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Justice Oppong recalled to the bench as Prof Atuguba takes over Ghana School of Law
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, who also served as Director of the Ghana School of Law, Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has been recalled to the judiciary to perform his duties as a judge fully.
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Bawumia warns NPP: Focus on ideas, not insults, ahead of 2026 primary
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to maintain civility in the run-up to the party’s presidential primary in January 2026, stressing that the contest should focus on ideas rather than personal attacks.
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Police disclose why they arrested popular serial caller Sir-Obama Pokuase
The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested Daniel Adomako, popularly known on social media as 'Sir-Obama Pokuase', as part of ongoing operations targeting the illegal possession and display of sophisticated weapons.
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Care worker with false name fled to Ghana after teenage girl died on his watch
A care worker employed under a false name fled to Ghana after a 14-year-old girl died on his watch, an inquest in the United Kingdom has heard.
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See the areas that will be affected by ECG's planned maintenance on August 13, 2025
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) will conduct planned maintenance works in several regions on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance electricity supply reliability.
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NPP Youth Organisers pick flagbearer nomination forms for Dr Bawumia
Scores of youth organisers from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, August 13, thronged the party’s headquarters in Accra to pick up flagbearer nomination forms for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
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Samuel Aboagye, one of the passengers on crashed helicopter made phone call that indicated they had difficulty landing - Kumasi MCE (AUDIO)
The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Richard Ofori Agyemang, commonly known as 'King Zuba', has shared some light on last week's tragic helicopter crash in the Adansi area that resulted in eight people, including cabinet ministers, losing their lives.
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Justice Yaw Oppong to step down as Director for Legal Education at Ghana School of Law
Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, the Director of Legal Education and head of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), has announced that his tenure will officially end on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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Ghana Armed Forces warns against speculative reports on military helicopter crash
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has called on the media and public commentators to refrain from spreading unverified claims regarding the recent Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which killed all eight personnel on board.
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Canal+ is willing to talk to us to resolve Multichoice's DSTV subscription rates impasse - Sam George
Media conglomerate Vivendi’s Canal+ which, currently owns over a third of MultiChoice, Africa's largest pay TV operator, DSTV - and has just obtained anti-trust approval for the complete takeover which is expected to be finalised by October is willing to talk to the regulator in Ghana to resolve the current impasse between Multichoice Ghana and the Ghana government over subscription rates, sector Minister Samuel Nartey George has said.
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Sam George: 'We are going to do a proper clean up of the media space'; I'll suspend licenses of media houses that show things inimical to public safety
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has said his outfit was going to do a proper clean-up of the media space.
"If you [media house] are engaged in showing things that are inimical to public safety, we will serve you a warning, if you fail to heed with it, we will withdraw your license. I will suspend licenses of media houses that do not take into consideration the right things," he said in a radio interview with Joy FM on Tuesday morning [Aug 12, 2025] monitored by Graphic Online.
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Police arrest 2 people in connection with threat on President Mahama and wife Lordina's lives
Two people have been arrested by the police in connection with a video shared on social media, in which an individual is threatening to the lives of President John Mahama and First Lady, Lordina Mahama.
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Why parents in urban areas in Ghana prefer sending their children to private basic schools
Private schools at the basic level in most urban areas in Ghana have seen more enrolment in recent years than public schools, according to Africa Education Watch, due to a perceived diminishing quality of tuition in public schools.
The situation has been driving many parents, especially in the urban areas, to send their children to private schools instead of public schools.
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Prophecies - Christian leaders urge caution
The request for prophecies to be conveyed to a higher political authority rather than declaring them openly has stirred interesting reactions from divergent standpoints.
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Man, 24, jailed 10 years for possessing firearms without authority
The Wa Circuit Court has convicted 24-year-old Mohammed Ali for possessing firearms without lawful authority.
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WAEC increases examination depots to ensure accessibility
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has increased its examination depots across the country, from 169 to 176, for this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
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See the members of the new Ghana Commodity Exchange board
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko-Ampem, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) with a call to strengthen the institution’s capacity to directly connect farmers with buyers both locally and internationally.
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Two arrested with 519 parcels of suspected Indian hemp in Gomoa Nyanyano
The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested two men in possession of 519 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Central Region.
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Atuabo Gas plant to shut down for 2 weeks: Move won’t affect power supply — Ministry
The Ghana National Gas Company Ltd (Ghana Gas) will undertake a scheduled maintenance of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from Saturday, August 16, to Saturday August 30, this year.
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2 Foreigners jailed for human trafficking - 3 for fraudulent acquisition of passport
The Tema District Court has jailed two foreign nationals after they were found guilty of offences linked to human trafficking and romance scamming.
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Deputy Finance Minister inaugurates Quality Control Company board
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko-Ampem, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Quality Control Company Limited, with a call to sustain and enhance the premium quality of Ghana’s cocoa.
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Manhyia Palace bans funerals across Asanteman on August 21
The Manhyia Palace has banned the organisation of all funerals in Asanteman on August 21, 2025.
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Tamale Mourns: Hundreds gather for final rites of late Minister Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala
The final Islamic funeral rites for the former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala, have been performed in Tamale today, drawing hundreds of mourners and sympathisers from across the country.
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Focus on helicopter crash victims’ legacies — Speaker of Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged Ghanaians to celebrate the lives and legacies of the national leaders who perished in last Wednesday’s military helicopter crash.
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Oguaa Traditional Council fines broadcaster GH¢30,000 for disparaging comments
The Oguaa Traditional Council has fined broadcaster Ato Trustworthy GH¢30,000 after he made disparaging comments about the Omanhen, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, on TikTok.