On Friday, 23 October 2026, 122 stories were reported by two or more of Ghana's newsrooms. Most covered: Sarah Adwoa Safo declares intention to contest Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary elections in 2028 (12 newsrooms); Breaking: Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapse (11 newsrooms); Francis Duru: Veteran Nollywood actor dies, Actors Guild of Nigeria President confirms death (9 newsrooms). Busiest sections: news (33), sports (29), business (19). Tone of the day's news: 20% negative, 50% positive across 10 stories (how we measure it).
Sarah Adwoa Safo declared her bid for the NPP Dome-Kwabenya primaries, citing rising vote tallies as supporters backed her bid to reclaim the seat again in 2028.
Concern is growing around Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany after Bild reported that the Belgian manager was taken to a hospital in Munich by ambulance on Friday. According to the report, a helicopter had landed earlier at Bayern’s training ground on Säbener Straße. Further…
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died, announced by Actors Guild president Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, as fans and colleagues share tributes to his legacy.
The Phobians sit second with 14 points, level with the league leaders but behind on goal difference, and head into the encounter on the back of consecutive victories.
The Ministry of Finance has denied claims it withheld ABFA data from PIAC, explaining that funds were ring-fenced for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway based on committee recommendations.
Former NDA CEO Sumaila Abdul Rahman and three others convicted in Tamale over procurement irregularities; defence counsel seek leniency as OSP case continues.
Golden Star Wassa, owned by China’s Chifeng Gold, will host the 16th edition of the National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition at its Akyempim host community on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Six large-scale mining companies, Asante Gold Bibiani, Asante Gold Chirano, Adamus Resources, Newmont,…
According to him, the payments would help protect workers’ pensions and demonstrated the government’s commitment to managing public money responsibly and meeting its obligations.
By Nii Martey M. Botchway Tema, Oct. 23, GNA – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, 868 Auspicious Ark, has arrived in Ghana for a…
Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has donated GH₵100,000 to the Black Challenge, Ghana's national amputee football team, to support their preparations for the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in Mexico next month.
FC Samartex General Manager Edmund Ackah has questioned Desmond Ofeiâs suitability to lead Ghanaâs U-23 national team, the Black Meteors, citing concerns about his commitment to the domestic league and the development of local talent.Ofei was appointed head coach of the Black Meteors after being…
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FIFA and CAF are establishing a Normalisation Committee to govern the Nigeria Football Federation through May 2027 following executive resignations.
The Office of the Attorney-General has recommended that the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, be charged with stealing, following allegations that he removed a Singaporean businessman’s luggage and personal belongings while the businessman was in police
The family of the late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has held a tomb unveiling ceremony at the Military Cemetery in Accra to mark the first anniversary of her passing. The ceremony, held on Friday, October 23, 2026, brought together family members and other…
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in the historic city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on Friday, October 23 for an official visit at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali.
Ghana football legend Malik Jabir has questioned Kurt Okrakuâs reported ambition to seek a third term as president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), arguing that his tenure should be assessed by the trophies won during his time in office.Okraku, who became GFA president in…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will conduct its 2026 Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration at the Battle Training Camp in Bundase on Friday, October 30. The annual exercise is organised for students of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College and will bring together…
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has assured Ghanaians that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill will be passed into law after Parliament undertakes a second consideration of the legislation to correct errors identified in the version initially approved.
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Sefa Kayi has publicly revealed he would back the former Black Stars captain if he were to run for the presidency seat at the GFA as pressure mounts on the Kurt Okraku-led administration.
Accra Hearts of Oak center-back Kelvin Osei Asibey has declared his absolute readiness to represent the Ghana national team ahead of the Black Stars' upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Somalia.The 25-year-old defender, who has been in sensational form, emphasized that wearing the national colors is…
THE Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, has proposed the establishment of a National Housing Levy to accelerate affordable housing delivery and help address Ghana’s housing deficit. He said the country needed bold and sustainable financing mechanisms to increase housing supply,…
One person has reportedly been killed following a clash between two communities over a farmland dispute at Kumdi in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region.
