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BoG’s negative equity position of GH¢96.3 billion in 2025 must not be interpreted through 'narrow lens' of commercial banking - Majority Caucus in Parliament
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has said the Bank of Ghana reported a net loss of GH¢15.6 billion in 2025, and other comprehensive income (OCI) charge of GH¢19.32 billion, and a negative equity position of GH¢96.3 billion.
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Ghana Armed Forces clears way for construction of Accra-Kumasi expressway
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has paid a working visit to personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) who are currently clearing land for the construction of the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway.
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MahamaCares begins next month: Focuses on cancer treatment - Administrator
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, will roll out its first batch of support next month, with focus on cancer treatment, including four major childhood cancers.
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Korle Bu Hospital lab scientists reject doctors’ claims
Medical Laboratory Scientists at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) have rejected claims by the Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) that more than half of laboratory results from the hospital’s central laboratory were inaccurate.
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One-week rites for late Agogo Omanhene Nana Akuoko Sarpong slated for June 4
The traditional one-week rites for the late chief of Asante Akyem Agogo, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, will be observed on Thursday, June 4, this year.
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SIM card fraud: New system will block devices, blacklist Ghana cards — Sam George
Ghanaians who register SIM cards for other people risk being blacklisted from essential public and financial services under a new digital security regime, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has warned.
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National Signals Bureau trial: Court told Adu-Boahene, wife signed cheques before withdrawals
The third prosecution witness in the GH¢49 million National Signals Bureau (NSB) trial has told an Accra High Court that former Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife signed cheque books in advance, which were later used to withdraw funds from accounts linked to the accused persons.
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Defilement most prevalent offence against children — Report
Defilement has been identified as the most prevalent offence against children, a report by Child Rights International, Ghana has confirmed.
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Karnival Kingdom: Catholic Bishops slam nudity, demand probe into police role at festival
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has condemned scenes of public nudity at the Karnival Kingdom Festival, describing the displays as offensive, unlawful and contrary to the country’s moral standards.
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Selection of schools under CSSPS: Students to pick 2 category A schools
Candidates writing this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be required to choose two Category 'A' senior high schools, one with boarding houses and the other a day school within their district, for the next phase of their education.
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Former NAFCO CEO, wife discharged as state withdraws charges — Re-arrested later
The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has withdrawn charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, leading to their discharge by the court.
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Bank of Ghana slashes cost of printing money by more than half as currency in circulation rises
The cost of issuing new notes and coins in Ghana fell sharply last year, dropping by more than 54 per cent to GH¢471.4 million, down from GH¢1.01 billion in 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana's 2025 financial statements released last week.
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Buffer stock needs GH¢770m to clear rice glut as GH¢100m procurement continues
Following the glut in rice from the 2025 farming season to 2026, the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) says it needs at least GH¢770 million to absorb the surplus.
Speaking in a radio interview with Accra based Citi FM on Tuesday [May 5, 2026], the Senior Manager in charge of Corporate Affairs at NAFCO, Emmanuel Arthur said purchases were still ongoing with the GH¢100 million released by the government in 2025.
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2026 TGMA venue confirmed as event returns to Grand Arena at Accra International Conference Centre
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Charterhouse Productions, have announced a change in venue for this year’s ceremony, with the event now set to take place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
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Support govt fight substance abuse in communities - President entreats chiefs
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the growing menace of substance abuse among the youth, and entreated chiefs to support the government to fight against the practice.
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Korle Bu doctors call off strike after management assurances on laboratory physicians
The Korle Bu Doctors Association has officially suspended its strike action, which began on the morning of Monday, May 4, 2026, following assurances from hospital management regarding the return of Laboratory Physicians to their posts.
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MoH plans digitalised bed management system
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is working towards deploying a bed management system aimed at digitalising beds in all teaching hospitals in the country.
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ECG announces emergency maintenance in Ashanti and Western Regions for Tuesday, May 5
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled emergency maintenance exercises across the Ashanti and Western Regions for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with engineers set to undertake urgent infrastructure upgrades that will temporarily disrupt power supply to several communities.
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Before the race begins; A call for discipline, reflection, and duty - Callistus Mahama writes
There is a quiet danger that sometimes creeps into political life, not with noise, but with whispers. It begins subtly, like a conversation here, a suggestion there, and a quiet alignment of interests. Before long, attention shifts from the work at hand to the question of “what comes next.” That moment appears to be approaching far too early.
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Two Nigerian prominent opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso form new alliance to contest Tinubu
Two of Nigeria's prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of next year's presidential election.
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Gov't spokesperson on why 4 linked to PDS were arrested last week by BNI
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced that four individuals linked to defunct Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Limited were last were last week arrested by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) in relation to ongoing investigations into the transfer of large sums of money believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
In a statement posted on X on Monday, May 4, 2026, Mr Kwakye Ofosu named the individuals arrested as Philip Ayensu, Viraj Phat, Sophia Korkor, and Justice Menka-Premoh.
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Don Little: I don’t think any woman will genuinely love me (VIDEO)
Popular Kumawood actor Don Little has shared an emotional insight into his personal life, revealing that he struggles to believe any woman will genuinely love him because of his physique.
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Kasapreko PLC announces GH¢700million IPO on Ghana Stock Exchange
Kasapreko PLC, the Ghanaian beverage manufacturer behind the iconic Alomo Bitters brand, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) of up to 583,333,333 ordinary shares at an offer price of GH¢1.20 per share, in a move that will see the company list on the main market of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
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Five policemen seen in videos misconducting themselves interdicted by IGP
Five police personnel seen a video shared on social media misconducting themselves have been interdicted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
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Parliament to resume May 21
Parliament will resume sitting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 following a directive by the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.