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  1. April 2026
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    to lawful operations, stressing that “the issues at hand must be addressed on the basis of fairness, due process and respect for the legal framework governing the mining sector.” A Daily Guide Report The post Adamus Debunks Illegal Mining Tag appeared first on DailyGuide Network

    Adamus Debunks Illegal Mining Tag
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    The certificate, sighted by DAILY GUIDE, identifies him as the registered lessee of the property, which is located in Dodowa and duly documented under Land Certificate Number TD22869.

    Dodowa Land Dispute: Minister Accused Of Trespassing
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    Assembly Member for the Dechemso Electoral Area, Ahenkan Baako, confirmed the incident in an interview with the DAILY GUIDE.

    Abandoned Newborn Found At Dechemso
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    By Hilda Nimo Tieku The post From Tiktok To Workforce: Leveraging Gen Z’s Digital Fluency In Business appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    From Tiktok To Workforce: Leveraging Gen Z’s Digital Fluency In Business
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    The post Ghana Air Sports Federation Launches Drone Competitions in Collaboration with ESports Ghana and Ghud Park. appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Ghana Air Sports Federation Launches Drone Competitions in Collaboration with ESports Ghana and Ghud Park.
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    He Grew Up With Nothing. Now He Is Changing Everything — From The Streets Of Ghana To Milton Keynes
World & Region

Ghana must address Sahel security threat beyond northern borders

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Ghana's successive administrations have treated the Sahel jihadist threat as an issue for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin, but West African instability is widening: jihadist groups now control over fifty percent of Mali's territory and have advanced further south despite military juntas' coups and security collaboration with Russia's Africa Corps.

21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 21 August

  1. Ghana must address Sahel security threat beyond northern borders

    Ghana's successive administrations have treated the Sahel jihadist threat as an issue for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin, but West African instability is widening: jihadist groups now control over fifty percent of Mali's territory and have advanced further south despite military juntas' coups and security collaboration with Russia's Africa Corps.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Retired general denies military probe, calls allegations malicious

    General (rtd.) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner to Canada and former Chief of the Defence Staff, has denied being under military investigation and rejected allegations of procurement irregularities, stating he was not CDS in 2023 when the contested acquisitions occurred.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 20 August

  1. Charles Asmah elected NPP UK First Vice Chairman

    Legal practitioner Charles Asmah has been elected First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party UK Branch, securing 452 votes (68.90 percent) in the branch's 2026 executive elections covering all 16 chapters.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Police officer urges shared responsibility for community development

    DSP Bright Acheampong, Ashanti South Regional Police Staff Officer, has called on individuals and organisations to support community development projects, stating that government alone cannot meet all of the country's developmental needs and that citizens, corporate bodies, and philanthropists must complement government efforts.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Most Africans back free movement, hesitant on immigration

    A majority of Africans support free movement of people across borders, but majorities prefer fewer or no job seekers and refugees admitted to their countries, according to Afrobarometer's 2026 African Insights report based on 50,961 interviews across 38 countries in 2024/2025.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy launches EV working group

    The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy has inaugurated an Electric Vehicle Working Group comprising companies like EcoDrive, Solar Taxi, Grace Mobility, Uber, and industry associations to push for reforms to Ghana's EV import duty regime and make electric vehicles more affordable while supporting local assembly and manufacturing.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 10 August

  1. Men are families' spiritual security, says reverend

    Rev. Emmanuel Agyapong, Founder of Hope In Christ Power Ministry, told a men's fellowship revival that fathers are spiritually positioned as gatekeepers and watchmen of their families, and must protect their households through prayer, discipline and spiritual leadership.

    10 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 7 August

  1. GACL bans two Port Health officers for airport extortion

    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.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ghanaian artists record major streaming milestones globally

    Ghanaian artists including Camidoh, Wendy Shay, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Sista Afia have crossed significant milestones on global streaming platforms in 2026, with Camidoh reaching 20 million YouTube streams and several others surpassing 100 million streams across all major digital service providers.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Nana Adjoa Lovia to host Ghana Music Awards Europe red carpet

    Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Zipline seeks expanded role in Ghana's free healthcare rollout

    Zipline Ghana is in discussions with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies on how to better leverage its drone delivery network to support the nationwide rollout of free primary healthcare. The company, which has completed more than 800,000 commercial deliveries since 2019 and delivered 4.6 million medical products to over 3,000 health facilities, says its model shifts distribution from forecast-based to demand-based, reducing stockouts and waste.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 24 July

  1. BOSTenergies completes 2026 health, safety and environment week

    BOST Energies Limited concluded its July 2026 Health, Safety and Environment Week with a closing durbar, featuring activities including health walks, cleaning exercises, health screenings, and an HSE quiz competition to promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 17 July

  1. Ghana launches Highlife music campaign in Barcelona in 2026

    Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana launches Highlife global campaign in Barcelona August 2026

    Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Obaapa Christy calls 'Hyebre Sesafo' her all-time favourite song

    Gospel artiste Obaapa Christy has revealed that 'Hyebre Sesafo', a song that holds special significance from her musical journey, remains her all-time favourite throughout her two-decade career. She describes it as spirit-filled and credits it with sparking her love for music and blessing her life.

