Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has filed a right to information request to the Judicial Service seeking detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu's appeal. Tamakloe, former MASLOC CEO, was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 but acquitted by the Court of Appeal on July 30, 2026, after being repatriated from the United States.
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Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has filed a right to information request to the Judicial Service seeking detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu's appeal. Tamakloe, former MASLOC CEO, was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 but acquitted by the Court of Appeal on July 30, 2026, after being repatriated from the United States.
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Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has announced his candidacy for the party chairmanship and vowed to lead the party back to government in 2028 through unity, discipline and strengthened grassroots structures, anchoring his campaign on "Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture."
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The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says government has made significant progress in fighting illegal mining through interventions by NAIMOS and the Blue Water Guards initiative, which have improved water quality and reclaimed forest reserves degraded by galamsey activities.
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The Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to expanding employment opportunities for young people across Ghana, with particular focus on Western North Region. The Regional Minister stressed that youth development is central to President Mahama's Reset Agenda and appealed to YEA to prioritise the region's youth in its employment and empowerment programmes.
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The NPP's National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha rejected criticism that the party's "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6 was disrespectful to the eight people who died in a military helicopter crash; he said the date was set based on the party's calendar and elections schedule, not to undermine the national inter-faith memorial service held the same day.
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Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described her as "a nobody" during an NPP protest at the Jubilee House, where she was standing in for President Mahama to receive a petition.
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The New Patriotic Party held a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration in Accra, vowing to defend members against what it alleges is political persecution by the Government. NPP National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha alleged the Government is using state institutions to target opposition members rather than address economic challenges, and argued the removal of the former Chief Justice has undermined judicial independence.
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the government to demonstrate greater tolerance for dissenting opinions, warning that attempts to intimidate critics undermine Ghana's democratic credentials. He made the remarks ahead of the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration scheduled for Thursday, which the party says was intended to draw attention to concerns over alleged political persecution, selective justice, abuse of state institutions, and intimidation of opposition members.
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Acting Defence Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has commissioned new accommodation, office and training facilities at Burma Camp, including accommodation blocks, office complexes, classrooms and a modern music hall. The Government says the infrastructure improvements reflect its commitment to modernising military facilities and enhancing the welfare and operational readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Hundreds of NPP members, allied parties, civil society organisations and concerned citizens marched through Accra protesting what they described as threats to constitutional democracy, judicial independence and the rule of law under President Mahama's administration. The Minority Leader formally presented petitions to Jubilee House and the Supreme Court alleging selective justice, political intimidation and undermining of democratic institutions.
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Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah said she would not have been offended if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had described her as a "nobody" in private rather than in front of journalists and party members. She argued that disagreements should be guided by mutual respect and that focus should have been on the petition's concerns rather than criticism of the person assigned to receive it.
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Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she will petition the Speaker of Parliament if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin fails to retract what she calls disrespectful comments made publicly during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House.
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Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah disclosed that President Mahama personally instructed her to receive the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" petition because the Chief of Staff and other senior government officials were attending the national memorial for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. Jantuah said the President made the decision after key officials became unavailable, and the NPP delegation arrived later than initially scheduled.
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Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah criticized Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for calling her "a nobody" after she received the NPP's petition on behalf of President Mahama, arguing that his remarks were disrespectful to both her and the President who designated her for the role.
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Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has accused the NPP of demanding respect while failing to extend the same courtesy, particularly to women, after the party objected to her receiving their petition at the Jubilee House on August 6. Jantuah said President Mahama assigned her to receive the petition on his behalf because senior officials were unavailable, and she chose not to respond to the NPP's objections because she was representing the President.
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Former MP Samuel Atta Akyea said the New Patriotic Party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to growing concerns over Ghana's democratic principles under President John Dramani Mahama's administration. Atta Akyea argued that Ghanaians have a responsibility to speak out whenever they believe democratic values, including freedom of expression and respect for divergent views, are being threatened.
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NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) has filed a bail application at the High Court while awaiting the determination of his appeal against conviction; he is currently incarcerated at Nsawam Medium Security Prisons. The application is scheduled for hearing on August 19, 2026.
