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Manhyia Palace fines Daddy Lumba’s family head two sheep after Great Oath invocation in ongoing marriage dispute. Case continues November 12, 2025.
Explore the full list of National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) winners from 1994 to 2025, including champions like PRESEC, Prempeh, PERSCO, and Mfantsipim.
A GCB Bank contract staff has been arraigned for allegedly stealing GH¢490,400 from customer accounts, claiming he invested the funds online. Case ongoing.
Tempane MP Lydia Akanvariba condemns the attack on immigration officers and alleged military brutality, calling for urgent investigation and justice.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Airport; multiple injuries reported, authorities investigate, and shelter-in-place orders issued nearby.
Mfantsipim, Opoku Ware, and St. Augustine’s College face off in the 2025 NSMQ grand finale — a historic battle of intellect, pride, and legacy at Cape Coast.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins her second term after a disputed election marred by deadly protests and a nationwide internet blackout.
Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea’s coup leader, files to run in the 2025 election, reversing his 2021 pledge not to contest and extending his grip on power.
The OSP arrests GRA’s Head of Legal, Freeman Sarbah, over corruption and obstruction charges tied to the controversial SML revenue assurance deal.
The CID has taken over investigations into the attack on NAIMOS officials at Hwidiem, with MP Ebenezer Kwaku Addo invited to assist police inquiries.
President Mahama has ordered the termination of all SML contracts after an OSP investigation found breaches in Ghana’s revenue assurance agreements.
President Mahama arrives in Cairo for the Grand Egyptian Museum opening, showcasing 5,000 years of Egyptian history and global cultural heritage.
King Charles strips Prince Andrew of royal titles and Windsor home over Epstein scandal to protect the monarchy’s image and uphold public trust.
GSTS staged a stunning late comeback to beat eight-time champions PRESEC-Legon 39–38, advancing to the 2025 NSMQ semi-finals in a thrilling quarter-final clash.
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A massive fire has gutted China City Mall in Kumasi. Firefighters are still battling the blaze as more hydrants are deployed to bring it under full control.
At the Paris Peace Forum, Mahama urged a global fight against misinformation, but experts say Ghana must also fund and empower local fact-checking initiatives
Ghana Armed Forces arrest soldier seen assaulting two civilians in a viral pharmacy video near Burma Camp, promising swift disciplinary action.
Speaker Alban Bagbin rules that Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill expired with the 8th Parliament and must be reintroduced in the 9th before further debate.
At least 12 feared dead after a tourist plane crashes in Kenya’s Kwale region en route to the Maasai Mara. Authorities launch investigation into the cause.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and women’s rights icon, has died at 76. She was the first woman to run for President of Ghana.
Passengers on the Accra–Bolgatanga route criticize STC for delays and poor service after being stranded for hours due to a bus breakdown.
Abraham Amaliba criticizes former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, accusing her of using repeated court actions to delay her removal proceedings.
Journalists from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Liberia, and Guinea received digital security training from DW Akademie and WAJSIC to boost online safety.
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former prime minister and veteran opposition leader who shaped the nation’s democracy, has died of a heart attack in India.
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana mourns 15 lives lost in the Kete-Krachi Volta Lake boat tragedy and calls for an independent investigation.
New York City sues Facebook, TikTok, Google, and others, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis by addicting children to social media.
NSA reopens 2025/2026 national service registration after audit; launches new digital platform to enhance transparency, data security, and verification.
Former U-17 World Cup winner Kofi Nimo’s body held at Ridge Hospital over unpaid bills as his family pleads for support to give him a dignified burial.
South Africa’s Julius Malema convicted for firing a rifle at an EFF rally. Faces 15-year minimum sentence but vows to appeal, calling case racist.
Madagascar’s President dissolves government after deadly Gen-Z protests over water and power cuts. UN condemns crackdown as youth demand reforms.
Ghana Armed Forces to enlist 12,000 personnel in 3 years to boost defence, peacekeeping, and security. Recruitment will be fair, transparent, nationwide.
Oregon and Portland sue Trump to block National Guard deployment, calling it unlawful. Lawsuit cites 10th Amendment and risks to state authority.
