GHANA BREAKING NEWS

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana’s home to the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reinforce the country’s position as a gateway to Africa, placing it at the heart of an ambitious project to deepen trade and economic integration…

The Chief Executive Officer of GOIL, Edward Bawa, has praised his counterpart at rival fuel marketing company Star Oil, Philip Kwame Tieku, describing their relationship as healthy despite the fierce competition between the two companies. Mr Bawa said GOIL and Star Oil are competing for the same…

Como made an impressive Champions League debut by defeating visitors RB Leipzig 4-1 in their opening league-phase outing at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Goals from Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas in the first half gave the debutants a 2-0 lead before Assane Diao and Maximo Perrone added to the…

Barcelona sporting director Deco says Anthony Gordon’s style was a better fit for Hansi Flick’s side than Marcus Rashford’s as the club strengthened their squad this summer. Rashford scored 14 goals in all competitions while on loan last season at Barcelona, who won La Liga and the Copa del Rey.…

GOIL is ready for a tough fight to retain its position in Ghana’s fuel market as competition from Star Oil intensifies, Chief Executive Officer Edward Bawa has said. The two oil marketing companies have been engaged in a price battle as they compete aggressively for customers in the downstream…

A desperate family at Assin Fosu in the Fosu Municipality of the Central Region is racing against time to save the life of 30-year-old Bismark Amoh, who had been held captive by suspected kidnappers and subjected to brutal physical abuse. The victim was abducted on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and…

Ismail Kartal resigned as head coach of Fenerbahce just minutes after the Turkish side’s 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League. Kartal made the surprise announcement in his post-match press conference, stating he plans never to return to the club he previously served as a player and assistant…

Tottenham and their Brazil forward Richarlison are in dispute over the remaining nine months on his contract. Richarlison, whose proposed deadline day move to Everton broke down, is understood to be exploring his options with sources indicting the 29-year-old is keen to be released from the…

The perception of Arsenal ‘s transfer window varies depending on who you speak to, but there will be no disagreement from anyone at the Emirates Stadium over how crucial their next expected signing will be. With the market closed until January, the club are now finalising an agreement with manager…

The government will auction vehicles that are abandoned on roads and not promptly towed under new road traffic regulations, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has warned. The new rules require vehicle owners to subscribe to a towing service or obtain an insurance policy that includes towing…

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has clarified that no final institutional decision has been taken on the appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans, following concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-KNUST). In a press…

Ten State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) collectively recorded a net loss of GH¢8.8 billion in 2024, about 1.0% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This constituted over 90% of total SOE net losses. The SOEs were Electricity Company of Ghana, Volta River Authority, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation,…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has questioned former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka over some dealings at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST). Mr Kpemka, who also previously served as Deputy Managing Director of BOST, was invited by EOCO on…

The cases involving Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, an online pastor accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from the Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. The cases, which were pending before Circuit Courts One and 10, are…

The price of oil has jumped to $105 a barrel amid signs the conflict in the Middle East will not be resolved quickly, fuelling fears that inflation could accelerate. With the conflict between the US and Iran in the Gulf intensifying in recent days, the cost of both crude oil and gas has been rising…

ADO9! The celebrations are in full swing as supporters of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) bask in the glory of the school’s historic ninth National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) triumph. PRESEC survived a dramatic three-way finale against St Augustine’s College and Accra Academy…

Gospel music minister and worship leader Petra Odubayo will release her maiden studio album, Jesus Revealed , on Friday, 11th September 2026. Born out of a deep burden to reveal the person, power, love and truth of Jesus Christ to the world, Jesus Revealed is more than an album. It is a declaration…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed worry about the continued build-up of liabilities across Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) portfolio, with total aggregate liabilities reaching 25% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Fund, liabilities growth outpaces asset…

The International Monetary Fund has identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness in the governance of Ghana’s state-owned enterprises, warning that the practice is undermining the independence and professionalism of boards. In its latest Technical…

The International Monetary Fund has stated that the significant reform efforts by the government over the past decade have not yet translated into improved State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) financial performance, pointing to persistent structural weaknesses. According to the Fund, the energy and…

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have condemned comments attributed to Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka regarding the use of forged WASSCE results by recruits…

Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) has been crowned champions of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), securing a historic ninth trophy after a fiercely contested grand finale. The Legon-based school started the contest slowly but produced a determined comeback to…

The much-anticipated 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Grand Finale took place at the University of Ghana, Legon, Premier Domes, as three schools battled for the coveted championship trophy. Eight-time champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), two-time champions St…

Six Senior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region are piloting a new initiative to improve waste segregation, reduce open burning and promote cleaner air in schools. The Schools for Clean Air and Waste Segregation (SCAWS) project is being led by Impact Footprints Africa (IFA) with support from…

More women attempt suicide than men, but males are more likely to die by suicide, psychiatrist Dr Kwadwo Marfo Obeng has said. He attributed the disparity partly to the methods used in suicide attempts, saying men tend to use more lethal means while women are more likely to use methods with lower…

Three students of Heritage Christian University in Accra have developed a Ghanaian online marketplace designed to give small businesses a simple way to establish an online presence and receive payments without the cost of building a conventional website. The platform, known as Panta , allows…