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NAM 1 tells court Bank of Ghana guided Menzgold operations

The former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM 1, has told the High Court that the…

Berekum: Police arrest 39-year-old over suspected narcotic drugs

Customs intercepts 12 articulated trucks; over GH¢85m in taxes at stake

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Mahama signs 24-Hour Economy Authority bill into law

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill…

AMA Sanitation Court convicts 10 fishmongers for drying anchovies on road median; orders arrest of 7 others

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court has convicted 10…

Ivory Coast considers following Ghana with cocoa price cut, sources say

Ivory Coast is considering cutting the price it pays farmers for cocoa beans to…

Ga Mantse in stable condition after Oti Region road accident

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is in stable condition following a…

NPP to hold national executive elections from September 18 to 20

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared its intention to uphold its…

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Newspaper headlines: Thursday, February 19, 2026

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

Ayawaso East by-election: NDC expels Umar Sanda over independent candidacy

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that Umar Sanda has…

Gifty Oware-Mensah files motion to stay proceedings in NSA scandal

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty…

Mahama visits survivors of Burkina Faso attack at 37 Military Hospital

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, visited…

Baby stolen from Mamprobi Polyclinic found; suspect arrested

The newborn baby stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has been found…

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Mahama signs 24-Hour Economy Authority bill into law

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, paving the way for the full implementation…

NPP to hold national executive elections from September 18 to 20

Minority to haul Finance Minister before Parliament over cocoa payment delays

Ayawaso East by-election: NDC expels Umar Sanda over independent candidacy

No basis to remove EC Chair, Deputies and Special Prosecutor – Chief Justice tells Mahama

Ghana political news

Minority to haul Finance Minister before Parliament over cocoa payment delays

The Minority in Parliament says it is prepared to summon Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to appear before the House over delays in payments to cocoa…

Ayawaso East by-election: NDC expels Umar Sanda over independent candidacy

No basis to remove EC Chair, Deputies and Special Prosecutor – Chief Justice tells Mahama

Bawumia condemns killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso

Democracy Hub files suit to halt Ayawaso East by-election

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Entertainment

National Theatre set for Valentine takeover as Roverman brings two explosive love stories

The National Theatre in Accra is set for one of the most talked-about theatrical Valentine weekends of 2026 as Roverman…

Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue

Disco Dance hit maker Ebo Taylor dances into eternity

10 of the best films to watch this February

Full list: Check out 2026 Grammy winners

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Customs intercepts 12 articulated trucks; over GH¢85m in taxes at stake

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted 12 articulated trucks in a major enforcement operation along the Dawhenya–Tema Road,…

Ivory Coast considers following Ghana with cocoa price cut, sources say

Gov't settles GH₵10 billion DDEP interest obligations

For travel and the moments in between: Your 2026 Medallion Year starts now

Trade and Tourism Ministers engage smock dealers to boost Fugu industry

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Local News in Ghana

NAM 1 tells court Bank of Ghana guided Menzgold operations

The former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM 1, has told the…

Berekum: Police arrest 39-year-old over suspected narcotic drugs

NACOC arrests 60-year-old over 2,626 rounds of ammunition at Kundungu

Police arrest three in Obuasi robbery swoop, retrieve GH¢20,000 and pump-action gun

MoMo vendor in court over alleged GH₵112,660 theft from employer

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Lifestyle & Fashion

6 smart ways to escape the Valentines Day perfection trap without losing your mind

The reality is that we’ve been fed this idea that love has to look like a cinematic masterpiece filled with expensive…

Choosing between marriage and church

Your mouth on weed is nothing to smile about - Dentist

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution

26 money rules for 2026

Lifestyle and Health

World News

UK ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the United Kingdom former royal, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt

Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria

‘Difficult’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in office

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