Pedu Junction cocaine worth $350m destroyed; trial of three continues – Muntaka
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced that cocaine worth more than $350 million, intercepted at Pedu Junction in the Central Region, has been destroyed following a court order, while the suspects linked to the case continue to stand trial. Mr Muntaka made the disclosure when he appeared before Parliament’s Public […]
Security recruitment: 1,300 applicants test positive for HIV during medical screening – Muntaka
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has revealed that about 1,300 applicants who took part in the recent security services recruitment exercise tested positive for HIV during mandatory medical screening. The Minister revealed this when he appeared before Parliament’s Assurances Committee on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, saying the applicants were […]
Auditor-General uncovers GH¢7.4 million paid to four dead pensioners
By Ashiadey Dotse More than GH¢7.4 million was paid to four deceased pensioners over a seven-year period, according to the Auditor-General’s latest report. This raises concerns about lapses in Ghana’s pension administration system. The revelation is contained in the Auditor-General’s Report, on the Public Accounts of Ghana, for Ministries, Departments and Other Agencies (MDAs) for the year […]
Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
Australia’s online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world-first teen social media ban ineffective, a study by a team that advised the government’s rollout of the curbs found. Since December, Australia’s new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar […]
Auditor-General uncovers GH¢5.26bn in financial irregularities across MDAs in 2025
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Auditor-General has uncovered GH¢5.266 billion in financial irregularities across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The report shows a 156% increase in financial irregularities compared with the previous year, the highest level recorded in the past five years. According to the audit findings, tax-related […]
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett reportedly reunite after years of separation
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have reportedly moved back in together after years of living separately, according to sources. The couple, who have been married since 1997, revealed that they had separated in 2016. Jada Pinkett Smith later disclosed that although they remained married, they had been living in separate homes. Sources have now […]
Stephen Appiah set to light up 5th Edition of All Star Festival at Legon
Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has confirmed his participation in the fifth edition of the All Star Festival, scheduled to take place on July 11, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium Speaking ahead of the event, Appiah praised the consistency of the festival and commended the organisers for creating an initiative that […]
NSS personnel accused of stealing GH¢308K from DVLA to buy car, household items
By Ashiadey Dotse A National Service Scheme (NSS) personnel has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions and using part of the funds to purchase a car, television and other household items. Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to the […]
Ghana rejects Ramaphosa’s intended visit, over killing of Ghanaian in South Africa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has turned down a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following xenophobic attacks in South Africa, resulting in the killing of a Ghanaian national. Forty (40) year-old Bashiru Isak, is reported to have been shot and killed during xenophobic linked demonstrations, and purported immigration enforcement […]
Can younger women ascend to the Asantehemaa stool?
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The distant thrum of the “Fontomfrom” drums, echoed through the palace walls, signalling the arrival of the 15th Asantehemaa. An elderly woman, Odehyie Nana Ama Bonsu I, is officially outdoored as the 15th Asantehemaa (Queen Mother) of the Asante Kingdom. The date, July 6, 2026, is set in stone and etched in […]