The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has handed over 17 gold bars, valued at $1.7 million, to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra. The gold bars were seized by officers of the Upper East Command of the Narcotics Control Commission at the Paga Border Post from two Burkinabe nationals, […] The post $1.7m Gold Seized From Burkinabe By NACOB Handed

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and a returning Member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), has used his re-entry into continental politics to call for bold reforms in agriculture and industrial policy. Speaking during a plenary session at the PAP in Midrand, South Africa, Annoh-Dompreh urged African lawmakers to prioritize a Model Law on […] The post Annor-Dompreh

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and a returning Member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), has used his re-entry into continental politics to call for bold reforms in agriculture and industrial policy. Speaking during a plenary session at the PAP in Midrand, South Africa, Annoh-Dompreh urged African lawmakers to prioritize a Model Law on […] The post Annoh-Dompreh

Ghana’s total public debt has dropped significantly, recording an 18% decline in just six months from 61.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of December 2024 to 43.8% as of June 2025. The reduction was announced by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson P. Asiama, at the press briefing of […] The post Ghana Public Debt Falls by 18% appeared first on The

The Circuit Court, Accra, has sentenced a 28-year-old salesgirl, Sumaiya Amidu, to ten years imprisonment for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, contrary to Section 37(1) of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019). Presiding Judge Isaac Addo handed down the sentence after a full trial, during which the accused was found guilty of possessing […] The post Sales Girl jailed 10 years

Sunderland have completed the signing of former Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka, from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. The Switzerland international has signed a three-year deal with the newly promoted Premier League side. The Black Cats will pay an initial £13m fee for the Swiss midfielder, with the potential for an extra £4m in add-ons. Xhaka, who … The post Xhaka joins Sunderland appeared first on Ghanaian

Las Vegas will host the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, multiple sources have told ESPN. Sources told ESPN that Vegas is the chosen city after venues in Canada and Mexico were ruled out for the newly expanded tournament, which will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams instead … The post Las Vegas to host FIFA World Cup draw appeared first on Ghanaian

Her Ladyship Evelyn Asamoah, Justice of the High Court with additional responsibility at the Circuit Court, has granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million to a 42-year-old Ghanaian businessman, Abdul Hayyu Oudou, who is facing a charge of defrauding a Chinese national of over GH¢1.1 million and US$1,900 under false pretences. Abdul Oudou, who […] The post Business man slapped

Chief Executive Officer of Nations FC, Kennedy Boakye-Ansah, has hinted that the club is open to selling captain Razak Simpson only at the right price.The 27-year-old has been the subject of interest from a number of top clubs both in Ghana and on the continent after an impressive performance during the 2024/25 football season.Speaking to Joy Sports, Boakye-Ansah revealed the club is ready to sell if they receive the right price."Weâ??ve received a few offers, but nothing

Top seeds, Alexander Zverev, of Germany and American Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Canadian Open on Tuesday after both players were pushed hard by their opponents. World number three, Zverev, playing in his first match since his first-round loss at Wimbledon, was far from his best but emerged with a 7-6(6) … The post Zverev, Gauff advance at Canadian Open appeared first on Ghanaian

Bayern Munich have signed Colombian winger, Luis Diaz, from Liverpool on a four-year contract, the Bundesliga club said yesterday. Financial details of the transfer were not revealed but British media reported Bayern paid around 75 million euros ($86.67 million) for the 28-year-old Colombia international. Diaz’s contract with Liverpool ran until June 2027. He moved to … The post Bayern sign Diaz on four-year

Solomon Asamoah, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and first accused (A1) in the ongoing US$2 million Skytrain case, has accused the Attorney-General’s office of deliberately withholding critical evidence relevant to his defence. Speaking through his lead counsel, Victoria Barth, during proceedings at the Criminal Division of the High […] The post Former

Civil Society activist, Dr Steve Manteaw, has said that President John Dramani Mahama, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, is personally responsible for the excesses of the National Security apparatus. Dr Manteaw told the president to curb these excesses of the security officers immediately. He was reacting to the assault on a Joy […]

The Ashanti Regional Security Secretariat (ARSS) of the National Security, according to a story we published yesterday, has strongly condemned the unlawful locking up of Forestry Commission (FC) offices in parts of the region. In a press release, the Secretariat expressed deep concern over the forcible closure of Forestry Commission (FC) offices at Bekwai, Nkawie […] The post Editorial:

A 41-year-old businessman, Michael Tetteh Page, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000.00 with three sureties, all to be justified, by the Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit. The accused, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing three charges including defrauding by false pretence and forgery of an […] The post Businessman Granted

The Court of Ap­peal in Accra has granted bail in the sum of GH¢10 million to William Ato Essien, for­mer Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Capital Bank, who is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence. A three-member panel, presided over by Justice Anthony Oppong, ordered that the bail be secured with two sureties. Mr … The post Ato Essien granted GH¢10m bail appeared first on Ghanaian

The General Jurisdiction of the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice John Nyadu Nyante, has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to produce all relevant information in their possession regarding a BMW 740D with chassis number J020CM11428. This order pertains to ongoing criminal proceedings against Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director […] The post NSB

Communications Director of Swedru All Blacks, Nathaniel Obeng, has confirmed that the club will play their home games at the Swedru Sports Stadium ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. All Blacks have made a return to the top flight for the first time in 16 years.Speaking to Citi Sports, Obeng explained that the club has undertaken extensive renovation works at the stadium, led by the clubâ??s president, Stephen Atto Quayson.He added that the club has secured

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has officially decided not to sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company. NNPCL has, instead said it is committed to conducting an extensive rehabilitation of the facility and ensuring its continued operation. During a company-wide town hall meeting held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, Bayo Ojulari, the Group […] The post NNPCL reveals decision

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has described the role of public relations in shaping Nigeria’s image as strategic—especially in today’s era of disinformation and distorted narratives. Tuggar stated this at the opening of the retreat of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group in Abuja, where he was represented by his special assistant on […] The post Foreign