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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced investigations into an alleged extortion incident involving a Customs officer stationed at the Accra International Airport (AIA). The investigation follows a video circulating on social media in which TikToker Lady Rev. Adwoa Pretty alleged that a Customs officer collected GH¢600 from her without issuing an official receipt. In the video, she questioned the …

MTN Ghana is set to deploy its newly acquired 5G spectrum valued at US$202 million, alongside its existing spectrum holdings, as the telecom operator moves to expand network capacity and improve service quality across the country. The additional spectrum is expected to help MTN Ghana meet rising demand for high-speed connectivity while accelerating the expansion of 5G mobile services and …

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged all factions that emerged during the party’s recent internal elections to dissolve and unite under a single NPP camp as preparations begin for the 2028 general elections. Speaking after the swearing-in of the party’s newly elected national executives on October 4, Dr Bawumia said the internal contests were now over …

Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has pledged to rebuild the party from the grassroots and restore its winning machinery ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr Boadu, who secured 2,888 votes at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, said his administration would prioritise unity, consultation and …

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has been elected National Chairman of the party at its National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Mr Boadu secured 2,888 votes to win the closely contested race, defeating former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, who polled 2,048 votes, and …

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Alamein, Egypt, to participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the maiden Alamein Africa Forum, which is being held alongside the heads of state meeting. The Alamein Africa Forum is scheduled to open on Saturday with an address by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, followed by a keynote address from …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the La Dadekotopon Constituency has questioned the demolition of structures at the La Pleasure Beach area in Accra, saying neither the party nor local authorities were informed ahead of the exercise. The constituency said it was surprised by the demolition, noting that its preliminary consultations suggested the area was not included in any planned …

The Greater Accra leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has reaffirmed its support for the nationwide strike declared by the three teacher unions. The regional leadership has directed teachers to remain off duty, insisting that the industrial action will continue until the government addresses …

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) says it is working with the Office of the Attorney-General to secure a weekend court appearance for the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. The development follows the MP’s voluntary surrender to EOCO on October 1, 2026, at about 10 a.m., in connection with investigations into a GH¢2.2 million …

Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbe, has clarified that the recent demolition of structures along the La Beach area in Accra was not part of the government’s flood mitigation programme. His comments follow the demolition of the La Pleasure Beach and Polo Beach Club near the Labadi Beach Hotel as authorities moved to clear structures along …