The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of an ongoing nationwide operation targeting the unauthorised use of sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights and illegal vehicle modifications. According to the Police, the enforcement exercise is aimed at improving compliance with road traffic regulations and curbing practices that undermine road safety and discipline among …

President John Dramani Mahama is set to host an Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Accra as African leaders gather to discuss measures to strengthen healthcare systems and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage across the continent. The two-day summit, scheduled for July 21–22, 2026, is themed: “Advancing Justice, Equity and …

The Ghana Badminton Association (GBA) and Special Olympics Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a formal partnership to nurture badminton talent among players with disabilities, marking the sport’s entry into the Special Olympics movement’s growing portfolio of disciplines in the country. The signing ceremony brought together senior figures from both organizations and the sports fraternity. In attendance were …

The government has announced plans to construct new Community Day Schools in Nima and Kasoa under the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results (STARR-J) Project. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu said the initiative forms part of efforts to expand access to quality secondary education and address infrastructure deficits across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on …

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the government plans to construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country to improve accommodation and encourage teacher retention, particularly in rural communities. Speaking at the Accountability Series on Monday, July 20, Mr. Iddrisu said the initiative, dubbed the Teacher Dabre Initiative, is aimed at providing decent housing for teachers while …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has defended its regulatory inspections, stressing that they are intended to protect investments in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector rather than punish operators. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Ghana International Petroleum Conference, the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, urged petroleum service providers to view inspections as a vital risk management …

The High Court in Accra has sentenced the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the two counts for which he was convicted in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case. The sentences will run concurrently. In addition to the prison term, the court …

The Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court in Accra has found the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, guilty in the illegal mining case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited’s concession at Samreboi in the Western Region. The judgment also covers Akonta Mining Company Limited and another accused …

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a tense but largely uneventful final that came alive in its closing stages. Barcelona winger Ferran Torres emerged as the match winner, scoring in the 106th minute to finally break Argentina’s stubborn resistance after a goalless 90 minutes. Argentina’s hopes …

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and ex-Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, has publicly endorsed Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu’s bid to become the next National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the party’s strength as rooted in its grassroots and calling for a leadership renewal built on integrity and unity. In a statement shared on …