The North East Regional Police Command has arrested four persons and intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans allegedly being smuggled to neighbouring Togo through the Bunkpurugu-Togo border. The cocoa beans, weighing 11,800 kilogrammes, were intercepted at Bunkpurugu on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following information received by the Police about a truck transporting a suspicious consignment […] The post Police

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has formally protested the issuance of warrants compelling specific High Court judges to continue part-heard criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation, arguing the move breaches long-standing court rules and professional convention. In a letter to the Judiciary signed by National President Efua Ghartey, the GBA said three law firms […] The post GBA Protests

Former Minister of Power, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has denied any knowledge of, or involvement in, allegations of bribery linked to the US case of Mr Asante Berko. He completely and emphatically denied any knowledge of a request or demand for any money as alleged and linked to him, even though he accepts that he was […] The post Kwabena Donkor: I’m Not A Bribe- Taker! …

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Mahama to withhold assent to the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, describing the legislation as a good reform undermined by a flawed and rushed process. The party said although it supported the replacement of the existing PNDCL 81 and reforms aimed at improving traceability, […] The post NPP To Mahama: Don’t Assent To COCOBOD Bill

The Osagyefo Kpolly Armah Foundation, in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Command, has renovated and commissioned the female prison health facility at the Central Prisons in Kumasi. The project, which included an expanded office space for officers and a urinal, is aimed at strengthening the partnership between the foundation and the Ghana Prisons Service […] The post Osagyefo

The government has upheld the revocation of the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited and directed the Minerals Commission to assume immediate administrative control of the mine as part of measures to revive operations and protect jobs. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who announced the decision during a visit […] The post Government Takes Over Adamus Resources’

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their outstanding performance and significant contribution to the fight against crime. The personnel, drawn from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions, were rewarded for their roles in a series of successful operations, including the arrest of […] The post IGP

A federal jury in Brooklyn recently convicted Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual U.S.-Ghanaian citizen and former Goldman Sachs executive director, on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a substantive FCPA violation and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The verdict, delivered on August 6, 2026 after a nine-day trial before […] The post Editorial:

Leading experts have called for a fundamental overhaul of Africa’s approach to preventing and responding to mass atrocities, warning that the continent’s early-warning systems continue to be undermined by political inaction, structural inequalities, illicit financial flows and weaknesses in accountability. The experts, comprising policymakers, civil society leaders, peace and security experts, human rights advocates and […] The post Accra

The Association of District Information and Communication Technology (ICT) coordinators in the Greater Accra region have made a passionate appeal to the government to consider providing all pre-tertiary institutions across the country with the required ICT tools and resources to promote teaching and learning. Mr. Felix Kwaku Hini, the chairman of the association who announced […] The post Government

Kumasi Senior Technical School (KSTS) has launched its 35th anniversary celebration and a fundraising campaign aimed at expanding the school’s infrastructural development and completing stalled projects on campus. The anniversary celebration and fundraising drive are expected to mobilise resources to address the school’s pressing infrastructure needs and position KSTS to deliver even better technical and […] The post KSTS

Lucas Digne has left Aston Villa to re-join Paris Saint-Germain, it has been announced. The French left-back returns to the club he left ten years ago after PSG triggered his release clause in a £6million deal. A verbal agreement was in place last month for the defender who represented France at the World Cup. Upon […] The post Lucas Digne joins PSG as Aston Villa lose another key

Arsenal will be without half of their first-choice back four for the start of the Premier League season, Mikel Arteta has confirmed in a disappointing injury update. The Gunners knew they would be going into the new campaign without centre back William Saliba, who sustained a back injury while on World Cup duty with France. The club had already confirmed that […] The post Arteta

Pep Guardiola came so close to being appointed Italy manager that he was ‘writing down line-ups’ before ultimately deciding not to take the role on. The former Manchester City boss brought an end to his 10-year tenure at the Etihad a matter of months ago, but was touted to take over an under-performing Italian national team. That fell […] The post Pep Guardiola

West Ham have inquired about Jamie Vardy as they bid to bolster their attack ahead of the new Championship season. The 39-year-old is a free agent having left Cremonese following their relegation from Serie A last season. The Hammers are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League following their own fall to the second tier. The east […] The post West Ham interested in signing free

It’s not only what you eat that matters – your body clock plays an important role in how you metabolise food. Spanish eating habits say – Have breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and have dinner like a pauper. In Spain, it’s common for lunch to be your biggest meal of the day […] The post What’s the best time to have dinner appeared first on The

Nigerian content creator, Jarvis, known for her AI and non-playable character (NPC) impressions, has assured her fans that her marriage to TikTok star, Peller, won’t affect her career negatively. Addressing fans during a video broadcast shortly after her wedding, Jarvis said she was still very much committed to content creation. She shared her plans to […] The post Marriage won’t affect my career

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, went on trial in Las Vegas on Monday, August 10, nearly three decades after the killing. Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon, with prosecutors alleging he acted with the intent to promote, […] The post Tupac’s alleged

Rapper D-Cryme has urged musicians to put more effort into their craft, warning artists against producing songs that quickly lose relevance. In an interview on the Afternoon Show, D-Cryme recalled that during his early recording days in 2000, musicians had limited tools, unlike today, where artists have easy access to advanced technology such as smartphones and artificial […] The post D-Cryme

Ace Highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has revealed the difficulties he faced at the beginning of his music career, mentioning that producers in Accra initially rejected his songs because they did not believe his music could succeed. In an interview with Kafui Dey, the musician said his determination to pursue music began while he was still […] The post Ofori Amponsah shares early struggles