Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has publicly criticised striker Hugo Ekitike for picking up what he called a “stupid” red card during the team’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton on Tuesday night. The French forward, who scored in the 85th minute to help seal the Reds’ win, was sent …
Read More »CID Chief: 10 Suspects in Rural Bank Robberies to Face Court Soon
The Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has revealed that ten suspects arrested in connection with a series of rural bank robberies will be arraigned “as soon as possible.” Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, September …
Read More »President Mahama Nominates Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Next Chief Justice
President John Mahama has formally nominated Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s next Chief Justice, following the removal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. In a statement issued by the Presidency, the President has written to the Council of State seeking its advice on the nomination, describing Justice Baffoe-Bonnie …
Read More »Government Directs NAFCO to Buy Surplus Grains Amid Bumper Harvest Projections
The Government of Ghana has directed the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus grains from farmers across the country, following projections of a bumper harvest in 2025. The directive, announced by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), is aimed at preventing a potential glut on the …
Read More »Court Strikes Out Human Rights Case After Deportation of West African Nationals
An Accra High Court has struck out a human rights case filed by eleven West African nationals against the Government of Ghana, after it emerged that the applicants had already been deported to their home countries. The group—comprising four Nigerians, three Togolese, two Malians, one Gambian, and one Liberian—had sought …
Read More »A Tragic Wake-Up Call: The Death of Ernest Akushey and the Urgent Need for Accountability in Ghanaian Boxing
A promising boxer, Ernest Akushey with ring name Bahubali has tragically passed away just days after his last bout, sending shockwaves through the Ghanaian boxing community and raising serious questions about the systems in place to protect fighters. While the official cause of death is yet to be determined, the …
Read More »TEWU Defies NLC Directive, Continues Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Conditions of Service
The Teachers and Education Workers Union (TEWU) has rejected a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to suspend its ongoing nationwide strike, which began on Friday, September 19, 2025. The union declared an indefinite industrial action in protest against what it describes as the government’s undue delay in signing …
Read More »PURC Announces 1.14% Increase in Electricity Tariffs, Effective October 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% upward adjustment in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories, effective October 1, 2025. However, water tariffs will remain unchanged for the same period. In a statement signed by Acting Executive Secretary, Shafic Suleman, the Commission explained that the adjustment follows …
Read More »Oil Spill on Accra-Tema Stretch Causes Accidents, Prompts Urgent Safety Warning
An oil spill reported along the Accra Mall stretch towards Tema has led to at least three accidents, sparking urgent warnings to motorists using the busy corridor. The spill has made the road surface extremely slippery, posing a serious hazard—particularly for motorcyclists and smaller vehicles. Motorists are being strongly advised …
Read More »NCA to Receive DStv Pricing Report from Stakeholder Committee by September 29
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that the stakeholder committee reviewing DStv pricing in Ghana will submit its final report on Monday, September 29, 2025. The committee, which commenced its work on September 8, 2025, was established to develop a shared understanding of DStv’s pricing model in Ghana and …
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