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6PM GMT: Mahama calls for responsible leadership; Miracles Aboagye denies EOCO account freeze notice
Greatest Tribute to Fallen Heroes Is Responsible Leadership says Mahama, Eight Injured as Toyota Hiace Somersaults on Tema–Akosombo Highway And Miracles Aboagye Says He Has Received No EOCO Notice on Frozen Accounts.
6PM GMT: GSA denies used-car ban; NPP to petition key state institutions; & More
Ghana Standards Authority announce no ban on used cars, NPP to petition Supreme Court, Presidency and Parliament during August 6 protest And Two jailed 20 years each for human trafficking and cyber fraud.
8AM GMT: Transport fares unchanged after diesel relief; WAEC rejects BECE marking claims; & More
Current transport fares to be maintained following GHC2 diesel relief, WAEC dismisses claims of separate marking scheme for private school BECE candidates And Oil prices drop 5% as US signals potential deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
6PM GMT: NACOC arrests 10 KTU students; UAE tightens visa rules for Ghanaians; & More
NACOC arrests 10 KTU students over cannabis products, UAE introduces new visa requirement for Ghanaians And COPEC questions sustainability of GH¢2 diesel relief.
8AM GMT: Mahama backs economic emancipation, AfCFTA drive; Ghana Manganese targets 700,000 tonnes; & More
President Mahama champions economic emancipation, vows AfCFTA push for Caribbean, Ghana Manganese Company targets producing 700,000 tonnes in August as rains ease, And Fire guts Rubber Warehouse and Factory in Tema.
6PM GMT: Mahama scraps GH¢2 diesel levy; BoG names 20 unlicensed digital lenders & More
President Mahama directs NPA to absolve Ghc2 diesel levy, Court freezes assets of Miracles Aboagye in an ongoing investigation And BoG publishes list of 20 unlicensed digital credit providers.
6PM GMT: Roads Minister Urges Public to Report ‘Big Push’ Fraudsters, Volta Leaders Push TVET Investment, & More
Roads Minister urges public to report persons who offer Big Push projects for sale, Stakeholders in Volta Region call for increased investment to improve technical and vocational education And Sammy Gyamfi urges African diaspora to move from remittances to investment.
8AM GMT: Mahama Announces Compensation for Helicopter Crash Victims, Parliament Passes COCOBOD Bill, & More
Mahama announces compensation for helicopter crash victims, Parliament passes Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026 And Central banks pause monetary policy rate cuts.
6PM GMT: Gov’t Backs Lowering Presidential Age to 35, Accepts Death Penalty Abolition, NPP Demands Wontumi’s Release from Prison
Govt accepts proposal to reduce eligible age to contest as president from 40 to 35 years , Government accepts CRC recommendation to abolish death penalty And NPP demands removal of Chairman Wontumi from prison over acquittal of Sedina Tamakloe.
8AM GMT: Ex-MASLOC CEO Cleared by Court of Appeal, WAEC Releases 2026 BECE Results, Minority Rejects Online Shopping VAT
Court of Appeal acquits former MASLOC CEO, WAEC releases 2026 BECE results And Minority rejects new online-shopping VAT.
6PM GMT: 00,000 Ashanti Residents Living with Chronic Hepatitis B, Brako-Powers Slams Proposed 30% Transport Fare Hike, & More
500,000 People in Ashanti region Living with Chronic Hepatitis B, Brako-Powers Describes Proposed 30% Transport Fare Hike as Selfish And Police grant bail to suspect in Avenor building collapse.
8AM GMT: Parliament Passes Excise Bill 2026, Supreme Court Rules on OSP Powers Today, & More
GRIDCo activates restoration measures after nationwide outage, Supreme Court to rule on OSP prosecutorial powers today, And Parliament passes Excise Bill 2026.
6PM GMT: Minority criticises GH¢31bn spending cuts; GES sets Aug. 15 for promotion letters; & More
Minority accuses government of under-spending, says GH¢31bn expenditure cut is stifling growth, Teachers who passed promotion exams to receive letters from August 15 – says GES, And Residents raise alarm over signs of deterioration on sections of the Mallam interchange.
