Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is spending the night and possibly the next few days in the former Virginia Jail (Peumansend Creek Regional Jail), repurposed into a detention centre (The Caroline Detention Facility). This is a former regional jail repurposed to house immigration detainees under the United States Immigration and …
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U.S. Immigration Authorities Detain Ken Ofori-Atta Over Visa Status
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over questions surrounding the status of his stay in the country, his legal team has confirmed. According to a statement released on the matter, Mr Ofori-Atta is currently cooperating fully with ICE while …
Read More »Chirapatre Chief Builds Fence-Wall Around Public Cemetery To Stop Illegal Burials
The Chief of Chirapatre in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region, Nana Offe Kusi Wiredu II, is overseeing the construction of a fence wall around the public cemetery to improve security and prevent future disputes. The chief explained that the decision followed observation that non‑residents had been illegally burying …
Read More »“He Was Just A Normal MP” – Kwasi Bedzrah Mourns Late Toure Mahama
The Member of Parliament for Ho West and Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late MP for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama. Describing the loss as “profound,” Bedzrah said the nation, Parliament, and the constituents of Ayawaso East have …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Monday, January 5, 2026
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. Republic Press The Daily Searchlight The National Voice THANK YOU for constantly reading stories on MyGhanaMedia.com, a news …
Read More »Ayawaso East MP Dies After Short Illness
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East in Greater Accra, Naser Toure Mahama has passed on. The 60-year-old member from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) side is a native of Kue in the Nkwanta South District of the Oti Region. He reportedly died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a …
Read More »Ebo Noah Remanded For 2 Weeks As Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation
The Adentan Circuit Court has remanded content creator and self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, into police custody for two week. Ebo Noah has been charged with false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news, offences the prosecution says are contrary to Ghana’s criminal laws. …
Read More »New Year, New Unity – Kwaku Fosu Frimpong Appeals To NPP Supporters
Kwaku Fosu Frimpong, a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate aspirant for Ahafo Ano North in the Ashanti Region, has issued a heartfelt plea for unity among party members as the January 31 presidential primaries approach. He made this appeal while hosting a year-end gathering for delegates and supporters …
Read More »Photos: 3 Arrested In Connection With Tema Robberies
The Ghana Police Service, through the Special Support Unit, has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of robberies reported in Afienya, Atadeka, Apollonia, and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, identified as Seth Noi Tetteh, also known as “Wonder,” and two others, Selasie Emmanuel and …
Read More »Support The Needy To Unlock Divine Blessings In 2026 – Major Prophetess Akua Boatemaa
Major Prophetess Akua Boatemaa, Founder and Leader of the Blood of Jesus‑Jesus Ministry International, urged Ghanaians especially believers to make 2026 a year of divine overflow through generosity. Speaking at the 31st Night Service, she said that supporting the needy is the key to unlocking greater blessings in the new year. …
Read More »Uproar As UG Fees Skyrocket By Over 25% for 2025/2026 Academic Year
A wave of anxiety and frustration is sweeping through the University of Ghana (UG) as students grapple with a recently unveiled provisional fee schedule that reveals significant increases in academic costs. The hefty hikes, averaging over 25%, have sparked urgent calls for the university management to clarify the rationale behind …
Read More »New Year To Wash Away Party Riffs: Sir John Calls For NPP Unity And A Fresh Start
John Kwame Duodu also known as Sir John, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency First Vice Chairman for Atwima Nwabiagya South and National Organizer of the Friends of Bawumia 2008 Foundation, has sent a heartfelt New Year greeting to his supporters and the broader community. In his message, Sir John …
Read More »Ashanti GJA Commiserates With OTEC FM Over Loss of News Anchor
The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed profound sorrow following the death of Akwasi Owusu Achiaw, a beloved news anchor with OTEC 102.9 FM. Achiaw passed away on Friday, 26 December 2025 after a brief illness. In a statement, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the GJA, Kofi Adu Domfeh, extended heartfelt condolences …
Read More »From Tradition To Global Service: Nana Amoah Kwedwo II Leads UN Youth Network In Ghana
Hon. Dr. Hadji Mustaphar, known in traditional circles as Nana Amoah Kwedwo II, has officially assumed office as the Country Head for Ghana of the International Youth Network for the United Nations Security Council (IYN-UNSC), marking a significant moment for youth leadership, peacebuilding, and governance in the country. Speaking at …
Read More »Kumi Yeboah Memorial Foundation Donates GH¢30,000 Worth of Items To Edwenase Rehabilitation Center
Kumi Yeboah Memorial Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated food and essential items valued at GH¢30,000 to the Edwenase Rehabilitation Center in the Ashanti Region, bringing significant relief to more than 150 residents living with various forms of disability. The donation, made on Saturday, December 20, …
Read More »From Hiplife To The Pulpit: Apst. Sam Johnson Releases “Onyame Ye” Worship Anthem
Kasoa, Ghana — Apst. Sam Johnson, born Samuel Miles Okyere, is a name that continues to echo across pulpits, crusade grounds, and airwaves in Ghana. Once a hiplife musician, today he stands as a committed servant of God, a gospel artist, head pastor, humanitarian, and seasoned radio preacher—embodying a powerful …
Read More »Abena Osei-Asare Hands Over Two-Storey Doctors’ Bungalow To Enyiresi Government Hospital
The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Constituency, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in her constituency with the commissioning and handover of a two-storey Doctors’ Bungalow at the Enyiresi Government Hospital. Speaking at the ceremony Hon. Osei-Asare described the project as a personal initiative …
Read More »Lilian Owusu: Widow of The late MP John Kumah Remarries
Lilian Owusu, the widow of the late former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, has remarried. Dr Kumah passed away at the age of 45 on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was widely remembered for his dedication to public service, his strong advocacy for economic development, …
Read More »Parliament Approves Renaming of C.K. Tedam University
Parliament has approved the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Amendment Bill, 2025, paving the way for the institution to be renamed the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo. The decision follows concerns raised by some stakeholders, particularly traditional authorities and community leaders, who argued that the …
Read More »CLOSAG Threatens Industrial Action Over Delayed Salary Structure
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOSAG) has warned of possible industrial action over the government’s continued failure to implement a unique salary structure for its members.Ghana travel guide According to the association, efforts to secure the comprehensive salary structure date back to 2018, following extensive government …
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