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The Ghana Police Service has dismissed a viral flyer claiming it banned the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while driving as fake and unauthorized. The Police reiterated that road safety reminders recommend avoiding any activity or device that distracts drivers or compromises hearing and vehicle control, and urged the public to rely only on official Police communication channels.
The Ghana Police Service has dismissed a viral flyer claiming it banned the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while driving as fake and unauthorized. The Police reiterated that road safety reminders recommend avoiding any activity or device that distracts drivers or compromises hearing and vehicle control, and urged the public to rely only on official Police communication channels.
Kenya has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and seeks to become the first African nation to stage the event. The bid, backed by the government, faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to decide next month.
Algeria secured their first podium finish in WAFCON history, defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the bronze medal match in Rabat.
A warehouse in Kwadaso, Anyinam near Pat-Doramo International School caught fire this afternoon; personnel from multiple fire service stations deployed to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby structures, with cause yet to be determined.
India's space programme, rooted in practical development rather than Cold War rivalry, is leveraging its achievements in missions like Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter to build international partnerships and contribute to scientific progress and sustainable development.
The Ministry of the Interior has condemned the assault of a person in police custody and directed the Inspector-General of Police to investigate how civilians accessed the detainee and which officers may have facilitated access. The Ministry stressed that arrested persons in state custody are entitled to legal protection, and has ordered identification and arrest of those who carried out the assault.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that the government fully funded the evacuation of more than 1,600 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks since May 2026, without seeking financial support from South Africa. The evacuees have been provided with reintegration funds, transport fares, and relief items upon returning home.
Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a Christian cleric at a police station. The incident followed remarks by an imam about those who speak against Allah, and the Police Professional Standards Bureau is investigating the circumstances.
Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria after a viral video showed him assaulting a Christian cleric at a police station; the incident followed religious remarks that sparked public concern over threats to peace and religious harmony.
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies owing the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating players and officials were paid in advance on July 29 for July 26–August 7, and again on August 11 for August 8–14. The Ministry said winning bonuses from the group-stage victory over Cape Verde are being processed, and rejected claims of an outstanding WAFCON qualification bonus.
Sports betting has evolved from simple pre-match wagers to in-play betting management, with features like cash out allowing bettors to accept smaller losses before matches end, and tools like Bet Builder enabling customized wagers across match outcomes, goals, corners, and other variables.
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.
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the NDC was the first political party in Ghana to adopt universal member suffrage for its presidential primaries in 2014. He distinguished between internal leadership elections, which are unaffected by a recent Supreme Court ruling, and presidential and parliamentary primaries, which the court determined should be made as democratic as possible because candidates could eventually hold national office.
A serious road crash involving a passenger bus, articulated truck, and sedan has completely blocked both lanes of the N6 Highway at Birimso Bridge, bringing traffic to a standstill. Police from the Eastern South Regional MTTD are managing the scene and have implemented temporary traffic diversions.
The National Petroleum Authority CEO explained that Ghana's fuel prices increased despite falling global crude oil prices because refined petroleum products became more expensive during the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. He noted that diesel prices rose from about $794 to $1,340 per metric tonne and cited the international price of refined products, exchange rate, and taxes and margins as the three factors determining Ghana's fuel pricing.
Ghana's Ministry of Education clarified that French, Arabic and Chinese will remain optional subjects in the revised basic school curriculum. The Ministry said Ghanaian languages will be the main medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Primary Three, with English and Ghanaian languages both used from Primary Four to Primary Six, based on internationally accepted practices.
Ghana's total trade value rose 20.1 per cent to GH¢654.7 billion in 2025, with exports of GH¢401.5 billion exceeding imports of GH¢253.2 billion, generating a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion—more than three times the previous year's GH¢44.7 billion. Gold accounted for nearly 63 per cent of exports at GH¢252.4 billion, while cocoa and mineral fuels contributed GH¢56.2 billion and GH¢35.3 billion respectively, together making up almost 86 per cent of total exports.
President Mahama inaugurated Tema Oil Refinery's refurbished Crude Distillation Unit and other restored facilities, declaring the refinery restored to operational capacity. The government has directed development of a strategic plan to expand TOR's capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day, positioning it as a driver of Ghana's industrial development.
The Attorney General announced that the government has accepted a recommendation to extend the presidential term from four to five years, with Parliament's term adjusted to match. The extension would apply to future administrations only, if approved through constitutional amendment, and is intended to provide more time for effective governance and policy implementation.
The National Labour Commission has been urged to strengthen its institutional capacity and embrace innovation to respond to emerging labour challenges driven by artificial intelligence, climate change and digital transformation. The call was made at a stakeholders' forum in Accra marking the Commission's 20th anniversary.
The Paramount Chief of Assin Kushea called on administrators to uphold ethical standards to curb corruption and strengthen institutions, telling the 8th Annual Administrators Conference of CIAMC that integrity, accountability and professionalism are crucial to institutional success.
The Adabraka District Court has remanded Bright Owusu and Thomas Zigah into prison custody over the alleged killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. The prosecution said investigations are ongoing and requested two more weeks to complete inquiries, including information from the Cyber Crime Unit.
The Food and Drugs Authority has shut down 59 food manufacturing and cold storage facilities across the East and West municipalities over the past two weeks following inspection exercises that uncovered serious hygiene and food safety breaches, including the use of untreated and algae-contaminated water in sachet water production and poor storage conditions for food products.
Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says he has no personal grudge against former President Akufo-Addo and describes their relationship as cordial, citing his approach to forgiveness shaped by his past experiences, including reconciliation with former President Rawlings.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has stated that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains subject to criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid High Court arrest warrant, rejecting interpretations of a US immigration court transcript suggesting he has not been credibly charged. The OSP noted it is not involved in his US immigration proceedings but only in extradition matters being handled through Ghana's Attorney-General, and that the credibility of charges against him is for Ghanaian courts to determine.
Kwame Owusu Danso, Executive Director of Lands and Mines Watch Ghana, has called for broad national consultation on the proposed Tribunals Bill, cautioning that many Ghanaians retain painful memories of how tribunals were used to intimidate and suppress dissent in the past. He stressed the importance of extensive stakeholder consultation to assure the public that the reintroduced system would not repeat historical mistakes, and raised concerns about provisions allowing non-lawyers to serve on tribunal panels.
Ghana's U-20 national team will open the WAFU B U-20 Championship against Nigeria on Monday, July 27, at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. The Black Satellites are grouped with Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in Group B.
The Chief of Agric Nzema has criticised the NPP's General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, for his handling of a parliamentary primary dispute in Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, accusing him of focusing on administrative decisions rather than checking on party members' welfare after chaos disrupted the election. The chief warned against any attempt to annul the constituency election outcome, saying party members would resist such a decision.