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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.
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Western Region: Road blockade in Shama-Nyankrom delays BECE candidates, halts movement
A street protest by some youth in Shama-Nyankrom in the Western Region on Monday morning (May 4), disrupted movement in the area for several hours, disrupting both industrial transport and the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The protesters blocked the main road by burning car tyres and mounting barricades.
The action caused congestion in the area and prevented vehicles from entering or leaving the town.
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Minority claims BoG losses hit GH¢44bn, alleges accounting concealment
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of masking the true scale of its 2025 financial losses, warning that the central bank’s position is far more fragile than official figures suggest.
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Education Minister urges BECE candidates to uphold integrity
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged candidates sitting this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to be guided by honesty and integrity throughout the exercise.
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Korle Bu doctors suspend OPD services over laboratory dispute
Doctors at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have withdrawn all Out-Patient Department (OPD) services following a protracted dispute involving laboratory personnel at the facility’s Central Laboratory.
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Samsung family pays off record $8bn inheritance tax bill
The family behind the South Korean corporate giant Samsung has completed its payment of a 12 trillion won (£6bn; $8bn) inheritance tax bill, the largest such settlement in the country's history.
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Ghana jumps up press freedom rankings
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has lauded the country’s improved standing in the World Press Freedom Index, as Ghana made a jump from 52nd spot in the previous rankings to 39th in the latest edition.
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BoG pays price for disinflation with deeper losses
The Bank of Ghana posted a GH¢15.6 billion loss in 2025, laying bare the financial cost of its forceful effort to restore macroeconomic stability after years of crisis-driven policy tightening.
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2026 BECE takes off: 619,985 Candidates from 20,390 schools sit exam - 156 others from Togo, Benin participate
A total of 619,985 final-year junior high school (JHS) candidates will, from today, sit for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates (SC) across the country.
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Beyond the headlines: Rethinking emergency care in Ghana
Over the past few months, Ghana’s health sector has once again been thrust into the national spotlight.
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Fate of OSP, future of anti-corruption mandate
The intense scrutiny aimed at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in recent times is disconcerting.
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Looming disaster: Sakumono rail line
Until recently, it used to be an alley, a walkway for pedestrians and bicycle riders across the rail line.
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Finance Minister files tax returns to boost compliance drive
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has filed his personal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year at the headquarters of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
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Abdul-Rasheed Saminu: Ghana’s fastest man slams travel arrangements after relay qualification
Ghana’s fastest man, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over poor travel arrangements, despite the national men’s 4x100 metres relay team securing qualification for the next World Athletics Championships.
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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.
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President Mahama joins global leaders for innovation forum in Gabon
President John Dramani Mahama is in Libreville to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level gathering of political leaders, investors and technology experts.
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Promasidor Ghana mourns sales lead killed in Koforidua Highway crash
Promasidor Ghana Limited has confirmed the death of its Southern Sector Sales Lead, Patrick Osei Oware, following a fatal road crash at Suhyin on the Koforidua–Tafo Highway.
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Four killed in Bono East, Northern region armed attacks
Four people have been killed and several others injured in two separate armed attacks in the Bono East and Northern regions, prompting the Inspector General of Police to deploy special units to track down the suspects.
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Kasapreko reports GH₵73 million profit for Q1 2026
Kasapreko PLC, the Accra-based alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, has delivered a 55 per cent increase in profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by a sharp reduction in borrowing costs and a modest uplift in revenue.
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We should pass a law to make sex in exchange for jobs punishable - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new law to criminalise demands for romantic or sexual relationships in exchange for jobs.
He made the call on Saturday (May 2, 2026), during a town hall engagement at Adweso in Koforidua, at the end of a two-day tour of the Eastern Region.
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These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
Twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always shared a special connection.
But when Lavinia clicked on an email with results of an at-home DNA test in September 2022, she was filled with a sense of dread.