Hostel fee clampdown is to protect students, not to target investors – Acting Rent Commissioner
The Rent Control Department has explained that its ongoing action against unlawful hostel fee hikes is intended to promote fairness and safeguard students. Speaking to the media, Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku stated that the exercise is part of their efforts to tackle the increasing cost of student accommodation and reduce the financial pressure on students and their families. Mr. Opoku...
NPP constitutes standing and sector committees to strengthen party structures
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the constitution of its Standing and Sector Committees following a decision taken by the party’s National Executive Committee and National Council. According to the party, the decision was reached during a meeting held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in accordance with provisions of the party’s constitution. In a statement signed by the NPP General...
Deputy AG defends withdrawal of NAFCO charges, criticises Godfred Dame
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai has defended the Attorney General’s decision to withdraw charges against accused persons in the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) case, while criticising former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame over his public comments on the matter. Mr. Dame, who is legal counsel for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, had described the withdrawal...
PNP Condemns ‘Selective Targeting’ of Women in Politics
The People’s National Party (PNP) has condemned what it describes as the selective targeting of women in politics, warning that such actions could discourage young women from pursuing leadership and public service roles. Her comments come on the back of public backlash against the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, after she suggested in a viral video that postings to...
Six arrested for allegedly posing as National Security Operatives in Agona Swedru
The Ghana Police Service has arrested six men for allegedly impersonating national security operatives and invading the premises of S.I Jun Manufacturing Company Limited at Agona Akwakwa near Mankrong Nkwanta in the Central Region. According to a police statement issued on Thursday, May 7, the incident occurred on May 6, 2026, at about 12:00 p.m., after authorities received a distress...
Linda Ocloo apologizes for remarks about N/R deployments
Greater Accra Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for the Shai Osudoku Constituency, Linda Ocloo, has issued an apology following comments in a widely shared video, where she implied that assignments to northern Ghana could be perceived as punitive. In a statement, she clarified that her comments were an unintentional and did not represent her true views or the official...
Black Starlets arrive in Morocco for 2026 U-17 AFCON
The journey has officially begun for Ghana’s Black Starlets. After departing Accra in the early hours of Wednesday, the young squad safely arrived in Casablanca carrying the hopes of a nation eager to see its youth football giants rise again on the continental stage. There was a sense of calm focus as the team travelled with a 35-man contingent made...
Mexico threatens World Cup exclusion over training camp dispute
Mexico’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already turned turbulent. With the tournament few weeks away, the Mexican Football Federation has drawn a hard line, report to national team camp or miss the World Cup entirely. The decision has ignited tension across Liga MX and placed some of the country’s biggest stars in an impossible position. The controversy...
Carlos Queiroz names new-look Ghana squad for Mexico friendly
Carlos Queiroz has wasted little time shaking up the Black Stars. In his first squad announcement as Ghana coach, the veteran Portuguese manager unveiled a bold 23-man squad packed with debutants, returning stars and home-based talent ahead of a crucial friendly against Mexico. The match on May 22 is more than just another international friendly. It is Ghana’s final major...
Ghana to Pilot Continental Digital Trade Corridor with African Partners
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with other African countries to pilot a continental digital trade corridor aimed at boosting cross-border commerce and advancing digital integration across Africa. She made the announcement at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 on Wednesday, which was held under the theme “Innovation, Investment and Impact in Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem.” According to...
