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Ghana police deploy armed escorts for Premier League clubs after Dominic Frimpong killing

Ghana’s security authorities have moved swiftly to tighten protection for domestic football teams after the fatal attack on a team bus that claimed the...

Ghana to absorb part of fuel price hikes as gov’t moves to cushion economic pressure

The Government of Ghana has announced a temporary intervention to absorb part of rising petroleum prices, stepping in to ease the growing financial strain...

EOCO raids Kofi Jumah’s residence in renewed anti-corruption probe operations

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly carried out a raid on the home of former government official Kofi Jumah as part...

Ghana insists “no foreign troops or military bases” under EU defence partnership

The Government of Ghana has firmly rejected claims that its newly signed security agreement with the European Union will allow foreign military bases or...

Pastor and two others remanded after alleged attempt to bury baby alive

A court in Ashanti Region has remanded a pastor and two other individuals into custody over an alleged attempt to bury a five month...

Anita Kiki Gbeho appointed UN mission chief in South Sudan

The United Nations has appointed Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of...

85% of Ghanaians reject government LGBTQ stance

A new nationwide survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) has found that an overwhelming majority of Ghanaians are dissatisfied with the government’s handling of...

UTAG gives government 14 days to sack GTEC leadership

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a firm 14 day ultimatum to the government demanding the removal of the Director General...

Hawa Koomson enters NPP race as party rebuild turns inward

Former Awutu Senya East MP and ex-Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has formally declared her intention to contest for the New Patriotic Party’s National...

Fuel cost debate heats up as CEMSE pushes to scrap BOST margin

The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy has intensified pressure on the government to abolish the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation margin, arguing...

Mahama signals readiness to sign anti LGBTQ bill as Ghana’s political direction sharpens

Ghana’s legislative battle over the controversial anti LGBTQ bill has taken a decisive turn, with Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin indicating that President John...

Catholic Bishops urge calm dialogue on LGBTQ debate in Ghana amid rising tensions

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for a more structured and respectful national conversation on LGBTQ-related issues, urging stakeholders across government, civil society...

Mahama nominates Pamela Graham as Auditor General to strengthen financial oversight

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Pamela Graham as Ghana’s next Auditor General, a move that signals a renewed focus on strengthening public financial...

STC shuts down fare hike rumours, assures commuters no price increase

Recent claims of a transport fare increase by Intercity STC Coaches Limited have been firmly denied by the company, with management urging the public...

NACOC to issue cannabis cultivation licences as Ghana moves to regulate emerging industry

The Narcotics Control Commission is set to begin issuing licences to qualified applicants for cannabis cultivation, marking a major step in the country’s gradual...

Mahama cabinet orders fuel levy suspension, cheaper buses to ease pump price burden

President John Dramani Mahama's Cabinet has taken a series of emergency decisions aimed at bringing down the cost of fuel and transport for ordinary...