On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 163 stories were reported by two or more of Ghana's newsrooms. Most covered: Seven missing fishermen rescued in Benin after days adrift (10 newsrooms); Sammy Ayeh declares intent to contest NDC Deputy Communications Officer position (8 newsrooms); Black Maidens must beat Brazil to keep World Cup hopes alive – Coach Adarkwa (8 newsrooms). Busiest sections: news (55), business (28), sports (26).
Seven crew members of Second Chance Canoe from Ngyeresia a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region, who went missing at sea for 12 days, have been rescued in Benin territorial waters after days of uncertainty.
Governance Spokesperson at the Presidency, Dr Sammy Ayeh, has picked nomination forms to contest for the position of Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement announcing his decision, Dr Ayeh said he was offering himself for the role to…
He expressed confidence that the players would apply the lessons learned when they take on Brazil, describing the atmosphere in camp as positive and the team’s psychological state as encouraging. "As we turn the page and look ahead to our crucial match against Brazil, I…
Former Black Queens coach Bashiru Hayford has described Ghanaâs decision to appoint an interim technical team for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia as âdangerous and surprisingâ.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have appointed…
Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for the law to take its course in the sexual assault case involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), describing the matter as a serious national concern with implications for both present and future generations.
Ghana must widen its tax net and improve domestic revenue mobilisation to fund its development priorities, the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has warned.
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has urged Ghana to prioritise long-term football development over immediate success at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars are facing an uphill task in their bid to qualify for…
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said committee chairman Fred Pappoe informed the associationâs Executive Council (EXCO)
After his engagements in the United Kingdom, President Mahama will travel to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, to lead the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa
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Edo Queens and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies will resume their WAFU B Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, in Burkina Faso, with a place at the continental finals at stake after CAF overturned the Nigerian side’s penalty shootout victory. The match will restart at 2-2…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has cautioned the public against fraudulent text messages asking people to pay supposed traffic fines through unofficial online links. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, October 21, the Authority disclosed that fraudsters were sending SMS messages to…
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has increased monthly allowances for its beneficiaries from GH¢500 to GH¢800, representing a 60% increment, Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale has announced.
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Formerly Manchester City colleagues, currently league-winning managers, Vincent Kompany and Mikel Arteta reunite on the Allianz Arena touchline once more when Bayern Munich and Arsenal square off in Wednesday’s must-watch Champions League contest. The Bundesliga champions chaotically dropped two points in an engrossing
The Bekwai Police have completed investigations into a rape complaint filed against the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, and have submitted the case docket to the Attorney General for study and advice. Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer ASP Lloyd Baidoo…
Ghanaian referee Derrick Kwatei Quartey will serve as Reserve Assistant Referee for the Futsal AFCON final between Morocco and Angola in Rabat on October 21, 2026.The match will begin at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT), and the appointment represents the first major final of Quarteyâs…
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi has stressed the importance of securing victories away from home as the Phobians prepare to host Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.The Accra-based giants head into the Matchweek 8 encounter following a 1-0 victory over Vision FC,…
The Ministry of Health says Ghana has intensified surveillance, airport screening and emergency preparedness measures following reports of Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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The government will suspend fresh recruitment applications into the country’s security services in 2027, opting instead to enlist qualified candidates left out of previous recruitment exercises because of limited training capacity.
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has signed a US$28billion investment agreement with an international consortium led by Global Sphere to develop the second lot of Ghana’s petroleum and petrochemical hub project at Jomoro in Western Region, with construction expected to begin first quarter-2027.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) remains confident the country will host the 2027 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns about funding and preparations for the tournament. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has dismissed suggestions that Ghana could lose the hosting rights, insisting preparation
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has raised concerns about security lapses at Ghana’s airports, revealing that suspected drug traffickers are adopting sophisticated methods to evade screening procedures, including acquiring their own scanners.
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The Human Rights Court 2 of the High Court in Accra has issued an interim injunction barring the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) from enforcing the Stage 1 Common Registration Examination (CRE) as a condition for the provisional registration of 792 newly trained medical doctors.…
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) plans to onboard and deploy 6,000 community teaching assistants by the end of November 2026 under an agreement with the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The funeral arrangements include a remembrance night on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m., with seating scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, November 14, filing past will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., followed by the burial service from 9 a.m.…
The producer inflation rose to 4.8 percent in September 2026, up from 4.4 percent in August, driven largely by increases in producer prices in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Read More...
