GFA presidential term extension: Nyaho-Tamakloe warns against amendment, cites Nyantakyi’s downfall

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Chairman Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged the current administration to reflect on the downfall of Kwesi Nyantakyi as it considers amending the GFA statutes. His comments come amid a proposal to extend the GFA presidential limit from two to three terms, a change that could allow current president Kurt Okraku…

Gov’t revokes licences of 4 trawlers over fishing violations

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced the termination of fishing licences for four industrial trawlers that repeatedly violated the country’s fisheries regulations. Speaking during her turn at the Government’s Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 6, the Minister said the action forms part of broader efforts to promote sustainable and responsible…

There were no regulatory, governance approvals for NIA transactions – GRA raises issues with GH¢376 million NIA debt

According to the GRA, from its present assessment, “there were no regulatory and governance approvals for the transaction that created the purported debt.” In a press statement issued Wednesday [Aug 6, 2025] morning in reaction to the NIA’s disconnection of the GRA from the identity verification platform over the unpaid debt, the GRA said its…

Public transport fares to go up by 20% starting Friday, August 8

Public transport fares across Ghana are set to increase by 20% effective Friday, August 8, 2025. This follows a directive issued by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), in collaboration with transport unions, and in accordance with the Administrative Arrangement on Public Transport Fares. According to a statement signed by Emmanuel Ohene-Yeboah, General Secretary,…

Govt won’t budge on ultimatum to DStv — Minister

His comment, contained in a Facebook post yesterday, followed a statement by the company stating its interest in protecting the varied facets of Ghanaian jobs working with the company and having “constructive engagement” with the ministry, upon the minister’s warning issued last Friday. “This year, in April, at a time the Ghanaian cedi had seen…

No casualties recorded in Accra Tourist Information Centre fire – GNFS

A major fire broke out at the Accra Tourist Information Centre in the early hours of Monday, prompting a swift and large-scale response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). According to an official update from the GNFS, the incident was reported at exactly 01:02 hours. The first fire engine, dispatched from the GNFS National…

President Mahama orders probe into assault of JoyNews journalist Carlos Carlony

The incident happened on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the final batch of deputy ministers on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Jubilee House, President Mahama said he has directed the security services to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. “Allow me to condemn, in…

DSTV faces licence suspension by August 7 if it fails to reduce prices – Sam George warns

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern ultimatum to DSTV, warning that the broadcaster’s licence will be suspended by Wednesday, August 7, should it fail to reduce its subscription prices in line with regulatory expectations. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, August 1, the Minister…