6PM GMT: 65% Back Mahama on Two-Term Limit, ICU Opposes VALCO Sale Plan, & More
65% Support Mahama’s Decision Not to Seek Third Term, ICU Demands Suspension of VALCO Sale Proposal And Atta Akyea Takes Over Wontumi’s Defence in GH¢30m Exim Bank Case.
8AM GMT: Finance Minister Urged to Publish Ghana’s Debt Stock, GMA Pushes Wider Single-Use Plastics Ban & More
Deputy A-G Rejects Miracles Aboagye’s EOCO Interrogation Claims, Finance Minister urged to Publish Ghana’s Total Debt Stock And GMA Urges EPA to Extend Styrofoam Ban to All Single-Use Plastics.
6PM GMT: Tema Police Reject GH¢150,000 Bribe After Drug Bust, BoG Warns Against Spraying Cedi Notes, & More
Tema Police Seize Over 5,000 Parcels of Suspected Narcotics, Reject GH¢150,000 Bribe, BoG Warns Against Spraying Cedi Notes at Functions And South Africa Assures Ghana Migration Issues Won’t Affect Bilateral Relations.
8AM GMT: Gov’t Spent GH¢58m on Black Stars’ World Cup Campaign, Mahama Secures AU Support on Xenophobia & More
Government spent GH¢58m on Black Stars’ World Cup campaign, Minority Leader Describes Mid-Year Budget Review as Uninspiring And Prez Mahama Secures AU Commitment to Discuss South Africa Xenophobic Attacks.
6PM GMT: IMF Reviews Ghana Bailout Next Week, VAT Revenue Losses Hit 60%, & More
IMF Board to consider Ghana’s final bailout review next week, Ghana losing 60% of potential VAT revenue And 2026 Budget remains on track - says Finance Minister.
8AM GMT: Finance Minister Presents Mid-Year Budget Today, Mahama Warns Against Ignoring Xenophobia, & More
Finance Minister to Present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Today, Ignoring Xenophobia Will Not Solve the Problem says President Mahama And Interior Minister Urges Institutions to Join NIA Verification Platform.
6PM GMT: Ghana Card Biometric Verification Mandatory, Ghanaian Languages Made Compulsory, & More
Biometric verification now mandatory for Ghana Card transactions, New Curriculum Makes Ghanaian Languages Compulsory And Police Arrest 26 Suspects, Rescue 33 Trafficking Victims in Cybercrime Crackdown.
8AM GMT:Parliament Approves $500m Roads Facility, Minority Opposes $300m World Bank Loan, & More
Parliament approves $500m facility for road connectivity, Minority criticises $300m World Bank loan And Roads Minister warns contractors over feeder roads project.
6PM GMT: OSP Stands by Ofori-Atta Fugitive Label, Minority Slams Wontumi Sentence, & More
OSP Maintains Ofori-Atta Is a Fugitive Despite U.S. Judge’s Ruling, Minority Describes Wontumi’s Sentence as Selective Justice And Health Minister Urges African Leaders to Finance Their Own Health Systems.
8AM GMT: U.S. Judge Clears Ofori-Atta, Flood Victims Receive Replacement Passports, & More
US Judge Says No Evidence Has Proven Ofori-Atta Committed a Crime, Foreign Affairs Ministry Presents First Batch of Replacement Passports to Flood Victims, And DRC Ebola Death Toll Reaches 930 Amid Rising Outbreak Concerns.
6PM GMT: Wontumi Jailed 20 Years for Illegal Mining, NPP Holds Emergency Meeting, & More
Chairman Wontumi Jailed 20 Years for Illegal Mining at Samreboi, NPP Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Wontumi’s 20-Year Jail Term And COCOBOD Calls on Nigeria and Cameroon to Join Cocoa Alliance.
