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Story by Nathaniel Ofori In an exclusive interview on the African Cycling Network Satellite, three of Ghana’s finest cyclists — Prince, Victor, and Emmanuel — expressed their excitement and readiness ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Ghana. The riders revealed that their joy has been further heightened by the news that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic …

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the John Mahama administration of orchestrating a systematic campaign of harassment and intimidation against its members through the misuse of state institutions. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong expressed concern over what he described as growing political interference in the operations of security agencies and …

The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators, as part of his bail conditions. The directive follows his alleged involvement in the Hwidiem galamsey clash, for which he faces provisional charges of assault on a public officer, unlawful damage, and rioting with weapons. …

Ghana’s inflation rate has fallen to 8.0% in October 2025, marking the lowest level since June 2021 and continuing a tenth consecutive month of decline. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), this represents a 1.4 percentage point drop from September’s 9.4% and a sharp improvement from the 23.8% recorded in December 2024, highlighting the easing of price pressures in …

Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by Chief Executive Officer Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, have shut down five Chinese-owned warehouses at Anwia Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region for storing and fabricating changfan machines and other equipment used in illegal mining activities. The warehouses, which had been registered as spare parts storage facilities, were found to contain hundreds …

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has defended his office against public criticism over the delay in the extradition of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, attributing the situation to a lack of cooperation from state security agencies at the time of the former minister’s departure from Ghana. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has come under scrutiny for failing to …

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has ruled that former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, be disqualified from holding any public office for five years and referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution after investigations found him culpable of corruption, fraud, and procurement breaches that caused a financial loss of GHS 8,971,933.43 to …

The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) is gearing up for the much-anticipated Tour du Ghana event, which promises to be one of the most exciting editions yet. As preparations reach their final stages, the Federation has announced the arrival of two European cyclists who will be joining local riders for the competition. Their participation marks a growing international interest in Ghana’s …

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has charged members of its newly constituted Health and Safety Task Force to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and professionalism as they embark on nationwide workplace inspections. Speaking at an orientation session for the officers in Accra, the Chairman of the Special Task Force for Inspection and Compliance – Health and Safety, …

Source: Public Affairs Unit, MLJE The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has urged Ghanaian youth to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and cooperatives as key pathways to sustainable livelihoods and national development. Speaking at the African Youth Day Ministerial Youth Dialogue in Accra, on the theme “Accountability, Policy, and Youth-led Solutions for National Development,” Dr. Pelpuo …