

15 October 2026
The Accra High Court has scheduled November 4, 2026, to deliver its official ruling on the bail application filed by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi. The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman is seeking temporary release from Nsawam prison custody while he appeals a 20-year prison sentence.

8 October 2026
A joint operation between the FBI and Ghanaian security forces has shut down a major cybercrime syndicate operating out of Ghana. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest of over 130 suspects connected to nearly $10 million in global fraud, seizing hundreds of devices in a massive push to destroy international digital scam centers.

6 October 2026
The Bank of Ghana, in a joint operation with the Ghana Police Service, has arrested seven individuals in Accra for the alleged commercial production of money bouquets and cakes using Cedi banknotes. The central bank emphasized that using the national currency for decorative purposes constitutes a criminal offense under the Currency Act and carries severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

2 October 2026
An emergency crisis meeting between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) concluded in Accra on Friday, October 2, 2026, culminating in seven far-reaching directives to restructure the governance of the national teams. While Sports Minister Kofi Adams resisted calls to publish the Black Stars operational budget and ruled out dissolving the football association to prevent FIFA sanctions, the government has moved aggressively to strip the GFA of unilateral hiring powers, disband existing management committees, and enforce shared decision-making across all national teams.

1 October 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has officially dismissed Yaw Ampofo Ankrah from his role as Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The sudden removal stems from ongoing investigations into an alleged 2026 FIFA World Cup visa facilitation scheme, with Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong stepping in as the acting boss.

24 September 2026
The Accra High Court has dismissed a bail application for Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a 40-year-old senior nursing officer accused of aiding the controversial "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account in publishing false news. The court ruled that her release could compromise the ongoing cyber-related investigation and potentially lead to witness interference, as police continue their manhunt for the principal suspect, Barbara Asantewaa Kodua.

23 September 2026
Individuals claiming to be operatives from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) made an attempt to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, outside the Accra High Court on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. With the official identities and credentials of the alleged operatives remaining unconfirmed, the incident has drawn fierce pushback from legal practitioners and civil society over procedural breaches.

22 September 2026
The Teacher Unions of Ghana have accused government of failing to fulfil its agreement on the automatic placement of teachers promoted in 2025 and the payment of their outstanding arrears.

22 September 2026
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye delivered a scathing address at the party's Tuesday afternoon press conference, directly holding the Mahama administration responsible for Ghana's recent string of international drug scandals. Taking the podium, Nana Boakye outlined the massive reputational damage caused by the trafficking crisis and reiterated demands for a full parliamentary inquiry to expose institutional complicity at the nation's ports.

22 September 2026
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has raised concern over the growing threat of drug trafficking and abuse in Ghana, calling for urgent action to protect young people, strengthen institutions and disrupt transnational narcotics networks.

22 September 2026
A man in the Gusheigu District has reportedly taken his own life due to extreme financial distress over his inability to purchase items on his son's Senior High School prospectus. The heartbreaking incident, widely shared in a recent Citi 97.3 FM news bulletin, highlights the severe economic pressures confronting families during the ongoing school admission period.

22 September 2026
Dr. Kofi Akamani, a 48-year-old Ghanaian professor at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale, has tragically died after being shot at a residence in Jackson County, Illinois. Authorities have arrested his 35-year-old wife, Betty Akamani, in connection with the fatal shooting as investigations continue into the shocking incident.

22 September 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger public institutions, effective coordination, and sustainable financing to help countries in the Global South address debt pressures and deliver better development outcomes.

20 September 2026
South African authorities have arrested a 52-year-old South African national at OR Tambo International Airport after seizing suspected heroin valued at over R2 million. The suspect was intercepted early on Sunday morning shortly after arriving on a flight originating from Accra, Ghana

20 September 2026
Samia Nkrumah has led her family back to Nkroful in the Western Region, the birthplace of Ghana's first president. Speaking on Sunday ahead of Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, she pledged to actively preserve her father's legacy and dismissed historical narratives suggesting Ghanaians were happy after his overthrow.

19 September 2026
Security operatives in the Upper West Region have arrested two suspects and seized 192 compressed wraps of cocaine in a major intelligence-led operation. The substance, transported from Kumasi to Wa, tested positive for cocaine following forensic examination by the Narcotics Control Commission. Both suspects have been remanded in custody as police widen their net to track down other members of the trafficking syndicate

18 September 2026
The Ghana Police Service has officially declared 40-year-old Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, the operator behind the controversial "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, wanted for allegedly inciting violence. The ongoing crackdown, which includes the arrest of a senior nurse suspected of acting as a liaison, has ignited fierce debate, with prominent figures criticizing the police for selective law enforcement.

16 September 2026
The Government of Ghana has officially declared Monday, September 21, 2026, as a statutory public holiday to commemorate Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. All businesses, financial institutions, and schools across the country are expected to remain closed.

30 August 2026
The Ministry of Education has officially postponed the release of the 2026 and 2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System results. Originally expected on Monday, August 31, the placement results will now be available on Friday, September 4. This brief extension gives school heads and parents the extra time needed to upload outstanding student data.

30 August 2026
The investigation into the murder of Mohammed Rahman at Tuba has uncovered a shocking new twist. Police suspect the weapon used in the fatal shooting was stolen from the home of former football star Asamoah Gyan. Two brothers are currently in custody for the attack and are facing separate charges for the alleged robbery.

26 August 2026
A young man identified as Dabuo Francis was found dead by a fellow passenger on a bus traveling from Kumasi to Wa. The sad discovery happened just after the bus passed Poyentanga. Authorities are now asking the public for help to locate his family.

26 August 2026
The World Bank states that 56.4 percent of Ghanaians remain in poverty despite recent economic growth. Officials note a clear gap between the high economic growth numbers and the actual living conditions of people across the country. They urge the nation to focus on creating more jobs to support the growing young population.

26 August 2026
The University of Ghana has concluded its 2026 Students Representative Council elections. Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe and Evanda Nana Agyenim Boateng won the presidency with a strong 75.6 percent approval. Over 14,000 students participated to choose their new campus representatives.

20 August 2026
Stephen Kwabena Boateng, the prominent Kumasi-based entrepreneur and founder of the Kessben Group of Companies, has died at age 68 following a brief illness.

19 August 2026
Parliament’s Minority Caucus challenges GoldBod’s financial narrative, citing IMF data to demand accountability for a US$1.7 billion loss in the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.