Thousands of mourners from across Ghana yesterday converged at Gomoa in the Central Region to pay their last respects to the late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and one of the country’s most celebrated inventors, industrialists and religious leaders. The massive turnout dispelled widespread speculation that the funeral would not take place, […] The post Injunction

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) that the government has no plans to sell the company. Speaking during a meeting with management and staff at VALCO’s conference room on July 30, 2026 the Minister dismissed reports suggesting that the company was being […] The post VALCO Not For Sale; Needs

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine,  has announced plans to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision overturning the conviction and 10-year prison sentence imposed on former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Attionu Tamakloe. In a statement issued yesterday, the Attorney-General’s Office said the Director of Public […] The post Uproar

The Mahama administration has endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms that could significantly reshape Ghana’s governance system, including extending the tenure of the President and Parliament from four to five years, electing all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), capping ministers at 60 and separating the Office of the Attorney-General from the Ministry of Justice. Announcing […] The post Government

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with hundreds of candidates sanctioned for various forms of examination malpractice. According to WAEC 620,243 candidates from 20,789 schools sat for the examination across the country. The candidates comprised 304,415 males and 315,828 females. However, 3,601 […] The post Editorial:

Visual Arts is one of the most effective tools for preserving the cultural values, customs, traditions and history of a group of people. Through paintings, pottery, sculpture, textile design, beadwork and other incredible art forms, teachers and learners can easily document the stories of their various communities for future generations. One important thing to note […] The post Visual

The government has been urged to, as a matter of urgency, renew and increase resources for the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GKMA/GAMA) Project to complement ongoing efforts in the fight against open defecation. The government was also called to extend the intervention to other Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. Mr. […] The post Government

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has outlined a number of major infrastructure and development projects underway across several constituencies in the Ashanti Region. He has described the development as evidence of the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods and accelerating development. The occasion was an engagement with constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress […] The post Regional

Newmont’s Ahafo South mine has successfully commissioned and received Cat® 6040 Next Generation (NG) Hydraulic Mining Shovel from Mantrac Ghana, becoming the first operation within Newmont and one of only three mine sites globally to deploy this advanced loading technology. The introduction of the Cat 6040 NG represents a significant investment in operational reliability, productivity, […] The post Newmont

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during a major operation at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following reports of illegal mining activities taking place close to the community’s police station. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, July 29, followed complaints from residents, traditional authorities and farmers over the […] The post NAIMOS

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a “Van,” was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. On March 5, 2026, VAN […] The post Ghanaian

The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of the Nursing Training College at Techiman Krobo in the Bono East Region following prolonged student unrest and what it described as a breakdown in discipline and adherence to the institution’s rules and regulations. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry said the decision takes immediate […] The post MoH

Majority of delegates from the Ashanti Region have endorsed the bid of the former Subin Member of Parliament, Eugene Boakye Antwi, as the next General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Except delegates from 10 constituencies, which primaries are in dispute and 12 constituencies yet to be covered, the delegates, numbering about 500 out of […] The post Ashanti Backs Eugene Antwi

The chiefs and residents of Nkaseim in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region have issued a stern warning to a road contractor (name withheld) to stay away from a community cooperative mining concession expected to be officially launched soon. According to the community, the concession was secured exclusively to benefit the people of […] The post Nkaseim Residents

Yesterday’s nationwide power outage was a painful reminder that Ghana’s electricity supply remains disturbingly fragile. The blackout disrupted businesses, public institutions, hospitals, communication services and countless households, imposing another avoidable cost on an economy already struggling with multiple challenges. In a press statement issued in the morning of yesterday, Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) explained […] The post Editorial:

The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision has affirmed the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The decision provides legality of the anti-corruption body’s establishment while ruling that the Attorney-General retains the constitutional authority to discontinue prosecutions initiated by the Office. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 the […] The post OSP gains

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice sector, describing it as a critical investment in the country’s democratic future. Speaking at a grand durbar to climax the 150th anniversary celebration of the Supreme Court, Professor Opoku-Agyemang said strong and independent institutions remained the bedrock of a vibrant […] The post Government

One of Ghana’s greatest paradoxes is that we have thousands of graduates every year while employers continue to complain about skills shortages. At the same time, we import skilled labour for sectors where our own universities have been producing graduates for decades. Something is clearly wrong. The problem is not simply the number of graduates. […] The post Universities

LEAP School has celebrated academic excellence, character development and outstanding achievement at its 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony, with a call on pupils to build on strong educational and moral foundations as they pursue greater heights. Held under the theme: “From Foundation to Excellence: Rising Beyond Boundaries,” the colourful event brought together parents, guardians, […] The post LEAP

The Hilltop School at Daban, a suburb of Kumasi, has held its 21st Graduation and Speech Day for a batch of 88 male and female students under the theme “Rising Beyond Limits: Celebrating Resilience, Excellence, and the Next Step Forward,”. The 21st Graduation and Speech Day ended with awards, cultural displays and a call on graduates […] The post Hilltop School marks 21st Graduation and