Why Chairman Wontumi chose a legal resolution in Exim Bank trial

Recent commentary surrounding the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his decision to enter plea negotiations...

Driver burnt to death in tipper truck accident on Accra-Tema motorway

A tipper truck driver has been burnt beyond recognition following a devastating crash involving a fuel tanker and a truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway. The...

Bawumia highlights strong UK-Ghana partnership after meeting British High Commissioner

Former Vice President of Ghana and the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored the importance of Ghana’s long-standing relationship...

John Dumelo announces free World Cup viewing centres with meals for...

Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at bringing football fans together as the World...

Youth unemployment worsening – Oppong Nkrumah unveils 5-point rescue plan

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has proposed a five-point strategy to tackle Ghana’s growing youth unemployment crisis. The Ofoase-Ayirebi...

Mamprugu Traditional Council calls for probe into alleged abuses linked to Bawku...

The Mamprugu Traditional Council has called for independent, transparent, and credible investigations into allegations of unlawful killings, disappearances, torture, abuse of power and human...
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Middle East conflict sends global growth to lowest rate since COVID-19...

The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid...

2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Rhode Island for final phase...

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to begin the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World...

Why Chairman Wontumi chose a legal resolution in Exim Bank trial

Recent commentary surrounding the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his decision to enter plea negotiations...

When leadership fails, society pays the price; Indiscipline begins with leadership

The way our political leaders quickly change the national conversation around flooding and sanitation depending on who occupies political office needs to be studied...

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Middle East conflict sends global growth to lowest rate since COVID-19...

The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid...

Bawumia highlights strong UK-Ghana partnership after meeting British High Commissioner

Former Vice President of Ghana and the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored the importance of Ghana’s long-standing relationship...

Court grants Abronye leave to travel outside of Ghana

The High Court in Accra has granted the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC,...

High tension lines kill two tipper truck operators at Atwima Nwabiagya

Two tipper truck operators have died after their truck came into contact with a high-tension electricity cable at Bokankye in the Atwima Nwabiagya North...

Youth unemployment worsening – Oppong Nkrumah unveils 5-point rescue plan

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has proposed a five-point strategy to tackle Ghana’s growing youth unemployment crisis. The Ofoase-Ayirebi...

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has been in a coma for more than three years, has died, the royal household has announced. She was 47. She...

Telecel launches Ashanti Codes to equip youth with digital and AI...

Telecel Ghana has launched the Ashanti Codes initiative in Kumasi as part of efforts to promote digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) education among young...

Fortune names Yellow Card among top global crypto innovators

Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across more than 50 markets, has been named to the inaugural Fortune Crypto Innovators list,...

Sales boy captured on CCTV cameras stealing, jailed 36 months   

A 22-year-old sales boy captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras stealing from his employer was jailed for 36 months in hard labour by the...

North East Region: Regional Secretary declares bid to unseat NPP Chairman

North East Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Sulley Sambian, has officially declared his intention to contest the Regional Chairmanship. The private...

Court strikes out application to dismiss East Legon property case 

An Accra High Court (Land Division) has struck out an application by defendants seeking to dismiss a suit filed by property developer Carlos Kwebena...

2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Rhode Island for final phase...

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to begin the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World...

2026 WC: I am not aware Thomas Partey has been denied...

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has stated that he is not aware of any visa denial involving Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey...

2026 WC: You will be proud of Black Stars after the...

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that Ghana will deliver a performance that will make supporters proud at the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: Black Stars are here to fight for the title...

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has delivered an ambitious message of intent ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the...

2026 WC: Ghana can disturb England and Croatia – Ibrahimovic

Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimović has backed Ghana to cause surprises against England and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions,...

2026 WC: We must stay positive – Ati-Zigi urges Black Stars...

Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has urged his Black Stars teammates to maintain concentration and adopt a positive mentality as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: Ati-Zigi confident Black Stars will make Ghana proud

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ determination to make the nation proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in...

Charcoal is now Ghana’s biggest inflation driver as prices soar by...

Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has revealed that charcoal has become the single biggest driver of inflation in Ghana, with prices surging by more...

I’m ready to contest NDC National Chairmanship if… – Nii Lante...

The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has declared his readiness to contest for the National Chairmanship...

Driver remanded for breaking into lawyer’s chambers and stealing GH¢750,000

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into lawful custody a driver accused of GH¢750,000 from a lawyer’s office.  Theophilus Terkpernor, 45, is said to have...

Kpone-Katamanso MCE condemns cattle invasion of school after viral video

Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton, the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has condemned the invasion of the Kpone Community Preparatory School by stray cattle after...

Why Chairman Wontumi chose a legal resolution in Exim Bank trial

Recent commentary surrounding the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his decision to enter plea negotiations...

Newspaper headlines: Friday, June 12, 2026

Here are the front pages of some of Ghana’s newspapers today.

Japan’s Wataru Endo out of World Cup, confirms international retirement

Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the nation’s World Cup squad after failing to recover from an ankle injury. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he...

Korea Republic seal late comeback over Czechia to win World Cup...

Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom scored as an impressive South Korea team came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 in their opening World Cup...

Three sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup...

Three players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium. South Africa...

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant...

The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star...

Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the reappointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. The 63-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and will begin work when the...

Kpandai District Assembly disburses GH¢163,000, tricycles to 147 Persons with Disabilities

The Kpandai District Assembly has disbursed GH¢163,000 and distributed three tricycles to 147 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to improve livelihoods...

Andy Appiah Kubi files motion to withdraw from Samreboi illegal mining...

Counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi has filed a motion to withdraw...

Seeking plea bargain does not amount to admission of guilt –...

Counsel for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has rejected suggestions that his client’s request for...

I am not bound by Presidential directives – Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated that he is not obligated to follow directives from the President, stressing that his primary allegiance is...

Energy Minister receives Akosombo Substation fire report, commends investigative committee

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the final report of the committee established to investigate the fire outbreak...

Dredge Masters intensifies desilting of Accra’s storm drains

Following the three-day anti-flood clean-up operation launched by Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its partners, Dredge Masters Limited on Thursday, June 11, deployed specialised equipment...

NACOC, GSA begin scientific testing of seized drugs ahead of court-ordered...

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has commenced scientific examination of narcotic exhibits earmarked for destruction as...

Tension rises in Ofoase-Ayirebi as NPP holds coordinator elections despite court...

Tension is mounting in the Ofoase-Ayirebi Constituency of the Eastern Region after executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) allegedly proceeded with Electoral Area...

High-profile criminal cases should be televised – Andy Appiah Kubi

Lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi, counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has called for high-profile criminal cases to...

Bawumia intervenes in NPP polling station election dispute in Akyem Swedru,...

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stepped in to help ease tensions following controversies that disrupted polling station executive elections in the Akyem...

Man arrested for allegedly stealing cocoa beans at Akyem Asuboa

The Akim Oda Police Division in the Eastern Region has arrested one suspect in connection with the alleged theft of cocoa beans from a...