NEWS

Mahama breaks ground for Green City Housing Project at Dedesua near Kumasi

President John Dramani Mahama breaks ground for the 1,000-unit Green City Housing Project at Dedesua near Kumasi to help reduce Ghana’s 1.5 million housing deficit and expand affordable home ownership

Police inspector interdicted over alleged defilement of 14-year-old daughter

Ashanti North Regional Police Command has interdicted Inspector Desmond Owusu Afriyie as a police investigation continues into allegations of defilement and incest involving a 14-year-old girl

GRIDCo appoints Frank Asirifi Otchere as new Chief Executive

GRIDCo appoints Ing. Frank Asirifi Otchere as Chief Executive Officer effective May 8, 2026, alongside new deputy executives to strengthen operations and enhance stability of Ghana’s national electricity grid

Napo files GH¢20m defamation suit against TV XYZ, Power FM over alleged power sabotage claims

Former Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh files a GH¢20 million defamation suit against TV XYZ, Power FM and Mugabe Maase over allegations of orchestrating power sabotage in the Ashanti Region

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

NPP Electoral Committee: O.B. Amoah leads team to drive 2028 comeback

O.B. Amoah has been appointed Chairman of the NPP Electoral Committee as the party constitutes Standing and Sector Committees to strengthen its organisation and prepare for the 2028 elections

NPP launches 30 expert committees to reposition for 2028 elections

The New Patriotic Party has constituted 30 Standing and Sector Committees to strengthen internal structures, deepen policy development and reposition the party for effective organisation and governance

Vice Chairman petition for open and credible NPP reorganisation in Okaikwei Central

Harruna Rafik, First Vice Chairman of Okaikwei Central NPP, has petitioned the Greater Accra Regional Executives over concerns about transparency and stakeholder exclusion in the constituency’s polling station reorganisation exercise

Rally behind Bawumia for victory 2028 …Boakye Agyarko urges

Boakye Agyarko has urged NPP members to unite behind Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections, stressing party unity and grassroots welfare.

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BUSINESS

Treasury bills attract strong demand as gov’t exceeds target by GH¢1.74 billion

Government exceeded its Treasury bills target by GH¢1.74 billion after attracting GH¢7.83 billion in bids, signaling renewed investor confidence in Ghana’s short-term securities market

Ghana becomes Africa’s 8th largest economy as GDP hits $118bn

Ghana has become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026 after GDP rose to $118.29 billion, driven by mining, ICT and financial services growth

Chinese mining giant Huayou moves to acquire Atlantic Lithium in $210m deal

Huayou Cobalt plans a $210m takeover of Atlantic Lithium, a move expected to boost Ghana’s Ewoyaa project and China’s lithium footprint

Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia and others to pilot continental Momo interoperability initiative

Ghana partners Rwanda and Zambia to pilot a digital trade corridor, enabling cross-border payments, mobile money interoperability, and seamless invoicing across Africa

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

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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

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14 foods that help you fight fatigue

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Discover 14 powerful foods that help fight fatigue naturally, including fish, spinach, bananas, eggs, sweet potatoes and strawberries that support energy, hydration and brain health

INTERNATIONAL

Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be ‘over quickly’

Donald Trump says the war with Iran could end quickly as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme continue amid rising tensions involving Israel, the Strait of Hormuz and regional security.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis testified in court about her relationship with Elon Musk, revealing how the Tesla CEO offered to donate sperm, leading to the birth of their four children amid ongoing OpenAI legal disputes

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

CNN founder Ted Turner, who pioneered 24-hour news and reshaped global media, has died at 87, with tributes highlighting his revolutionary impact on broadcasting and philanthropy

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

Oil prices fall and global stocks rally as reports suggest the US and Iran are nearing a deal to end the conflict, easing fears over energy supply disruptions