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Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.
2 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory. They contend the directive is unconstitutional and say they cannot comply.
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President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of public servants during their service, rather than only after tragedy strikes. He made the remarks at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed eight lives.
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Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory, and indicating their inability to comply with what they describe as an unconstitutional directive.
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The ruling National Democratic Congress has set Saturday, December 19, 2026 as the date for its national congress to elect new national executives ahead of the 2028 general election. The party released a comprehensive timetable including nominations (October 20–21), filing (November 7–9), vetting (November 12–13), and appeals (November 15–16).
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Ghana Airports Company Limited has banned two Port Health officers stationed at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3 after they charged a passenger US$40 instead of the approved US$20 fee for a Yellow Fever Card on August 5. The disciplinary action, announced on August 6, is the first enforcement measure following GACL's renewed crackdown on corruption at the country's airports.
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An NPP Constituency Secretary in Ashanti commended the party's National Steering Committee for maintaining current constituency executives in 10 regional constituencies, saying the decision clears the path for Ashanti regional elections on August 15 and reinforces the party's mission to maximize votes for its presidential candidate.
2 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Aaron Kanor, the newly appointed Customs Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority, undertook a week-long tour of border posts in the Western Region's Elubo Sector to assess working conditions and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.
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Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Chairmanship, is campaigning across constituencies with a message focused on rebuilding trust and unity following the party's 2024 election defeat. He has proposed strengthening party organization through a membership database, internal structures, and increased resources for youth and women's wings to prepare for the 2028 general election.
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The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly has handed over four abandoned infrastructure projects to contractors without variations, including an Administration Block, a Municipal Court, a Judge's Bungalow, an MCE's Bungalow, and a toilet facility. The Chief Executive attributed the previous stalling to monetary issues and noted that the central government has allocated 20% of the common fund for completion of abandoned projects.
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New Jersey sued Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company abused its market power to impose low pay and poor working conditions on independent delivery drivers in the state through its Delivery Service Partner program. The state claims Amazon punishes drivers who attempt to unionise and violates antitrust law by restricting independent businesses from recruiting each other's drivers.
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The U.S. Treasury Department announced new guidance expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave by allowing them to claim a tax credit if they pay insurance premiums to cover leave costs, broadening eligibility beyond employers that pay wages directly during leave.
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The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says Ghana's fuel market has entered an unusually volatile phase triggered by the US-Iran conflict, forcing oil marketing companies to change prices within pricing windows in ways rarely seen before. The government has introduced a ¢2-per-litre cushioning on diesel to ease the burden on consumers and businesses.
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The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive has cut the sod for construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at the onion market near Sofoline lorry station, designed to provide traders with lockable shops, warehouses, offices, a police post, fire post, clinic, pharmacy, and other facilities to support round-the-clock commercial activities.
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The National Petroleum Authority says Ghana maintains healthy petroleum stocks through continuous imports and local refining, with fuel availability as its top regulatory priority despite global oil market uncertainty. The assurance comes as government introduces a ¢2 per litre cushioning on diesel following recent price increases.
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The Governor of the Bank of Ghana told business leaders in Sunyani that the economy remains on a stable growth path, citing low inflation, stronger economic growth, improved banking sector performance and resilient external reserves. The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent after assessing domestic and global economic conditions.
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The Health Minister has appealed to faith-based organisations, particularly the Catholic Church, to help complete stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country, citing funding constraints that have left many facilities incomplete. The government is prioritising 35 of the projects and proposes that faith-based institutions could manage completed hospitals on a non-profit basis, with government providing health professionals and technical support.
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Bolt Food reports that food delivery is becoming a regular part of Ghanaians' weekly routines, with weekday lunch orders up 15 per cent and mid-week dinner orders up 25 per cent over the past six months, as busy professionals, students and families seek convenient meal options.
