Fisheries Minister Faces Parliament Over Cost of Digital Licensing Platform
Minister Emelia Arthure defends Ghana’s new one-stop aquaculture licensing platform in Parliament, promises cost details later after 2026 rollout.
15 Dead, 40 Injured — Interior Minister Orders Full Enforcement of Election Violence Report
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak orders full enforcement of Ghana’s election violence report after 15 deaths and 40 injuries in past polls.
Former NPA CEO Faces GH¢291m Extortion Charges Together with Nine Others — OSP Reveals
The OSP charges former NPA CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others over GH¢291m extortion allegations involving oil firms. Hearings begin soon.
Courtroom Tension as Defense Accuses Attorney General of ‘Undermining Justice’ in Ongoing Trial
Defense counsel accuses Ghana’s Attorney General of undermining justice amid delays in case disclosures; court adjourns to November 12.
PAC Refers KATH, Ridge Hospital and 10 Other Public Institutions to Attorney General for Prosecution
PAC refers KATH, Ridge Hospital, and 10 others to the Attorney General for prosecution over financial irregularities in Auditor-General’s report.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives in Ghana for Three-Day State Visit
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Accra for a three-day visit to deepen Ghana–Germany ties in trade, technology, and development.
Speaker Orders GH¢1,000 Salary Deduction from MPs to Support Breast Cancer Fight
Speaker Bagbin directs GH¢1,000 deduction from MPs’ November salaries to raise GH¢300,000 for breast cancer support in Ghana.
Parliament Names 28 Absentee MPs as Attendance Crisis Deepens
Ghana’s Parliament has published a list of 28 MPs who missed multiple sittings without permission in early 2025, prompting Speaker Alban Bagbin to warn that persistent absenteeism could lead to seat forfeiture under the 1992 Constitution.
GHS 4 Billion Spent on Foreign Trips in 2023 as Ashanti, Accra Lead – GSS
Ghanaians spent over GHS 4 billion abroad in 2023, with Ashanti and Greater Accra leading outbound travel, according to a GSS report that urges new policies to boost domestic tourism and retain revenue locally
GSS Calls for Policies to Retain Ghanaians’ Travel Spending Locally
The Ghana Statistical Service has called for new tourism and economic policies to retain more of Ghanaians’ travel spending locally, after revealing that over GHS 4 billion was spent abroad in 2023.
Ex-NSS Director Osei Assibey Antwi Granted GH¢800 Million Bail After Pleading Not Guilty in GH¢600 Million ‘Ghost Names’ Scandal
Former National Service Authority boss Osei Assibey Antwi has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges, including stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state, in the GH¢600 million “ghost names” scandal. The Accra High Court has granted him GH¢800 million bail pending trial.
Ghana Air Traffic Engineers Suspend Strike.
Ghana’s air traffic engineers have suspended their planned strike after emergency talks with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. The GCAA assured the public of uninterrupted flight operations through a contingency plan ensuring safety and service stability.
Armed Forces Condemns Soldier’s Assault on Pharmacy Workers, Pledges Swift Justice
The Ghana Armed Forces have arrested a soldier seen in a viral video assaulting two civilians at a pharmacy inside Burma Camp. Authorities confirm both victims are receiving care as investigations continue. The GAF condemns the act, vowing accountability and discipline within its ranks.
Cybersecurity Bill Sparks “Dangerous” Free Speech Warning — Oppong Nkrumah Raises Alarm Over Draft Legislation
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has described Ghana’s draft Cybersecurity Bill as “dangerous,” warning that it could criminalize ordinary online communication. Civil society groups are calling for transparency and consultation to protect citizens’ digital rights.
TVET Service Suspends Three Principals Over Unauthorized Fee Collection
The Ghana TVET Service has suspended three principals from Agona Swedru, Sunyani, and Madina Technical Institutes over reports of unauthorized fee collection. The move, part of the government’s Free TVET Policy enforcement, underscores the Service’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and its commitment to transparency in vocational education.
Use of Ghanaian Languages Limited to Lower Primary: Education Ministry Explains
The Ministry of Education has clarified that the use of Ghanaian languages as the medium of instruction is limited to lower primary levels. Officials explained that the policy aims to strengthen literacy and cultural identity among young learners while ensuring a smooth transition to English at the upper primary level.
Gov’t set to launch national gun amnesty to curb illegal weapons – Small Arms Commission
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has announced that the government is preparing to roll out a national gun amnesty program aimed at reducing the circulation of illegal firearms across Ghana. The initiative will allow citizens to surrender unregistered weapons without facing prosecution, as part of efforts to strengthen national security and prevent armed violence.
Fatal Crash Near Kasoa Tollbooth Claims Several Lives, Many Injured
A Sprinter mini-bus and a reversing Jeep collided near the Kasoa tollbooth in Ghana’s Central Region on October 26, 2025. Several fatalities are feared and many are injured as emergency teams respond.
NSMQ 2025: Seeded Schools Return as One-Eighth Stage Draw Promise Fierce Intellectual Battles
The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz enters its one-eighth stage after five days of thrilling preliminaries. Twenty-seven seeded schools rejoin the contest to face top-performing qualifiers in what promises to be a fierce showdown for academic supremacy
Education Minister Orders Strict Enforcement of Mother Tongue Instruction in Schools
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Education Service to enforce the use of mother tongue instruction nationwide to enhance learning outcomes and promote inclusive education under President Mahama’s education reset agenda.