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO described the late composer as “the Shakespeare of music”, praising his enduring musical legacy. In a post on X, Musk wrote: “Johann Sebastian Bach is the Shakespeare of music. Best there ever was.” Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German…
The Court of Appeal in Kumasi has dismissed another application by Bono Regional NPP Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, seeking to halt the defamation suit brought against him and Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited by lawyer and journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini. A three-member panel…
Songstress Sister Derby has weighed into the controversy surrounding allegations of sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), criticizing people she believes are more concerned about defending the accused than protecting alleged victims. In a strongly worded social media post, the musician challenged…
By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo Accra, Oct. 21, GNA — The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has expressed concern over the disappearance of a fishing canoe, ‘Second Chance’, and…
Dr. Abebe Haile-Gabriel, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO, has called for greater youth leadership in Africa’s agrifood systems,
Safeguarding Officer at Kingsdale Secondary Schools in the UK, Amartei K. Amartey, says sending female students to deliver food to staff homes is itself a safeguarding breach.
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has opened the door to a possible contest for the Ghana Football Association (GFA)
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A former Cornell student who alleges she was gang-raped at a fraternity house has said she felt "unsupported and disbelieved" by the university president.
A teacher at Ekumpoano Catholic Basic School, Stephen Desu, has alleged that some teachers in senior high schools compete with male students for the attention of female students and punish boys who attempt to get close to the girls.
LemFi, the financial platform for people building lives across borders, has announced the launch of its new global brand platform, “Ambition has no passport”, alongside a completely rebuilt app, launching the largest product expansion in its history. More than two million customers use LemFi to…
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has donated 100 large umbrellas to traders affected by the ongoing reconstruction of the Bekwai Market to provide temporary shelter during the construction works.
Black Starlets head coach Kassim Ocansey has described Ghana’s 1-0 defeat by Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship as painful, insisting his side could have won the match before being reduced to 10 men. Ghana’s hopes of reaching…
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THE Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cleared Say Cheers of allegations of tax non-compliance following checks on the company’s transactions, attributing the earlier concerns to miscommunication between the authority and the taxpayer. According to the authority its electronic tax monitoring system had confirmed that th
Four eight-year-old schoolchildren have died, and three others sustained injuries after a van struck them at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
Ghana must strengthen its capacity to mobilise domestic capital to finance economic growth and reduce its exposure to external financial shocks, President of the Ghana Association of Banks and Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, has said. He said domestic savings could provide…
The Finnish government has introduced an expedited immigration service designed to significantly reduce waiting times for international talent. from overseas.
The late Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Ofeibea Offei will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Legon. The 63-year-old, also known as Bernice Offei (née Djoleto), passed away at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on…
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
Employees and customers of First National Bank Ghana will participate in Run for a Cure, a breast cancer awareness run in Accra on Saturday. The 5km run, organised by Run for a Cure Africa, forms part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, commonly known…
Lille defender, Alexandro Ribeiro says he is looking forward to facing Victor Osimhen in tonight's UEFA Champions League encounter. The Ligue 1 club…
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has inspected the National Command Centre for Bed and Referral Management at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital as part of efforts to address Ghana’s persistent ‘no bed syndrome’. The system provides real-time information on bed availability across participating hospitals, allowi
Job creation, economic transformation and growth-focused spending are expected to feature prominently in the 2027 Budget as the government seeks to consolidate recent economic gains.
Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer ASP Lloyd Baidoo has rejected reports that the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has been arrested and is currently in custody. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee…
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has reinforced its reputation as a customer-focused financial institution, emerging as the Best Bank in Service Quality, Business Banking Category, at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) Annual National Marketing Performance Awards night on Friday, October 16, at t
Adansi Travels has been elevated to the Hall of Fame of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), following its fourth consecutive win as Marketing-Oriented Hospitality Facility (Allied & Support Services) of the Year, 2025.
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Pastor Joseph Acheampong, Church of Pentecost Canada’s Southern Ontario Area Head, died aged 62. His ministry, tributes and family’s loss were remembered.