8AM GMT: NPP Ashanti Polls Attract 35 Aspirants, Ablakwa Commends ECOWAS, & More
35 Aspirants File Nominations for NPP Ashanti Regional Executive Positions, Ablakwa Commends ECOWAS for Backing Ghana’s Anti-Xenophobia Petition And Nurse Trainee Found Dead in Kwadaso Under Suspicious Circumstances.
6PM GMT: Defence University Bill Passed, Gov’t Secures $5.5bn for 24-Hour Economy & More
Parliament Passes Bill to Establish National Defence University, Boundary Dispute Leaves Juaben Vulnerable to Galamsey And Gov’t Secures $5.5bn for 24-Hour Economy Initiative.
8AM GMT: Gov’t Approves 16,000 Nurse Recruitment, Parliament Passes Tribunals Bill, & More
Gov’t Clears Recruitment of 16,000 Nurses, Parliament Passes Tribunals Bill, 2026 And Franklin Cudjoe Urges Mahama to Pardon Jailed TikToker.
6PM GMT: Mahama Unveils Volta Star Textile Revival Plan, BoG Announces Community Bank Reforms, & More
Prez Mahama Announces Plan to Modernise Volta Star Textiles Factory, BoG Governor Announces Key Reforms for Community Banks And High Court strikes out application seeking to revoke travel permission granted former NAFCO CEO.
8AM GMT: Minority Walks Out Over BoG Media Ban, New Biometric SIM Registration Gets Cybersecurity Boost, & More
Minority walks out over Majority’s decision not to allow media coverage of BoG Governor’s answers to urgent questions, New Biometric SIM Registration to Get Stronger Cybersecurity Measures And Ghana’s Informal Cross-Border Trade Hits GH¢31bn.
6PM GMT: Ghana Card Photocopying Banned, Majority Accuses NPP Over $600m Cocoa Loan, & More
Photocopying Ghana Cards for transactions now illegal, Majority Accuses NPP of Misusing $600m Cocoa Loan And PURC Resolves 95% of Consumer Complaints in Central Region.
8AM GMT: Finance Minister to Present Mid-Year Budget, Education Ministry Seeks Missing Bole SHS Teacher, & More
Finance Minister to present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on July 23, Education Ministry urges police to intensify search for interdicted Bole SHS teacher And Final evacuation of 900 Ghanaians from South Africa to begin July 25.
6PM GMT: BoG Revokes Zeepay Licence, Teachers Push for Deprived Area Allowance, & More
BoG revokes Zeepay Ghana’s electronic money licence over regulatory breaches, NAGRAT and PTTU urge Government to Start paying 20% Deprived Area Allowance from September 2026 And Three killed, 15 injured in collision on Kumasi-Accra Highway at Juaso.
8AM GMT: Court Backs GSA Container Charge Cap, Braimah Calls for Fair Anti-Corruption Process, & More
Exporters and importers demand refunds as court backs GSA’s container charge cap, Fight corruption but the process must be fair -Sulemana Braimah on arrest of Miracles Aboagye And Investors flood Treasury bill auction with over GHC10 billion as government rejects costly bids to manage debt.
6PM GMT: EOCO Explains Miracles Aboagye Arrest, Bono Records 1,145 New HIV Cases, Gov’t Mourns Ya-Na
EOCO puts out reason for arresting Miracles Aboagye, Bono Region records 1,145 new HIV cases between January and May 2026 And Government of Ghana mourns Ya-Na.
8AM GMT: Police Association Seeks Flood Victims Fund, Gov’t Intensifies Maternal Deaths Campaign, & More
International association of police calls on government to establish a victims’ support fund for flood affected families, Government intensifies maternal deaths campaign and emergency care training And Police arrest two suspects in connection with the murder of a Nigerian national in Tamale.
6PM GMT: Mahama joins national clean-up; Ashanti Police probe officer over alleged brothel rentals & More
Prez Mahama joins national clean-up exercise, Greater Accra Minister warns MMDCEs over waterway developments And, Ashanti Police investigate Chief Inspector over alleged ownership of structures rented to sex workers.
