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Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a convincing victory against newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta ended the club’s 22-year wait for a league title last season – and with a faultless display against Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues in their opener, his team reminded the rest of the league why they are […]
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has today, August 21,2026 inaugurated the government’s Negotiations Team for the modernisation of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). The team has been tasked to lead discussions and negotiate definitive terms of engagement with the strategic partner or investor for the retooling, expansion and long-term sustainability of VALCO […]
Economic analyst, Dr. Frank Bannor, has raised fresh questions over the losses associated with Ghana’s gold-purchasing programme, following his review of a 45-page International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. Dr. Bannor said the report deserved closer scrutiny, particularly the disclosure in paragraph 14 on page 10 that GoldBod significantly reduced assay fees, service fees and other […]
Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has launched a comprehensive fumigation and disinfection exercise in flood-hit communities across the Western Region to help prevent outbreaks of cholera, typhoid and malaria following recent flooding. The exercise, which forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, is aimed at supporting the emergency response to potential public…
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has voted to retain the existing election system for selecting Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans. The decision was taken at an Emergency General Meeting held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Allotey Auditorium, where members considered proposed changes […]
The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Elections Committee, Fredrick Opare-Ansah, has clarified that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, can obtain nomination forms to participate in the party’s 2026 national elections despite his current incarceration. He explained, however, that picking up a form does not amount to automatic clearance to […]
The Receiver managing the No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel on behalf of Cola Holdings Limited, Nii Amanor Doodo, has filed an appeal challenging the High Court’s ruling that ordered the property handed back to Nana Kwame Bediako’s Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited. Nii Doodo, together with Cola Holdings, a partner company of the businessman popularly […]
The government has constituted a team to negotiate with a potential strategic investor as part of plans to modernise the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) and secure its long-term future. The Negotiations Team was inaugurated by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a mandate to agree on the […]
The government has given Adamus Resources Limited a 12-month window to restructure its operations and restore the financial health of the indigenous large-scale mining company. The decision follows a meeting held at the Presidency on Friday, August 21, to address challenges confronting the company and prevent further deterioration of its operations. Under the arrangement, the […]
The Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Isaac Bampoe Addo, has died at the age of 59. Mr Bampoe Addo, affectionately known as Marico, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. His death has been met with grief among colleagues and associates who described him as a dedicated […]
The Cocoa Marketing Company (Ghana) Limited (CMC) has launched a 24-hour operational model to improve the movement of cocoa from delivery points to processing facilities and export markets. The initiative, launched by CMC Managing Director Wisdom Kofi Dogbey with support from COCOBOD, government officials and key industry stakeholders, forms part of President John Dramani Mahama’s […]
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has extended its condolences to former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, his brother Baffour Gyan and their family following the death of their father, George Gyan Baffour Mensah. The Minister, Kofi Adams, joined the family and sympathizers at the one-week observance of the late George Gyan Baffour Mensah on […]
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriye, says the launch of the Strategic National Public Health Emergency Operations Centres document does not replace the statutory mandates of institutions but rather brings together resources to strengthen Ghana’s response to public health emergencies. Speaking at the launch in Accra, Dr. Kaba Akoriye […]
The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Gyamfi Christian, in connection with a suspected fake gold scam in the Berekum Municipality. The suspect was arrested on August 17, 2026, at his hideout in Wamfie, Dormaa East District, following intelligence-led investigations. The case was reported by Christopher Awuni, 29, a gold aggregator, who […]
A brief exchange between Nigerian billionaire businessman and UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and a young woman has sparked a lively debate on social media about respect, titles, culture and the changing way younger people interact with older generations. The incident happened during the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme graduation ceremony organised by UBA, where a […]
Ezri Konsa says he is proud to play for “one of the best teams in the world” as he completed his £51m move to Arsenal. The 28-year-old England defender joins the Premier League champions from Aston Villa on a four-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year. After weeks of negotiation, the clubs reached an agreement on […]
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension. Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two […]
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan and his brother, Baffour Gyan, joined family members, friends and football personalities at the one-week celebration of their late father, George Gyan Mensah. The one-week observance was held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools AstroTurf, bringing together relatives, friends and sympathisers to honour […]
Ghana has secured a €163 million debt restructuring agreement with Belgium, bringing the country closer to completing its broader debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Speaking after the signing of the agreement, Dr Ato Forson said the deal was significant not only because of the financial figures involved but also […]
Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has accused Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and his legal team of building their challenge to the Chief Justice’s directive on a claim he describes as a “deliberate falsehood.” His comments came after the Supreme Court rejected Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s application seeking to suspend criminal trials scheduled to continue […]
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Communications Officer Paul Yandoh has revealed how he sneaked out of the party’s regional election grounds after realising that he was losing the contest for Regional Secretary. Mr Yandoh said he feared the embarrassment of remaining at the venue after the results showed that his campaign was not […]
Singing, dancing and excitement filled the air at Asumaja as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena and members of the Kristo Asafo Mission extended a humanitarian gesture to residents of the community. The donation exercise brought together members of the community, family representatives and the Police as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena led the team to the birthplace […]
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Communications Officer, Paul Yandoh, says he is yet to recover from his defeat in the party’s regional secretary election, revealing that he exhausted his personal resources in the contest. Mr Yandoh, who placed third in the election, said the financial demands of the campaign had left him with […]
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Communications Officer, Paul Yandoh, has attributed his defeat in the party’s regional secretary election largely to the incarceration of popular NPP figure Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Mr Yandoh, who placed third in the election, said the absence of Mr Wontumi’s expected financial support was […]
This year’s Damba Festival has been cancelled by the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. Announcing the decision, the head of the Dagbon Kingmakers, Naa Yeb Kug’naa Adam Abdulai, said though it was a difficult decision, it was necessary to allow the traditional area to properly […]
Ghanaian pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, who is accused of allegedly defrauding women through romance scams, has been remanded for another two weeks after previously being denied bail. Kwarteng appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as Police investigations into the allegations continue. He is accused of allegedly using his identity […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to complete and commission the first 700 housing units at the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project by March 2027 as government moves to revive the long-delayed development. He said the initial target forms part of a broader plan to deliver 1,500 housing units by December 2027, with the remaining […]
The campaign team of former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, who were travelling to the five northern regions to continue campaigning ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Executive elections has been involved in a road accident in the Oti Region. The campaign’s Spokesperson and Communications Director, Ellen Ama Daaku, said […]
The late Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Dramani Bukari, has been laid to rest in Damongo in the Savannah Region, in accordance with Islamic tradition. The burial ceremony was preceded by a sermon by Islamic clergy on the inevitability of death, followed by the Janazah prayer at the deceased’s family […]
Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called for an independent review of the disciplinary action taken against a 14-year-old student of Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) following allegations that she was sexually abused by two security personnel at the school. The education advocacy organisation argued that the student should be treated as a child requiring […]
