NEWS

Chairman Wontumi in trouble: Charged with GH¢14.3m Exim Bank scam

NPP's Chairman Wontumi charged with GH¢14.3m fraud, money laundering over fake Exim Bank farm loan. Court documents reveal forgery

FDA breaks silence: Why banned ‘Tsofi’ still haunts Ghana’s markets

FDA reveals why banned ‘Tsofi’ (turkey tail) still floods Ghana markets after 24 years. Smugglers hide it in frozen food consignments

ECOWAS can’t end coups in a multipolar world – Political Affairs Commissioner

ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah says the bloc cannot end military coups in a multipolar world, citing shifting global powers like China and Russia as a key limitation

Mahama declares end of SHS double track system in 2027

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana will end the SHS double track system by 2027 with $300 million from the World Bank to upgrade 50 schools

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

Majority Whip shuts down NPP attempt to claim credit for legal education reforms

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor rejects Kojo Nsafoa Poku's claim that the NDC copied the NPP's legal education reform idea, citing a 2019 parliamentary report

NPP accuses gov’t of politicising IMF sixth review: Claims Ghana still under IMF

NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua says the IMF sixth review confirms Ghana remains under IMF supervision through a new three-year Policy Coordination Instrument

Mahama resurrecting criminal libel to suppress dissent – Minority leader

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accuses the Mahama government of reviving criminal libel through the prosecution of Abronye DC and other NPP members

Abronye arrest a ‘constitutional outrage’ – Afenyo-Markin, demands immediate release

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate release of Abronye DC, describing his arrest and remand as a constitutional outrage and an attack on free speech

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Ghana plans $1 billion local bond to fund cocoa purchases

Ghana plans to raise $1 billion in local bonds to finance cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 season, reducing reliance on foreign loans and testing investor confidence

IMF 6th Review ends in Accra amid signs of progress and lingering concerns

IMF concludes sixth review mission in Ghana with progress made on key reforms, but some issues remain unresolved

Ghana Shippers’ Authority goes 24/7 to drive 24-Hour Economy agenda

Ghana Shippers Authority intensifies 24-hour operations to advance 24-Hour Economy Policy. ShippersApp, hotlines, night port monitoring unveiled

Ghana has nearly US$12 billion in untapped export potential – World Bank

World Bank warns Ghana sitting on US$12bn unrealised export potential despite record trade surplus. AfCFTA advantage not yet converted

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

workouts

The best workouts you can do without going to the gym

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Discover the best at-home workouts, from cardio and yoga to bodyweight training and kickboxing. Experts explain how to stay motivated, build strength, and improve mental health without a gym

INTERNATIONAL

Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict

Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman is sentenced to 75 years for laundering ₦33.8bn, intensifying scrutiny over corruption and Nigeria's persistent electricity crisis

Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen has pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges and attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump following the shooting incident at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC

Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

A 35-year-old Ethiopian woman has given birth to rare quintuplets after 12 years of trying for a baby, with all five newborns reported healthy.

The companies making billions from the Iran war

The US-Israel war in Iran has driven soaring profits for oil firms, banks, defence companies and renewable energy businesses amid global volatility