PURC has approved a 1.14% rise in electricity tariffs from October 1, 2025, citing inflation and exchange rate pressures. Water tariffs remain unchanged.
Mali, Burkina Faso & Niger withdraw from the ICC, citing "neocolonial repression" and plan to create their own justice mechanisms
over 1,000 ghanaians joined the npp protest in accra, accusing the ndc government of state-sponsored harassment, abuse of power, and selective arrests.
NPP Upper East Youth Organiser Salahu-deen Musah denies pledging support in the Bawku chieftaincy conflict, calling viral claims false and misleading.
The Kukurantumi Police Station has been shut down after angry youth attacked the facility, forcing officers to withdraw for safety.
GES dismisses a fake recruitment letter claiming 50,000 job openings, urging the public to ignore scams and follow only official channels.
Chief Imam Nuhu Sharubutu prays for Julius Debrah after his donation to support the 2025 Maulid celebration in Accra.
Ghana Police arrest Samuel Amoah, aka Biggie, for the Kasoa Tuba triple murder after a year on the run. Full details of the case and investigation.
Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s president, urges citizens not to re-elect her 92-year-old father Paul Biya as he seeks an eighth term in October 2025.
Ghana’s Railway Workers Union plans strike Sept 30 over 12 months unpaid salaries, citing hardship and failed action from authorities.
Ghana mourns Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, visionary inventor, philanthropist, and founder of Kristo Asafo Church, who has died peacefully.
GTEC has closed 149 unauthorized distance learning centres operating without accreditation, reaffirming its commitment to quality tertiary education in Ghana.
Manhyia Palace cautions public against unauthorized fundraising for Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s funeral, urging donations through official channels.
Former EPA chief Dr. John Kingsley Krugu criticizes President Mahama’s galamsey policy, accusing him of complicity and weak leadership.
President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy is recovering through fiscal discipline and resource management without external borrowing.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, according to officials and media reports.
President John Mahama declares his government has resolved Ghana’s power crisis, ending years of ‘dumsor’ inherited from the previous administration.
Ghana condemns Israel’s strike on Qatar as a breach of international law, warning it undermines peace efforts. Mahama expresses solidarity with Qatar.
President Mahama donates sanitation tools to BuzzStop Boys at the relaunch of National Sanitation Day, urging Ghanaians to make cleanliness a daily habit.
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Youth in Manso Tontokrom blocked military entry to their mining site, protesting Asanko Mines’ takeover. Calm restored after a night of tension.
MultiChoice Ghana bows to government pressure, agrees to reduce DStv fees as Sam George confirms new pricing review after consumer complaints.
WAEC confirms 14 arrests, including teachers and students, over malpractice in WASSCE 2025. Strict measures enforced to protect exam integrity.
President Mahama has raised concerns over the stalled Ofankor-Nsawam road project, questioning why a secured loan was exhausted and moving it into the Big Push Programme.
NDC’s Bernard Bediako Baidoo wins the Akwatia by-election with 18,199 votes, defeating NPP’s Kwame Asumadu in a crucial swing seat contest.
Police in Bono Region launch investigations after a 16-year-old boy was shot dead at a galamsey site in Amasu. A manhunt is underway for the killers.
President Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo under Article 146 after a committee confirmed allegations of misbehaviour.
Ashaiman commissions the ultramodern Nii Annan Adjor Market with 700 shops, banking halls, lorry parks, and modern facilities to boost trading.
YEA and GNFS graduate 894 Fire Assistants after intensive training, with President Mahama approving a 60% allowance increase for recruits.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says his leadership is built on results and resilience, not noise, as he positions himself for Ghana’s 2028 elections.
Several residents of Gbiniyiri are feared dead after a boat capsized on the White Volta amid violent land clashes in Savannah Region, Ghana.
Over 2000 Ghana Armed Forces applicants appeal to government after their 4-year recruitment process was cancelled. They urge urgent intervention.
Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Engonga sentenced to 8 years in prison for embezzlement and a sex tape scandal that shook the nation.
12,000 young Ghanaians have graduated under the YEA-Ghana Police Community Protection Assistants programme to boost community safety and cut unemployment.
Learn about Parkinson’s disease, its history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for better awareness and early management.
