The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the conviction and 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the judgment as a miscarriage of justice. Addressing a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Accra yesterday, the NPP said the decision of the High … The post NPP rejects Wontumi

The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has urged Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human beings in overcoming life’s challenges. According to him, God’s Spirit empowered believers with wisdom, direction and strength to excel in every sphere of life. Speaking at the Global Prayer Works Summit … The post Depend

Ghana must build a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable tourism sector, and we must do so by going beyond incremental improvements and fundamentally reform both the superstructure and the substructure of the tourism ecosystem. The future of tourism will not be determined solely by the number of attractions we possess, but by how effectively we … The post Reforming tourism

Member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) signed an intergovernmental agreement on Sunday in Freetown backing the Nigeria-Morocco ?Atlantic gas pipeline, according to a Moroccan and Nigerian statement. The pipeline is designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas a year from Nigeria and West Africa … The post ECOWAS backs Nigeria-Morocco

The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey-Ghana (MCAG), Mr Ken Ashigbey, has commended the government for ensuring the successful prosecution of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, over his involvement in illegal mining. Mr Boasiako was yesterday convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by High … The post Ken Ashigbey

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region. According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on … The post Police

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school will be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further approval. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Iddrisu said the new curriculum was developed by the National Curriculum Assessment Agency (NaCCA) as … The post Revised

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour by an Accra High Court. The court also imposed a fine of GHS 120,000 on him in connection with illegal mining activities at his Samreboi concession. This … The post Chairman Wontumi sentenced 20 years for

Lawyer and Executive Director of Lands and Mines Watch Ghana, Mr Kwame Owusu Danso, has called for broad national consultation on the proposed Tribunals Bill, saying many Ghanaians still carry painful memories of how tribunals were used in the past. Speaking on the issue in Joy news platform on Monday July 20, 2026, Mr Owusu … The post Mr Kwame Owusu Danso urges caution over proposed

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, but instead begin broad consultations with key stakeholders before any decision is taken. In a public address yesterday, Dr Bawumia said the bill had the potential to reshape Ghana’s … The post Bawumia

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Awentami Paul Afoko has stated that the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and return to its traditional position as a champion of enterprise, innovation and wealth creation if it wants to reconnect with Ghanaians and regain political relevance. Speaking at a press conference in … The post NPP must

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), together with the Party’s Flagbearer and Legal Team, is currently meeting to review the judgement delivered by the Accra High Court in the case involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, regarding the Samreboi mining matter. The purpose of the meeting … The post NPP

Ghana’s used car market sits at the center of a wider shift in global vehicle trade. For many households and small businesses, imported secondhand vehicles remain the most realistic path to private mobility, commercial transport, and ride-hailing income. At the same time, changing supply patterns in China, tighter import documentation, and Ghana’s own rules on … The post How China’s

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana’s defence and security sector as part of efforts to address growing threats in the sub-region. The assistance, to be provided next year under the European Peace Facility (EPF), is expected to help Ghana contain emerging security challenges and prevent the spillover of … The post EU to boost Ghana’s defence with new support

The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Edward E. Obeng-Kenzo, has emphasised the need for reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to drive the successful implementation of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy. He indicated that the country’s industrial transformation agenda would remain unattainable without uninterrupted power supply. Mr Obeng-Kenzo explained that the government’s 24-Hour … The post No

The Ghana U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, will open their WAFU B U-20 Championship against rivals Nigeria. The Group B encounter will be played on Monday, July 27, at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm local time. Head Coach Maxwell Konadu and his side will then return … The post Black Satellites, Nigeria

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), in partnership with the Power Tennis Club, has inaugurated a refurbished tennis court in Accra to promote sports development, healthy living and community engagement. The facility, originally constructed in 1994, was renovated through contributions from the club’s executives, patrons, donors and other benefactors. The upgraded court is expected to … The post ECG

Mr Frederick Lartey Otu pulled a historic feat to become the longest serving president of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) after he was re-elected for a consecutive third term at the federation’s Elective Congress held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. Mr Lartey Otu retained the seat after a tough contest from Mr Charles … The post GTF Elections: Lartey Otu gets nod for 3rd

The Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Ms Constance Swaniker, has urged the youth to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and cultivate entrepreneurial mindset to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving world of work. She said although AI and automation were transforming industries across the globe, Africa’s greatest risk was not losing … The post Embrace

The future of community banking in Ghana will depend on strong corporate governance, prudent risk management and sound financial discipline, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has stressed. According to him, community ownership must never be an excuse for weak management. Dr Asiama made the remarks in a keynote … The post Future of community