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The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive has broken ground for construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market comprising 250 shops and a women's bank, designed to stimulate round-the-clock economic growth and create jobs. The multi-purpose facility, scheduled for completion within three years, will include a police post, fire station, healthcare clinic, pharmacy, and daycare centre.
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Oil prices extended gains on Friday as Iran, working with Oman, proposed banning vessels deemed hostile from the Strait of Hormuz and imposing heavy fines for violations. Brent crude rose to $83.29 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $77.93, with analysts attributing the move to concerns over Iran's draft plan to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the strait through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is transmitted.
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The National Petroleum Authority has assured Ghanaians that the country has enough fuel stocks to withstand potential supply disruptions from escalating Middle East tensions, with the director noting that ensuring petroleum product availability remains the regulator's highest priority.
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Ghana's crude oil output fell from 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compound annual average decline of about nine per cent. The industry debates whether the decline results from ageing oil fields reaching maturity or from underinvestment and slowing exploration, with petroleum revenues from 2011 to 2025 totalling US$11.97 billion according to PIAC.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has prohibited exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate, effective immediately, to encourage domestic processing and retain greater value from its mineral resources. One-year export waivers may be granted under strategic circumstances, according to the government order signed by three ministers.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The University of Mines and Technology has commissioned a demonstrative underground mine in the basement of its administration block to provide students practical exposure to underground mining operations and strengthen skills development in mining-related disciplines.
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Twelve suspected illegal miners were remanded into police custody after being arrested during a two-day Forestry Commission operation against illegal mining in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. The enforcement team immobilised an excavator and seized multiple items including a tricycle, seven changfan machines, 21 water pumping machines, two power plants, two generators and an air blower.
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Ghana's fruits and vegetables sector is forecast to reach 6.01 billion dollars in 2026, driven by expanding urban populations and middle-class demand for fresh, locally sourced produce. Small-scale gardening—from veranda seedlings to container plots—has shifted from a household hobby into a major commercial opportunity for vendors with minimal land or capital.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Sydney Towle, a social media influencer with over a million TikTok followers who documented her three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), has died at 26 from complications related to the illness. Her family said she was passionate about raising awareness for rare cancers and promoting self-advocacy.
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The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has signed a partnership agreement with MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to improve access to diagnostic services and strengthen healthcare delivery across Ghana, with a focus on early disease detection and chronic disease management.
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Ghana Airports Company Limited has barred two Port Health officers from working at Accra International Airport and other GACL-managed airports after they charged a passenger US$40 for a Yellow Fever Card instead of the approved US$20 fee on August 5. The action follows GACL's announcement of new anti-extortion measures including mystery shopping, stricter discipline, and a passenger hotline.
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Religious leaders have called on Ghanaians to uphold values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash, saying the best way to honour their memory was to emulate their commitment to duty and contribute to national development and peace. The call was made during a National Interfaith Memorial Service held in Accra one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash.
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The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology donated assorted prayer items, including 200 copies of the Holy Qur'an, prayer mats, school bags and provisions to the Tse Addo Central Mosque in Accra on the first anniversary of the death of late Minister Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
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The Tema Youth Association has endorsed the Tema Metropolitan Assembly's demolition of unauthorised structures in designated security zones at Tema Manhean beach, calling it a step toward restoring order, sanitation, and public safety. The association hopes the redevelopment will attract investment and create employment opportunities beyond fishing-related activities.
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Rashid Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Ghana Students, has proposed that government ban children below 15 years from using social media to help shape character and instil moral values, citing similar policies in Australia, France and Indonesia. He attributed rising indiscipline among students to inadequate parental control and weak school supervision.
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The West African Examinations Council says it applies the same marking schemes and grading systems to all candidates in public and private schools for the BECE, with grades determined by individual performance under uniform procedures. The denial comes after Ghana National Council of Private Schools raised concerns over 2026 results, alleging private schools were deliberately awarded poor grades, which WAEC described as false and without factual basis.
