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Laboma Beach: REGSEC gives 21-day demolition notice to encroachers

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has served a 21-day notice on many beachfront night clubs, eateries and other hospitality…

James Agalga: All you need to know about Ghana’s new Majority Leader

Asante Berko: Former TOR MD convicted of foreign bribery and money laundering

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Ministerial reshuffle: Mahama names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Defence Minister to replace late Omane Boamah

President John Dramani Mahama has named Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as the new…

Wontumi seeks bail pending appeal against 20-year sentence

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako,…

GACL bars two Port Health officers over extortion at Accra International Airport

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has barred two Port Health officers…

NUGS President proposes social media ban for children below 15

Rashid Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), has…

Health Ministry develops AI policy to guide safe use of artificial intelligence in Ghana’s healthcare system

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is developing a comprehensive National Artificial…

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Defence Ministry unveils cenotaph in honour of late Omane Boamah

The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a cenotaph in honour of the late former…

Newspaper headlines: Friday, August 7, 2026

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

WAEC dismisses claims of discrimination against private school BECE candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed allegations that…

Ghana's inflation falls to 4.6% in July

Ghana's inflation rate dropped to 4.6% in July 2026, down from 5.3% in June and…

Tema: Police intercept 866 parcels of suspected cocaine concealed in bags of gari

Police in Tema have intercepted 866 parcels of a white powdered substance…

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Politics

James Agalga: All you need to know about Ghana’s new Majority Leader

James Agalga is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for the Builsa North Constituency in the Upper East Region, a seat…

James Agalga appointed new Majority Leader in Parliament

Ministerial reshuffle: Mahama names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Defence Minister to replace late Omane Boamah

Wontumi seeks bail pending appeal against 20-year sentence

Photos: NPP petitions Supreme Court, Presidency over alleged threats to democracy

Ghana political news

Ministerial reshuffle: Mahama names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Defence Minister to replace late Omane Boamah

President John Dramani Mahama has named Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as the new Minister for Defence, a year after the death of former Defence Minister Dr.…

Wontumi seeks bail pending appeal against 20-year sentence

Photos: NPP petitions Supreme Court, Presidency over alleged threats to democracy

Afenyo-Markin donates 100 laptops to Effutu teachers under ‘One Teacher, One Laptop’ initiative

NPP demands update on galamsey fight, helicopter crash probe ahead of first anniversary of tragedy

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Entertainment

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

A Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on social media.

Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA

New Spider-Man film sees second-best global opening weekend ever

ShattaFest UK cancelled after overcrowding sparks safety concerns

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto Kids

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Business News

Ghana's inflation falls to 4.6% in July

Ghana's inflation rate dropped to 4.6% in July 2026, down from 5.3% in June and 12.1% in July 2025, according to the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan…

GSA to strictly enforce vehicle standards for imports from October 1

BoG insist banks cut NPLs to 10%

IMF urges BoG to end quasi-fiscal activitiess after GH¢22bn DGPP losses

Morocco, Ghana chart new path for economic and investment cooperation

Ghana Business news

Local News in Ghana

Laboma Beach: REGSEC gives 21-day demolition notice to encroachers

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has served a 21-day notice on many beachfront night clubs, eateries and…

Two dead, five injured in Mankessim-Accra highway crash

Asante Berko: Former TOR MD convicted of foreign bribery and money laundering

GACL bars two Port Health officers over extortion at Accra International Airport

NUGS President proposes social media ban for children below 15

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Lifestyle & Fashion

Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?

Long before they land, mosquitoes are reading our body signals from afar. Find out if you feature high on the…

Sniffing chocolate before a workout could add 18 extra reps, study suggests

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

Beer contains ‘substantial’ levels of Vitamin B6 – Study

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms

Lifestyle and Health

World News

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal court jails three TikTok influencers for insulting the president

A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers to serve prison time and pay a fine for insulting the president, their…

South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information ‘leakers’ being ‘hunted down’

Nigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

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