3 h. ago Tamale drug bust: Court remands distributor caught with 447 boxes of tramadol

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested a pharmaceutical distributor, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, 53, for possession of opioid drugs, including tramadol and tramaking.

Events

8 h. ago Court jails man for 14 years over iPhone 16 Pro Max robbery at Millennium City

The Central East Regional Police Command on Tuesday, July 15, secured the conviction of Kolie Samuel, 25, for robbery following an incident at Millennium City near Golden Pride Preparatory School in Gomoa East on July 10, 2025.

Events

15 h. ago Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo’s $10 Million ECOWAS Showdown Tests Ghana’s Democratic Pillars

The unprecedented lawsuit mounted by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice is more than a personal quest for vindication—it's a high-stakes constitutional drama unfolding on both domestic and regional stages. Her demand for a staggering $10 million in compensation for alleged moral and reputational damages follows her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama on April 22, 2025.

Economics

23 h. ago Drug possession: Court refuses trader bail for the second time  

An Accra Circuit Court has, for the second time, refused bail to a trader accused of possessing 30 wraps of dried substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. 

Events

61 h. ago Violence by Proxy in Annoh Dompreh’s Remarks and Hawa Koomson’s Actions

The fire that consumes your neighbour's house will eventually destroy your own. The violence and impunity that have surfaced in Ghana's key elections, by-elections, and reruns are a warning sign that the country's democracy is at a crossroads, and leaders and citizens must work together to create a more peaceful and just society. The violence against journalists during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun in Ghana is a serious concern about the growing risks faced by journalists in their quest to inform the public.

Events

4 d. ago Chief Justice’s ECOWAS court action sparks accountability debate

The unprecedented legal challenge launched by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ignited a debate about judicial accountability and the independence of the judiciary.

Events

4 d. ago Why judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.

Events

5 d. ago This is why a judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.  The convicted persons, Seth Frimpong alias Atta Payin, a welder, and Emmanuel Frimpong alias Atta Kakra, an excavator operator, stole the motorbike on 16 June 2025 at Adiembra near Chirano in the Western […]

Events

5 d. ago Showdown in Ablekuma North as voters return to the polls amid party rift and court drama

More than 6,000 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots today, Friday, July 11, 2025, in a high-stakes parliamentary rerun across 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency.

Events

6 d. ago Identical twins jailed 48 months each for stealing motorbike in Bibiani

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000. 

Events

6 d. ago Four arrested, granted bail in connection with 3.3 tonnes cocaine bust

The Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has revealed that four individuals have been arrested and granted bail in connection with the major drug bust in Cape Coast earlier this year.  

Events

6 d. ago Court remands two suspects nabbed in cybercrime swoop at Oyibi  

Two persons have been put before an Accra Circuit Court over charges of kidnapping, attempt to commit crime to wit defrauding and cyber security offences.  

Events

6 d. ago Galamsey: Prestea Blue Water Guards destroy 8 chanfang machines, seize 8 pumping machines

Blue Water Guards at Prestea have launched a successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in the Western Region.

Sport

6 d. ago Government recapitalizes NIB with GH₵1.4bn; ADB, CBG set for 2026 

Government has recapitalized the National Investment Bank (NIB) with GH₵ 1.4 billion. This, sources say was done in the form of cash and bonds to support the operations of NIB. The move is part of efforts to restructure the bank and put it on a strong footing going forward. In addition, government has been forced […]

Politics

6 d. ago Sky Train scandal: Accused former GIIF officials face court July 23

The Accra High Court has fixed July 23 as the start date for the trial of former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) board chairman, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi, and ex-Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah, over the failed $2 million Accra Sky Train project.

Politics

7 d. ago Government has made a bold step to recapitalise NIB – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government has taken a decisive step to recapitalise the National Investment Bank (NIB) in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s operations and restoring its financial viability. 

Politics

7 d. ago Finance Minister Ato Forson inaugurates reconstituted NIB board

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a newly reconstituted nine-member Board of Directors for the National Investment Bank (NIB), signalling a new phase of reform and revitalisation for the state-owned bank. 

Politics

7 d. ago NIB will operate with independence and professionalism under new board – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the National Investment Bank (NIB) will be repositioned to function with the independence and professionalism it deserves, following the inauguration of a new nine-member Board of Directors. 

Politics

7 d. ago CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: My right to fair hearing breached, order Ghana to stop violation

Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed two applications at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the enforcement of her human rights over what she says is a blatant disregard to her right for a fair hearing guaranteed by both the Ghana’s 1992 constitution and the 1991 protocol of the Community Court of Justice.

Sport

7 d. ago Court dismisses NPP candidate’s bid to halt Ablekuma North rerun

The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, seeking to stop a planned rerun of parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the constituency.

Events