6PM GMT: Abu Trica Extradited to U.S. Over $8m Romance Scam, NACOC Arrests 10 in Cape Coast Drug Bust & More
Abu Trica extradited to US over alleged $8m romance scam, Government to repay GH¢54bn in debt servicing in 2027 And NACOC arrests 10 in Cape Coast anti-drug operation.
8AM GMT: Financial Fraud Cases Surge, Gov’t Intensifies Opioid Crackdown, KMA Demolition at Asafo Turns Violent
Fraud cases in financial sector rise from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, Government intensifies crackdown on illegal opioids, And KMA demolition exercise at Asafo turns chaotic as squatters attack officials with stones.
6PM GMT: Minority Demands AG’s Resignation, Ghana AIDS Commission Downplays HIV Rate, & More
Minority demands Attorney-General’s resignation over withdrawal of GHC350m from Contingency Fund, HIV prevalence out of nearly 100,000 applicants is not alarming - says Ghana AIDS Commission, And Roads Minister urges ECG & Ghana Water to speed up utility relocations to prevent road project delays.
8AM GMT: DVLA Clarifies GH¢308k Theft Claim, HIV Patients Raise ARV Shortage Alarm, & More
Alleged GHC308,000 stolen by service person was not Authority’s money- DVLA clarifies, Persons living with HIV raise alarm over shortage of antiretroviral medicines And Ghana Water announces 24-hour Dodowa shutdown.
6PM GMT: Ghana Declines Ramaphosa Visit Over Xenophobia, Railway Authority Defends Locomotives, & More
Ghana declines Ramaphosa state visit request over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa, Ghana Railway Development Authority rejects claims that newly acquired locomotives are obsolete, And NaCCA warns against unapproved learning materials.
8AM GMT: National Service Personnel Charged Over GH¢308k Theft, Fire Service Recovers Body from Flooded Drain & More
National service personnel charged over alleged GH¢308,300 theft, Ghana National fire Service recovers body of man from flooded drain at Kpando And Roberto Martinez steps down as Portugal head coach following 2026 World Cup exit.
6PM GMT: New Asantehemaa Unveiled, NADMO Demolishes Unsafe Shama Structure, & More
Nana Ama Bonsu unveiled as new Asantehemaa, NADMO demolishes unsafe structure to prevent potential disaster at Shama And The Food and Beverages Association demands immediate presidential intervention to stop import policy.
8AM GMT: AMA Intensifies Flood Response, Gov’t Clears US$700m Eurobond Early & More
AMA serves notice to intensify desilting, waste collection, enforcement and public education, Government settles US$700 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule And The future of Ghana football remains bright.“ — says GFA Boss Kurt Okraku after World Cup exit.
6PM GMT: Ghanaian Killed in South Africa, Gov’t Terminates Odaw Drainage Contract, & More
South African police confirm murder of Ghanaian, Odaw River drainage project terminated due to contractor’s poor, And Supreme Court dismisses cases challenging Torkornoo’s removal.
8AM GMT:GMet Forecasts Rainstorms, Gov’t Allocates GH¢350m for Flood Relief, GRA Extends Tax Filing Deadline
GMet Meteorological Agency forecasts rain and thunderstorms along coast, Finance Ministry allocates GH¢350 million for flood relief, And GRA extends Q2 tax filing deadline after Accra floods.
6PM GMT: Six Arrested Over Illegal Drugs in Kumasi, Galamsey Invades Agenda 111 Hospital Site, Inflation Climbs to 5.3% in June
6 arrested in Kumasi over unregistered pharmaceutical drugs, Illegal miners take over Agenda 111 hospital project site in Adansi And Inflation rises to 5.3% in June.
8AM GMT: Bantama MP urges flood preparedness exercise; Parliament passes Maritime Offences Bill & More
Bantama MP calls on gov’t to declare one-week flood emergency preparedness exercise, Parliament passes Maritime Offences Bill to fight piracy And Nigerian arrested in Ghana over alleged cyber fraud linked to FBI/INTERPOL.