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has distributed 450 streetlights and 2,500 LED bulbs across the constituency under his “Let Bekwai Shine” initiative.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector generated $10.8 billion in foreign exchange (FX) in 2025, attributing the performance to reforms that brought more gold previously lost to smuggling and illegal
Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apaak admits a systemic reporting failure in the GES following the Obuasi SHTS sex scandal and regional directors' suspensions.
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PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing his ACL during Tuesday's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona.
The Black Stars have come under particular scrutiny following a 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier and a 5-1 friendly loss to Austria. The results have intensified calls for changes within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and renewed…
The academic fate of many final-year and second-year students of Obuasi Senior High and Technical School remains uncertain as the school has been closed indefinitely to continuing students for nearly three months now.
Ghana’s Black Bombers have arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ahead of the 2026 IBA Africa Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships. The competition, scheduled to run from October 19 to November 1, will provide the national team with an opportunity to test…
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is considering an amendment to its enabling law to position the institution as Ghana’s main corridor for employment opportunities, Chief Executive Officer Malik… <p>The post YEA considering amendment of Act to become Ghana’s main employment corridor – Basintale first appeared…
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has recruited 100,628 beneficiaries as of September 30, 2026, representing 75.7% of its annual target of 133,000, Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale has… <p>The post YEA recruits 100,628 beneficiaries, achieves 75.7% of 2026 target first appeared on The1957News .</p>
ECG has scheduled a Central Region power outage on 21 October 2026, affecting Fosu and nearby towns from noon to 2 pm for emergency maintenance and service upgrades.
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is planning four new employment programmes for 2027 as it seeks to expand opportunities for young Ghanaians in domestic services, delivery, corporate services… <p>The post YEA plans four new employment programmes for 2027 – Basintale first appeared on The1957News .</p>
A Democracy and Development Fellow in Public Health at CDD-Ghana, Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has questioned the circumstances under which the headmaster at the centre of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School sexual abuse allegations was appointed, amid claims of earlier misconduct.
The Savannah Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service, led by Deputy Commissioner of Immigration, Lawrence Agyei Agyapong, has busted a 34-year-old Nigerian national known as Prince James, a.k.a. Prince Odogunu, for alleged human trafficking in Clooth, an illegal mining community in the Bole District…
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The Parliament of Ghana will officially reconvene early next month to kick off its latest round of deliberations. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin issued
Spokesperson to the Education Minister, Hashmin Mohammed, has defended Haruna Iddrisu’s handling of the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), insisting that the Minister took prompt steps to facilitate investigations into the matter.
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The deceased, identified as eight-year-olds- Juraid Mohammed, Anisah Ibrahim, Fati Muniru and Raiyan Faisal, were pronounced dead on arrival at the Manhyia District Hospital.
The US has published an updated list of 50 nations whose citizens are required to post a financial visa bond before they can successfully obtain a US visa.
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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says it has destroyed 92 chanfang machines in four days during operations against illegal mining on the Tano River at Asemkrom in the Aowin District of the Western North Region.
Sarkodie has added another honour to his growing list of achievements after being appointed an ambassador for the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The award-winning rapper received the recognition during a visit to the Kumasi-based university as part of activities leading up…
Ghana’s economy is set to maintain its 8th position in Africa with its size increasing substantially, according to the International Monetary Fund. The Bretton Woods institutions project Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product at $128.64 billion for 2026, as reflected in their October 2026 World Economic Outlook.…
Dancehall star Shatta Wale has extended a helping hand to the family of a police officer who died in an accident while travelling to perform his security duties during the ShattaFest Accra event. The musician directed Ralph De FellowGhanaian, Long Jon, Jerome Nii Kpakpo Acquaye,…
Minister for Interior and Member of Parliament for Asowase, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has expressed deep sorrow over an accident at the Aboabo Extension junction that claimed the lives of four learners from Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu.
