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Ghana passport online application portal restored after technical issues
Written by; Regina Bless The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s online passport application website is back up and running after experiencing technical difficulties. In a public a…
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Paul Afoko pledges to reorganise and unite NPP at the grassroots
Written by; Regina Bless A former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has pledged to reorganise and strengthen the party from the grassroots if elected National Chairman. …
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African health regulators urged to intensify fight against fraudulent practitioners
Written by; Regina Bless Health professional regulatory authorities across Africa have been urged to strengthen collaboration and information sharing to tackle fraudulent practitioners and protect pa…
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Adenta Kumi vows to revitalise NPP youth wing ahead of 2028
Written by; Regina Bless A contender for the position of National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adenta Kumi, has vowed to work tirelessly to strengthen the party’s grassroots stru…
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Ga Mantse outlines vision for sacred crown awards
BY;Regina Bless The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has held a media briefing to highlight the vision, purpose and significance of the upcoming Sacred Crown Awards. The prest…
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NYA CEO warns youth against sharing nude photos and videos online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has urged young people to refrain from recording or sharing nude photos and videos, warning that such content could h…
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Bawku Motorbike Restrictions Eased as Government Moves to Restore Normalcy
By Zainab Ali The government has eased restrictions on motorbike riding in Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas, allowing both men and women to ride during the daytime. The revised directive …
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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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Seven arrested in Ashanti Region narcotics operations
BY; Regina Bless The IGP Special Operations Team (SOT) has arrested seven persons in separate intelligence-led operations targeting suspected narcotic-related activities in the Ashanti Region. The op…
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YEA launches electric motorcycle delivery initiative for Ghanaian youth
BY; Regina Bless The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale, has announced plans to create more than 10,000 permanent jobs for young Ghanaians …
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Health Ministry extends reporting deadline to August 31
BY; Regina Bless The Ministry of Health has extended the deadline for health professionals recently recruited and posted to various districts to report to their assigned places of work. The new deadl…
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Ghana and China seek stronger economic partnership
BY; Regina Bless Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has opened the Fifth Session of the Ghana–China Joint Commission on Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation, with a call for deeper economic …
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GoldBod makes local Gold refining mandatory before export
BY; Regina Bless The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a new directive requiring all gold doré purchased by Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) under arrangements with approved Offtakers to be r…
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GoldBod rejects GH¢1 billion overdraft allegation
BY; Regina Bless The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has strongly rejected claims that it owes the Bank of Ghana (BoG) an outstanding overdraft of GH¢1 billion. The institution said the allegation, attrib…
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Cedi exchange rates for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
BY; Regina Bless The Ghana cedi is being quoted against major international currencies based on the average interbank exchange rates recorded at the close of business on Monday, August 24, 2026. The …
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Passport application website temporarily unavailable
BY; Regina Bless The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a temporary technical disruption affecting its online passport application platform, passport.mfa.gov.gh. According to the Ministry, som…
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Ghana strengthens its reparatory justice advocacy
BY; Regina Bless Ghana continues to play an important role in the global conversation on reparatory justice, seeking recognition and appropriate redress for the historical injustices linked to the tr…
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Police arrest former Boxer Ayitey powers over alleged death threat
BY; Regina Bless The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director…
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Zoomlion launches disinfection exercise across 22 MMDAs in Central Region
BY; Regina Bless Zoomlion Company Limited has commenced an eight-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise across 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Central Region. …
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Ghana Newspaper Headlines: August 25, 2026; Afenyo-Markin sues over extortion allegations
Prisoner joins five-way NPP chairmanship race …Mahama’s Galamsey double standard exposed Govt moves to end export of raw materials and MORE…
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Mim SHS Security Guard in Trouble Over Alleged Sexual Pressure on Female Student
BY; Regina Bless A security guard at Mim Senior High School in the Ahafo Region has reportedly been confronted by male students following allegations that he attempted to pressure a female student in…
Entertainment
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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…
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Beyond the Beats: How Ghana’s Creative Economy is Reclaiming the Global Stage in 2026
By Zainab Ali Accra’s creative sector is undergoing a historic shift this year, moving beyond viral dance challenges to cement itself as a multibillion-dollar economic pillar.Driven by the government…
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World Photography Day: How the Camera Changed the Way We Tell Our Stories
BY; Regina Bless Every year on August 19, the world celebrates World Photography Day, a day that recognises the power of photography and the important role images play in documenting people, places, …
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Family of Kantanka thanks Ghanaians for support during Kwadwo Safo’s funeral
The family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, together with the management and members of the Kristo Asafo Mission and his children, has expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians for the overwhelming s…
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Accra High Court places 10-day injunction on Kantanka’s funeral, burial rites
An Accra High Court has granted a 10-day interim injunction restraining former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, from proceeding with the funeral and burial arrangements of the late Apostle Kwadwo …
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‘Love in every word’ transformed my career – Nigerian actress Bambam Olawunmi
Nigerian actress Bambam Olawunmi says she never imagined that Love in Every Word would become the project that transformed her career, describing the hit film as the opportunity that launched her ont…
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 …