6PM GMT: Flood Death Toll Hits 12, Over 38,800 Displaced, Bawumia Urges Unity on Flood Crisis, & More
Over 38,800 displaced, 12 dead after Monday’s floods – Interior Minister confirms, Flood discussions should be devoid of blame game says Bawumia And Black Stars coach backs Accra flood victims ahead of World Cup.
8AM GMT: Mahama Unveils Nationwide Drain Desilting Plan, GHS Warns of Flood-Related Disease Risks, & More
Prez Mahama announces plans for a nationwide effort to clear major drainage channels, GHS warns of waterborne disease and malaria risk as rains and flooding hit And NPP questions government’s acquisition of refurbished locomotives.
6PM GMT: Mahama Reaffirms Industrial Drive, NPP Probes Kennedy Agyapong Petitions, Ibrahim Mahama Pledges Black Stars Bonus
Mahama reaffirms government’s commitment to industrialisation, energy security, and value addition, NPP refers petitions against Kennedy Agyapong to Disciplinary Committee for probe and Ibrahim Mahama promises Black Stars special bonus for Croatia victory and World Cup qualification.
6PM GMT: Cabinet Approves State Assets Protection Bill Drafting,Mahama Appoints Three Deputy Immigration Chiefs & More
Cabinet has directed Attorney-General to draft State Assets Protection Bill to regulate disposal - Mahama, New National Ethics and Anti-corruption Action Plan approved by cabinet - Mahama and President Mahama appoints three new Deputy Comptrollers-General for Immigration Service.
8AM GMT: Republic Day Declared for July 3, GoldBod Earns Over $10bn from Exports, GHS Probes Missing Baby Case in Salaga
Government declares Friday, July 3, 2026, Republic holiday, GoldBod generated over $10bn from gold exports in 2025 - Deputy Finance Minister and GHS sets up 7-member committee to probe missing baby at Salaga hospital.
6PM GMT: NACOC Arrests Suspect Over 320kg Meth Bust, SEC Sets Licensing Deadline for Online Investment Platforms, & More
NACOC arrests Ghanaian suspect in connection with 320kg meth drug shipment intercepted in Australia, SEC directs online investment platforms to obtain licensing by August 31 and Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs globally as it reshapes business around AI.
8AM GMT: Minority Rejects PURC Tariff Hike, Energy Levy Raises GH¢8.81bn Amid Sector Debt Burden, & More
Minority rejects PURC tariff hike; says increase ‘does not make mathematical sense’, Energy Levy generated GH¢8.81bn in 2025; GH¢22.67bn was spent on sector debts and shortfalls And GES sets July 20 for release of shortlisted teacher recruitment applicants; review of applications ongoing.
8AM GMT: Adwoa Safo Injured in Shooting Incident, Gov’t Extends Ban on Lavish School Celebrations & More
Adwoa Safo sustains gunshot injury to left ear; police launch investigation, Haruna Iddrisu extends ban on lavish school celebrations to all schools in Ghana and Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister.
6PM GMT: Black Stars Get GH¢76m World Cup Boost, PURC Moves to Prevent Power Outages, Kumasi-Ejura Road Closed After Flood Damag
Government releases over GHC76 million for the Black Stars World Cup campaign, PURC collaborates with ECG and GRIDCo to ensure reliable power supply for consumers during 2026 FIFA World Cup and Ghana Highway Authority announces temporary closure of Kumasi-Ejura Road at Sataso.
6PM GMT: Education Minister Promises Payment to Uniform Suppliers, KNUST Flooding Disrupts Campus Activities, & More
Education Minister assures picketing uniform suppliers of payment, Flooding on KNUST campus disrupts movement And Wontumi seeks plea bargain in EXIM Bank alleged loan fraud case.
8AM GMT: Free SHS Suppliers Threaten Protest Over GH¢50m Debt, Ghana Nears 90% Power Access, & More
Uniform suppliers threaten protest over GH¢50 million Free SHS debt, Ghana nears 90% electricity access – Deputy Energy Minister And US embassy dismantles birth tourism network involving over 100 foreign nationals.
