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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…
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Mother of four girls seeks justice after being allegedly abused by father
BY; Regina Bless A mother in Gomoa Dominase, in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, is calling on authorities to ensure justice and protection for her four daughters following allegations …
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24-Hour Economy: Jobs or Just Promises?
BY; Regina Bless Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy has been presented as one of the government’s flagship strategies for transforming the economy, creating jobs and increasing productivity. But as imple…
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Motorbike crash in Assin Fosu kills immigration officer, critically injures police officer
An Immigration Officer, identified as Amoakoh and popularly known as Ahuoden, has died in a motorbike crash at Assin Fosu in Ghana’s Central Region. A Police officer attached to the Central North Reg…
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Totally false GoldBod rejects GH¢1bn BoG overdraft claim
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has rejected claims that it owes the Bank of Ghana (BoG) GH¢1 billion through an unpaid overdraft, describing the allegation as “totally false” and malicious. The respo…
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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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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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OSP to Assess Extortion Allegations Against Minority Leader
BY; Regina Bless The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it will assess allegations of extortion and related conduct involving the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afeny…
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39 Dead, Four-Month-Old Baby Remains Missing After June Floods
BY; Regina Bless A four-month-old baby is still missing nearly two months after the devastating June 29 floods that affected communities in seven regions, Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed h…
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Muntaka reveals 2,281 beggars, 774 illegal immigrants were removed in 2025
BY; Regina Bless Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed has disclosed that Ghana removed 2,281 migrant beggars and 774 other illegal immigrants linked to transnational organised crime in 2025. Sp…
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Police Arrest Suspect in GH¢1.1 Million Fake Gold Scam at Berekum
BY;Regina Bless The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Gyamfi Christian, in connection with a suspected fake gold syndicate operating in the Berekum Municipality. The arrest…
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Interior Minister Urges Police Commanders to Strengthen Leadership and Professionalism
BY; Regina Bless The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has praised police officers for their commitment and sacrifices in maintaining peace and security across the country. Sp…
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NLA Staff Demand Removal of Director-General
BY; Regina Bless Staff of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) have embarked on industrial action, disrupting operations at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra. The workers are demanding the remova…
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NCPTAs demands full accountability in BOGISS case
BY; Regina Bless The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) has commended state institutions for their swift response to the reported sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with auti…
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Ghana Gold Coin Prices Rise to GH¢52,739.58 for One-Ounce Coin
BY; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has published its gold coin pricing for Monday, 24 August 2026, with the one-ounce gold coin priced at GH¢52,739.58. According to the published figures, the 0.25-ou…
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Dollar, Pound and Euro Exchange Rates Remain Key Reference Rates for Ghana
BY; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has published its daily exchange-rate figures for Monday, 24 August 2026, providing reference buying and selling rates for major international currencies against th…
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Ghana Newspaper Headlines: August 24, 2026; Focus on $1.7bn loss, not insults
The nation attracts $2.62bn FDI in 2025 Ghanaian Muslims attacked in Mali 50 battle for NPP top posts and MORE…
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Global Mercy Docks at Tema Port to Deliver Free Life-Changing Surgeries
BY; Regina Bless The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship operated by Mercy Ships, has arrived at the Port of Tema, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s healthcare sector. T…
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Bank of Ghana Announces Ghana Gold Coin Prices for August 21, 2026
BY; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has released its Ghana Gold Coin pricing for Friday, August 21, 2026, with the value of the coins varying according to their gold weight. According to the published…
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Mahamudu Bawumia Urges New NPP Regional Executives to Strengthen Grassroots Unity
BY; Regina Bless Newly elected regional executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from the Western and Savannah Regions have paid a courtesy call on the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The…
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Ghana Cedi Exchange Rates: Dollar, Pound and Euro Rates for August 21, 2026
BY; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has published its daily exchange rates for Friday, August 21, 2026, showing the buying and selling rates of the Ghana cedi against three major international currenc…
Entertainment
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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…
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Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama honoured at Asantehene Art Awards
Renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has been honoured as a Laureate at the second edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to con…
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 …