The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has accused the government and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of hiding behind legal technicalities to justify what he describes as an increased tax burden on Ghanaians using foreign digital services. In a write-up on Friday, October 16, Dr Boako criticised the GRA’s position that […] The post 20% digital

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demanded the immediate removal of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, over the alleged World Cup visa scandal involving more than US$600,000 reportedly collected from applicants seeking visas to the United States and Canada. The party insists that the removal of the Director-General of the […] The post NPP GOES AFTER KOFI ADAMS OVER

The Dansoman Circuit Court in Accra has remanded Karmoko Sumaila into custody over allegations that he and an accomplice, identified as Mustapha, who is currently at large, conspired to defraud two persons of $200,000 under the pretext of selling them two kilogrammes of gold. Sumaila pleaded not guilty to two charges of conspiracy to commit […] The post Man Remanded Over Alleged $200,000 Gold Fraud

The Dansoman Circuit Court has granted bail of GH¢100,000 to a 34-year-old trader and mechanic, William Kessie, who is accused of defrauding a phone dealer of 11 iPhones valued at GH¢134,500 under the pretext of selling them and returning the proceeds. Kessie, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge of defrauding by false pretences, […] The post Trader Granted GH¢100k Bail Over Alleged

The High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, has adjourned to November 4, 2026, to deliver its ruling on a bail application filed by former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The application seeks to secure his release on bail pending […] The post Court to Rule on

President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of a former National Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign spokesperson as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) has brought his previous criticisms of politically exposed individuals serving on the Commission back into sharp focus. While in opposition, Mr Mahama strongly criticised former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for appointing individuals […] The post EC

NARAWA Company Limited, a Ghana-based gold mining company operating in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, has alleged that gold-bearing materials and concentrates valued at approximately GH¢100 million have been taken from its mining concession, following an alleged unlawful takeover. The company further claims that mining plants and other infrastructure worth over US$2 […] The post Narawa

The newly installed Denkyira Kronkokhene, who also serves as Nyinawusuhene in the Denkyira Traditional area, Nana Kwadapim III, has been sworn into office at Boa Aponsem Ahenfie Jukwa, pledging his unwavering loyalty to the Denkyirahene, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV. The ceremony steeped in Akan tradition and custom was witnessed by Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, and several […] The post Nana

Barely fourteen months after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno cut sod for its construction, President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 commissioned a new 85-bed ultra-modern ward at the Police Hospital in Accra. The state-of-the-art facility, which now stands as a towering addition to the Police Hospital Complex, […] The post Yohuno’s

SEND Ghana has engaged civil society Organisations (CSOs) and citizens from across the country in a budget forum in Accra to collate proposals and concerns for consideration in Ghana’s 2027 National Budget. The forum, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 was organised under the theme: “Shaping Ghana’s 2027 National Budget” and provided a platform for […] The post SEND Ghana Engages

Every October, our timelines turn pink. Flyers, posters, slogans and hashtags appear everywhere, reminding us that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many people share them with good intentions. But after speaking with several of those who make and post these messages, I noticed something troubling: most of them have never been screened themselves. This is the moment […] The post Beyond

Ghana’s growing association with international cybercrime networks and human trafficking is a disturbing development that demands urgent national attention. The country cannot afford to become a safe haven for criminals who exploit vulnerable people to defraud unsuspecting victims across the world. Yesterday, we reported that an international operation had resulted in 19 arrests in Ghana and the […] The post Editorial:

Mr Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and the Administrator of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Mr. Rashid Tanko, have inspected Rural Telephony Projects in four communities in the Sekyere Afram Plains District in the Ashanti Region to assess the progress of work and the way forward. […] The post Communication

Bawa Rock Limited, a Gold Trading Company in Obuasi has provided GHC60,000 worth of items to support the organization of this year’s Best Teacher Award in the Obuasi East Municipality. The amount was used for the purchase of three 55-inch Television Sets, one double decker and one side by side fridge and the purchase of […] The post Bawa Rock Supports Obuasi East

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the continuation of hearing in the alleged corruption case involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to December 8, 2026. The adjournment followed the assignment of a new prosecuting counsel, Ibrahim Mukhtar, who reportedly requested more time to study the case file. The court also fixed […] The post Court adjourns El-Rufai’s

Residents of Kwashieman, Sowutuom and other parts of Accra were plunged into darkness in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following a fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) substation at Mallam. The incident, which occurred at approximately 2:36 a.m., affected one of the transformers at the substation, disrupting electricity supply […] The post Fire

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, enquiry bail after he appeared before investigators in connection with an alleged criminal conspiracy involving a financial loss of approximately GH¢27 million to SIC Savings and Loans Company Limited. The lawmaker was invited by the anti-graft agency to […] The post EOCO GRANTS

The Majority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has mounted a vigorous defence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over allegations of financial impropriety in the government’s GH¢49.7 million evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, declaring that “not a cedi is missing” from the said operation. Addressing a news conference in […] The post GH¢49.7m

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has paid a GH¢10 million dividend to the Ministry of Finance for the Consolidated Fund. This payment marks a significant milestone in the Authority’s efforts to strengthen financial accountability and enhance its contribution to national development. The NLA team was led by Board Chairman Mr Frederick Amissah, who informed the […] The post NLA

Quantity surveyors in Ghana have been urged to uphold professional integrity, strengthen cost controls and promote accountability to ensure that public funds invested in infrastructure projects deliver maximum value for money. Chairman of the Quantity Surveyors Division of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS), Surveyor Nana Nuamah Kyei-Bafour, made the call at the division’s 2026 […] The post Quantity