6PM GMT: Ghana’s Economy Grows 6.4% in Q1, Gov’t to Revise BECE Timetable, & More
Ghana’s economy grows 6.4% in First Quarter in 2026 – Ghana Statistical Service announce, Government to revise BECE timetable to ease stress on candidates And German Ambassador hints Climate resilience as everyone’s responsibility.
8AM GMT: Minority Questions World Cup Sponsorship Allocations, GMet Warns of Flash Floods, & More
Minority alleges NDC MPs given priority slots for 2026 World Cup sponsorship, Ghana Meteorological Agency warns residents to brace for flash floods in parts of Ghana And Police restore calm after clash between illegal miners and forestry officials in Benso.
6PM GMT: Gov’t Secures 1,840 Farm Machines from Belarus, Ex-MASLOC Boss Sedina Tamakloe Returns to Serve Jail Term, & More
Gov’t orders 1,840 agricultural machines from Belarus to boost Feed Ghana Programme, Convicted former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu arrives in Ghana to begin jail term after U.S. extradition and Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher arrested after video shows him assaulting female student.
6PM GMT: Presidency Hints at Reshuffle, Mahama Demands Results Over Awards, & More
Presidency hints at ministerial reshuffle based on performance after award backlash, Your performance will be assessed based on tangible outcomes, not awards - Prez Mahama tells Ministers and CEOs, and, 100 new buses meant for inter-city routes, not Accra commuter services - Deputy MD of Metro Mass Transit.
8AM GMT: Manasseh Warns Against Scapegoating KATH CEO, Gov’t Targets Illegal Structures on Waterways, & More
Manasseh Azure urges Health Minister not to scapegoat KATH CEO, Housing Minister announces task force to remove illegal structures on Accra waterways And President Mahama calls for fair and strategic partnerships with Africa.
6PM GMT: Ghanaian-American Jailed 17 Years in US$38m Fraud Case, Four Remanded Over Gold Dealer’s Murder, & More
Ghanaian-American sentenced to 17 years for leading US$38m global email fraud scheme, WR: 4 remanded over murder of gold dealer during armed robbery at Sankor and Man who attacked midwife at Tema Polyclinic detained; set to appear in court on June 8.
8AM GMT: Mahama Begins Belarus Visit, Ato Forson Warns Mining Firms on Lease Renewals, & More
President Mahama embarks on a state visit to the Republic of Belarus, You cannot renew your lease and sell it — Ato Forson warns mining companies and “We can shock a lot of nations” – Semenyo confident Black Stars can compete with the best.
6PM GMT: Gov’t Releases 85% of Agriculture Budget, Minister Blames Weak Enforcement for Disasters, & More
Finance Ministry releases 85% of Agriculture Ministry’s 2026 budget — GH¢1.677bn disbursed, Law enforcement could have avoided flood and fire disasters - Greater Accra Regional Minister and La Nkwantanang Assembly to intensify demolition of illegal structures after Adenta building collapse.
6PM GMT: Inflation Rises to 3.7%, June 3 Victims Still Await Justice, FDA Warns Over Unsafe Food Milling Centres
Inflation rises for second consecutive month to 3.7%, OneGhana Movement demands justice for June 3 disaster victims 11 years on and Food milling centres are becoming ticking health time bomb - Food and Drugs Authority.
6PM GMT: Bagbin Faults Procedure on Family Values Bill, Mahama Meets UK PM, Benjamin Asare Pledges Commitment to Ghana
Parliament did not follow its own rules on anti LGBTQ bill — Speaker Bagbin, Mahama meets UK Prime Minister to deepen Ghana-UK economic partnership and “I pledge to give everything for my motherland”- Benjamine Asare after World Cup call-up.
6PM GMT: Transport Operators Reject Fare Hike, Mahama Assures Cedi Stability, Ghana Eyes Drone Tech Hub Status by 2035
Transport Operators Disown 20% Fare Hike, Direct Drivers to Maintain Current Fares, President Mahama assures cedi stability at Ghana-UK Investment Summit And Ghana charts bold course to become West Africa’s drone technology hub by 2035.