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An Assistant Editor of The Ghanaian Times has been appointed to the Ghana Journalists Association's Professional Development Committee, one of several reconstituted statutory committees aimed at strengthening the association's governance and professional development. The committee members will be sworn in during the GJA's 77th Anniversary Lecture and Symposium on Monday.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission's Director-General says the commission remains committed to protecting tertiary education quality and credibility despite a High Court ruling that quashed GTEC's directive invalidating doctoral degrees from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). The court ruled that administrative decisions affecting citizens must be made fairly and reasonably under the 1992 Constitution.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, a 47-year-old Full Professor of Geomatic Engineering and UMaT alumnus, has been installed as the University of Mines and Technology's fourth Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. He pledged to pursue a four-year strategic plan positioning UMaT as the "MIT of Africa" through alignment with existing institutional frameworks.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation launched the Prisons Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project at Tarkwa Local Prison, supporting cultivation of an additional 20 acres of oil palm to supplement food production and equip inmates with practical agricultural skills for post-release employment.
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The Ghana Education Trust Fund has broken ground on a 250-bed boys' dormitory block at Achimota School, fully financed by Saka Homes through GETFund's Education Financing and Partnership Initiative. The project marks the first full private sponsorship under the initiative.
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The Environmental Protection Authority has called on President Mahama and Parliament to name Ghana's proposed plastics legislation after the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, as a tribute to his environmental advocacy. The EPA is finalising legislation to support a planned ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam food containers, scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
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A Mercedes-Benz bus overturned at Adele-Kpoe on the Tema–Akosombo Highway on August 5 after a front tyre burst caused the driver to lose control; eighteen occupants were injured and transported to Akuse Government Hospital.
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A DAF truck transporting marble stones caught fire at Ayensudo on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road on Wednesday, August 5, after one of its rear tyres burst. The fire was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries or deaths reported.
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Abomosu STEM Senior High School secured the final Eastern Region qualification spot for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz National Championship after defeating Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, in a tie-breaker that forced the contest after both schools finished on 43 points.
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Two separate fire outbreaks in Greater Accra on August 6 destroyed commercial and residential structures in Nungua and Odorkor Official Town, causing significant property losses but no reported injuries or fatalities. A metal container in Nungua and three residential wooden structures plus a mechanic's workshop storeroom in Odorkor were destroyed.
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The Head of Accident and Emergency at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital says Ghana's healthcare infrastructure has failed to keep pace with population growth, placing enormous pressure on the country's largest referral hospital. Dr Henry Bulley cited overstretched facilities, equipment, and personnel as barriers to timely care, noting that when the hospital was built Ghana's population was below six million; today it exceeds 30 million with no corresponding expansion.
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Police arrested a Dutch national and two other suspects following an intelligence-led operation at Tema Port, where 866 parcels of a white powdered substance suspected to be cocaine were found concealed in sacks of gari in a 40-foot container. The substance has a street value of around US$6.9 million.
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The Ghana Civil Society Coalition Against Transnational Crime will launch in Accra on August 12 to coordinate efforts against trafficking for forced criminality and related crimes, bringing together civil society organisations, professional bodies, youth groups, faith-based organisations, traditional leaders, businesses and individuals. The coalition aims to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, support trafficking victims, and address emerging forms of organised crime, including the trend of young people being recruited through fake online job advertisements and trafficked to engage in criminal activities abroad.
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The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly has provided 51 persons with disabilities with business equipment (freezers, sewing machines, wheelchairs) and financial grants under the government's Disability Fund. The MP said the assembly aims to reach all registered PWDs in the municipality by year-end.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has announced measures to enforce a mandatory 50-metre buffer zone along major water bodies in the capital, with all illegal structures within the areas set to be demolished. The exercise will begin in Ayawaso Central, La Dade-Kotopon and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, as part of government efforts to address recurring flooding.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana police intercepted 866 parcels of suspected cocaine concealed in sacks of gari and konkonte at Tema Port on Wednesday, with an estimated street value of US$6.928 million. Three suspects—a Dutch national and two Ghanaians—were arrested and are assisting investigators in what police believe is a wider international drug trafficking network.
