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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.
8AM GMT: Bagbin backs arrest of MPs; Abronye granted GH¢100k bail; Medical Council raises alarm over negligence cases
Security agencies don’t need my permission to arrest MPs - says Speaker Bagbin, High Court grants Abronye GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties And Board Chairman of Medical and Dental Council laments growing number of medical negligence cases.
6PM GMT: Gov’t Probes Galamsey Protection Claims, NPP Moves Against Judge, MoMo Transactions Reach GH¢493.2bn
Lands Ministry probes alleged protection of galamsey activities, NPP to petition Chief Justice for removal of Circuit Court judge And Mobile money transactions hit GH¢493.2bn in April 2026.
8AM GMT: Doctor Files GH¢20m Suit Over Brother’s Death, Industry Backs Shipping Crackdown, Woman Jailed for Fake Ghana Passport
Doctor files GH¢20m suit against three hospitals over brother’s death after accident, Food and Beverage industry backs Shippers’ Authority against non-compliant shipping lines And Nigerian woman jailed for forging documents to obtain Ghanaian passport.
6PM GMT: Gov’t Unveils Support for South Africa Evacuees, Landlord Allegedly Kills Tenant Over GH¢30 Dispute & More
Government announces support package for Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, Dominic Ayine says he’ll treat NPP’s threat of making Ghana ungovernable with the contempt it deserves And Landlord allegedly kills tenant over GH¢30 utility dispute at Medie.
8AM GMT: Ghana’s Debt Hits GH¢674.1bn, Martin Kpebu Questions CSOs in OSP Case & More
Martin Kpebu questions neutrality of CSOs in OSP legal case, Regional Director of Health Services announces Over 300 deaths from hypertension complications recorded in Ashanti Region And Ghana’s public debt rises to GH¢674.1bn in February 2026.
6PM GMT: Rent Controller Freezes Hostel Fee Hikes, Supreme Court Admits CSOs in OSP Case,& More
Rent Controller orders temporary freeze on student hostel fee increases ahead of 2026/2027 academic year, Supreme Court admits application by 14 CSOs to join case challenging constitutionality of OSP, And School of Hygiene graduates protest over six-year delay in postings.
8AM GMT: MoH defends health worker recruitment, 1 dies in galamsey clash and floods cut off Mampong-Ejura road.
Ministry of Health defends its recent recruitment of health professionals, 1 person dead, chief and 6 others injured in clash with illegal miners at Asawinso And Commuters stranded as heavy rain cuts off Asante Mampong- Ejura road.
6PM GMT: Gov’t Clears Recruitment of 8,000 Health Workers and 6,245 Nurses; Damang Mine Sends Gold Batch to GoldBod
Finance Ministry clears recruitment of 8,000 health professionals, Government clears recruitment of 6,245 nurses and midwives And Damang mine presents second batch of gold output to GoldBod.
8AM GMT: Ghanaians indicted for romance fraud, Chiefs lament poor funding, and NPP's Titus Glover hits back at NDC
he Northern District of Ohio releases a list of Ghanaians indicted for romance fraud, the National House of Chiefs laments inadequate sitting allowances and lack of logistics, and NPP’s Titus Glover vows the party will not be broken following the arrest of an NPP activist.
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6MP GMT: NHIA suspends pharmacies over fraud, MP detained in Netherlands, Cedi trades at GH¢11.33
The NHIA has suspended three pharmacies over suspected NHIS fraud, the Asante Akyem North MP denies wrongdoing following detention in the Netherlands, and the cedi trades at GH¢11.33 to the dollar on Thursday.
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8AM GMT: TVET Exams, Wontumi's Chairmanship Bid and Asantehene's Call for chiefs funding
Over 61,000 candidates prepare to sit 2026 TVET exams amid tightened anti-cheating measures, Chairman Wontumi unveils his NPP chairmanship campaign team, and Asantehene calls for greater financial resource allocation to the National House of Chiefs.
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6PM GMT: 7 CPC staff interdicted over GH¢4.37m audit findings, Prez. Mahama ends medical equipment tax waivers
Seven Cocoa Processing Company staff have been interdicted over GH¢4.37 million audit findings, while President John Mahama ends blanket tax exemptions on imported medical equipment and the DVLA introduces clone detection machines to tackle vehicle registration fraud.
