2 h. ago Kusaug NDC executives condemn burning of Bawku Naba’s Statue, says it’s a declaration of war

Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kusaug Traditional Area have described the recent destruction of the Bawku Naba’s statue as a deliberate and provocative act, warning that it amounts to a declaration of war against the people of Kusaug.

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4 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

7 h. ago Witchcraft accusation turns deadly: 4 arrested over killing of 70

Four individuals have been arrested by the North East Regional Police Command in connection with the alleged murder of a 70-year-old woman accused of witchcraft at Sangbana, a farming community in the Bunkpurugu/Yunyoo District. The suspects have been identified as Suuk Jakwa, 67; Banyiwoo Ntookwib, 32; Moapya Kwayaja, 30; and Amos Nlaji, 29. They are […]

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7 h. ago PURC warns against unapproved meters as revenue loss hits NEDCo in Bono East

The Bono East Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has raised concerns over the growing use of unapproved electricity meters in the region, warning that the practice is significantly affecting the revenues of utility providers, particularly the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). According to the Regional Manager, Cassiel Eghan Asiedu, the market […]

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17 h. ago AG directs EOCO to investigate NDC executives named in Prof. Frimpong Boateng’s report

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.

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17 h. ago AG directs EOCO to investigate NDC executives cited in galamsey allegations

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.

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17 h. ago AG directs EOCO to investigate two NDC executives cited in galamsey allegations

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.

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21 h. ago CCTV captures woman allegedly stealing baby at Ajumako market

The Ajumako District Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman believed to be in her early 50s, who was captured on CCTV allegedly stealing an 11-month-old baby from the Ajumako market in the Central Region.

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23 h. ago Majority Leader appeals to Asantehene to expedite action on Bawku talks after recent killings

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga is making a desperate appeal to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to expedite action on the Bawku peace talks, as tensions in the conflict-torn enclave continue to claim lives. At least six persons have been killed in Bawku, allegedly by military operatives conducting an operation in the area. Speaking at […]

Politics

23 h. ago Bomaa NDC demands immediate removal of MCE over alleged nepotism

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Bomaa Branch have held a press conference demanding the immediate removal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Pious Opoku.

Politics

23 h. ago Tano North NDC demands immediate removal of MCE over alleged nepotism

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Bomaa Branch have held a press conference demanding the immediate removal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Pious Opoku.

Politics

25 h. ago “Urban Gospel is not your personal hustle” – Miss Walters warns 

Ghanaian urban gospel musician Miss Walters has issued a stern warning to some artistes in the genre, accusing them of selfishness and gatekeeping.

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25 h. ago All mining machinery must be registered with DVLA by August 1 – Interior Minister warns operators

The government has announced a sweeping directive aimed at tightening regulation in the mining sector, mandating that all machinery used in mining activities must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025.

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27 h. ago Ghana sidelined as African peers reject LGBTQ+ mandate – CDM

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned Ghana’s failure to stand in solidarity with other African countries at the recent Human Rights Council session. 

Politics

28 h. ago Cedi must lead Ghana’s economy – BoG to clamp down on dollar transactions

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the urgent need to safeguard the cedi’s dominance in Ghana’s economy and crack down on the increasing normalisation of foreign currency pricing in domestic transactions. Speaking at a financial sector engagement, Dr Asiama issued a clear warning against the creeping trend of […]

Politics

29 h. ago Rejecting coins as a means of payment is illegal – BoG warns traders

The Bank of Ghana is urging the public especially traders and market operators to accept all legally issued coins, including smaller denominations such as 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 pesewas, as valid forms of payment. This follows increasing reports of the lower denominations being rejected in everyday transactions, a practice the central bank says […]

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30 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

Politics

30 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Politics

30 h. ago Essikado MP cautions: Environments that silence dissent kill growth

Essikado-Ketan MP, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has called for a more respectful and open political environment, warning that any space where people feel unsafe to disagree is not about growth, but about control. Her remarks come in the wake of controversial comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned her recent nomination as […]

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36 h. ago ‘Adidome is not a town of ritual killers’ – Chief breaks silence, denounces allegations

The Dufia of Mafi Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has condemned what he describes as “barbaric, backwards, anti-social” and false allegations linking his town to recent ritual murders.

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