The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has reminded all intending pilgrims to expedite payment of their Hajj 2027 fares through the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) to avoid last‑minute challenges. According to the Communications Directorate, the official fare for the 2027 pilgrimage remains GH¢60,000, unchanged from the 2026 rate. Registration and payment, which commenced on August 12, 2026, will be conducted strictly on a first‑come, first‑served basis until Ghana’s allocated quota is exhausted. Prospective pilgrims have been cautioned against making payments through unapproved channels, as PAOG will not be responsible for transactions outside the authorized arrangements. All payments must be...
Mahama Dissolves Boards of Key State Institutions
President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the Boards of several major state institutions with immediate effect, according to an official communication from the Presidency. The affected entities include: Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) Ghana Post Company Limited Road Maintenance Trust Fund TDC Ghana Limited Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) National Sports Authority The directive, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, instructs relevant sector Ministers to take all necessary steps in line with applicable laws and...
High Court Dismisses Motion in NPA–UPPF Corruption Case
The High Court has dismissed a motion filed by the accused persons in the ongoing National Petroleum Authority–Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (NPA–UPPF) corruption case, clearing the way for the substantive trial to proceed. The application, which sought to strike out the charges against the accused, was ruled by the Court as “without merit.” The case involves former NPA Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Abdul-Hamid; former UPPF Coordinator Jacob Kwamina Amuah; NPA staff member Wendy Newman; Bright Bediako-Mensah; Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah; and three companies — Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited. The Republic has levelled 54 charges against the...
Manchester City Seal Enzo Fernandez in Record Deal
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint‑British transfer record fee of £125 million, with no add‑ons. Fernandez has penned a five‑year contract with the Premier League champions. Speaking after the announcement, Fernandez expressed his delight: “Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times. Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well‑run City are. I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built...
Two Granbird Buses Collide at Duapompo, 68 Rescued
A late‑night collision between two Granbird buses along the Kumasi–Accra Highway left 68 passengers injured, with swift rescue efforts preventing further tragedy. The accident occurred at 10:31 p.m. and involved a VIP Granbird, registration GW‑5373‑23, owned by Chairman ION and driven by Mr. Simon Azuma, carrying 34 passengers, and a KN KIA Granbird, registration AK‑980‑26, owned by KOD Transport and driven by Mr. Francis Yeboah, also with 34 passengers. Sixty‑seven victims who sustained various injuries were rescued by members of the public before emergency crews arrived and were conveyed to the Konongo Government Hospital. The VIP driver, trapped in the...
CSA holds media launch for 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched this year’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) to the media, urging stakeholders to actively participate in public education activities aimed at promoting digital safety. Observed every October, the National Cyber Security Awareness Month is dedicated to improving cybersecurity awareness among individuals and institutions while building national capacity to respond to emerging digital threats. NCSAM 2026 will be held under the theme, “Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience.” Speaking at the media launch, the Director-General of the CSA, Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, warned financial institutions, fintechs, payment...
Bank of Ghana Warns Public Against Unlicensed Deposits and Crypto Scam
The Bank of Ghana has issued two urgent public notices cautioning citizens against engaging with unlicensed financial operators and fraudulent crypto investment schemes. In a statement signed by Aimee Vyda Quashie, Secretary of the Bank, dated September 1, the central bank reminded the public to verify the licensing status of individuals or entities before depositing funds. It emphasized that deposits must only be placed with institutions licensed by the Bank of Ghana and other relevant authorities. The notice further directed media outlets not to advertise so‑called “foreign investors” without confirming their legitimacy, warning that offenders risk arrest and prosecution in...
Ayariga Calls for Overhaul of Waste Management System
Government is set to undertake a comprehensive review of Ghana’s waste management system following an assessment of major facilities in the Greater Accra Region by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga. The inspection covered the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), Achimota and Jamestown Waste Transfer Stations, and the Kpone landfill, with a focus on identifying gaps across collection, transportation, treatment, recycling, and final disposal. Hon. Ayariga stressed that reforms must begin at the source, urging households to separate waste before collection. He proposed strategically located transfer stations and treatment facilities to improve efficiency...
Christian Council Meets Ayariga, Pledges Support for Sanitation and Cathedral Project
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called for stronger collaboration between Government and faith‑based organisations in tackling national development challenges. He made the appeal when the leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana paid a courtesy call on him in Accra to discuss areas of mutual interest, including sanitation, the National Cathedral, education, healthcare, and religious tolerance. Sanitation featured prominently in the discussions. Hon. Ayariga stressed the need for a change in attitudes towards waste management, urging households and communities to take greater responsibility. He advocated for waste separation at source, proposing that...
Ghana Armed Forces Opens 2026 Enlistment Exercise
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially commenced its 2026 enlistment exercise for commissioned officers, with applications set to open nationwide this week. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the official advertisement appeared in the Ghanaian Times on August 31 and in the Daily Graphic on September 1. Application vouchers, priced at GH₵200, will be available at designated Ghana Post Offices across the country beginning Thursday, September 3. The online portal — https://applymil.gh — will open on Friday, September 4, with a submission deadline of Wednesday, September 23. The Armed...