Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the controversial Tribunals Bill, 2026 arguing that Parliament rushed the legislation through despite objections from the Minority and organised labour. The appeal follows Parliament’s passage of the Bill last week, […] The post Bawumia

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has purchased about 54 metric tonnes of gold from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in the first half of 2026, putting the country on course to equal or surpass last year’s record-breaking production. Also Between January 2025 and May 2026, GoldBod purchased and exported gold worth US$16.11 billion. The latest figures reinforce […] The post GoldBod

The criminal trial of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others, has taken a significant turn after the Attorney-General’s Office admitted before the High Court that it does not possess  key documents relating to the disputed GH¢49.1 million transaction at the centre of the prosecution’s case. In a response […] The post A-G

The Executive Director of ACILA, Mr. William Nyarko, has called for reforms in political finance laws across Africa to compel electoral candidates to disclose donations received during campaigns and file financial reports and returns. He noted that the current legal gap is a recipe for corruption, state capture, and the misuse of public resources. Addressing participants […] The post ACILA

Ghana's Black Queens will continue their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they face Tanzania in an international friendly in Casablanca, Morocco, on Monday, July 20.Second test! ⏳ð??£ï¸: We face Tanzania in a pre-WAFCON game tomorrow in Casablanca! #ShineBlackQueensâ?¨ #MoreThanAble ð??ªð?¾ pic.twitter.com/Y1ucGY5e9i— Ghana Women National Teams ð??¬ð??­ (@GhanaWNT) July 19, 2026

Twelve signatories on behalf of a group calling itself Concerned NPP Polling Station executives from the Adansi Asokwa constituency in the Ashanti region have petitioned the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rethink the annulment of the Adansi Asokwa constituency executives’ election held on July 11, 2026. On July 15, […] The post NPP

The 24-hour economy policy was initially presented by the NDC and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, as a revolutionary strategy to catalyze economic growth, stimulate trade, and, perhaps most importantly, drastically reduce unemployment.

In a story published on graphiconline, residents of Mallam in the Weija Gbawe Municipality have called on the Ghana Armed Forces and other state security agencies to intervene and stop the activities of heavily armed land guards allegedly protecting an illegal landfill operating within a critical watercourse. According to residents, the landfill has become a […] The post Assemblies

?Walk into any market, street corner, or university campus at lunchtime in Ghana, and the scene is identical. From steaming hot waakye and jollof to freshly fried fish, our favorite local delicacies are served the same way: piping hot, wrapped in a bright white, feather-light Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) box. Better known to all of us […] The post Chop

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana’s defence and security sector as part of efforts to address growing threats in the sub-region. The assistance, to be provided next year under the European Peace Facility (EPF), is expected to help Ghana contain emerging security challenges and prevent the spillover of … The post EU to boost Ghana’s defence with new support

The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Edward E. Obeng-Kenzo, has emphasised the need for reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to drive the successful implementation of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy. He indicated that the country’s industrial transformation agenda would remain unattainable without uninterrupted power supply. Mr Obeng-Kenzo explained that the government’s 24-Hour … The post No

The Ghana U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, will open their WAFU B U-20 Championship against rivals Nigeria. The Group B encounter will be played on Monday, July 27, at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm local time. Head Coach Maxwell Konadu and his side will then return … The post Black Satellites, Nigeria

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), in partnership with the Power Tennis Club, has inaugurated a refurbished tennis court in Accra to promote sports development, healthy living and community engagement. The facility, originally constructed in 1994, was renovated through contributions from the club’s executives, patrons, donors and other benefactors. The upgraded court is expected to … The post ECG

Mr Frederick Lartey Otu pulled a historic feat to become the longest serving president of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) after he was re-elected for a consecutive third term at the federation’s Elective Congress held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. Mr Lartey Otu retained the seat after a tough contest from Mr Charles … The post GTF Elections: Lartey Otu gets nod for 3rd

The Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Ms Constance Swaniker, has urged the youth to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and cultivate entrepreneurial mindset to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving world of work. She said although AI and automation were transforming industries across the globe, Africa’s greatest risk was not losing … The post Embrace

The future of community banking in Ghana will depend on strong corporate governance, prudent risk management and sound financial discipline, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has stressed. According to him, community ownership must never be an excuse for weak management. Dr Asiama made the remarks in a keynote … The post Future of community

Ghana has taken a further step to strengthen its drive to attract quality foreign direct investment (FDI) following the successful completion of a five-day capacity-building programme for investment promotion officers. The initiative is expected to enhance the capacity of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) to identify, attract, facilitate and retain quality investments by equipping … The post GIPC

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding business formalisation across the country following a courtesy call on Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday in Accra. The delegation, led by the Registrar of Companies, Mrs Maame Samma Peprah, briefed the Vice President on the Office’s mandate, ongoing … The post ORC

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), last Friday embarked on a major demolition exercise around the Asafo Interchange and close to the COCOBOD building and the Takoradi Flour Mill premises. Besides passing as a haven for criminals, the affected area had become heavily congested with unauthorized structures and had generated concerns over sanitation, public safety, and […] The post KMA

Judges and lawyers brought legal education to traders at the Makola Market on Saturday as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court. The initiative marked the first time members of the Bench and the Bar had jointly stepped out to engage directly with the public on legal issues. The exercise aimed, … The post Judges, lawyers take legal education to Makola market