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Academic excellence without integrity can be dangerous — Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged students to place equal importance on character and academic achievement, cautioning that knowledge acquired without integrity and moral discipline can become harmful to society rather than beneficial.
Galamsey offenders must be prosecuted regardless of political affiliation – Ken Ashigbey
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, has described the conviction of Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as a significant step in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, but insists the law must be applied eq...
Miracles Aboagye released from EOCO custody amid GH¢55m investigation
Former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis "Miracles" Aboagye, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after satisfying his GH¢50 million bail conditions.
Nsoromma S8 finale: Safowaa delivers solid performance as judges call for stronger stage presence
Safowaa delivered a commendable performance during the Nsoromma Season 8 grand finale, earning praise from the judges while receiving valuable feedback ahead of her second appearance on stage. Performing “Obaa Ben Ne” by Daasebre Dwameba at the West Hills Mall on Sunday, July 12, the talented finalist showcased her voc...
Motorists brace for petrol hike as new pricing window opens today
Consumers should prepare for mixed movements in fuel prices as the latest pricing outlook points to increases in petrol and LPG prices, while diesel is expected to record a slight reduction from today.
Ashanti NPP promises hitch-free constituency elections, alleges govt using sanitation drive to disrupt polls
The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yandoh, has assured party members of a peaceful and transparent constituency executive election scheduled for Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2026. He said the processes leading up to the elections have been free and fair, givin...
Accra FM presenter faces lawsuit over claims against teacher
Accra-based broadcaster, Kwabena Bobie Ansah has been threatened with legal action over a social media post that allegedly accused a teacher of sexually molesting schoolgirls, according to a demand letter from lawyers acting for the educator. Lawyers for Agyei Mohammed, popularly known as “Teacher Constitution-Wiamoase...
OMCs slash fuel prices as GOIL leads with petrol at GH¢12.79
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps in line with industry projections.
TOR refining Jubilee Oil could ease pressure on the cedi – Economist hails structural shift
Economist Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson has described the decision by the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to refine crude from Ghana’s Jubilee Field as a major structural reform that could reduce pressure on the cedi and make the economy more resilient against global shocks.
Akufo-Addo government did more to tackle flooding than any other administration – Eugene Boakye Antwi
General Secretary hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Eugene Boakye Antwi, has defended the flood prevention efforts of the Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that no government has invested more in tackling flooding in Ghana. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show in the aftermath of the June 29 floods, Mr Boak...
NPP-USA heads to the polls as Massachusetts hosts pivotal 2026 delegates conference
The New Patriotic Party’s United States Branch (NPP-USA) is set for a defining moment as delegates from across the United States converge on Westborough, Massachusetts, from 24-26 July 2026, to elect a new national executive team that will steer the affairs of the branch and help shape the party’s road to victory in Gh...
NPP calls on CSOs, global community to safeguard Ghana’s democracy
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is urging civil society organisations and the global community to take an active role in protecting Ghana’s democratic space, amid concerns over what it describes as increasing threats to freedom of speech.