United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that ISAAC ODURO BOATENG, a/k/a “Kofi Boat,” and INUSAH AHMED, a/k/a “Pascal,” plead guilty for their roles in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. BOATENG pled guilty today, […] The post Two

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with the gruesome murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region. The suspect, identified as Beatrice Mumuni, is alleged to have led the principal suspect, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, to the residence of the victims, George Atuguba and Irene […] The post Police Arrest Woman Over Sakumono Double

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, JUSAG, has declared an indefinite strike effective Monday, November 2, 2026, over government’s failure to approve and implement reviewed salaries for staff of the Judicial Service. The declaration was made on Friday, October 30, 2026, after the deadline set by the union elapsed without results. The union has […] The post JUSAG

Gold Fields Ghana Limited has invested US$4.26 billion in local businesses over the past five years, with US$2.59 billion going to businesses in its host communities, as the mining company intensifies efforts to strengthen local enterprise development. The company said it had consistently maintained an in-country procurement spend of 93 per cent over the period, […] The post GOLD Fields Pumps $4.26bn

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that the government is pursuing legislation to hold traditional authorities and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) accountable for their roles in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to the Minister, the proposed legislation, which he said had […] The post Armah

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana has initiated discussions with Russia on establishing the country’s first nuclear power station, as part of efforts to secure reliable electricity for industrialisation. Speaking at the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday, October 29, the President said cooperation with Russia in nuclear energy could help Ghana […] The post Mahama

Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has launched a nationwide drive to distribute 10,000 sewing machines to vulnerable women and young people, in an initiative aimed at turning practical skills into sustainable livelihoods. The programme, being implemented in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), seeks to equip beneficiaries with the tools to […] The post Agongo

A 53-year-old businessman, Amadou Mohammed, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢400,000 by the Achimota Circuit Court over an alleged US$3.5 million fraud involving a proposed investment partnership in Nigeria. Mohammed is accused of defrauding Mukhtar Haliru Tambuwal of US$3.5 million in 2022 through a false representation that he could arrange the transfer […] The post Businessman

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his two co-accused seeking to strike out portions of the prosecution’s written submissions in their ongoing criminal trial. Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga ruled that it was not the court’s duty to investigate whether written […] The post Court

A student raises a hand to answer a question, pauses, and then lowers it. Another has an idea but struggles to find the right words. Somewhere in the classroom, a learner who attempts to speak English incorrectly becomes the subject of laughter. The next time an opportunity arises, that learner chooses silence. These moments may […] The post Beyond Grammar:

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has directed Empire Cement Ghana Limited to submit a comprehensive plan to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility away from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site. In a directive dated October 28, 2026 the EPA gave the company 30 days to present a relocation strategy including alternative industrial sites, implementation […] The post Editorial: Empire

SOTA International, has confirmed that Ghana will still benefit from its Devine intervention Borehole project. Ashanti region has benefitted six mechanised boreholes since 2024. Dr. Kelli Ducloux, has disclosed that her outfit is building support with prospective donors, sponsors and partners for future clean-water projects for the benefits of more children and communities in Africa. […] The post SOTA

Thirty students from AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine’s host communities pursuing engineering and STEM related courses at the Obuasi Campus of KNUST have been awarded scholarship by the company. Last year 20 students were offered scholarship by the company bringing the total to fifty. Speaking at the ceremony at the Anyinam Lodge, Mr. Edmund Oduro […] The post AGA Awards Scholarship

Under-performing Chelsea welcome crisis hit Man United   Stamford Bridge is the venue for this weekend’s pulsating Premier League lunchtime kickoff, which pits under-performing Chelsea against crisis club Manchester United. Both Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick are at risk of losing three successive games in all tournaments this weekend, but few expected the latter to even make the trip to the capital this weekend. In the […] The post Weekend

The Ghana Premier League enters Match Day 9 with the leading clubs facing important tests as the battle for early-season supremacy intensifies. With the competition beginning to take shape, clubs will be eager to strengthen their positions, recover from setbacks and build momentum as the campaign progresses. The weekend presents crucial fixtures for the title […] The post GPL

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has cracked the whip on 13 members of its registration team in the Upper East Region, following allegations that some officials demanded money from parents before registering their children for the Ghana Card. Six of the officials have been arrested by the Bawku West District Police, while the appointments of […] The post GHANA CARD SCANDAL: SIX ARRESTED,

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called for the establishment of a dedicated electronic portal to make national statistical data more accessible and usable for research, policymaking and economic analysis. He said the proposed platform should provide underlying data in accessible, machine-readable formats to enable researchers, academics, policymakers […] The post BoG

The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the suspected murder of a 34-year-old mobile money (MoMo) vendor at a guesthouse in Kasoa, in the Central Region. The suspects, identified as Felicia Osei Appiah, 59, Clement Opoku Yeboah, 24, and a female juvenile, were arrested on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, […] The post Police Arrest Three Over Murder of MoMo Vendor at Kasoa appeared first on

The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) and Ecobank Ghana PLC have signed a US$250 million financing arrangement in Accra to facilitate expansion and modernisation of the former’s mining operations at Awaso, in the Western North region. The move is expected to strengthen production capacity and support Ghana’s ambition to process more of its bauxite locally. The […] The post GBC

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s interest in strengthening energy cooperation with Russia, particularly in solar and nuclear power, ahead of a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said the meeting, expected on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit, would provide an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation in energy, investment […] The post Mahama