NEWS

Court grants GH¢500k bail to nine accused in Adwoa Safo shooting case

Nine suspects charged in the shooting of former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo have been granted GH¢500,000 bail each and pleaded not guilty.

GH¢49.1m NSB Trial: EOCO officer says only GH¢9.5m went to Israeli supplier as Adu-Boahene invoice allegedly fake

EOCO investigator tells court Kwabena Adu-Boahene paid GH¢9.5m instead of GH¢49.1m for cyber defence system as alleged fraud trial continues in Ghana

Consumers brace for higher utility costs as PURC approves 3.49% electricity and 0.85% water tariff hikes

PURC approves electricity and water tariff increases effective July 2026, raising costs for consumers amid exchange rate and inflation pressures

Fresh twist: Akofena and two others arrested over Adwoa Safo shooting

Police have arrested Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena and two others over the shooting of former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo and recovered guns and ammunition.

EDITORIALS

Discipline

NPP’s confusion over Kevin Taylor

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NPP expels Kevin Taylor and Ernest Owusu Bempah for misconduct and anti-party activities, sparking debate over party discipline and communication inconsistencies
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

NPP cracks down on cash payments as constituency nominations open

The NPP has warned aspirants not to make cash payments to constituency election committees as nominations open for constituency executive elections

Rawlings’ 78th birthday marked by historic renaming of NDC Headquarters

President Mahama and NDC leaders renamed the party's headquarters after founder Jerry John Rawlings on what would have been his 78th birthday

Majority of NPP Executives Involved in Galamsey – Kennedy Agyapong Spills Beans

Kennedy Agyapong alleges majority of NPP executives are involved in galamsey, blaming political hypocrisy for Ghana’s ongoing illegal mining crisis

‘Jerry Rawlings House’: NDC immortalises founder on his 79th birthday

The NDC has renamed its Adabraka national headquarters "Jerry Rawlings House" and will unveil a bust of its founder, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, during events marking his 79th birthday

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Central bank sells GH¢16.14 billion in 14-day bills as liquidity mop-up continues

Bank of Ghana sells GH¢16.14bn in 14-day bills at 10.50% to manage liquidity, stabilize rates, and support monetary policy amid economic recovery

Investors Pour GH¢1.16 Billion Into DDEP Bonds on GFIM

GFIM trades GHS 2.10bn as DDEP bonds dominate with 55.1% share. Treasury bills follow; no corporate bonds traded

BoG absorbs GH¢17.2bn in liquidity amid inflation fight, FX stability

Bank of Ghana absorbs GH¢17.24bn via 14-day bills to tighten liquidity, curb inflation, and support currency stability

Ghana’s gold output surges 23 per cent to nearly 6m ounces in 2025

Ghana's gold output surges 23% to nearly 6m ounces in 2025, driven by small-scale mining boom, Chamber of Mines reports

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Black Sherif

Black Sherif clinches prestigious Artiste of the Year Crown at TGMA...

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Black Sherif wins Artiste of the Year at TGMA 27 for the second time, powered by the global success of his Iron Boy album and record-breaking streaming achievements

FEATURES/OPINIONS

paternity

Parentage, not paternity: Why Ghana must tread carefully on compulsory DNA...

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A proposal to make paternity testing compulsory for all babies born in Ghanaian healthcare facilities is raising legal, ethical and human rights concerns over privacy, family stability, child welfare and the potential criminalisation of mothers

LIFESTYLE

resistance bands

The real health benefits of using resistance bands

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Discover 10 key benefits of resistance bands, from safety and functional fitness to versatility and full-body workouts used by pros like Tom Brady

INTERNATIONAL

Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says

US and Iran have agreed a preliminary deal to end tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, with Trump claiming it is signed

Nigeria killed more than 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year, president says

President Tinubu reports 13,000 "terrorists" neutralized, claiming an 81% drop in casualties, despite ongoing abductions and security challenges across Nigeria

Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world’s biggest stock market launch

SpaceX prepares for a historic $1.8tn IPO, raising $75bn ahead of trading. Discover how Elon Musk maintains control and what this means for future investors

Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

Twelve people were killed and nine injured in a mass shooting at a Johannesburg informal settlement as police investigate a possible illegal mining link