremony, held every three months, at the […]

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Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has said that in a period characterised by rapid global shifts—economic uncertainties, climate vulnerabilities, demographic transitions, technological disruptions and increasing demand for accountability, credible data is not optional. He said it is indispensable and is the foundation on which resilient nations are built. He said data exposes inequalities that […]

Mohamed Salah may be unavailable for Liverpool’s clashes with Inter Milan and Brighton ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, with fresh reports suggesting his recent criticism of manager Arne Slot has placed his immediate future in doubt. According to several reports, Anfield’s senior leadership has thrown its support behind Slot, making Salah’s availability for […]

The Minister of the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has said that initial contacts with Special Prosecutor Mr Kissi Agyebeng have revealed that the alleged assassination attempts on him happened before this year. The Ministry also stated that there is no record or report of such threats against his life at any police station or at any […]

Mohammed Salah’s growing frustration with Liverpool’s recent struggles has reached a boiling point, drawing sharp criticism from former Reds striker Michael Owen. “I can imagine how you feel. You’ve carried this team for a long time and won everything there is to win. But this is a team game and you simply can’t publicly say […]

The Minister of the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged assassination attempt on the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr. Kissi Agyebeng. Over the weekend, the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, mentioned the assassination attempt on Newsfile. He also claimed […]