More than 60 per cent of the country's waterbodies are polluted by illegal mining activities, exposing the country to environmental, health and livelihood hazards, according to a research scientist at the Groundwater Division of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute (CSIR-WRI).

A private citizen, Elorm Kwami Gorni, has invoked the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court asking it to declare the legal vacation observed by Superior Courts as  unconstitutional.

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has underscored the need for Judicial Service staff to ensure efficient court administration to strengthen public confidence in the Judiciary.

Is Ghana back to square one, still battling free speech? 

Listen to the sad tale of women at the back of a recent street demo, 34 years into the 4th Republic. 

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects believed to be members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of terrorising residents in the Wa West District and the Wa Municipality.

Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, as part of an elaborate ruse in response to a possible Iranian threat, US media report.

Ghana's merchandise trade has grown nearly ninefold over the past two decades, rising from US$6 billion in 2004 to US$52.5 billion in 2025, according to a new report by the Ghana Statistical Service.

Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo is the new Deputy National Security Coordinator, with Yaw Donkor moving to Intelligence in a reorganisation at the National Security Secretariat by President John Dramani Mahama.

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has reacted to the AKSA bribery case involving the former Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery, Asante Berko, who has now been convicted in the United States (US).

The Attorney-General has opposed an application by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, for bail pending appeal, arguing that Wontumi, who is currently serving a 20-year jails sentence poses a significant flight risk.

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by businessman Nana Kwame Bediako (alias Cheddar) seeking to restrain the enforcement of a $14.9 million judgment obtained by UK-based Cola Holdings Limited, awarding costs of GH¢20,000 against him.

The High Court in Accra has ordered former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Mrs Angela Adjei-Boateng, to either secure the presence of their lawyers at the next sitting or conduct cross-examination of the last prosecution witness themselves.

Following the government’s pledge to “design and adopt a new security framework aimed at neutralising the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism” after terrorists attacked and killed Ghanaian tomato traders, Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to provide security and escort support along cross-border trade corridors.

The Accra High Court judge hearing the case in which former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and five others are standing trial for allegedly extorting more than GH¢291,574,087.19 and $323,407.47 from oil marketing companies has said he cannot postpone the case during the legal vacation, insisting he will continue to hear it until the Chief Justice revokes the warrant empowering him to sit.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana says it appreciates the legitimate and substantial public interest in the case involving Mr. Asante Kwaku Berko, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker who subsequently served as Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in respect of allegations of bribery arising from his period in the private sector.

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has appealed to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to ensure that judges adhere to the established rules and traditions governing Ghana’s legal vacation.

Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.

Assad fled the capital Damascus, and flew to Moscow in December 2024 after his government fell following a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken note of the editorial published on Graphic Online titled "Save Ghana Football from Individual Personal Interests."

We welcome constructive criticism and recognise the indispensable role of the media in promoting accountability and stimulating informed debate on matters affecting Ghana football. 

However, when commentary is founded on factual inaccuracies and broad assertions that are unsupported by evidence, it becomes necessary to set the record straight in the interest of fairness, balance and factual public discourse.

Gianni Infantino stepped off a plane in Cali and was greeted on the runway by the president of the Colombian Football Federation.

Ramon Jesurun, a close ally of Infantino's, saw it as a chance to show his support, with the two men smiling in a photo opportunity for the federation's Instagram account.

Infantino had not travelled to Colombia for any run-of-the-mill meeting last Friday. He would attend the inauguration of the country's new president Abelardo de la Espriella.

Ghanaian youngster Caleb Yirenkyi has pledged to work hard and justify Coventry City’s decision to make him their record signing after reportedly paying about €30 million for his services.

Yirenkyi, who was unveiled by the English club last Friday, expressed his delight at joining the team and said he was ready to learn, develop and give his best to help the club achieve its ambitions.

Is K.T. Hammond that 'bloody cheap' to share $46,000 [bribe] with 17 Members of Parliament on the Select Committee on Energy, together with the secretariat staff?

That was the reaction of the former Adansi Asokwa MP, when he was asked for a comment on the Kwaku Asante Berko conviction and the part that relates to the alleged $46,000 bribe said to have been paid to parliamentarians to aid the ratification of the agreement between Ghana and Aksa Energy in 2014 and 2015.

Twenty policemen who were involved in last week's interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour and the arrest of 10 suspects in separate criminals have been promoted by theInspector General of Police (IGP).

Former Minister of Power, Dr Kwabena Donkor has denied any role in the "holy rain" bribery case linked to Asante Berko and the Aksa Energy deal in 2014 and 2015.

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of three mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following the submission of the Inter-Ministerial Committee's final report reviewing the company's petition against the initial decision.

Three people died at Odumase-Santenso in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region last Friday after an illegal mining pit collapsed on them.

According to the assembly member for the area, the pit collapsed and trapped them underground.

The assembly member, Isaac Kyei Andoh, said the incident happened around 4 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.