Ghanaian football administrator Patrick Akoto and Burkina Fasoâs Julien Wendlassida Tiendrebeogo will play key roles in the organisation of the 2026 WAFU U-17 final between Cote dâIvoire and Niger, scheduled for Friday, October 23, at the August 4 Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.Akoto has been…
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo and his Al Swehly teammates have arrived in Tunisia ahead of their decisive second leg against Esperance in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The Libyan side head into the return fixture with a narrow 1-0 advantage after winning the…
The Phobians sit second with 14 points, level with the league leaders but behind on goal difference, and head into the encounter on the back of consecutive victories.
By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, Oct. 23, GNA – Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has announced that the 11th edition of the BHIM Festival will take place…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the government’s approach to formalising unlicensed artisanal and small-scale mining operations, arguing that eligible miners should be supported to operate legally rather than pursued with soldiers. He said miners whose operation
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has invited the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to chair the 30th edition of the GJA Awards scheduled for November 6, 2026. The ceremony will be held at the Accra International Conference…
Elmina Sharks have pledged to continue paying goalkeeper William John Donkoh for the remaining two years of his contract after he lost his left leg in a motor accident in Cape Coast. The Division One League club confirmed on Thursday, 22 October, that Donkoh was…
Two men have sustained injuries after a diesel tanker crashed into a shop beneath a storey building at Asamankese on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The tanker, a HOWO diesel vehicle with registration number LA 3243-25, reportedly crashed into the shop while travelling from Suhum towards…
FC AshantiGold 04 head coach Karim Zito says he has no intention of seeking revenge against Asante Kotoko ahead of Sunday’s Ashanti derby in the Ghana Premier League. Zito will face his former club in a Matchday Eight fixture at the Len Clay Stadium, with…
The Attorney-General’s Office has recommended that Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, be charged with stealing over allegations that he removed… <p>The post AG recommends stealing charge against NDC’s Ashie-Moore in case linked to US$800,000 ECG contract
By Maxwell Awumah Ho, Oct 23, GNA-Micro-Credit Association Ghana (MCAG) has recorded a total income of GHS 3.534 million in 2025, up from GHS 2.433 million in 2024,…
Majority Leader and Builsa North MP James Agalga has called on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to maintain unity and avoid internal conflicts as the party prepares for its constituency executive elections. He warned that personal rivalries and divisive campaigns could weaken the…
At an age when many people would be content to enjoy retirement, Samuel Victor Addo returned to the classroom to pursue a long-held ambition of becoming a lawyer.
Ghanaâs National U-15 Boys team have arrived in Azerbaijan ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, with their Group W campaign beginning against Uzbekistan on Saturday, October 24.The delegation travelled from Accra on Wednesday and landed safely in Baku, where they were welcomed…
Cambridge researchers have created a groundbreaking $10 optical sensor that delivers the precision of laboratory equipment in a device small enough for wearable technology. It identified foods, plastics, and medicines with 100% accuracy in tests and demonstrated the ability to monitor blood glucose, alcohol, and…
Yellow fever vaccination in Wa West District has hit 92%, with the Ghana Health Service Director-General Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, declaring that the vaccine is free, dry, very safe and internationally approved. So far, only one mild headache has been recorded as a side effect…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club’s Champions League game against Como. It is understood Fernandes’ family were not in the house in Cheshire when it was broken into and that the intruders…
Black Starlets captain Issah Abdul Rafiu has apologised to Ghanaians after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Ghana’s hopes of reaching the tournament were ended by a 1-0 defeat by Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of…
Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trading on Friday, after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session due to concerns of further energy supply disruption after Houthi attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia.
