… Wontumi, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted over illegal mining activities in the Samreboi Forest, conveyed the apology through his spokesperson, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, during an interview with Citi FM. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Saturday, Mr Kpebu said Wontumi’s chances of securing bail at the High Court were “very slim” and attributed the likely delay to the judicial calendar. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the NDC’s Acting IT Director, Jibril Mahdi, said government appointees who remain in office would automatically be disqualified from contesting the elections. …
… Speaking on Citi FM, Mr Gbande said, “He was solving problems,” stressing that although some observers had attached different interpretations to the National Chairman’s engagements, they were undertaken solely to strengthen the NDC and maintain unity and cohesion among its member …
… Speaking on Citi FM, Mr Gbande said, “He was solving problems,” stressing that although some observers had attached different interpretations to the National Chairman’s engagements, they were undertaken solely to strengthen the NDC and maintain unity and cohesion among its member …
The Ghana Evangelical Missions Association has called on Christian leaders to use their pulpits to speak more strongly against galamsey and mobilise their congregations to support environmental protection, while also urging the government to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining.
The Ghana Evangelical Missions Association has called on Christian leaders to use their pulpits to speak more strongly against galamsey and mobilise their congregations to support environmental protection, while also urging the government to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining.
Vice Chairman of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Peter Lanchene Toobu has rejected calls from the Minority to recall Parliament to investigate a nearly 3.9-tonne cocaine shipment linked to Ghana, arguing that existing parliamentary committees can examine the matter during recess.
Vice Chairman of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Peter Lanchene Toobu says Ghana must significantly increase personnel available to the Narcotics Control Commission to effectively combat growing drug trafficking networks, noting that the agency's workforce is below 2,000 and requires specialised training alongside modern technology and equipment.
Former Ghana School of Law director Kwaku Ansa-Asare has questioned the proposal to reduce the minimum presidential age from 40 to 30, arguing there is no pressing need to alter the constitutional threshold and cautioning against repeated attempts by political parties to tinker with the Constitution. The Constitutional Review Committee recommended lowering the age to 30, while government has proposed 35 years.
The NPA CEO says diesel prices would have risen to about GH¢28 per litre if the government had not intervened to absorb rising international petroleum costs. International diesel prices have nearly doubled since February 2026, and the government has spent close to GH¢1 billion on fuel subsidies.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation has identified potential stranded resources of over one billion barrels of oil and 2.5 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Tano Basin, which could boost Ghana's declining petroleum production by leveraging existing infrastructure. Using spatial data analysis, GNPC is exploring a hub-based approach to connect these stranded resources to existing petroleum infrastructure and reduce development costs.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is calling for a review of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 that allows authorities to auction broken-down vehicles left at designated holding areas for 21 days. The union supports immediate removal of broken-down vehicles from roads but argues owners should be allowed to reclaim their vehicles after paying towing and storage fees, rather than having them auctioned.
The Local Government Minister says waste evacuation from Jamestown to the Adepa Waste Management Centre in Nsawam will begin next week, with trucks mobilised from across the country to support the exercise. The President is expected to officially launch the operation once logistics are in place.
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga said the administration has enough time to address challenges in Ghana's local government system, which he attributed mainly to organisational issues rather than inadequate resources. He plans to improve coordination among local authorities and strengthen leadership to enhance service delivery.
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says he left Parliament for the executive to address challenges in Ghana's local governance system, feeling his parliamentary work had reached a stable stage and that the executive required sustained attention to tackle pressing governance issues.
The government plans to phase out Aboboya tricycles and introduce purpose-built waste collection vehicles, transfer stations within five kilometres of communities in major cities, and electronic payments via mobile money. The Finance Minister has expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles, according to Mahama Ayariga.
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga pledged to push Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to take full responsibility for sanitation in their jurisdictions, noting that the 261 assemblies already have legal authority, funding sources and enforcement powers to manage sanitation without excuses for inaction.
The father of 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo is demanding a full investigation into his son's death in a motorcycle crash on the Accra-Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. According to the family, information suggests a police officer pursued the motorcycle, drew a pistol, and struck it from behind near the motorway toll booth, causing the crash; the surviving rider has been charged with murder, and the family is concerned about delays in the investigation and a missing phone.
Greater Accra Region's team of three contestants won the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge with 88 points, ahead of Northern Region (85 points) and Bono Region (68 points) in the final standings.
