The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reiterated its commitment to eliminating middlemen in the acquisition of attestation documents, following investigative findings published by The Fourth Estate. In a press statement issued yesterday, the Ministry commended the investigative outlet for exposing irregularities in the attestation process and assured the public of its zero‑tolerance...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that it has reached an agreement with veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz for his appointment as Head Coach of the Black Stars for the next phase of the team’s programme. Queiroz’s previous mandate, which included leading Ghana at the just‑concluded FIFA World Cup, ended a few weeks ago....
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has received a petition from the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities, urging urgent measures to address barriers to employment for persons with disabilities. The petition was formally presented by the Coalition’s Convener, Mr. Gilbert Boateng Agyare, and received on behalf of the Caucus by Deputy Minority Leader and Member...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...