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Finance Ministry says all 6,300 GES staff have been paid
Written by; Regina Bless The Ministry of Finance has clarified that all 6,300 Ghana Education Service (GES) staff recruited in 2024 without financial clearance have been paid, following concerns over…
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Ghana Newspaper Headlines: September 10, 2026; TUC cautions against 5-year presidency
Phase out boarding schools! Don’t stop ‘BP’ drugs over erectile dysfunction! Bawumia camp backs John Boadu and MORE…
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Cancer: Why early detection can save lives
Written by; Regina Bless Cancer remains one of the major health challenges facing people around the world. It occurs when abnormal cells in the body grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts …
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BoG Warns Public Over Unlicensed Digital Loan Operators
By Zainab Ali The Bank of Ghana has renewed its warning against unlicensed companies providing loans to members of the public through mobile applications. In a notice issued on September 9, 2026, the…
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SHS Placement Challenges Leave Parents And Students Seeking Answers
By Zainab Ali Parents and prospective Senior High School students are seeking answers over ongoing challenges surrounding the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System. The issue has ge…
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Five Arrested Over Alleged Weapons Trafficking As Police Recover Eight AK-47 Rifles
By Zainab Ali The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects in connection with alleged weapons trafficking following an operation that resulted in the recovery of several firearms. Police say t…
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Stonebwoy Confronts Sarkodie Publicly Over Their Growing Disagreement
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy has publicly addressed rapper Sarkodie in a lengthy message, reigniting discussions about the relationship between two of Ghana’s biggest music sta…
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BECE F9 Results: Should students be denied SHS or given a second chance
Written by; Regina Bless The debate over the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results has moved beyond statistics and school placement. At the centre of the discussion is a difficu…
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Ghana Newspaper Headlines: September 9, 2026; 238,000 students abandoned!
Public angry at security personnel CJ pushing Mahama’s 3rd term agenda? Make Ghana your hub! and MORE…
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AMA to commission new multi-purpose abattoir in Accra
Written by; Regina Bless The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is set to commission a new multi-purpose abattoir in the coming days as part of efforts to improve hygienic meat processing and protect …
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Bank of Ghana releases daily exchange rates for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published its daily exchange rates for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, providing the latest buying and selling rates for major international currencie…
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What exactly is a dud cheque? Understanding the risks and consequences
Written by; Regina Bless A dud cheque is a cheque issued from a bank account that does not have enough funds to cover the amount stated on the cheque. When a person issues a cheque, the recipient exp…
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Former NAGRAT President warns against pushing thousands of BECE candidates onto the streets following the new admission reforms.
Former President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has questioned proposals to deny over 70,000 BECE candidates placement into Senior High Schools on grounds o…
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NADMO moves to nullify building permits issued in waterways as it intensifies its flood prevention measures.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) says it will no longer recognise building permits issued by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) for structures sited within t…
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Gov’t Considers Dedicated Lanes For Aayalolo Buses To Tackle Accra Traffic Congestion
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has proposed the creation of dedicated lanes for Aayalolo buses during peak hours to enhance their efficiency and…
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Government secures $7 million climate fund grant for Northern Ghana
The government has secured a $7 million grant from the Green Climate Fund to help strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities in Northern Ghana, Environment, Science a…
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Over 4 million non-compliant baby diapers seized nationwide
More than four million baby diapers described as fake, unregistered or non-compliant have been confiscated across Ghana following a nationwide market surveillance exercise conducted by the Food and D…
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NPP gives Communications Ministry 30 days to publish rural telephony status report
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations a 30-day deadline to publish a comprehensive update on the implementation and current status …
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NACOC shuts down Laboma pub over suspected drug activities
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three people and shut down the Amsterdam Pub at Laboma in Accra following an intelligence-led operation over suspected narcotics-related activiti…
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Free primary healthcare rolled out in 135 districts nationwide
Written by; Regina Bless The government has commenced the nationwide rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare programme in 135 districts, in a major move aimed at bringing essential healthcare services…
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Two arrested for allegedly impersonating AMA task force officers
Written by; Regina Bless Two young men have been arrested in Accra for allegedly impersonating members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Task Force and attempting to extort money from a woman …
Entertainment
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Stonebwoy Confronts Sarkodie Publicly Over Their Growing Disagreement