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8AM GMT: Mahama orders SA evacuation, Bogoso road contract axed, MP detained in Netherlands & 500,000 students begin WASSCE
President Mahama approves the evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks, the Roads Minister terminates the Bogoso–Prestea road contract, an Asante Akyem North MP is detained at Schiphol Airport, and over 500,000 SHS students sit the 2026 WASSCE under tightened WAEC security.
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6PM GMT: Education Ministry acts on rising hostel fees, GES warns on WASSCE malpractice, and IGP backs 24-hour petroleum operat
Ghana’s Education Ministry sets up a committee to tackle rising hostel fees, GES warns students against exam malpractice ahead of the 2026 WASSCE, and the IGP pledges support for 24-hour operations in the petroleum downstream sector.
8AM GMT: Mahama Defends legal education bill, Four miners arrested in anti-galamsey op, and T-bill auction breaks seven-week slu
President Mahama defends the Legal Education Reform Bill as a tool to expand access, four suspected illegal miners are arrested in an anti-galamsey operation, and Ghana’s T-bill auction exceeds its target to break a seven-week slump.
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6PM GMT: 50 suspects arrested in Madina; Bawumia names policy co-chairs; Cedi hits 11.28
Police arrest 50 suspects in a major Madina Market narcotics raid, Dr. Bawumia appoints former NPP rivals to lead policy committees, and the Cedi trades at GH¢11.28 to the Dollar.
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8AM GMT: TGMA unveils Red Carpet hosts, AfCFTA explores Canada trade ties; disabled father charged
The 27th TGMA has announced Godwin Namboh and Regina Van Helvert as Red Carpet hosts, while AfCFTA and Canada deepen trade talks. Meanwhile, a disabled father has been charged over a quad bike incident involving his son in North Legon.
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6PM GMT: Mahama Cares fund gets GH¢6.1m, Six arrested for impersonating, Ghana climbs to 8th largest economy in Africa
The Mahama Cares Fund has received GH¢6.1 million from salary donations by President Mahama and appointees, six persons have been arrested in Agona Swedru for impersonating security operatives, and Ghana has climbed to become the 8th largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $114.71 billion.
8AM GMT: Mahama courts UAE oil investment, Ghana petitions AU over South Africa xenophobia, APL report flags living conditions g
President Mahama has urged the UAE to invest in Ghana’s oil and gas storage facilities, Ghana has petitioned the African Union over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and an APL report warns that macroeconomic gains are yet to reflect in the living conditions of ordinary Ghanaians.
8AM GMT: Weija Children's Hospital stalled over procurement, Millions transferred as "loan" in Adu-Boahene trial & more
The Weija Paediatric Hospital’s operationalisation remains stalled over procurement issues, a witness in the Adu-Boahene trial reveals millions were transferred as a “loan,” and Upper West youth are threatening action over delayed Big Push road projects.
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7 invigilators arrested on BECE day one, Roads Minister threatens Big Push contract terminations, Korle Bu doctors suspend strik
Seven invigilators were arrested on the first day of the 2026 BECE, Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza has threatened to terminate contracts over Big Push delays, and Korle Bu doctors have suspended their strike following management intervention.
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8AM GMT: NIA targets 3.1 million children in Ghana card drive, Kasoa maternal death probed and construction costs rise
The NIA has resumed Ghana Card registration targeting 3.1 million children, the Central Regional Health Directorate is investigating a maternal death at a Kasoa hospital, and Ghana’s construction sector is grappling with rising overall cost pressures.
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8AM GMT: Ghana Card registration resumes for 3.1M children, Kasoa maternal death probed, Construction costs rise
Ghana’s NIA resumes Ghana Card registration targeting 3.1 million children, the Central Regional Health Directorate investigates a maternal death at a Kasoa hospital, and Ghana’s construction sector grapples with mounting cost pressures.
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8AM GMT: Akosombo power restored, FDA seizes banned drinks, Court awards damages against Military
Energy Minister announces restoration of Akosombo’s fourth power unit, FDA seizes banned alcoholic energy drinks in Western North, a court awards GH¢90,000 damages against the Ghana Armed Forces in a grenade case, and 24 suspects are arrested in a crackdown on illegal mining in Atewa Forest.
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6PM GMT: Water supply disruption in Accra, Dumsor levy row, and Motorbike ban after military attack
Ghana Water Limited warns of water supply disruptions in Accra East and Tema due to weeds, as the Minority threatens RTI action over the undisclosed ‘dumsor levy’, and the Interior Minister bans motorbikes in Binduri following an attack on a military patrol.
