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The Akuapem North Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isaac Batsa Hamillin, was found dead in a hotel room at Amanokrom on May 18, 2026. He was in the area for branch nomination activities, and his death has prompted an investigation by local authorities.

The announcement of Ghana's exit from its IMF bailout marks a key turning point in the country's economic journey. While it is a major milestone, the shift to a non-funded framework introduces new fiscal challenges shaped by austerity measures, political changes, and global market pressures.

A 36-year-old man has been shot dead, while a chief and six others sustained gunshot injuries during a violent clash over illegal mining activities at Asawinso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality.

Some Ghanaian supporter groups of the national football team are calling for government intervention following reported denials of U.S. visas to several fans hoping to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Constitutional lawyer Kwame Adofo says the Government of Ghana has limited capacity to offer assistance to the embattled Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, following his detention in the Netherlands

Pastor standing trial for allegedly attempting to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region has been granted bail by the Sefwi Wiawso High Court

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law, dismantling a 66-year monopoly held by the Ghana School of Law over professional legal education in the country.

A quiet farming community in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region has been thrown into a state of shock and grief following the gruesome killing of a local charcoal producer, Kweku Blankson, allegedly at the hands of his wife

26-year-old miner, identified as Peter Okyere, from Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region but who stays at Kyeikrom in the Amenfi Central District of the Western Region, has allegedly cut off his penis and testicles at Wassa Kyeikrom in the Amenfi Central District of the Western Region

A 19-year-old SHS student has allegedly been shot in the stomach by suspected police officers deployed to supervise a demolition exercise being carried out by a private developer at Domeabra-Danchira in the Ga South Municipality

A 27-year-old man identified as Kwadwo Richmond is currently on the run after allegedly killing his friend over a GH¢20 dispute at Asante Akyem Asuboah. The victim is said to have had a misunderstanding with Richmond after reportedly failing to give him the GH¢20 he had earlier promised

A 26-year-old commercial motor rider is battling for his life after sustaining a gunshot wound in the latest incident linked to the ongoing conflict in the Nkwanta South area

President John Mahama has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening Ghana's anti-corruption framework, stating that ongoing legal disputes over the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not undermine efforts to ensure accountability in public life.

Government is set to replace the damaged facility at the Akosombo GRIDCo substation with a more modern control room. This follows a tour of the facility by President Mahama after it was ravaged by fire

A pregnant woman in labour has died after health workers at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital allegedly denied her request for a caesarean section due to a lack of beds in the ward.

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdullai Jinapor, has said that the recent fire at the Akosombo power generation unit is the most serious and unprecedented disruption in Ghana's power sector, adding that efforts are underway to resolve the situation.

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has accused the Ghana AIDS Commission of promoting LGBTQ+ activities through the distribution of lubricants to certain groups

Chairman of Parliament's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Shaibu Mahama, has described former President Akufo-Addo's decision not to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, as a blessing in disguise

Trainee teachers across the country are threatening mass protests over what they describe as unfair recruitment practices by the government. The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana warns that more than 60,000 graduates could take to the streets if their concerns are not addressed

Spokesperson for former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Akwasi Kwarteng, has dismissed claims that he has left the New Patriotic Party. He says Agyapong remains committed to the unity and progress of the party, describing reports of his exit as false and misleading

42-year-old farmer and basket weaver, Daniel Kofi Asuom, is in stable condition at the Techiman Holy Family Hospital after inflicting severe injury on himself

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party is determined to win the Asante Akyem Central parliamentary seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections

Senior Nursing Officer at the Children's Ward of the Bibiani Government Hospital has confirmed that the baby, who was allegedly attempted to be buried at Abofrem near Bibiani, is responding well to treatment

Dormaa East District Office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has been forcibly shut down and marked with a red bandana by suspected NDC supporters

4-year-old boy, Godsway Nuchuga, has met his untimely death, while his 35-year-old elder brother, Seth Nuchuga, is in critical condition after a building collapsed on them at Awutu Papaase No.1 during yesterday's heavy downpour

Two suspected robbers have allegedly been killed for robbing a mobile money vendor at Tema Community 6

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George Nartey, has reaffirmed his strong stance against LGBTQ+ activities, describing the anti-LGBTQ+ bill as a key priority for both himself and his constituents

Nine people have been confirmed dead following a tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta has been freed from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following a judicial order on April 7, 2026, his legal team has confirmed. He has since reunited with his family and is now back home, although legal proceedings concerning his immigration status and related matters are still ongoing

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described the pressure from the Minority on LGBTQ issues as a waste of time, stating that it is not a priority for Ghanaians at the moment

A total of 59 onion trucks belonging to Ghanaian traders have reportedly been held in Nigeria, preventing their entry into Ghana, following a growing dispute between local onion sellers and their Nigerian counterparts

At least 23 members of Christ Preachers Church International, along with their driver and mate, have been discharged from hospital following a road crash at Kwashieman, marking a significant recovery in the incident

President Mahama has announced that, effective 25th May 2026, during the commemoration of Africa Day, Ghana will commence a free visa regime for all Africans.

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has warned that the Ministry will take action against parents who assist their children in Primary 6, Form 1, or Form 2 to sit for the BECE, stating that the practice is against Ghana Education Service ethics

Commercial transport operators in Ghana have issued a two-day ultimatum to the government to stabilize fuel prices, warning that failure to act could lead to a 20% increase in lorry fares

Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has called for the immediate arrest of the contractor and consultant responsible for the collapsed school building at Accra New Town, which claimed three lives and left several others injured

Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced two armed robbers to 50 years' imprisonment with hard labour. The presiding judge, His Honour Isaac Apeatu, delivered the ruling, bringing the eight-month case to an end

Parliament has passed the Legal Education Bill, 2025, introducing major reforms that break the monopoly in professional legal education and allow university law faculties to participate in training future lawyers

A total of 123 member states of the United Nations have voted in favour of President John Dramani Mahama's resolution on the slave trade. The resolution, presented at the UN today, saw 123 votes in support, 3 against, and 52 abstentions out of a total membership of 178

Minority in Parliament is seeking clarity on the proposed Kumasi–Accra Expressway project, questioning whether it represents the best use of national resources

A Criminology expert, Dr. Edgar Takyi Akunnor, has reiterated that Ghana's Constitution does not permit the brutalisation or harm of alleged offenders, stressing that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law

Member of Parliament for the Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Elikplim Akurugu, has highlighted her achievements after completing her first year in office, focusing on initiatives in youth empowerment, education, and infrastructure