GHANA BREAKING NEWS

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the resignation of the Minister for Youth and Sports over allegations of irregularities in arrangements for Ghanaian personnel linked to activities surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The party’s National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, made the…

Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has sworn in a reconstituted Board of BOST Energies Limited, charging members to strengthen corporate governance, improve operational efficiency and safeguard the company’s long-term sustainability. Dr Jinapor said he administered the…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a nationwide demonstration on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to demand the dismissal of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and investigations into controversies surrounding an evacuation exercise and the issuance of passports. The protest,…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana will have the opportunity to compete for a GH¢300,000 national grand prize under MTN Ghana’s National Business Pitch, which is being extended to all 16 regions. The competition will select 48 businesses, with three SMEs from each region…

The New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined plans to strengthen the party’s policy development and leadership training initiatives following a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Dr Mark Speich, in Accra. The discussions, held…

The 1988 Year Group of St. Augustine’s College, popularly known as APSU ’88, has returned to its alma mater in Cape Coast for a memorable homecoming to honour the past, strengthen lifelong bonds, and give back to the institution that shaped its members. Held under the theme “Once Classmates, Always…

Ghana is planning to develop local capacity to manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), the key components responsible for the therapeutic effects of medicines, as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported drugs. Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export…

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana has initiated discussions with Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, over the establishment of the country’s first nuclear power station. He said the proposed cooperation forms part of Ghana’s efforts to secure reliable and affordable electricity to…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has introduced a GH¢2,000 fee for prospective parliamentary candidates, including sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), to declare their intention to contest the party’s primaries ahead of the 2028 general elections. The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong,…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled November 1 to 10, 2026, for prospective parliamentary candidates, including sitting Members of Parliament, to formally declare their intention to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries ahead of the 2028 general elections. The party’s General…

Gospel music lovers are in for a night of heartfelt worship, powerful praise and spiritual renewal as SACRED, an album born out of deep reverence for God, quiet moments of devotion and exuberant praise, comes alive in a special recording session on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Set to take place at…

The Chief Executive of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has declared that Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry has entered its “golden era” as the government launched a new policy framework on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The new policy aims to transform Ghana into a…

A driver has sustained severe chemical burns following a fire and reported explosion involving a truck transporting 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) believed to contain hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire…

By Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight. A CEO’s leadership legacy is not defined solely by financial results or personal achievements. It is also reflected in the strength of the institution left behind, the leaders developed, the culture established, the trust earned, and the organization’s ability to…

Brent crude is expected to fall from an average of US$83 per barrel (/bbl) in 2026 to US$81/bbl in 2027, as the Strait of Hormuz reopens and Middle East production normalizes, while OPEC+ will likely unwind its remaining production cuts in full. According to Fitch Solutions, these dynamics will…

Three separate fire outbreaks at Bunso, Boso and Nsawam in the Eastern Region have destroyed properties, including a generator, household items and a truck transporting goods, leaving two people injured. According to a post shared on Facebook by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), its personnel…

Accra Metropolitan University has postponed the Dzenten Festival, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, citing security concerns arising from a dispute between the traditional authorities of Tema and Nungua over ownership of land and the Meridian Rock. In a statement issued on Thursday, October…

The former Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has suffered a setback in his attempt to have corruption charges against him and two others dismissed. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), in an update on the case posted on Facebook…

The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has established a state-of-the-art mRNA laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, making Ghana one of only five African countries with this cutting-edge technology. The CEO of NVI, Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has hailed the milestone as a…

From the airwaves of my childhood to the corridors of power, a story of steadfast allegiance to a political cause. By Gideon Kwasi Annor , a writer and political thinker The Bible gives us Ittai the Gittite, who declared to David, “…in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life,…

Ghanaian business leaders are calling for stronger private sector participation in the government’s reset agenda, with emphasis on local production, innovation and digital finance to drive economic growth. The call was made at the 5th Ghana CEO Vision Expo and Awards, which brought together chief…

The Accra High Court has refused a request by former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his co-accused to expunge parts of the prosecution’s written arguments in the ongoing criminal trial. The defence had asked the court to remove sections of the prosecution’s…

The Breast Society of Ghana has intensified efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection following an awareness walk through parts of Accra’s central business district on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Held under the theme “Early Action, Better Outcomes,” the walk aimed to encourage…

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has urged young Ghanaians to believe in their talents and pursue them with determination, saying emerging from humble backgrounds to success is not a fantasy but an achievable reality for those willing to work for it. Speaking on Wednesday after…

Former Public Relations Officer of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG-National), Solomon Ametor, has been elected Deputy Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu North Constituency. Ametor secured 601 votes to win the position in the party’s 2026 constituency…

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Ghana), through its Nuclear Energy Centre of Excellence, has launched a one-year initiative aimed at supporting selected priority activities under Phase Two of Ghana’s Nuclear Power Programme. The initiative, titled the Ghana Nuclear Phase II Completion and…