The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi. In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a … The post OSP to assess extortion allegations

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections. He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the … The post Justin

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has rejected claims that it owes the Bank of Ghana an unpaid overdraft of GH¢1 billion. The allegation was made by the Member of Parliament for Tano South, Dr. Gideon Boako. In a statement, GoldBod described the claim as “totally false” and part of a “deliberate and malicious smear campaign” … The post GoldBod rejects GH¢1 Billion

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko is expected at the party’s Accra headquarters on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to submit his completed nomination forms for the National Chairmanship race, a formal step that comes within the party’s extended filing window rather than marking his entry into the contest. Mr Afoko publicly … The post Afoko

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36 year old man, Gyamfi Christian, over his alleged involvement in a fake gold scam in the Berekum Municipality. According to the Police, the suspect is part of a group that allegedly sold 110 troy ounces of fake gold to a gold aggregator for GH¢1.1 million in … The post Police arrest suspect in GH¢1.1m fake gold scam at Berekum

With the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season set to kick off on September 4, clubs have continued to fine-tune their squads, with a number of late additions and free-agent deals shaping up ahead of the new campaign. From established Premier League sides such as Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, Medeama, Aduana FC, FC Samartex and … The post Clubs complete late business ahead of new GPL season

The Black Princesses will play Polish side Sleza Wroclaw, a team in the Orlen Ekstraliga Kobiet, in their first international friendly match in Wroclaw, Poland. The game will be held behind closed doors as Ghana continue preparations ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The friendly offers Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson another … The post Black Princesses

Work has commenced to reclaim the Lafa water retention basin at Mallam as part of government’s ongoing efforts to mitigate flooding in Mallam, Weija, Dansoman and surrounding communities. The operation is being led by the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, and is aimed at removing years of accumulated solid waste, silt and … The post Military

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has reviewed the restrictions on motorbike riding within the Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region. Effective Monday, August 25, 2026, men and women are now permitted to ride motorbikes between 6:00 … The post Interior Ministry

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five (5) suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. On 20th August 2026 at about 8:00 p.m., some armed men attacked a gold buying shop and shot the owner in … The post Police arrest five suspects over robbery

In a bid to strengthen the country’s preparedness, coordination and response to public health emergencies, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has outdoored five strategic documents and a national roadmap. They include; the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030, National PHEOC Handbook 2026, National PHEOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Volume One, National … The post GHS

THE clearing of the right-to-way for the proposed 200-kilometre Accra-Kumasi expressway is nearing completion with less than 20 kilometres left to clear, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed. He said if that was completed, actual construction works would commence immediately to bring to fusion the realisation of a dream to … The post Clearing of Accra-Kumasi

The 91st Ghana Open Golf Championship has been launched in Accra, with organisers calling for increased corporate support to help in the development of golf in Ghana. Christened OmniBSIC 91st Ghana Open, the four-day tournament will take place from September 16-19 at the Celebrity Golf Club at Sakumono, in the Greater Accra region, featuring both … The post Golf: 91st Ghana Open launched in Accra appeared

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has begun a consultative engagement programme with key stakeholders across the country’s sporting industry ahead of the upcoming Constituency Games, scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027.To be held across all 276 constituencies, the Games would be opened to participants aged between 15 and 35 years and aims … The post NSA begins

The re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has called on members of the church to put the recent election behind them and unite to advance the growth and transformation of the church. He said the task before the church required the collective efforts of all members, irrespective of whether … The post Rev. Wengam rallies

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to immediately halt moves to shift core mining operations from owner-mining to contract mining, warning that the policy is worsening precarious employment and undermining workers’ rights. The union said the increasing use of contract mining, outsourcing and labour brokers was … The post Mineworkers

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has directed the Ghana Police Service to clamp down on the formation of illegal self-protection forces by chiefs, political parties, individuals and organisations. He said no individual or group had the authority to form a force to protect itself unless it was authorised by the State, and … The post Minister orders police to crush

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) says it is facing a serious funding challenge as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) allegedly withholds millions of cedis in statutory payments due the agency for weather services provided to the aviation sector. The Director-General of GMet, Dr Asuman, said the situation was affecting the agency’s ability to maintain … The post GMet warns of funding

Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025, underscoring the country’s resilience and continued appeal to investors despite changing global economic conditions, the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has said. The authority also tracked about US$11.48 billion in announced and pipeline investments across key sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, technology, tourism … The post Nation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement of Ghana planning to travel by road to Senegal for pilgrimage to reconsider their plans, citing security concerns along some major routes leading to Dakar. The Ministry advised prospective pilgrims to travel by air, describing it as the safest and most secure … The post Foreign Affairs