Debt restructuring was darkest episode of my presidency – Akufo-Addo
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described Ghana’s debt restructuring under the G20 Common Framework as one of the most painful chapters of his presidency. Ghana entered the Framework in 2023, restructuring $13 billion in Eurobonds and securing commitments that provided $10.5 billion in external debt service relief through 2026. The exercise reduced the […]
We can win galamsey fight without State of Emergency – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the National Security Council does not currently see the need to declare a state of emergency in response to the ongoing fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on illegal mining in Accra, the President stated that although he holds the constitutional […]
Report on Monday or face arrest-GA to Chairman Wontumi
The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has revealed that charges against Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his Akonta Mining firm have been completed and signed. He announced that Mr Boasiako has been directed to report to Accra on Monday, October 6, 2025, for […]
Majority rejects Minority’s call for Sam George’s resignation over DStv impasse
The Majority in Parliament has dismissed calls from the Minority for the resignation of the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, describing them as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking in defence of the Minister at a press conference in Accra on Friday, October 3, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on […]
Resign for failing to secure a price reduction for DStv subscription packages – minority to Sam George
The Minority in Parliament has called for the dismissal of Communications Minister Sam George, accusing him of misleading Ghanaians and mishandling negotiations with MultiChoice over DStv pricing. At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, October 2, Deputy Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Charles Owiredu, stated that the minister’s claim of securing a 30% […]
Gov’t increase cocoa producer price by 12.27%, effective October 3
The Government of Ghana has announced a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season, raising the price from GHS3,228.75 to GHS3,625 per bag. This represents a 12.27% increase and translates to GHS58,000 per metric tonne, up from the earlier GHS51,660 per tonne. The decision was made during a meeting of the […]
“Six people killed, four rescued after Galamsey pit collapse at Kasotie”
Six illegal miners have been confirmed dead, while four others have been rescued after a pit collapse at an illegal mining site at Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, trapping several miners underground. Rescue efforts, led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in collaboration […]
We fully support gov’t on value upgrade, FAQs an error – DSTV
MultiChoice Ghana has issued a public clarification, stating that they fully support the government’s recently announced DStv value upgrade and that a misleading FAQ published on their website was an error. This comes after confusion among customers and media reports suggesting a contradiction between a government statement by Minister of Communication, Samuel Nartey George, and […]
Two suspected military officers arrested after failed mining site robbery at Prestea
Two suspected military personnel and their two civilian accomplices have been arrested by the Prestea Police in the Western Region during an attempt to allegedly rob LongShine Mining Company Limited, a Chinese mine, on Sunday, September 28, at Prestea-Obouhu. Confirming the incident in an interview with Channel One News’ Akwasi Agyei Annim, on October 1, […]
Road crashes claim 1,937 lives, leave 10,957 injured between January and August 2025 – NRSA
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that 1,937 people died in road crashes across Ghana between January and August 2025. According to the report, a total of 16,348 vehicles were involved in accidents during the period, resulting in 10,957 injuries and 9,626 reported cases. The breakdown included 5,515 commercial vehicles, 6,647 private vehicles, […]
