Man lured by woman, 21, for romantic encounter and killed for ritual
The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested six individuals in connection with the gruesome murder of Nelson Anyena, a 25-year-old mason. The arrests took place in Blorkorfe and Awakpedome, both suburbs of Adidome in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region. Police investigations revealed that the victim, who had moved from Wusuta to Mafi-Adidome […]
Ghanaian woman, 26, killed in Canada shooting- Police
Hamilton police in Canada are searching for a suspect after what they describe as a “tragic and brazen” shooting that claimed the life of a 26-year-old Ghanaian woman on Friday. The victim, identified as Belinda Sarkodie, was shot near King Street between James and MacNab streets shortly before 5:30 p.m. According to Hamilton police, officers […]
Parts of Accra, Tema, Western Region face power cuts as ECG conducts maintenance today
Residents and businesses in sections of the Greater Accra, Tema, and Western Regions should expect temporary power cuts today, Sunday, 13 July 2025, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) carries out essential maintenance work on its power distribution systems. According to a notice issued by ECG on Friday, 11 July, the scheduled outages are […]
Fentanyl drug crisis sparks tensions between US and China over trade
By Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur The United States and China are clashing over the fentanyl drug crisis, as President Donald Trump imposes 20% tariffs on all Chinese goods, blaming China for supplying chemicals used to make the deadly opioid. China says it has done a lot to control the drug and calls the crisis an […]
US visa restrictions fuel Ghanaian outrage, stoking economic concerns
Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A seismic shift in United States visa policy for Ghanaian citizens raises concerns about economic impact, educational dreams, and the very fabric of transnational families. Diplomatic and certain family-based visas continue to provide their multi-entry benefits. However, the new policy is a major setback for the majority, dramatically limiting […]
Police probe isolated violent incidents during Ablekuma North re-run elections
The Accra Regional Police Command says it is investigating a number of isolated incidents of violence and assault that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025. According to a statement signed by Supt. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Regional Command, the incidents led to temporary disruptions at […]
First batch of creators graduate from African Digital Creator Academy
By Ashiadey Dotse The African Digital Creator Academy (ADCA) has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students on July 5, 2025, at Jambo Spaces—marking a major milestone in empowering young African storytellers in the digital space. The African Digital Creator Academy, founded by Jambo Spaces with support from the French Embassy, is the […]
New Eastern Regional GJA Executives sworn in
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Supervising High Court Judge of the Koforidua High Court, His Lordship Justice George Krofa Addae, has sworn in the newly elected Eastern Regional Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the Koforidua High Court in the Eastern Region. The executives first took the official oath and then swore the […]
Ghana set to build first manganese refinery in Nsuta-Tarkwa
Ghana is on the cusp of a major industrial breakthrough as plans progress for the construction of the country’s first manganese refinery in Nsuta-Tarkwa, a project expected to reshape the future of its mining industry. The bold initiative follows a six-day working visit by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, […]
Galamsey crackdown: Blue Water Guards destroy 8 Chanfang machines, seize 8 pumps near Ankobra River
The Prestea unit of the Blue Water Guards has carried out a swift and successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in Ghana’s Western Region. The raid, which took place at a site called “Amponsah” in the Himan Community, followed an intelligence-led tip-off that led officers to a known illegal mining zone. Upon arrival, the […]
No licences issued for cannabis cultivation in Ghana – NACOC warns farmers
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Deputy Director General (Enforcement, Control & Elimination) of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Alexander Twum-Barimah, has firmly stated that no licenses have been issued for the cultivation of cannabis in Ghana, and anyone currently planting cannabis is engaging in an illegal activity and will face the full force of the law. […]
NPP resumes campaign in Ablekuma North ahead of parliamentary re-run on Friday
By Ashiadey Dotse The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially resumed campaigning in the Ablekuma North Constituency ahead of the parliamentary rerun scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025.The rerun will take place in 19 polling stations and was ordered by the Electoral Commission (EC) to resolve disputes surrounding the December 2024 parliamentary election results.This move […]
NACOC raises alarm over cannabis-seasoned Kebab and smuggling
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The devastating consequences of drug abuse are becoming increasingly visible in Ghana, with substances like ‘red’, tramadol, and cannabis fueling a growing crisis. From broken families and rising crime rates to overwhelmed healthcare systems and lost potential, the impact is undeniable. Now, more than ever, a coordinated and comprehensive response is […]
DopeNation drops 17-track ‘Ghanapiano’ album blending local vibes with Amapiano
Ghanaian music duo DopeNation has returned with a bang, unveiling their third studio album titled Ghanapiano, a 17-track collection set to dominate playlists across the continent. The album fuses authentic Ghanaian rhythms with the vibrant pulse of Amapiano, introducing a distinct sonic experience that reflects the duo’s creative evolution and cultural pride. With Ghanapiano, DopeNation […]