2 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Open Arms Ministry's head pastor, Apostle Kofi Nkansah-Sarkodie, has cautioned youth to avoid occult groups that are openly soliciting members with promises of quick wealth, warning that the rituals and sacrifices involved carry consequences that outweigh any benefits.
2 hours ago · The Chronicle →
On August 6, 2025, a helicopter carrying eight Ghanaians—including the Defence and Environment ministers—crashed while travelling to an event in Obuasi aimed at confronting illegal mining. One year later, the article reflects on the tragedy and what lessons the country has learnt in its efforts to combat galamsey, which continues to ravage natural resources.
2 hours ago · The Chronicle →
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has announced nominees for the Sacred Crown Awards 2026, established to celebrate African excellence and honour individuals shaping communities across Africa. Nominees span music, culture, traditional leadership, spirituality, humanitarian service, healthcare and public life, including artists like Burna Boy, Davido and Stonebwoy, and religious leaders such as Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Dr. Mensa Otabil.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian radio personality and DJ Andy Dosty became the first Ghanaian DJ to headline New York's Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Festival, performing Ghanaian music on the iconic outdoor stage as part of the festival's 40th anniversary celebrations.
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A feature examines the performance of the song "Ehuu" by Maame Ode at Apostle Kantanka's funeral, tracing the song's cultural and musical significance and its variations by different artists, while reflecting on music's spiritual power.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Joy FM will host its 9th Showbiz Roundtable on Saturday, 8 August 2026, themed "Assessing 20 Months of Government's Impact on Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts." The live programme, featuring industry professionals and moderated by broadcaster Kwame Dadzie, will examine government commitments to the sector, assess policy implementation, and explore Ghana's creative economy, with listeners able to contribute via WhatsApp.
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Kumasi will host a National Thanksgiving Service on Saturday at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in honour of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Engineer Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Group, to celebrate his contributions to the church, his family and national development across spiritual, technological, industrial and agricultural sectors.
2 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid keeping him at the club until 30 June 2032, ending speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
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Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.
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David Owori, 28-year-old captain of SC Villa and Uganda international, died after being assaulted by unidentified assailants in Kampala on Tuesday. He was found unconscious and taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee unanimously confirmed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, contrasting with opposition from UEFA, which committed to boycotting future World Cups while Infantino remains in office. CAF, which comprises 54 of FIFA's 211 member associations, backs Infantino's March re-election bid, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe welcoming FIFA's pledge to review processes that sparked the controversy over the abandoned World Cup commercial proposal.
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Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle said Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge. Guimaraes is set to become the fourth key player to leave Newcastle in less than a year, with Jaissle viewing the rebuild as an opportunity to mould a young, hungry side.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Argentine Football Association has announced that 15 July will be designated 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate Argentina's 2-1 semi-final victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. The win, achieved through goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after England led through Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute strike, reignited political tensions as some Argentine players celebrated with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands dispute.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Diego Forlan, the former Manchester United striker, has agreed to become Uruguay's interim head coach following Marcelo Bielsa's departure. Forlan will lead the national team through autumn friendlies before a permanent manager is appointed by early 2027.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Barcelona has obtained approval from Rodri to open contract negotiations with Manchester City, joining Real Madrid's long-standing interest in the 30-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his deal at City and currently recovering from back surgery.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghana champions Medeama SC will face TP Mazembe of DR Congo in a two-legged preliminary-stage match in the CAF Champions League, with the first leg at Medeama's TnA Stadium in Tarkwa and the return in Kinshasa. The first preliminary round is scheduled for September 4–6 (first legs) and September 11–13 (return fixtures).
