Home - News of Wednesday 19 August 2026

Govt is arresting NPP members to distract Ghanaians from their ‘incompetence’ - Afenyo-Markin
Wontumi's trial to continue as GH¢12 million settlement offer falls short – Deputy AG
Small-Scale Miners threaten two-month strike over extortion, harassment
GJA President urges government to target galamsey financiers, equipment suppliers
Ga Mantse calls for lasting benefits for mining communities
Tanzania, Algeria and Others – Tinkler names countries ahead of Ghana in sports infrastructure
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan collapses as his two wives clash in hotel brawl
Hearts of Oak confirm FIFA transfer ban lifted after Hiddink settlement
Delivery driver busted with cocaine at airport as NACOC chases drug syndicate boss
'If I get poison, I will drink it and die' – 68-year-old woman breaks down after wrongful jail term
'Go to East Legon and control prices there' – KNUST hostel owners' president tells government
Government pays GH¢10.8 billion DDEP coupon in full and on schedule
Prophet Roja alleges police inspector received GH¢900,000 to frame man
Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts
Trump pauses new Canada tariffs as deal nears
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Deposit insurance extended to digital deposits
Big Push, oil palm projects to deliver 740,000 of 800,000 targeted jobs
'Align loan repayments with farm cash flows' - BoG Governor tells banks
Community banks weigh mergers as BoG enforces new capital requirements
Don't hide behind social media and peddle lies - Sammi Awuku warns
2024 Defeat: Why I chose peace over a court fight - Kpemka explains
Dr Manteaw examines reasons behind growing resistance to GoldBod
Watch as Rent Commissioner fumes over 'cubicle' rooms rented to students for GH¢2,000
CSA, Ernst & Young Ghana resolve GH¢360,000 cybersecurity licensing dispute
Gas-to-power transition saves Ghana about $500m annually – Dr Jinapor
Three programmes carry 95% of government's 800,000 jobs target - Report
Ghana's gold purchase losses date back to 2022 - Dr Steve Manteaw
GoldBod makes XRF testing mandatory for gold purchases from September
Civil Aviation hijacks Meteorological Agency's GH¢50 million
'Are you tired?' – The moment Guardiola clashed with Haaland during a game
Technology can build or destroy society – Nana Oye Bampoe Addo warns
FDA raises concern over porous borders, unapproved routes
Circular economy can create jobs – Expert
Oil output rises after years of decline
Road Carnage: Ban 'aboboyas' from highways - Stakeholders demand
'Grievous allegations' - Sam George reacts to 24/7 surveillance, attempted assassination claim
GoldBod did not record GH¢22 billion loss - IFPG rejects Minority's claim
Ghana Card: NIA clarifies revised charges for registration, replacement
Libya’s power crisis deepens as UN warns of fuel diversion and infrastructure strain
Canada Tightens Student Visa Rules: What new changes could mean for Ghanaian students
One injured in another multi-vehicle crash on Ofankor-Pokuase stretch
Former BoG Governor Ernest Addison joins Harvard as Senior Research Fellow
US court gives FBI, DEA deadline to release drug-trafficking files on Nigeria's Tinubu
Ibrahim Tanko expresses interest in Black Stars coaching job
Abdul Mumin reflects on journey from Sawaba streets to Girona
EBID secures Moody’s rating upgrade, bolstering path to investment grade
GFA convincing Barcelona’s Jesse Bisiwu to snub Belgium for Ghana
German widow appeals to OSP to recover €248,000 in gold fraud case
Thaddeus Sory takes aim at lawyers threatening court boycott over legal vacation
'I am not against ORAL; we need to be accountable' - Afenyo-Markin
LIVESTREAMED: Sammy Gyamfi speaks
LIVESTREAMED: Sammy Gyamfi addresses GoldBod's performance, allegations
NACOC committed to strengthening border security – Director-General 
GoldBod losses are transaction costs, not failure - Dr Manteaw
Woman arrested over alleged sale of fruit-ripening chemicals
Here's when Wontumi's bail application hearing has been adjourned to
GoldBod had no role in 2024 gold sale losses - Sammy Gyamfi
'NPP caused Ghanaians pain' - Mustapha Gbande
Kingsley Agyemang calls for dedicated fund to tackle Africa's flood risk
‘I have really strived to be where I am today; it’s not been easy’ - Appiah Stadium
Sammy Gyamfi rubbishes Afenyo-Markin's $1.7 billion GoldBod loss claim
GPL Latest Transfer Gossip: Completed deals, ongoing talks and departures
'I pre-financed the project with my own money' - Mussa Dankwah
Inflation outlook remains key to BoG policy rate decisions - Governor
GoldBod made GH¢5.4 billion surplus, not losses - Sammy Gyamfi
Civil Aviation Authority owes GMet over GH¢50 million in statutory payments - Dr Asuman
Saudi Club Hold Talks with Kane, Watkins: Latest transfer updates
Read full account of how galamseyers disarmed taskforce officers
'Deliberate attempt to undermine A-G' - Gyamfi jabs Afenyo-Markin over GoldBod claims
'We won't take moral lessons from the brothel' - Sammy Gyamfi fires back at Afenyo-Markin
Here's how much GoldBod earned in surplus
'Why are you using state security to stop investigations?' – Pastor Kelvin to Akwatia MP
Government pledges to protect PIAC's independence
Dr Kingsley Agyemang calls for dedicated fund to tackle Africa’s growing flood risk
External auditors to review DGPP purchases from 2021 - GoldBod CEO
Asiedu Nketiah's affectionate post about wife sparks reactions online
Six injured as Toyota Corolla plunges into Birim River
Twice in Four Days: Musiala's second collapse sparks fresh health concerns
Noise Maker, Palm Wine Bar Talk, Prison in His Brain: Sammy Gyamfi tears into Afenyo-Markin
'Work around the clock' - Roads Minister directs contractor
Ghana's producer inflation rises to 4% in July
From Adabraka Elders to Sevilla: Watch Emmanuel Abrokwa's standout highlights
Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
'Bare-faced failure' - Miracles Aboagye criticises No Fees Stress policy
91st Ghana Open launched with call for greater support for golf in Ghana
Police hunt for Ayittey Powers over alleged death threat against Yaw Ampofo Ankrah
Pastor who was slapped by Muslim man demands apology, compensation from police
'It's unacceptable' - Pratt weighs in on Afenyo-Markin's comments on Sammy Gyamfi
I'm ready to face Public Accounts Committee - Sammy Gyamfi
UG to launch first-ever University Cycling Club at PRURide 2026 Fun Ride
Rennes put Alidu Seidu up for sale
PIAC funding must be protected by law – Isaac Adongo
Here are the firms admitted to the SEC's Virtual Asset Sandbox regime
'I have no respect for it' - Thaddeus Sory descends on GBA over legal vacation statement
'You can't claim the gains and deny the losses' – Former Suame MCE to Sammy Gyamfi
Education access must translate into improved learning outcomes – Haruna Iddrisu
Ghana working to export electricity to Nigeria – Dr John Jinapor
'No more excuses for project delays' – Agbodza to road contractors
Danlad Ibrahim returns to Asante Kotoko on two-year deal