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Mahama shakes up state institutions, dissolves boards of BOST, GNPC, CBG and Six others

President John Dramani Mahama has initiated a sweeping restructuring of Ghana’s state-owned institutions with the immediate dissolution of the boards of nine key entities. The decision, announced by the Presidency on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, affects institutions occupying strategic positions across Ghana’s petroleum, mining, banking,...

Joana Gyan Cudjoe ends 7-year business partnership with Keche amid marriage clarification

Amenfi Central Member of Parliament (MP), Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has brought her seven-year professional association with music duo Keche to an end, with an official statement clarifying that the decision has no bearing on her marriage to Keche Andrew. The development follows a statement issued...

6 suspected armed robbers busted in Ashanti Region; weapons, 33 phones seized

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six suspected members of an organised armed robbery syndicate accused of terrorising residents in parts of the Ashanti Region. The suspects are Philip Nyarko, alias “Kawawa”; Hadi Samed, alias “Toronto”; Issahaku Musah, alias “Isak”; Suraj Mohammed, alias “Baba Nde”...

GoldBod targets US$1.4bn FX inflows in September to shore up Ghana’s reserves

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is targeting US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange inflows in September 2026 as part of measures to support stability in the foreign exchange market and strengthen Ghana’s international reserves. According to GoldBod, US$700 million of the projected amount will be made...

IGP promotes Inspector Hance Atubra to Chief Inspector for bravery during Aboso fire

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted Inspector Hance Atubra to the rank of Chief Inspector following his courageous intervention during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region. Inspector Atubra, who is stationed at the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters, was recognised...

Osofo Dadzie star Grace Nortey dies at 89

Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, renowned for her remarkable contribution to theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 89. The celebrated actress reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). Born...