8AM GMT: May 1 public holiday declared, GTEC u-turns on contract letters & AU called to act on xenophobic attacks
Ghana’s Interior Minister declares May 1 a public holiday, GTEC withdraws its post-retirement contract directive following ministerial orders, and the African Union faces calls to act decisively against xenophobic attacks on Africans.
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6PM GMT: Energy outage fix underway, 5,000 contractors join 'Big Push' roads push & GTEC told to pull post-retirement letters
Ghana’s Energy Minister empathises over power outages and assures resolution, Roads Minister Agbodza warns underperforming ‘Big Push’ contractors, and the Education Minister orders GTEC to withdraw post-retirement contract letters
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8AM GMT: Mahama highlightseEconomic gains, Gov’t reshuffles ECG leadership and revokes Adamus mining leases
President Mahama touts economic recovery progress as government orders GRIDCo CEO to step aside, reshuffles ECG leadership, and revokes Adamus mining leases over breaches.
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6PM GMT: BECE 2026 kicks off May 4, Akosombo fire hits power supply & TMPC targets unlicensed medicine facilities
Over 600,000 candidates are set to sit the 2026 BECE from May 4, a fire at the Akosombo substation disrupts power supply, and the TMPC cracks down on unlicensed traditional medicine facilities — your top Ghana news today.
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8AM GMT: Mahama’s economic push, Kasoa road update & Meta's AI job cuts
President Mahama meets CEOs Network Ghana, government clears road contractor arrears, and Meta cuts 8,000 jobs.
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8AM GMT: GTEC fake schools list, Agric priority & Ibrahim Mahama’s 6-month airport plan
GTEC warns against 62 unrecognized institutions, the Vice President outlines new agricultural interventions, and Ibrahim Mahama pledges a Damang airport in six months.
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6PM GMT: ECG transformer upgrades, World Bank water plan & GH₵4bn waste debt
ECG begins replacing aging transformers, World Bank launches a global water security initiative, and ESPA reveals a GH₵4bn government debt to waste companies.
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6PM GMT: GPRTU suspends fare hike, NEDCo admits power failures in Tamale, & more
GPRTU halts planned fare increases over fuel price relief, NEDCo acknowledges power outages in Tamale, while Immigration Service appeals for land for a new Wenchi office.
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8AM GMT: Berekum Chelsea robbery arrests, NPP outcry & IMF global alert & more
Stay updated with today’s top stories: Two arrested in the Berekum Chelsea robbery, NPP’s Ahiagbah reacts to communicator’s arrest, and IMF warns of Middle East war risks.
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8AM GMT: Energy Minister warns ECG of shake-up, GIS street sweep in Accra, & more
The Ghana Immigration Service plans a street sweep in Accra to enforce laws and assist vulnerable persons, as the Energy Minister warns of a shake-up at ECG over poor service, while the Vice President highlights marine protected areas as key to protecting fisheries.
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6PM GMT: Kejetia traders threaten protest, Freight forwarders’ strike persists and CSOs push for fuel price cut
Kumasi traders threaten protest over Kejetia Phase Two delays, freight forwarders’ strike continues despite talks, while CSOs propose GH₵1.65 reduction in fuel prices.
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8AM GMT: Fertiliser plant plan, NRSA Warning on Toyota Voxy and Black Stars coach debate stir national attention
Government considers a national fertiliser plant, NRSA cautions against Toyota Voxy for long-distance travel, while Ghanaians remain divided over the new Black Stars coach.
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6PM GMT: Free primary healthcare rollout, NSS protest threats and Thomas Partey’s UK Court case
Ghana to roll out free primary healthcare in 150 districts, National Service personnel threaten protest over unpaid allowances, and Thomas Partey denies new rape charges in a UK court.
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8AM GMT: US Court clears extradition of Sedina Tamakloe ,Berekum Chelsea player killed in robbery and more
A US court certifies the extradition of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, while AMA announces a night crackdown on unscreened food vendors and a Berekum Chelsea player is killed in a robbery attack.
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8AM GMT: Ministers ordered to review fuel pricing, Gov’t tackles terror threats and more
Government moves to review fuel pricing, strengthen response to emerging terror threats, and address delays in releasing family planning supplies at ports.
