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The government is preparing to intensify its crackdown on illegal pay-TV streaming, with plans to block internet addresses used to distribute copyrighted content without authorisation.Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the technical arrangements for the enforcement exercise are ready, but the government is awaiting final legal clearance from the Attorney-General before proceeding.Speaking at a joint …

The Minority in Parliament has denied allegations that it paid or attempted to coach some Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa to make statements against the government over the handling of their repatriation and financial assistance.Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, insisted that the Minority had …

Ghanaian twin brothers Jamal Abubakari and Kamal Abubakari have pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in an international romance scam that defrauded victims of more than US$9 million.The 22-year-old brothers, who operated under the aliases Arrangement and Lancaster, respectively, entered their guilty pleas on October 13, 2026.Their alleged co-conspirator, 53-year-old American woman Amanda Joy …

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing his commitment to deepening cooperation between Ghana and Brazil and promoting the interests of countries in the Global South. In a message shared on Facebook, President Mahama described Lula’s re-election as well-deserved and highlighted the longstanding historical ties between the two nations. He …

Northern Ashanti Mines has filed an application for an injunction seeking to prevent the state from taking over its mining concession at Konongo while the court considers its challenge to the termination of its mining lease.The application follows an operation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, during which officials from the Minerals Commission, accompanied by military personnel, entered the company’s concession …

The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, has disclosed that the refinery is considering plans to establish an ultra-modern Burns and Trauma Centre in Tema to provide specialised emergency medical care for workers within the industrial enclave. He said the proposed facility is among several strategic projects being explored by management to strengthen the refinery’s future …

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has arrived in Obuasi to engage school authorities over allegations of sexual misconduct involving the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and some female students. Her visit comes amid growing public concern over the allegations, which have resulted in the headmaster’s suspension and renewed …

The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, has revealed that the refinery’s recovery and restoration programme has generated more than 8,000 direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, October 26, Kombat said the refinery’s return to operations had created employment opportunities for young engineers, temporary staff, local contractors and …

The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, has announced a 30 per cent salary increase for employees of the state-owned refinery, marking the first pay adjustment for workers in a decade. Kombat explained that the increment followed negotiations between management and the relevant labour unions as part of efforts to address longstanding concerns about staff remuneration …

Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks earlier this year say ongoing corruption allegations surrounding the evacuation exercise and the financial assistance provided to them upon their return are affecting their mental health.The returnees have expressed concern over media reports and public discussions questioning the management of funds for the evacuation, insisting that some of the claims regarding their …