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The People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA) has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to resign, alleging that his recent conduct has undermined public confidence in the independence and political neutrality of the Judiciary. In a statement dated Thursday, September 3, 2026, PAGA raised concerns about the Chief Justice’s recent engagements with state institutions, including the Minerals Income Investment …

The National Premix Fuel Secretariat has announced a temporary disruption in the supply of premix fuel following an ongoing sit-down strike by members of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union. The tanker drivers commenced the strike on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in protest against the deteriorating condition of the 7.2-kilometre Valco Roundabout–Kpone Junction road in Tema. According to the …

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has outlined the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the foundation of Ghana’s long-term plan to build a team capable of competing strongly at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach made the declaration after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) retained him as head coach of the senior national team. In a …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have commenced steps towards a possible review of public transport fares. In a joint statement, the two transport organisations disclosed that they have formally submitted a request to the Ministry of Transport, in line with the administrative procedures governing adjustments to transport fares. The groups …

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed that Ghana recorded 1,818 online fraud incidents between January and July 2026, accounting for about 47 percent of all cybersecurity incidents reported during the period.According to CSA Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti, the national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GH) recorded a total of 3,876 cybersecurity incidents within the seven-month period.Rising digital fraud concernsSpeaking at …

More than 10 students have been arrested in connection with the violent confrontation between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region.The arrests follow reprisal attacks between students of the two schools in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, which resulted in the destruction and burning of …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Ministry of Education is seeking expanded international funding and strategic partnerships to complete the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo, Savannah Region. Although the government secured an initial $30 million grant from China in 2025 to kickstart early construction, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu indicated that these funds fall significantly short of what …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the swift recruitment of qualified unemployed graduates with disabilities into the public service, endorsing a formal petition presented by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities. The petition was received on behalf of the Minority by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei from the Coalition’s convener, Gilbert Boateng …

Fresh tomato prices recorded a dramatic 158.3% year-on-year increase in August 2026, emerging as the commodity with the highest price surge during the month, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).The sharp rise occurred even as overall food inflation eased slightly to 3.0% in August, down from 3.1% in July.Tomatoes Lead Price IncreasesGovernment Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, said the figures …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a caution to inbound travelers: carrying more than two mobile phones upon arrival into Ghana could trigger full customs duties and taxes. Customs officers at border entry points evaluate the nature and quantity of items brought in by passengers to distinguish between personal belongings …