Police in Wa arrest a 38-year-old woman for abducting a one-week-old baby and valuables at Wa Market. The infant was rescued safely and reunited with mother.
Police in Akwatia arrest 10 suspects and seize nine firearms ahead of the by-election, reinforcing security to prevent election-related violence.
Five people were killed and six injured in a violent land dispute at Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region. Security forces deployed to restore calm.
WAEC has released the 2025 BECE results. Learn how to check your results online at www.waecgh.org using a PIN and get updates on withheld and cancelled results.
Judge Frank Caprio, famed for his compassion on Caught in Providence, has died at 88. The Rhode Island judge leaves behind a legacy of kindness and service.
The Obuasi High Court has thrown out K.T. Hammond’s election petition challenging the victory of Godwin Dorani in the Adansi Asokwa parliamentary polls. Justice Kwabena Twumasi described the case as a waste of the court’s time and fined the former Trade Minister GH¢60,000.
Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor has dismissed reports that Cecilia Abena Dapaah was cleared of corruption, stressing that while no direct evidence was found, strong suspicions of money laundering remain under EOCO investigation.
A domestic violence case in Assin North has left 35-year-old Faustina Ackom hospitalised after her husband, Wahibu Bukari, allegedly shot her over suspected infidelity. Police are pursuing the suspect, who fled after the incident.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has granted a general amnesty to suspended members in a bid to heal internal divisions, restore grassroots trust, and build a stronger, united front as it prepares for the 2028 general elections.
Ghana Police announce road closures and diversions in Accra for the state funeral of victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash.
The US approved a $346M military sale to Nigeria, including precision bombs & rockets, to combat terrorism & Gulf of Guinea threats.
A massive fire near Ho Technical University on August 13 destroyed several shops, including Nogora Pub, with losses exceeding GHS 1 million. Authorities suspect an electrical fault, and investigations are ongoing.
Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong has been recalled to serve fully at the Court of Appeal, with Prof. Raymond Atuguba appointed Acting Director of Legal Education at the Ghana School of Law.
Ghana's NCA suspends Wontumi FM and six other radio stations for regulatory violations. Full list of affected stations and reasons for the shutdown.
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George reveals he nearly ordered an internet shutdown to stop graphic helicopter crash videos. Learn why he chose a different approach.
A 58-year-old mason in Kwabenya has been jailed for 10 years for incest after impregnating his 17-year-old daughter. The victim has a seven-month-old baby, as investigations confirm repeated abuse.
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene praises residents for returning parts from the Sikaman helicopter crash site and urges others to help as investigations continue.
resident John Mahama urges Ghanaians to honour the eight victims of the Ashanti Region military helicopter crash by building the united, prosperous nation they envisioned.
All you need to know about Dr Omane Boamah—his life, career, and tragic death in a military helicopter crash.
The incident occurred around 7:00 PM. According to eyewitnesses, the fire originated from the housemaster’s bungalow, which is situated close to the boys’ dormitory.
15-yr-old Nigerian girl rescued pregnant from Tarkwa sex den. Ghana Police nab Joy Ogbonna; Golden Blessing flees to Nigeria. Dad’s call triggered raid.
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya wins re-election with 53.66% amid deadly protests and opposition unrest over alleged vote irregularities.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directs GES to enforce discipline and grooming rules after a viral haircut case sparks national debate on student freedom.
GES cautions senior high schools against collecting unauthorised PTA levies, stressing that all such payments require approval and remain voluntary.
Gifty Oware-Mensah allegedly stole GH¢38.4m from the National Service Secretariat between February 2022 and March 2024, according to the Attorney-General.
GES removes KNUST SHS assistant headmaster Charles Akwasi Aidoo over viral video with student; investigation launched to ensure professionalism and safety.
The US has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, restoring five-year multiple entry visas after months of diplomatic talks led by Minister Okudjeto Ablakwa.
Chef Hilda Baci begins her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, celebrating Nigerian cuisine in Lagos.
NIA starts Ghana Card registration for children aged 6–14 at premium centres, with online booking and nationwide district expansion planned.
The Health Ministry announces a 50% cut in Nursing and Allied Health Training fees under Ghana’s new “No-Fee-Stress” Policy starting 2025/2026.