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
BRÜHM Ghana held a Legends Dinner to honour five Ghanaian footballers—Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday, Mohammed Ahmed 'Polo,' Nii Odartey Lamptey and Daniel Quaye—for their contributions to Ghana football, celebrating their Africa Cup of Nations triumphs, continental club championships, FIFA youth success, and World Cup representation.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. According to ESPN, Madrid will pay €125 million plus up to €15 million in bonuses, potentially making it a record transfer for the club.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Malawi qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on goal difference after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final Group C match, finishing ahead of defending champions Nigeria.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial plans to sell competition stakes to private investors but will remain in his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board in Rabat. UEFA and others had criticised the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal as an "opaque deal," but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to member associations apologising and pledging to prevent similar incidents.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The US team set a new Under-20 mixed 4x400m world record of 3:15.31 at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon, breaking the previous best of 3:17.69 set by another US team in 2022. Kenya's Frankline Kibet won the 5000m in Eugene for his second global Under-20 gold.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers who worked for Feenal Digital to prison time and fines for insulting the president, prompting critics to condemn the move as an assault on free speech. Mandoumbe Diop was sentenced to three months in prison, while Magueye Diaw and Moustapha Ndiaye each received two months; their lawyer said the posts were comical and did not warrant criminal prosecution.
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Ebola response workers in eastern Congo staged protests this week demanding payment of salaries and allowances nearly three months overdue, as security incidents continue to disrupt containment efforts. Health workers gathered outside treatment centres in Ituri province calling for immediate payment, with police dispersing demonstrators in Mongbwalu.
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US researchers have used artificial intelligence to design whole viral genomes for the first time, creating 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories and infect bacteria, with potential applications in treating disease. Experts have praised the breakthrough as a significant scientific turning point while warning of urgent safety and security concerns.
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Weeks after xenophobic protests driven by anti-immigrant group March and March forced migrant workers to flee South Africa, clothing factories in Newcastle and other areas have struggled to fill vacancies, with three factories reporting losses of between 12% and 19% of their workforce. Local manufacturers say few South Africans are willing to take the low-paying jobs, though there have also been unfilled positions in sugarcane fields.
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A US judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567m for failing to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children, calling the company a "public nuisance" and requiring the funds be placed in a pool aimed at reducing future harms. This marks the largest ruling against the social media giant over child safety and comes in addition to an earlier $375m fine in the same case.
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A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok, killing seven people including himself, with fifteen others injured. The Education Minister said both teachers and students were among the dead.
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The U.S. government offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, a U.S. citizen who emerged as figurehead of Mexico's most powerful cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The Trump administration also offered a total of $100 million in rewards for various CJNG leaders and restricted visas of family members and business associates of cartel members.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu announced that at least 308 people abducted in different attacks in northern Nigeria were rescued, including 163 from Woro community in Kwara state taken in February and 145 mostly from Niger state, in what he called the country's largest rescue operation on a single day. The rescued victims, who spent months in captivity, were freed from a forest and are receiving medical attention, with Tinubu crediting the success to intelligence-led operations and collaboration among security services.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
A 4 metric-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage struck the moon at 5,400 miles per hour early Wednesday, joining other space debris that has impacted the lunar surface. The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope detected sodium and lithium gas in the impact plume lasting 5–10 minutes.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a prestigious school outside Bangkok on Friday morning, killing five teachers and injuring more than 30 people including fellow pupils before turning the weapon on himself. He had also gunned down his grandparents earlier.
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David Owori, 27, captain of SC Villa and a national team player, was fatally beaten by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala after resisting a mobile phone theft. Police are investigating the killing, which has prompted public outcry over violent crime in Uganda.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
As Ghana's digital economy grows, consumers must assess whether platforms are legitimate and reliable. Trust seals and regulator registers help verify businesses, but stronger controls, consumer education, and improved evidence quality are needed alongside the Bank of Ghana's 2024 fraud report to help consumers compare digital services responsibly.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's middle class should resist lifestyle inflation—increased spending when income rises—and instead build wealth through productive assets. It urges SMEs to prioritize cash flow over accounting profit, improve receivables collection, and reduce unnecessary costs, while families should communicate openly about money.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chronicle's editorial marks a national memorial service for eight government officials who died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while travelling to launch an anti-galamsey programme in Obuasi. The piece argues that honouring their sacrifice requires Ghana to win its war against illegal small-scale mining.
2 hours ago · The Chronicle →