8AM GMT: Family Values Bill Passed, NDC Stops Early Campaigns, Mahama Rejects Fan Travel Sponsorship for World Cup
Parliament passes reintroduced Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, NDC Council of Elders orders immediate end to premature presidential campaigns And President Mahama says gov’t will procure tickets for diaspora football fans instead of sponsoring travel from Ghana due to $11,000 per fan cost.
6PM GMT:Mahama Assures Business Stability, GES Seeks Calm Over Tarkwa Teachers’ Strike, GN Savings Set to Resume Operations
President Mahama assures businesses of economic stability, GES appeals for calm as teachers in Tarkwa strike over alleged military brutality And GN Savings and Loans to resume operations after Court of Appeal ruling.
8AM GMT: Finance Minister Says Ghana No Longer Needs IMF Bailout, Haruna Slams Excessive Bail Conditions, & More
Finance Minister assures parliament that Ghana no longer needs IMF financial bailout, Haruna Iddrisu condemns excessive bail conditions by Police, Courts and EOCO as abuse of power And IGP promotes five police officers for arresting Kwafokrom GOIL Filling Station robbery suspects.
6PM GMT: Ga Mantse Blames Chiefs Over Waterway Land Sales, TOR Receives 1 Million Barrels of Crude Oil & More
Weija flooding compounded by heavy rains, not just ongoing spillage - Stanley Martey confirms, Chiefs selling lands in waterways must be held accountable - says Ga Mantse And Tema Oil Refinery receives 1 million barrels of Bonga crude for refining operations.
8AM GMT: Weija Dam spillage displaces residents; 290 repatriated Ghanaians were in SA illegally; 4 miners die in pit collapse
Weija Dam spillage displaces over 1,000 residents, 290 of the 300 Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa were there illegally - Officials announced And Four illegal miners killed in collapsed galamsey pit in the Amansie Central District.
6PM GMT: BoG Stops New MTN MoMo Fee, Kejetia Project Layoffs Hit 150, AG Audit Flags GH¢580m African Games Irregularities
BoG directs MTN to suspend proposed MoMo-to-bank transfer fee, 150 workers laid off over stalled Kejetia Phase II project And Auditor-General exposes GH₵580 million irregularities in Accra 2023 African Games audit.
8AM GMT: MTN Adds MoMo-to-Bank Transfer Charge, Mahama Launches E-Visa System, Ahiagbah Criticises Gov’t of Hurting ICT Job
MTN Ghana introduces 0.75% charge on MoMo-to-bank transfers, Prez Mahama launches Ghana’s first e-visa platform, scraps visa-on-arrival for African passports, AnD Ahiagbah accuses Mahama govt of destroying jobs of ICT professionals and fintech operators.
6PM GMT: 74 Arrested in Upper East Operation by IGP, Brako-Powers Criticises Afenyo-Markin, Cedi Trades at GH¢11.61 to Dollar
IGP’s special operations team arrests 74 suspects in Upper East anti-crime operations, Afenyo-Markin’s attack on Circuit Court judge reprehensible, disappointing and shameful – says Brako-Powers And Cedi Buys at GHC 11.61 to a dollar on Monday - Bank of Ghana Announce.
8AM GMT: Actress Beverly Afaglo Baah Dies Before Birthday; 6,000+ Fail Security Recruitment; 8 Held Over Illegal Mining
Actress Beverly Afaglo Baah dies days before her birthday; husband Choirmaster confirms, Over 6,000 applicants disqualified from security services recruitment And Eight suspects arrested for illegal mining in Amomaso Forest near Berekum.
6PM GMT: Mahama assures Sawla chiefs on roads; SSNIT denies hotel sale reports; Fisheries Ministry announces new premix fuel pri
President Mahama Assures Sawla Chiefs of road project Inclusion in the Big Push Road Project, SSNIT dismisses reports of sale of its hotels And Fisheries Ministry announces new premix fuel prices.