Dr. Otokunor announces SHS school farms to cut Free SHS feeding costs, save billions, create jobs, and boost food self-reliance in Ghana.
A JNIM jihadist attack in Bittou, Burkina Faso, near the Ghana border, killed four VDP militiamen, raising fears of cross-border insecurity in the Sahel.
WAJSIC, with GIZ support, held a 4-day training in Accra to equip threatened journalists with investigative reporting and safety skills for democracy.
GES has dismissed reports that Free SHS Double-Track has been cancelled. The 2025/26 academic calendar makes provision for both single and double-track schools.
The Ghana Education Service has announced SHS reopening on October 18, 2025, with a revised 2025/2026 academic calendar under single and double-track systems.
Farmers’ Association Demands Apology from Nurses’ Leader over “Derogatory” Remarks
A Tarkwa Circuit Court has jailed former NTHC Trustee officer, Comfort Asante, five years with hard labour for stealing GH¢96,490 belonging to 32 customers. She manipulated pension contributions and forged records before being exposed through an internal audit and police investigations.
The Tarkwa District Court sentenced motorbike mechanic Godfred Atta Hagan to six months in prison with hard labour after he admitted stealing a GH¢13,000 Royal motorbike from a deliveryman.
The New Patriotic Party’s decision to opt out of the Tamale Central by-election, following the death of MP Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash, earns nationwide commendation for prioritising peace over politics.
Mr Iddrisu made the commitment on Tuesday, 12 August, after the students paid tribute to Dr Murtala during the third-day funeral rites (Adua) in Tamale.
The Manhyia Palace has declared a one-day ban on all funerals across Asanteman on Thursday, 21 August 2025, as part of the One-Week Celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The Manhyia Palace has announced arrangements for the one-week celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Bank of Ghana's gold reserves jumped from 8.74 to 34.40 tonnes since 2021 through its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, boosting economic stability.
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew joined President Mahama and other dignitaries in Accra for prayers honouring two officials killed in the August 6 helicopter crash.
Elvis Afriyie Ankra calls on Ghana’s religious leaders to share national prophecies with his office, praising their role in promoting peace and unity.
Hon. Atanga made the appeal during a solemn memorial service at the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) in Bolgatanga on Sunday.
According to the ARCC, intelligence reports suggest that some people who arrived early at the crash scene on 6 August 2025 removed parts of the aircraft and other belongings.
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NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketiah reveals he narrowly missed boarding the Ashanti Region helicopter crash that killed eight, including two cabinet ministers.
Two Ghana police officers have been remanded over the alleged theft of 16 CZ assault rifles, sparking national security concerns.
Former Sports Minister Nii Lantey Vanderpuye calls for a decisive end to illegal mining after a helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom claimed eight lives, including top government officials and military officers.
Prosecutors allege that the accused were senior members of a Ghana-based syndicate that targeted elderly victims by posing as romantic partners online, persuading them to send money or assist in laundering funds stolen from others.
Retired Air Force officer Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor shares expert insight into the August 6, 2026 Ghana military helicopter crash that killed eight, including top ministers.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor recounts a near-fatal plane incident over the Sahara Desert in 2007, following Ghana's recent tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.
The black box from the crashed Ghana military helicopter has been recovered, confirmed by Ashanti Regional Minister. Investigation into the tragic incident that killed 8 top officials, including Ministers Omane Boamah and Murtala Muhammed, is ongoing.
A tragic AMREF air ambulance crash near Nairobi, Kenya, kills six people, including four onboard and two on the ground. The plane went down shortly after takeoff from Wilson Airport.
President Mahama assigns Dr. Ato Forson as Defence Minister and Armah Buah as Acting Environment Minister after tragic helicopter crash kills top officials.
Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Murtala will be airlifted to Tamale on Thursday, 7 August 2025, for burial.
Defence Minister Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed, and six others have died in a tragic military helicopter crash in Ashanti Region.
Former MP for Assin Central, has officially picked nomination forms to contest the NPP’s 2026 presidential primaries, reaffirming his ambition to lead the party after a strong showing in the 2024 race.
25 final-year students at Agona Swedru SHS suspended after a violent clash sparked by an alleged same-sex proposal. School confirms disciplinary action.
