The Accra Turf Club has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in the alleged forceful takeover and demolition of the Accra Race Course at Borteyman, near the Borteyman Stadium. The Club said the incident, which occurred on Saturday, August 22, 2026, involved about 200 armed men who allegedly entered the premises with […] The post Accra Turf Club Appeals

Police Arrest 7, Seize 860 Suspected Tramadol Tablets The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven persons in separate intelligence-led operations targeting suspected narcotics-related activities in the Ashanti Region. The arrests were made on Thursday, August 20, 2026, by the IGP Special Operations Team (SOT) at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction and Atimatim. At Ejisu, the Police arrested […] The post Police

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged persons who have accused him of extortion to report the allegation to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, declaring that he is ready to submit himself to any investigation to clear his name. Mr Afenyo-Markin said: “I expect that if they must have the courage to report that I have […] The post Osahen On Extortion

The Flagbeaerer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed full confidence in Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin and backed the Minority’s decision to pursue accountability over the reported $1.7 billion loss involving GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana. According to Mr Afenyo-Markin in a Facebook Post, Dr Bawumia conveyed the support during […] The post Bawumia To Minority:

Ghana Gas is set to reinvest a significant portion of its improved profitability into expanding its operations, strengthening infrastructure and improving the reliability of gas supplies for power generation and industrial production. The Chief Executive Officer, Judith AdjoaBlay said the company’s priority following its improved financial performance was to move beyond profit-making to sustained expansion […] The post Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Esq., last Sunday visited victims of the tragic fire that engulfed the last floor of a four-storey building situated at AshTown, near the Manhyia Palace, on Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2026. The fire, which caused extensive damage, left eight households devastated and struggling to […] The post Manhyia South MP donates

The newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Odenebo Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has expressed concern over the growing culture of insults in Ghana’s body politics. According to him, politics of insults is not part of Ghanaian culture, and he appealed to politicians, especially party communicators, to embrace […] The post COKA condemns Politics of Insult 

The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Eric Asibey, has responded to the concerns and complaints contained in a petition against him to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The petition was also copied to the NDC Regional Chairman. A group, calling itself ‘The Grassroots Movement’ of the NDC, in the Constituency, claims among other […] The post Kwadaso MCE denies

Last week, the media landscape was confronted with a disturbing development at the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS), where two security men were accused of allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old student. The incident, reported by Media Without Borders, an investigative media organisation based in Accra, involved two security guards of the public girls-only school […] The post Editorial:

Malaria remains one of the major public health challenges facing many countries in Africa, including Ghana. Although the disease is preventable and treatable, delayed diagnosis, inadequate access to healthcare and misconceptions about treatment continue to put lives at risk. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites and is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected female […] The post Malaria

For six months, Emmanuel Etroo has watched life pass him by from a hospital bed at Effia-Nkwanta Government Hospital. The February 15, 2026 began like any other day for the rubber tapper. He was riding his motorbike at Ewusiejoe along the Takoradi-Agona road when, in a matter of seconds, a Sprinter bus crashed into him. […] The post Six Months In A Hospital Bed: Minister Pays Rubber

Hundreds of shops have been destroyed in an early Monday morning fire outbreak at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State. ?The fire, which reportedly started around midnight, affected several sections of the market, with traders dealing in gold, furniture, second-hand clothing and other goods said to be among […] The post Fire Razes Hundreds

The last may not have been heard of the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly, as lawmakers, this Monday, formally impeached the erstwhile Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. DAILY POST reported that Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, had, on Monday, August 17, 2026, resigned his position as the Speaker of the House. Yekini Idaiye, […] The post Edo Assembly formally

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has declared that families of the police officers who lost their lives during a fierce gun battle with bandits in Kebbi recently will never be forgotten. The IGP made the vow on Monday at the Memorial Parade in honour of the 10 fallen police officers of the Special Intervention Squad […] The post Police honour 10 officers

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, calling on governments at all levels to take urgent action to protect vulnerable communities. Obi described the spate of attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states as a national security emergency, […] The post Nigeria

An ultra-modern office complex has officially been commissioned in Kumasi for the Minerals Commission to strengthen its operations and also enhance the delivery of the Commission’s mandate in managing Ghana’s mineral resources sector. Other features of the project, which was initiated under the administration of President Akufo-Addo and completed by the current NDC administration, are: […] The post Minerals

?The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has trained 23 technicians and engineers in the Ashanti Sub-Transmission Region in Infrared Thermography to strengthen preventive maintenance and reduce equipment-related outages. ?The two-day intensive refresher training in Kumasi, last week, was meant to equip the participants with skills to detect abnormal heat, commonly referred to as ‘hotspots’ on […] The post 23

Highlife Artiste Samuel Ofori Amponsah has opened up about the personal struggles that influenced his decision to temporarily move from highlife music to gospel. Speaking to Nana Romeo on Atuu on August 22, 2026, the “Otoolege” hitmaker said his relationship with God remains an important part of his life, even though he does not necessarily […] The post My switch from Highlife

The city of Takoradi is set to host a major Christian gathering as Altar of Fire World Outreach presents the Prophetic Destiny Conference 5.0 – Takoradi Edition, under the theme ‘Next Level.’ The conference, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, will take place at the Word of Life Assemblies of God Church (Youth Chapel), Anaji, […] The post Prophetic Destiny Conference

Dancehall Artiste Stonebwoy has celebrated Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo after she was named among the recipients of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026. Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner, received the honour in the Recording category, joining a prestigious list of music stars including Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Lyle Lovett […] The post Stonebwoy celebrates