    15 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Police destroy 11 cannabis farms in Volta region

    The Volta Regional Police Command and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit destroyed 11 large cannabis farms in the Peki-Dzake enclave on July 9, 2026, following an operation involving 60 personnel from multiple police units to combat illicit drug cultivation and trafficking in the region.

    14 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 13 July

  1. Afigya Kwabre South summoned 17 for sanitation violations

    The Afigya Kwabre South District Assembly has summoned 17 individuals and institutions for sanitation offences following a district-wide clean-up exercise, with authorities warning they will prosecute offenders to deter further violations of environmental sanitation regulations.

    13 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 10 July

  1. Day-old baby girl abandoned on plantain farm in Ashanti Region

    A day-old baby girl was discovered abandoned on a plantain farm in Offinso Awisam, Ashanti Region, and rescued by a resident who alerted police. Investigations are ongoing to identify the mother and establish the circumstances of the abandonment, with residents suspecting the infant may have been abandoned by a visitor attending a recent funeral in the area.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 9 July

  1. UniMAC appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong as inaugural Chancellor

    The University of Media, Arts and Communication has appointed business leader Ernest Ofori Sarpong, CEO of Special Group of Companies, as its inaugural Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment is intended to deepen collaboration between the university and industry and equip graduates for the job market.

    9 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 6 July

  1. Government mobilises funds after Accra floods; questions raised on planning

    Following devastating floods in Accra on 30 June, President Mahama directed release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund, though the Minister for Interior later announced GH¢350 million. While emergency rescue efforts by NADMO, military and police are recognised, the article raises questions about whether these allocations were based on established financing frameworks or preliminary damage assessments.

    6 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 2 July

  1. Galaxy School wins 41 medals at international competition in London

    Galaxy International School won 41 medals (16 gold, 18 silver, seven bronze) and several top honours at the 2026 Owlypia International Competition in London, with a delegation of 52 students competing in critical thinking, leadership, public speaking and collaborative problem-solving.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Moliymusic releases "Jetski" with Yailin and Theodora Bossy

    Ghanaian artist Moliymusic has released her single "Jetski (FRIKI)" featuring Dominican artist Yailin La Más Viral and Ghanaian dancehall artist Theodora Bossy. The track blends Afrobeat, Latin, and dancehall elements and is available on all major streaming platforms.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Abena Moët credits Yankey, Nkonkonsa for media career start

    Media personality Abena Moët has recounted how Bernard Fiifi Yankey and Eugene Osafo-Nkansah (Nkonkonsa) helped her secure her first radio job nine years ago as a co-guest on Abeiku Santana's drive-time show at Okay FM. She has since built a career in Ghana's media, currently co-hosting GHOne TV's TOAST and appearing on UTV's United Showbiz.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Multi-vehicle crash leaves motorcyclist in coma

    A multi-vehicle crash at Adabraka near Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region left a motorcyclist in a coma with multiple fractures and several other people injured. The Toyota V8 struck the motorcycle, then collided with a commercial tricycle, two parked vehicles, and a metal signpost after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

    22 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 19 June

  1. Mahama: Today's generation must dismantle slavery's inequalities

    President Mahama told delegates at a reparatory justice conference in Accra that while today's generation bears no guilt for slavery, it has a duty to confront its lasting consequences. He announced three international panels—on reparatory justice, restitution of cultural artifacts, and legal approaches—to advance global efforts on the issue.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 17 June

  1. NPP can reclaim power in 2028, Afoko tells party executives

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko told regional party executives that the NPP has a unique opportunity to win 2028 because a previous candidate will not be on the ballot, and stressed that unity is essential to recapture power. Afoko promoted a "3R Agenda" of Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture, describing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as battle-tested and ready to win.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 15 June

  1. Designer Veekee James rejects fan's ₦2 million school fees request

    Fashion designer Veekee James called out what she termed "growing entitlement culture" after a fan asked her for ₦2 million to pay school fees, saying she was shocked by the request and that while she responds to smaller requests, the amount crossed a line.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 12 June

  1. Journalist Nana Aba urges parents to limit toddler screen time

    Broadcast journalist Nana Aba Anamoah has called on parents to stop using devices as babysitters for toddlers, citing concerns from neurologists and child development experts about rising screen time among young children. She advocates for alternative activities such as books, conversation, imaginative play, puzzles, and outdoor activities to engage children.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Dumelo provides free World Cup viewing, draws calls to address constituency issues

    John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has arranged free DStv subscriptions at viewing centres and engaged kenkey sellers to provide free meals for constituents watching FIFA World Cup and Ghana matches. Some residents have praised the initiative while others urged him to redirect the same energy towards pressing local infrastructure and sanitation challenges.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Illegal mining threatens students, farms in Akim Pankese

    The Dwatoahene of Akim Pankese has warned that intensified illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Birim North District are destroying farmlands, degrading the environment, and putting school children, farmers, and residents at risk, including operations near a school and electricity infrastructure.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

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