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6PM GMT: Kudus faces World Cup injury blow, Court remands woman over child abuse; NPRA recovers GH₵27bn in unpaid pensions
Kudus risks missing the 2026 World Cup due to injury, a woman is remanded over alleged child abuse, and NPRA recovers GH₵27bn from defaulting employers.
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8AM GMT: Sachet Water Prices, New Black Stars Coach & US Abuja Embassy alert & more
Sachet water prices to remain stable in Ghana, Sports Minister Kofi Adams announces new coach deadline, and US orders Abuja embassy evacuation.
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8AM GMT: GPRTU warns of nationwide fare hikes and Reform UK proposes visa ban for reparations-seeking countries
GPRTU signals possible transport fare increases following VIP Jeoun’s decision, while Reform UK proposes banning visas for countries demanding slavery reparations from Britain.
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6PM GMT: VIP Jeoun to increase transport fares, Rev. Fordjour accuses Mahama of double standards on LGBTQI issues & more
Dennis Miracles Aboagye urges NPP members to unite behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, stressing grassroots mobilisation and youth-focused leadership ahead of the 2028 elections.
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8AM GMT: Gov’t halts sachet water price hike, Mahama pushes AI reforms at Ports, T-Bill auction misses target & more
Government suspends sachet water price increase, Mahama advocates AI use at ports and stronger billing appeals, while T-bill auction falls short by GH₵1.05bn amid weak demand.
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8AM GMT: Sachet water prices hit GHS15 and WASSCE 2026 private results record high failure rates
Consumers face higher sachet water prices from April 6 as costs rise to GHS15 per bag, while WASSCE 2026 private results show high failure rates in core subjects, sparking concern.
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8AM GMT: GFA to name Black Stars coach in two weeks, Minority eyes Gold Board Act changes, Utility tariffs reduced & more
The GFA is set to appoint a new Black Stars coach within two weeks, while the Minority signals possible changes to the Gold Board Act and new lower electricity and water tariffs take effect.
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6PM GMT: Ghana declares Easter holidays as Roads Minister orders electronic tolls and PAC directs GH₵4.8m procurement prosecutio
Government announces April 3 and 6 as public holidays for Easter, while the Roads Minister pushes for electronic tolling and PAC orders the prosecution of a former Defence Ministry director over a GH₵4.8m deal.
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8AM GMT: Otto Addo sacked as Black Stars coach; Council of state petitions for EOCO boss dismissal & more
Ghana’s football and governance landscapes shift as Otto Addo is sacked, a petition to dismiss the EOCO boss reaches President Mahama, and PAC raises alarms over the Auditor-General’s latest report.
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6PM GMT: Ghana targets tomato trade peace, implements strict new Loans Act, and faces T-bill auction miss & more
Ghana’s Trade Minister pushes for a diplomatic fix to the tomato export ban, while the Finance Minister introduces a New Loans Act. Plus, the latest on the government’s missed T-bill auction targets.
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8AM GMT: Accra Newtown building collapse death toll rises to 3; Armed Robbery drops by 5.1% and more.
The National Fire Service has confirmed three deaths in the Accra Newtown building collapse. Meanwhile, the Interior Minister reports a 5.1% decline in armed robberies, and the CMC engages WAMCO to hit a 50% local cocoa processing target.
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8 AM GMT: Agogo Paramount Chief Nana Akuoko Sarpong Passes Away, Legal Education Reform Bill Passed, and More
Parliament passes the 2026 Legal Education Reform Bill to scrap law school entrance exams, while the Bank of Ghana reaffirms digital financial security and Agogo mourns the death of Nana Akuoko Sarpong.
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6PM GMT: Parliament passes Value for Money Bill, PURC blames outages on maintenance, and more
Ghana’s Parliament approves the 2026 Value for Money Office Bill to curb wasteful spending, while PURC addresses Ashanti Region power outages and railway workers picket over salary arrears.
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8AM GMT: Minority petitions OSP, over BoG renovation contract as UT founder flags judicial loopholes fueling corruption & more.
Minority petitions OSP, CHRAJ and CID over BoG renovation contract as UT founder flags judicial loopholes fueling corruption.
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8AM GMT: Energy sector reset, calls to scrap ‘retirement on salary’, and bank lending rates drop to 19.2% & more
Ghana’s Energy Minister reaffirms plans to reset the power sector, Prof Prempeh urges the scrapping of ‘retirement on salary’, while Bank of Ghana data shows lending rates fell to 19.2% in February 2026.
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