The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has granted a social worker and a trader bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 each with two sureties, to be justified with title deeds, for allegedly defrauding a resident of Bukom under the pretext of securing her a Canadian visa. The accused persons […] The post Two Granted GH¢50,000 Bail Each for Alleged Visa Fraud

Two private security men have been remanded into police custody by the Achimota Circuit Court for allegedly engaging in land guard activities and unlawfully possessing military uniforms to intimidate residents at Bortaiman in the Greater Accra Region. The accused persons — Benjamin Takyi, 33, and Alexander Gyabi, 20 — pleaded not guilty to the charges […] The post 2 Private

The recent viral video of a Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School student being forced to cut her hair has once again ignited a national debate about personal rights, school discipline and cultural conformity. The video, which was reportedly filmed and shared by the barber, without consent, has drawn public outrage, not just for the […] The post Editorial: Public Senior High

Introduction Although commercial transportation in Ghana was previously limited to paratransit vehicles like trotro and local taxis, Ghanaians now embrace the convenience of “tap a button, get a ride[1]” services offered by platform companies as an alternative to traditional modes of transportation. Since Uber’s entry into Ghana in 2016, other ride-hailing platform service providers such […] The post Logged

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as a worsening crisis of smuggling across the country’s borders, warning that the illegal trade is bleeding the state of billions of cedis in revenue every month. In a strongly worded statement, FABAG said while legitimate businesses are struggling […] The post Smuggling is killing local businesses

Sudan’s military chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, confirmed that his forces had withdrawn from El Fasher, a decisive shift in control of the sprawling Darfur region of Sudan.

Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

A retired Ghana Air Force Officer, Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor, has appealed to the public to exercise patience regarding the report on the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash. The retired officer says investigations into helicopter crashes are more complex and time-consuming compared to those involving vehicles, which can be completed relatively quickly. Wing Commander […]

Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), Dr. Adam Bonaa has revealed that the nationwide gun amnesty police will officially take effect from November 11, 2025. The policy is expected to be in force until December 31, 2025. He made the disclosure in an interview on TV3 New Day […]

It is gratifying that the Cedi, Ghana’s legal tender, has turned 60 years and continues to endure. We commend the Bank of Ghana for its steadfast role in maintaining the stability of the currency over the decades. Sixty years in the life of any national currency is no small feat. If the Cedi were human, … The post The Cedi at 60! Our Pride, Our Heritage appeared first on Ghanaian

THE Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has called for a stronger partnership between government, the private sector, and innovators to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation as well as strengthen the continent’s technological sovereignty. In a speech read on his behalf at the 2025 MOBEX Africa Innovation Awards held in Accra on Friday, Mr Debrah said … The post Chief

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, Egypt, marked the end of the tenure of Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah as its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, with a legacy conference. The outgoing President announced at the conference that he made the promotion of intra-African trade and investment the arrowhead of the Bank’s … The post Prof. Oramah

Banks wrote off GH¢1.05 billion as bad debt in the first eight months of 2025, about a 46 per cent decline over the same period in 2024. This was in the form of loan losses, depreciation, among others. During the same period in 2024, the Bank of Ghana wrote off GH¢1.95 billion as bad debt. … The post Banks Write Off GH¢1.05bn in Bad Loans …46% lower than 2024 appeared

The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested 34 suspects, including six chiefs, following violent clashes during the Odwira Festival in the Akuapem South Municipality. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday during rituals to lift the ban on noise-making, resulted in the death of one person identified only as Isaac, while four others sustained gunshot wounds. … The post 34 Arrested Over Clashes

The High Court in Accra yesterday warned that it would proceed with the trial of Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), with or without legal representation. The warning followed the failure of his new lawyers to appear in court. Presiding Judge, Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, noted that counsel for … The post Court warns

The Eastern South Regional Police Command on Sunday October 26, 2025 arrested four suspects in connection with the shooting incident during the burial and funeral rites of six family members at Asamankese. The shooting incident led to the injuries of six civilians and three Police officers. In a statement dated October 27, police noted that […]

“A senseless misuse of state power and a disgrace to the uniform he wore.” With these words, Justice Rosemary Baah Tosu of the Kumasi High Court Two sentenced Police Inspector Ahmed Twumasi to life imprisonment for the murder of 26-year-old Victoria Dapaah, popularly known as Maa Adwoa. The verdict ends a two-and-a-half-year legal battle that … The post Inspector jailed for life over murder

Highly respected football 'administrator par excellence' James Essilfie has made a sensational return to his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Medeama Sporting Club, four years after stepping down from the position. His comeback marks a significant boost for the Tarkwa-based club, where he previously played a key role in shaping its success and identity.A civil engineer by profession, the soft-spoken Essilfie continued to serve on the clubâ??s board as Head of

The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.

The President, John Dramani Mahama, and his wife, Lordina Mahama, have expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. In a joint statement shared on the President’s social media page, they described her as a woman of courage and conviction. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former … The post Pres Mahama, Akufo-Addo,