Gov’t begins setting aside funds for GH¢54bn DDEP repayment due next year
By Ashiadey Dotse Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government has started setting aside funds to meet a GH¢54 billion repayment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) due next year, as part of efforts to prevent another debt crisis and maintain economic stability. Speaking during a working visit by the Vice President […]
Abu Trica extradited to US to face fraud charges
By Amoako Kwame Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution over his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance fraud scheme, sources have confirmed to gbcghanaonline. According to sources familiar with the matter, Abu Trica departed Ghana on Thursday, July 9, aboard Delta […]
EOCO releases former NAFCO CEO after airport detention
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is said to have unconditionally released the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, on Wednesday evening, July 8, 2026. His release followed a contentious airport detention that sparked legal debate and strong objections from his […]
Ghana AIDS Commission says HIV status is not grounds for denying employment
BY EWURABENA PAHA The Ghana AIDS Commission says its Act clearly stipulates that a person’s HIV status alone is not sufficient grounds for refusing employment or denying the right to work. Speaking at a news conference at its headquarters in Accra, the Commission said the reported disqualification of applicants during the recent security services recruitment […]
UWR: President Mahama plans to codify chieftaincy succession to reduce disputes
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans by the government to codify chieftaincy succession processes in the Upper West Region to reduce disputes and strengthen peace in traditional communities. Addressing the chiefs of Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at the Jubilee house on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
President Mahama convenes National Security Council to strengthen flood mitigation measures
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has convened a National Security Council meeting to review the recent floods that affected parts of southern Ghana and outline stronger measures to reduce the impact of future flooding. The President says while climate change has intensified rainfall patterns, rapid urbanisation and encroachment on waterways […]
Reforms at ECG have increased monthly revenue collections to nearly GH¢2 billion – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says reforms implemented at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have significantly improved the power distributor’s financial performance, increasing its monthly revenue collections to nearly GH¢2 billion. Speaking during a meeting with the Kwahu Business Advocacy Group at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, President Mahama […]
Minority in Parliament demands full disclosure on GH¢350 million approved for emergency flood relief
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament is demanding full disclosure regarding how GH¢350 million approved for emergency flood relief was released. The Minority is alleging that, the funds may have been withdrawn from an account other than the one authorised by Parliament. Addressing the media in Parliament on Wednesday, July 8, Deputy Minority Leader […]
Court rejects Godfred Dame’s bid to secure former NAFCO CEO’s immediate release
By Ashiadey Dotse The Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra has on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, declined an ex-parte application filed by lawyers for former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, seeking an order to compel the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and the Attorney […]
Visual artist, Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi dies
Ghana’s creative arts industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of celebrated visual artist and poet Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki. She reportedly passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the age of 50. The cause of her death has not been officially announced, and her […]