Ghanaians remaining in South Africa have appealed to the government to reopen its voluntary evacuation exercise after losing jobs, businesses, and accommodation amid xenophobic attacks. The government ended the exercise after 1,964 returnees arrived on September 4, but some citizens say their circumstances have deteriorated and want another opportunity to return home.
First National Bank Ghana has introduced Investment Gift Cards, a gifting product designed to enable recipients to save and invest, with the potential to grow the value of gifts over time. The bank partnered with radio programmes Joy FM and Citi FM to promote the product through educational content about gifting and investment.
More than 10 students have been arrested following violent clashes between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in Akuapem North Municipality, which resulted in damage to facilities on both campuses. Police are investigating allegations that some teachers encouraged the violence and have warned they will arrest teachers if involvement is established.
The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies has advised the Ministry of Education to assess existing disciplinary policies in senior high schools before introducing new measures, particularly evaluating the 2015–16 decision to abolish corporal punishment and introduce a positive discipline toolkit.
Dr Peter Anti warns that senior high schools' reliance on watchmen, teachers, and school authorities for security is insufficient amid rising student violence and vandalism, and argues for specially trained security personnel to monitor behaviour, gather intelligence, and prevent violent incidents.
Umaru Sanda, a broadcast journalist with Citi FM and Channel One TV, says society unfairly criticises journalists who move into politics, while professionals from other fields are praised for the same transition. He argued that journalism is a personal choice and that journalists should not be penalised for seeking political positions.
First National Bank Ghana has announced Investment Gift Cards, a new gifting product that allows both customers and non-customers to purchase gifts with growth potential through investment, as opposed to traditional gifts that may depreciate over time.
Three people were killed and 15 injured after individuals from three neighbouring Gomoa communities allegedly invaded New Winneba in broad daylight, and the Minority Leader called on police to investigate and arrest those responsible, questioning how such an armed assault could occur without police intervention.
Minister of State Dr Rashid Pelpuo says more than 400 private companies have expressed interest in Ghana's 24-Hour Economy policy, with several already operating around the clock. The government is working to expand the initiative by creating conditions for businesses to operate continuously and generate employment, with participating companies requesting support including reliable power supply.
Minister of State for Special Initiatives Dr Rashid Pelpuo has rated the government's job creation performance B+, saying it is approaching an "A" grade. He defended the administration's multisectoral approach involving multiple ministries and the private sector, but acknowledged the government is still compiling comprehensive data on the exact number of jobs created.
Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives Dr Rashid Pelpuo says his tenure as Labour, Jobs and Employment minister helped avert about 90% of planned industrial actions by engaging labour leaders and working with stakeholders to address worker concerns. He cited the Ghana Association of University Administrators' decision to suspend its planned strike as an example of successful resolution through ministry engagement.
Sammy Crabbe, an NPP National Chairman aspirant, says his 2015 suspension was due to his defence of the party's constitution when he challenged the suspension of then-party Chairman Paul Afoko and General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong, not opposition to Nana Akufo-Addo. He argues that elected officers could not be removed through the disciplinary process and that the NPP constitution provided specific procedures for such action.
NPP National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe attributes the party's 2024 electoral defeat to "serious systemic failure" in structures, candidate selection, internal processes, and funding rather than individual blame. He calls for reforms to address weaknesses in how candidates and executives are selected and how the party is funded.
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities picketed the Jubilee House on August 19 to demand greater access to public-sector employment, alleging the government has failed to adequately implement legal provisions requiring the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The Coalition submitted a verified list of 200 qualified graduates with disabilities to the Ghana Education Service for a recruitment exercise involving about 7,000 people, but says none of its members were selected, and is seeking financial clearances from the Ministry of Finance to facilitate recruitment and deployment.
The NPP plans to make illegal mining (galamsey) a major issue in its 2028 campaign, with Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh saying the party's focus will be driven by the threat illegal mining poses to Ghana's water bodies and communities' livelihoods, treating it as a national survival issue rather than just a political talking point.
The National Road Safety Authority is investigating whether a broken-down tricycle caused a chain of collisions at Ofankor Barrier on the Accra-Nsawam Highway that killed 12 people and injured 22 others. Preliminary findings suggest the stationary tricycle prompted vehicles to stop, after which a tipper truck approaching at high speed crashed into the line.