Accra, Oct. 21, GNA – A 23-year-old student accused of stealing GH¢1.5 million belonging to Bishop Daniel Obinim, founder of the International Godsway Church, has been granted GH¢1…
President John Mahama says he will appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire when he travels to Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit next week. Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, President Mahama said he intended to use the…
Parts of a new Villaggio apartment building under construction in Accra’s Airport Residential Area have come crashing down amid heavy winds that preceded rainfall in the capital on Wednesday. The incident caused panic among passers-by and residents in the area as sections of the building…
The experience will provide a valuable reference point as she returns to the continental stage with greater exposure to the demands of senior competition. Borteye has also enjoyed significant success in youth table tennis. In July 2026, she teamed up with Israel Aklie to win…
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Florence Obinim has reportedly filed legal action against Bishop Obinim over remarks he allegedly made about her at church, seeking millions in damages.
The government has directed the Minerals Commission to ensure that workers in Ghana’s mining industry do not suffer reductions in wages, benefits or conditions of service as mining companies transition from owner mining to contract mining. The directive is part of additional policy measures announced…
The government has set November 30, 2026, as the deadline for the Minerals Commission to complete processes required to implement additional safeguards under Ghana’s contract mining policy. The measures are intended to protect workers’ wages, benefits and conditions of service as mining companies transition from…
Ghana international goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been named in the 2026 Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland (PFAI) League of Ireland Premier Division Team of the Year following an impressive campaign with St Patrick's Athletic.The 26-year-old earned recognition from his fellow professionals, who voted him i
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has named his starting line-up for Ghana's crucial FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup clash against Brazil, making just two c...
An international team of researchers, including members from the University of Michigan, has revealed surprising results that could rewrite our understanding of a key transition in the early universe.
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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government has paid GH¢24.8 billion to statutory funds since January 2026 to support education, healthcare, road maintenance and… <p>The post Government pays GH¢24.8 billion to statutory funds since January – Ato Forson first appeared on…
The Ogun State Police Command in Nigeria has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after they were lured to the country with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by…
Brazil's Supreme Court has suspended the installation licence for Belo Sun's Volta Grande gold project, prolonging legal uncertainty until a settlement with Funai is approved.
Police in Ogun State, Nigeria, have rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals who were allegedly held against their will after being lured to the country with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven men and four women, were rescued by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping…
Over a thousand people gathered at Alliance Française in Accra on Friday, 16 October 2026, for Bel-Aqua’s Healing Together Vigil 4.0, an evening combining mental health conversations with live music, comedy and community connection. Held under the theme “Every Mind Has a Story… Respond with…
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, Oct. 21, GNA – The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU of TUC Ghana) has called for greater…
The Arrupe Jesuit Institute (AJI) has outlined plans to expand its advocacy and youth empowerment programmes under a new strategic plan aimed at increasing its impact on Ghanaian society.
Nigeria's EFCC has responded to a petition targeting popular Nigerian activist VDM, over the management of funds belonging to his non-governmental organisation.
By Freda Mwin, GNA Wa, (UW/R), Oct. 21, GNA – The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) says it has identified 48 investment opportunities in the Upper West Region,…
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has picked nomination forms to contest for another term as the party prepares to elect its national executives. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, October 21, Mr Gbande said his decision to seek re-election was driven…
By Jerry Azanduna, GNA Techiman, (Bono East) Oct. 21, GNA – The Bono East Regional office of the National Democratic Congress has successfully vetted 46 aspirants, clearing them…
Ghana and Brazil served up a six-goal thriller in an entertaining encounter, sharing the spoils in a dramatic 3–3 draw...
The Football Association has intensified preparations for the 2026/27 Women’s Premier League with a one-day training seminar for Match Commissioners ahead of th...
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League in a game where Bukayo Saka limped off with injury. Saka went down after just 10 minutes with a suspected thigh…
Midfield maestro Jessica Appiah Asamoah was named Player of the Match after a sensational performance in Ghana's thrilling 3-3 draw against Brazil in the FIFA U...
Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Sam Nartey George has urged closer scrutiny of agreements involving Ghana’s health records.
Ghanaâs U-15 Boys team has left Accra for Azerbaijan to take part in the FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival.The travelling party includes the players and technical staff who will represent Ghana at the international youth event. The festival brings together U-15 teams from…
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has raised concerns about the feasibility of Ghana’s planned artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, citing electricity costs, water supply and lessons from previous attempts to develop locally built digital services.
This page lists every story from Wednesday, 21 October 2026 that at least two Ghanaian newsrooms reported, so it captures the day's main events rather than every headline. Each story links to the original reports.