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy has publicly addressed rapper Sarkodie in a lengthy message, reigniting discussions about the relationship between two of Ghana’s biggest music sta…
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Black Sherif Set To Release Six-Track ‘Sun Sherif’ EP On September 4
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian music star Black Sherif is set to release his highly anticipated new EP, Sun Sherif, on Friday, September 4, 2026, giving fans a fresh body of work just months after his previo…
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Stonebwoy Takes Ghanaian Music To Germany As He Closes AiDiA Business & Culture Fest In Hamburg
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian dancehall and Afrobeats star Stonebwoy is set to take the sounds of Ghana to Hamburg, Germany, as he performs as the closing act at the 2026 AiDiA Business & Culture Fest. The …
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Shatta Wale Fumes Over Alleged GH¢5 Million Debt, Questions Government’s Silence
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has expressed frustration over an alleged GH¢5 million debt he says is owed to him by the government for services connected to the promotion of Gh…
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Joana Gyan Cudjoe Ends Seven-Year Professional Partnership With Keche Global
By Zainab Ali Amenfi Central Member of Parliament and entrepreneur Joana Gyan Cudjoe has ended her seven-year professional and contractual relationship with Ghanaian music duo Keche Global. The devel…
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Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Announces December 4 Date as “All Out” Era Begins
By Zainab Ali The countdown to one of Ghana’s biggest celebrations of DJ culture has officially begun, with organisers announcing December 4, 2026, as the date for the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards. The 2…
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Seyi Vibez Brings Nigerian Street-Pop Energy to Accra at Summer on the Hills
By Zainab Ali Accra’s entertainment scene received a major boost on August 23 as Nigerian street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez headlined the 2026 edition of Summer on the Hills at the Underbridge Annex in…
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GTA Extends December in GH 2026 Event Proposal Deadline
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has extended the deadline for the submission of event proposals for the 2026 edition of “December in GH”. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, the Authority a…
Sports
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Carlos Queiroz Returns As Ghana Head Coach Two Months After Resigning
By Zainab Ali Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has been re-appointed as head coach of Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, just two months after stepping down from the position. Que…
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Ghana’s Black Stars climb eight places to 65th in latest FIFA rankings
Ghana’s Black Stars have climbed eight places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking following their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars are now ranked 65th in the wor…
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Black Stars can win AFCON, World Cup if team is maintained – President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism about the future of the national football team, the Black Stars, saying the current squad has the potential to achieve greater success if it is ma…
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Ati Zigi is like a super star in Switzerland – Swiss Ambassador, Simone Giger
Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, has highlighted Ghanaian goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi as an example of the country’s growing soft power and international influence. …
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Black Stars defender, Marvin Senaya to undergo surgery after World Cup injury
Marvin Senaya has revealed that he will undergo surgery after suffering an injury during Ghana’s defeat to Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a setback that will keep him out of action for an exten…
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Black Stars’ World Cup exit forces jersey traders to reduce prices
Traders of Black Stars merchandise, particularly jerseys, are weighing price reductions as demand weakens following Ghana’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Many had increased inventory in anticipa…
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Black Stars’ round of 32 exit came as no surprise – Sports journalist Jerome Otchere
Sports journalist Jerome Otchere has said that Ghana’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup at the Round of 32 stage was largely in line with expectations, given the state of the national team in rece…
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Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal exit World Cup after July 1 matches
Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest African teams to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering Round of 32 defeats on July 1, leaving four African nations still in conte…
Lifestyle
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Mental Health and Social Media: Is the internet making young people more anxious
Written by; Regina Bless Social media has transformed how people communicate, work and entertain themselves. However, excessive use can also create pressure, especially among young people. Constant e…
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Body Shaming on Social Media: When did appearance become everyone’s business?
Written by; Regina Bless Social media has created a platform where people can freely express their opinions, but it has also contributed to the growing problem of body shaming. People are criticised …
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Lifestyle — Being in Your 20s
By Zainab Ali Your 20s are often presented as the period when everything is supposed to come together. You are expected to have a career, make money, find love, become independent and somehow know ex…
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How Short Videos Are Changing the Way Ghanaians Discover Music, Fashion and Entertainment
By Zainab Ali A few years ago, discovering a new song, fashion trend or comedian often meant relying on radio, television or word of mouth. Today, a short video on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube …