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The Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project has been instructed to officially hand over the project site to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs by October 31, 2026. The directive was issued in a letter signed by the sector Minister, Mahama Ayariga, following President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to dissolve the Board. According …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Tanzania as one of the co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Motsepe said CAF remains committed to ensuring that Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are fully prepared to host the continental tournament next year. His comments come amid concerns over Tanzania’s readiness and preparations for the …

BOSTenergies has assured the public that Ghana is not facing an imminent fuel shortage, attributing the recent reduction in fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali to the ongoing rehabilitation of its Bolgatanga depot. In a statement, the company said the decline in regional export volumes was primarily linked to the revamp of its northernmost depot, which serves as its …

The Kwabenya Circuit Court in Accra has denied bail to six persons accused of being involved in the export of nearly four tonnes of suspected cocaine from Ghana to France. The accused appeared before the court on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in connection with four 40-foot containers that allegedly departed from the Tema Port before being intercepted in France with …

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the driver of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and a secretary at the office of the Ministry’s Chief Director have not returned to Ghana after travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the Minority, the two were among 431 individuals sponsored by the government …

President John Dramani Mahama has referred a petition by the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) to the Ministry of Transport for consideration. The petition calls for a review of the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana’s (SOAAG) representation on the boards of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The IEAG …

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has disclosed that it spent approximately $1.26 million to procure 2,922 tickets for Ghana’s group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tickets were secured for Ghana’s fixtures against Panama, England and Croatia, with 948 tickets allocated for the Panama match, 1,000 for the England game and 974 for the Croatia fixture. Appearing …

Traditional leaders in the North East Region have petitioned the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to formalise mining activities through strategic partnerships aimed at promoting economic development in the region. The petition, submitted by the Overlord and elders of the area, proposes collaboration among the Traditional Council, government and potential investors to establish responsible and sustainable mineral extraction operations. …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has challenged a GH¢79.65 million judgment debt awarded to Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited, arguing that the amount should be independently reconciled before any payment is made from its Tax Refund Account. The dispute dates back to 2009 and centres on an alleged overpayment of import duties of less than GH¢1 million, according to the GRA. …

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered Empire Cement Ghana Ltd to immediately suspend operations at its factory following investigations into alleged air pollution and nuisance associated with the facility.The directive follows several complaints from members of the public concerning air pollution allegedly linked to the company’s operations.According to the EPA, its investigations found that the facility was producing sustained …