Bibiani Gold Stars head coach Petros Koukouras has criticised the condition of Debibi Presby Park, suggesting the playing surface was more suitable for cassava farming than football.His comments followed Gold Starsâ 1-0 defeat by Debibi United in their Matchday 7 fixture in the 2026/27 Ghana…
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THE Raissa Child Protection Initiative has organised a community durbar at Agbeve, Sowutuom, in Accra to educate residents on child sexual abuse prevention and the need to protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation. The programme, held on Saturday, forms part of efforts by…
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League resumes this weekend with Matchday 8 fixtures scheduled across the country from Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 25 October .
THE Takara Bigiza Company Limited, a construction firm, has donated assorted learning materials valued at GH¢42,300 to the Kotingli Presbyterian Primary School in Tamale in the Northern Region to support teaching and learning. The items included English and Mathematics textbooks, exercise books, shoes, school uniforms,
give me 25 words summary for a tagline Gold Fields Ghana will convene over 300 suppliers in Tarkwa to strengthen partnerships, build resilient supply chains and promote sustainable business growth beyond mining.
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has said he will engage his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to seek a ceasefire in the four-year-old Russia-Ukraine war. Mr Mahama, who is scheduled to attend the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow next week, said Ghana would leverage its friendly relations with…
GHANA’S petroleum revenue increased by 52 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by higher crude oil prices and increased corporate income tax collections, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has reported. The PIAC Chair, Mr Richard Ellimah, disclosed this when…
THE Family Health University (FHU) has sworn in a new seven-member Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, mobilise resources and strengthen financial support for brilliant but needy Ghanaian students pursuing healthcare education. The new Board for its Endowment Fund is chaired by Dr Nicholas…
First National Bank has reintroduced its unsecured, system pre-approved business loan facility to help eligible businesses access financing for working capital requirements and business expansion. Access to finance remains one of the biggest challenges facing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), often due to limi
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has banned tally voting for eight positions in its constituency-level elections scheduled for Saturday, October 24, and directed delegates to present valid identification before casting their ballots.
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko believes his side have the quality to overcome Aduana FC when the two teams meet in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. The Yellow and Mauve outfit will host the Dormaa-based side at the TNA Park in Tarkwa in…
ABSA Bank Ghana Ltd’s new headquarters, Absa Place, has achieved EDGE Advanced certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in recognition of its high standards of energy and water efficiency. Located at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, the building combines resource-efficient infrastructure with
As part of its 2026 Customer Service Week celebrations, Letshego Savings and Loans PLC, Ghana has donated essential medical equipment and refurbished the maternity ward at Mamprobi Hospital in Accra on the 8th of October 2026, reaffirming its commitment to improving lives and creating lasting…
The recognition is intended to celebrate Mr Badu's contribution to journalism and his service to the media profession. He currently serves as Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace, having built a distinguished career in journalism.
Elmina Sharks goalkeeper William Donkoh has suffered a life-changing injury after a motor accident in Cape Coast, with the club pledging to support him.
The Canadian government has outlined specific guidelines regarding PR cards, detailing the exact criteria applicants must satisfy when requesting expedited handling.
Gianni Infantino’s hopes of being re-elected Fifa president have been given a major boost by an endorsement from the head of the Asian Football Confederation. President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa told the confederation’s Congress in Tokyo – which was attended by Infantino –…
Actor Agya Koo initially refused to believe Kwame Dzokoto was dead due to past false rumours, saying he would only accept it after confirming himself.
Creatives Connect Afrika will return to Accra from 30th November to 3rd December 2026 for its second edition, focusing on how entertainment can drive tourism growth and economic opportunities across Africa.
Canada's Francophone Community Immigration Pilot targets skilled workers for six rural communities facing labour shortages, beyond the country's major cities.
Some youth engaged in underground mining in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region say unemployment and poverty have forced them into the dangerous activity despite the risk to their lives. According to the miners, many of them have completed senior high school and…
Publisher confirms customer information was accessed by an unauthorised third party following investigation
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The award was presented at the ceremony on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The recognition highlights Forms Capital's strategic approach to marketing, including the use of market insights, effective marketing programmes and customer-focused initiatives to support business growth and…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the United Kingdom to use its 2027 presidency of the G20 to help address Africa’s growing debt challenges and push for reforms to the global financial system.
