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Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson begins consultations ahead of Government’s $10bn new economy programme
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has commenced consultations with key government ministries as preparations intensify for the rollout of the government’s New Economy transformational …
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Government threatens to terminate Techiman–Wenchi road contract over slow progress
The Minister for Roads and Highways, has warned that the government will terminate the contract awarded to Volta Impex Construction for the 32-kilometre Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi road project if the co…
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Govt Must Find Permanent Solution To Transportation Crisis In Accra – Alex Gyan
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team, Alex Gyan, has called on the government to find a lasting solution to the growing difficulty commuters face in accessing vehicles in Acc…
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President Mahama Dissolves Governing Boards of BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC and Five Others
President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of eight state-owned enterprises and institutions, including the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Volta Alu…
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GMSA Petitions Parliament Over Compulsory Christian Activities For Muslim Students In Mission Schools
The Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) has called on Parliament’s Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs to intervene and engage Christian mission schools that compel Muslim st…
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Bureau of Ghana Languages Rejects Calls For Indigenous Language As National Language, Backs English
The Bureau of Ghana Languages has rejected growing calls for the adoption of an indigenous Ghanaian language as the country’s national language, insisting that English must remain the official nation…
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Gomoa Central DCE Cautions Politicians Against Inflammatory Comments After New Winneba Clash
Gomoa Central DCE, Hackman Kwabena Adu, has urged community leaders, particularly politicians, to refrain from making pronouncements that could inflame tensions and trigger renewed clashes. His call …
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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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ECG Announces Power Outages Across Several Areas Today for Maintenance
By Zainab AliSeptember 2, 2026 Residents in several parts of Ghana are expected to experience temporary power interruptions today, Wednesday, September 2, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) ca…
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68 Injured After Two Granbird Buses Collide on Kumasi-Accra Highway
By Zainab AliSeptember 2, 2026 A total of 68 people were involved in a road crash involving two Granbird buses on the Kumasi-Accra Highway, with 67 passengers sustaining various degrees of injury. Th…
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Cyber criminals warned as cid vows stronger digital investigations
Written by; Regina Bless The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued a strong warning to cyber criminals who believe they can hide behind the anonymity of the internet. The CID stressed th…
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Army Chief joins Defence Chief to inspect progress on Accra-Kumasi Expressway
Written by; Regina Bless The Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has joined the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, to inspect progress of work…
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Bank of Ghana announces latest exchange rates and gold coin prices
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has released its latest daily exchange rates and Ghana Gold Coin prices for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, reflecting the prevailing interbank rates and inte…
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Bank of Ghana warns public against “Daily Wealth Guide” crypto investment scam
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has cautioned the public against a fraudulent investment scheme known as “Daily W…
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AMA approves GH¢34.65m increase in revised 2026 budget
Written by; Regina Bless The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) General Assembly has approved a revised 2026 budget that increases the Assembly’s revenue and expenditure projections by approximately G…
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Immigration Service arrests 1,055, rescues 662 children in anti-trafficking operation
Written by; Regina Bless The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested 1,055 West African nationals and rescued 662 children during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected human trafficking sy…
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Government earns US$35m dividend from Perseus Mining
Written by; Regina Bless The Government has received a US$35 million dividend, equivalent to approximately GH¢391 million, from Perseus Mining Ghana Limited. The payment represents the Government’s 1…
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Ghana Newspaper Headlines: September 2, 2026; Winneba under attack; 3 killed, 15 in critical condition
Govt stops funding waste management GoldBod saga: Gold loss is $1.9 billion & not $1.7 billion. Stop harassing African investors and MORE…
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Bank of Ghana announces daily exchange rates for September 1
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has published its daily exchange rates for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, providing the latest buying and selling rates for major international currencies agai…
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Bank of Ghana releases September 1 gold coin prices
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has released its Ghana Gold Coin pricing for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with prices varying according to the weight of each coin. A 0.25-ounce Ghana Gold C…
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Bank of Ghana engages Ecumenical Community on non-interest banking framework
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has engaged members of the Ecumenical Community at Bank Square in Accra as part of its ongoing stakeholder consultations and public education on the N…
Entertainment
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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…
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Stonebwoy Brings His Star Power to Mellissa’s New ‘Show Me’ Video
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight Stonebwoy has once again caught the attention of music lovers, this time with his appearance in Mellissa’s newly released music video, “Show Me.” The offi…
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TikTok’s $400 Million Settlement
By Zainab Ali TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a United States government lawsuit alleging violations of children’s online privacy laws. The case ce…
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Why Are Young People Choosing Situationships Over Relationships?
By Zainab Ali Dating has changed. These days, you can spend months talking to someone, going on dates, being intimate and acting like a couple, yet neither of you is willing to officially call it a r…
Sports
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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…
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Antoine Semenyo applauds Luka Modrić as “One of the best midfielders Of the current era”
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana is determined to continue its impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. Following an impressive draw against E…
Lifestyle
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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 …
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Must Love Always Come With Money? The Growing Pressure to Spend in Relationships
By Zainab Ali In today’s dating culture, love can sometimes feel like a financial competition. For some young people, going on dates, buying expensive gifts, paying for trips or constantly sending mo…
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SHS Students Close Today: What Parents Should Expect as Students Return Home
By Zainab Ali For many Ghanaian families, Friday, August 21, marks the beginning of a long-awaited break as students in Senior High Schools operating under the single-track calendar officially close …