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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has withdrawn its proposal to acquire about three acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens at Cantonments in Accra for the construction of its permanent headquarters. The decision comes after the proposal triggered public criticism over plans for GoldBod to obtain the land in exchange for constructing a new administrative headquarters …

Forty-one Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa have been brought back to Ghana as the government continues measures to protect citizens caught up in the violence. The returnees arrived at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, where they were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions. Ambassador Alexander Grant …

GoldBod Jewellery Limited has launched its Corporate Gold Access Programme, giving corporate employees the opportunity to purchase authentic gold jewellery through flexible payment plans and outright purchases. In a statement released on Thursday, September 3, 2026, the company announced that participating organizations can also arrange onsite product showcases, enabling staff to inspect and select pieces directly from their workplaces without …

By Hammond Naadei Mariam The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has issued a stern warning to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, urging him to exercise self-restraint after making public statements that appear politically biased.During official visits to SSNIT and MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, the Chief Justice commended current management while criticizing past performance over the “past eight years” and …

The Government of Ghana has successfully repatriated the remains of Nash Amoonu Jailor, a 37-year-old Ghanaian national who died following an alleged mob attack in East London, South Africa, in March 2026. The body arrived at the Kotoka International Airport on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and was formally handed over to his grieving family. All expenses linked …

The Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has rejected claims that Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei returned GH¢70,000 allegedly given to her in connection with the vetting of ministerial nominees and Supreme Court nominees. Speaking to Citi News, Mr Ahmed described a letter circulating on social media in Mrs Appiagyei’s name as fake. He said the …

ISSUED BY THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, GHANA TOURISM AUTHORITY Accra , Ghana – September 3 , 2026 – The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK to support a six-day international summit in September that will culminate in the groundbreaking for a proposed Historic Medical City in Ada, positioning the project at the intersection of healthcare development, investment …

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 …