The Board of Directors of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), led by its Chairman, John Asiedu Nketiah, has inspected ongoing infrastructure works at the Port of Tema to assess their progress and impact on port operations.
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called for 100 per cent yellow fever vaccination coverage in the Upper West Region as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the disease.
The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, has directed the Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA) to submit a comprehensive report on its operational challenges, with progress on key issues expected to be assessed within three months.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has deployed an advance team to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region to provide psychosocial and social welfare support to students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (OSECTEC).
A High Court in Tamale has convicted three former executives of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) and a private businessman of seven counts of corruption and corruption-related offences involving procurement contracts under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP).
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By Patience Tawiah Nkwanta (O/R), Oct. 23, GNA- A total of 1,483 delegates are expected to cast their votes in the Nkwanta South Constituency elections scheduled for tomorrow,…
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has rejected claims that the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, endorsed illegal mining, saying his remarks have been taken out of context.
Ghana has secured a $270 million investment to expand local poultry production, create jobs and reduce its reliance on imported chicken. The agreement was signed in London on Thursday, October 22, 2026, between UK-based agrifood investment firm Agrium Capital and the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated…
The second batch of recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reported to various training centres to begin six months of Basic Military Training. The recruits reported on Friday, October 23, 2026, to training schools across the Army, Air Force and Navy, as well…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Francis Duru, extending his heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, fans and the Nigerian film industry.
By Michael Pepsin Avorgah Akame (V/R), Oct. 23, GNA – A motor rider, identified as Lorlorne Kudah, believed to be in his late 20s, has allegedly been stabbed…
GEPA Opens Accra Trade House to Support Businesses and Trade
The second batch of recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have officially reported to various training centres to commence Basic Military Training on Friday, October 23, 2026.The second batch of recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have officially reported to various training centres…
The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) have appealed to the Technical Universities Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) to call off its strike, warning that the industrial action could further disrupt academic calendars and affect students.
Ghanaian emerging artiste BLACQ GOAT, born Fredrick Amankwah Acheampong, is set to release a six-track project titled A Coaster in the first week of December 2026
Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has urged the current Black Stars players to serve wholeheartedly amid the teamsâ poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The West African football giants began the campaign with a 2-0 defeat to neighbours Ivory Coast in Bouake…
Francis Duru’s tribute to Olu Jacobs resurfaced after his death, leaving Nollywood fans stunned by the actor’s heartfelt final words in a moving farewell.
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Dancehall act Stonebwoy has donated GH¢100,000 to the Ghana National Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge, in a show of support for the team’s efforts to represent the country. The donation was made during a visit to the team at Mensah Sarbah Park in Accra,…
Seven people have been killed in an attack on a funeral in central Jordan, officials have said.
The family of late Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto is struggling to come to terms with his sudden death, with his sister, Gloria, recounting how a routine outing ended in devastating news. Dzokoto, widely recognised for playing Judge Koboo in the popular television…
Basake Holy Stars coach Abdulai Gazale has rued his sideâs poor attacking performance after their 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak in Fridayâs Ghana Premier League Matchday 8 encounter.Martin Karikari scored an 82nd-minute winner at the University of Ghana Stadium to hand the Phobians their…
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says Ghana has no option but to beat Canada in their final Group B match at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.Ghana wi...
French President Emmanuel Macron has labelled a gun attack in a Parisian suburb which killed one person and injured five others "a racist terrorist attack".
Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor says his sideâs recent victories are generating positive energy among the team and supporters after Fridayâs 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars.Martin Karikari scored an 82nd-minute winner at the University of Ghana Stadium to secure Heartsâ third consecutive victory…
This page lists every story from Friday, 23 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.