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Western Regional Minister Orders New Committee For T&A Park Management

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has directed the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Chief Executive, Ebenezer Cobbinah, to immediately form a management committee to oversee the T&A Park, ensuring the inclusion of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The directive follows ongoing disputes between the NSA and the Assembly over control of the facility, which was upgraded by Goldfields […]

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Three Injured In Taxi Collision At BU Junction, Sekondi-Takoradi

Three people were injured in a mid-afternoon collision involving two taxis near BU Junction in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on Monday, June 9, 2025. The crash occurred around 3:40 p.m. when a Toyota Yaris taxi (GW 5994-24), heading from Sekondi to Ketan, collided with a second taxi (CR 1079-21) emerging onto the main road. Eyewitnesses reported

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2025 BECE Timetable Released As GES Finalizes Nationwide Exam Prep

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which begins on Wednesday, June 11, and ends on Wednesday, June 18. Announcing the update at a press conference on June 9, 2025, GES Director-General Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis said all preparations are complete. Over 603,000 candidates—comprising

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GES Warns 2025 BECE Candidates Against ‘Apor’ And Malpractice

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned students sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) against engaging in exam malpractice. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, June 9, 2025, GES Director-General Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis stressed the importance of integrity. He urged candidates to prepare diligently and avoid relying on leaked answers,

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43-Year-Old Barber Found Dead In Locked Shop In Takoradi

A 43-year-old barber, identified as James Opoku and popularly known as Nana Yaw, has been found dead in his locked barbershop at Time Enterprise, New Site, located within the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of Takoradi. The tragic discovery occurred on Sunday after Opoku’s wife, Christina Mensah, became alarmed when he failed to answer multiple phone calls. Concerned,

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Ken Ofori-Atta Listed On Interpol’s Most Wanted: A Turning Point In Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Fight

In an unprecedented development in Ghana’s political and legal history, Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Minister of Finance, has been listed on the Interpol Red Notice database, effectively placing his name and image among the most wanted individuals worldwide. The Red Notice was issued upon the request of Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), citing

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Tragedy Amid Devotion: Ghana Mourns The Loss of Seven Pilgrims During The 2025 Hajj

The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam and a profound spiritual journey for millions of Muslims worldwide, was marred this year by a solemn tragedy involving the Ghanaian delegation. The Ghana Hajj Board has officially confirmed the deaths of seven Ghanaian pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

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New GHC1 Fuel Levy Sparks GPRTU Threat Of Nationwide Strike On June 10

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike on June 10, 2025, in protest against the newly introduced GHC1.00 fuel levy, popularly dubbed the “Dumsor Levy.” In a press conference held on Thursday, June 5, GPRTU’s Industrial Public Relations Officer, Abass

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Ataa Ayi’s Alleged Accomplice Yaw Asante Agyekum Freed After 20 Years In Jail

In a dramatic turn of events, the Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Yaw Asante Agyekum, a man who spent over 20 years in prison for allegedly conspiring with infamous Ghanaian armed robber Ataa Ayi. The court’s decision overturns a 35-year sentence handed down in December 2002. Agyekum, a mechanic by profession, was convicted

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Final Deadline: GoldBod To Prosecute Unlicensed Gold Traders After June 21

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a final warning to all unlicensed gold traders: register by June 21, 2025, or face immediate legal action. GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, announced during a stakeholder meeting that there will be no further extensions after the already-extended deadline. The move is part of government efforts to clean up

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