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NEWS

National Cathedral Board slams alleged plans to convert project to a Convention Centre

The National Cathedral Board has denied reports suggesting the project will be repurposed into a Cultural Convention Centre

Drug trafficking: Gov’t deploys sniffer dogs to replace broken-down scanners at Kotoka Airport – Interior Minister

The Ministry of the Interior has resorted to the use of sniffer dogs at the airport and cargo checkpoints to combat narcotics trafficking following the breakdown of key narcotics detection scanners

U.S. joins investigation into Sapeiman counterfeit dollar and gold bar haul

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has assured Parliament and the public of the government's commitment to transparency and accountability in the ongoing investigation into suspected counterfeit currencies and gold bars intercepted in Sapeiman, Greater Accra Region

Ahiafor shuts down Afenyo-Markin: Questions must be asked from your seat

Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor ruled that MPs must ask questions from their seats, rejecting Afenyo-Markin’s attempt to use the Dispatch Box

EDITORIALS

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Bawumia and the NPP MPs: Early endorsements or a premature funeral...

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In a surprising echo of a recent political setback, over 60 sitting NPP MPs have thrown their endorsement behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party into the 2028 elections
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POLITICS

Ablekuma North chaos: Hawa Koomson came to polling station as a ‘vigilante’ armed with pepper spray– Majority Whip

Majority Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor described Hawa Koomson’s conduct in Ablekuma North as that of a “vigilante,” citing her possession of pepper spray and accusing her of provoking tensions

Hawa Koomson had no business in Ablekuma North – Security analyst

Dr. Ishmael Norman has condemned the presence of former Fisheries Minister, Hawa Koomson at Ablekuma North stressing she has no business there

We’ll ‘repeat Ayawaso West Wuogon’ in Akwatia – NPP’s Amofa Sefa threatens

NPP's Tema West candidate, Dennis Amfo Sefa, has threatened a repeat of the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon violence in the upcoming Akwatia by-election

Ewurabena Aubynn wins Ablekuma North seat after tightly contested rerun

Ewurabena Aubynn of the governing NDC has been officially declared winner of the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat by the Electoral Commission,

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BUSINESS

Gov’t injects GH¢1.4 billion into NIB to strengthen operations

The Government of Ghana has injected GH¢1.4 billion into the National Investment Bank (NIB)** to strengthen its financial position and ensure long-term sustainability

Cal Bank MD urges stronger investment in indigenous banks to drive economic growth

The Managing Director of Cal Bank has called for greater investment in indigenous banks, highlighting their key role in supporting Ghana’s economic growth and aligning with the country’s development priorities

BoG cracks down on illegal lending apps exploiting consumers

The Bank of Ghana is intensifying its crackdown on illegal digital lending operations that exploit vulnerable consumers through abusive practices

Race to Single Inflation Digit Heats Up as Inflation Falls to 13.7% in June

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate declined sharply to 13.7% in June 2025, down from 18.4% in May, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Diddy denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges

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A judge has denied bail to Sean "Diddy" Combs after a jury convicted the hip-hop mogul of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him of the most serious charges: racketeering and sex-trafficking

FEATURES/OPINIONS

twi, Gatsi, action, finance, financial inclusion

The Twi Language: A Special Purpose Vehicle for Explaining Islamic Finance...

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To make Islamic banking accessible, stakeholders must leverage Twi as a special-purpose vehicle for explaining its core concepts in a relatable way

LIFESTYLE

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How long it takes to heal from a groin injury

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A groin injury results from any of the groin muscles being strained. Considering there are five muscles in the groin, it is a pretty vulnerable area

INTERNATIONAL

Trump calls Musk’s new political party ‘ridiculous’

US President Donald Trump has hit out at former close ally Elon Musk over the multi-billionaire's plan to launch a new political party.

Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say

Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during a crackdown on protesters against Togo's leader, Faure Gnassingbé,

At least 20 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe, witnesses say

At least 20 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike that hit a popular seafront cafe frequently used by activists, journalists, and local residents in western Gaza, according to medics and eyewitnesses

Julius Malema: South Africa’s firebrand MP banned from entering UK

A controversial South African opposition MP, Julius Malema, central to a row over race relations in the country, has been denied entry to the UK