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GH¢40K Stolen, Blade Cuts: Young man recounts alleged kidnapping at Kasoa

US Department of Justice, Ghana security agencies clamp down on cybercrime
Joint security operation between Ghanaian security agencies and international partners has led to the rescue of 117 victims of human trafficking and the rescue of 19 persons in connection with international criminal scam operations in Accra. Read More …
Today in History: Murderer of Jirapa 'Dubai' owner Elisha Mahama sentenced to life imprisonment

Talensi: Police nab 16, seize guns, ammunition at Gbane mining site
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested 16 suspects and recovered ammunition, action guns and suspected narcotic substances and other items during a security operation at the Gbane mining site in the Talensi District in the Upper East Region. Read More …

Tension in Kade over alleged tampering with NDC album ahead of elections
Tension is brewing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kade Constituency of the Eastern Region following allegations by some constituency and polling station executives that the party’s album has been tampered with ahead of an upcoming election. The aggrieved executives, who addressed the…
Kudjoe Fianoo questions GFA accountability over Black Stars failures

Kwame Nkrumah’s son Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah dies in Cairo after stroke, family confirms cause of death
Family confirmed journalist Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah died aged 68 in Cairo after a stroke, sharing details of his final months and tributes to his life and legacy.

Afenyo-Markin prepares for round 2 with Sammy Gyamfi after losing GH¢15m defamation suit
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin confirmed they will press on with his GH¢15 million defamation claim against GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi

University of Ghana dismisses viral notice on reopening date, hall fees
The University of Ghana (UG) has cautioned students and the general public against a fake notice circulating on social media regarding reopening dates and hall allocation fees for the 2026/2027 academic year. The notice, dated Wednesday, October 14, 2026, claims that traditional hall allocation for…
Can police arrest you for not wearing a seat belt in the back seat?

Kofi Adams: Black Stars will qualify for 2027 AFCON despite poor start
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams remains confident Ghana will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite losing their opening two matches in the qualifiers.The Black Stars have endured a disappointing start to their campaign, losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast in Bouaké…

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Black Stars will recover from poor start against Somalia â Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu believes the Black Stars can revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign despite losing their opening two matches.Ghana endured a disappointing start to the qualifiers, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Côte dâIvoire before losing 4-2 to The…
Trumo says Iran war will end 'very soon'

Late Wicknell Chivayo’s name dragged into fresh controversy after Zimbabwe’s $650m solar deal
Zimbabwe’s $650m Lake Kariba solar deal has renewed scrutiny of Wicknell Chivayo’s delayed Gwanda Solar Project and its disputed $5m advance amid fresh uncertainty.

VIDEO: 15 arrested over alleged sandwinning at Sewua in Ashanti Region on Accra-Kumasi Expressway
National Security personnel in the Ashanti Region have clamped down on 15 individuals who were allegedly involved in sandwinning activities on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. Read More …
Standards Authority sued over used-vehicle import ban
A private legal practitioner has sued the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), seeking to stop it from enforcing new rules that bar the importation of certain used vehicles. Read More …

Husband seen in viral video assaulting wife at Agona Nkwanta sentenced to 3 months in jail with hard labour
Emmanuel Kwofie, a farmer at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region who was seen in a viral social media video assaulting his wife has been sentenced to three months in jail. Read More …
Gamal Nkrumah Dies: The Journalist Who Championed Africa’s Place in Global Affairs

Ghana records GH¢209m in cybercrime losses in nine months
Ghana recorded GH¢209.7 million in financial losses linked to reported cybersecurity incidents between January and September 2026, far exceeding the GH¢22.5 million recorded for the whole of 2025. Read More …

Outburst came out of ‘anger and frustration’ – Martinez
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he “spoke out of anger and frustration” when launching a scathing attack on the club’s hierarchy. The Argentina international criticised United for not strengthening the squad in the summer following qualification for the Champions League in comments made after…

UG warns public against fake resumption and hall fees notice
The University of Ghana (UG) has urged students and the general public to disregard a fake notice circulating on social media that contains purported resumption dates and hall allocation fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Funke Akindele, Muyiwa Ademola struggle for words as Toluwanisings’ death hits Nollywood
Funke Akindele, Muyiwa Ademola and Nigerian stars have mourned gospel singer Toluwanisings after his family confirmed his death, prompting tributes across Nollywood.
BoG calls for coordinated approach to climate-related financial risks
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has called for a proactive and coordinated approach among financial sector regulators to manage climate-related risks and safeguard the stability of the country’s financial system. According to the bank, addressing climate-related and sustainability risks, particularly given their implications for financial…