Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, as part of this year’s Republic Day celebrations, hosted a luncheon in honor of the country’s senior citizens to appreciate their contributions to national development. According to the President, his government aims to enhance and uphold the dignity of older persons for the nation’s benefit

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses involved in buying and selling gold without a valid GoldBod license. According to GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, anyone found operating outside the new licensing framework will face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of five years up to ten years, as stipulated under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

Seidu Mubarak, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Sunyani East, has stated that the rot Maxwell Kofi Jumah left at GIHOC is unpardonable and calls for his immediate arrest. Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, was detained by national security operatives at his Kumasi residence on June 29

National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has called on the government to fulfil its commitment to introducing technological reforms and capacity-building programmes aimed at curbing illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey.” Association expressed deep concern over what it described as targeted harassment of licensed miners by state security operatives since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office

Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s claim that Adu Lodge was chosen to intimidate her, stating it is a secure and appropriate state facility used at the committee’s request. He assured that the venue meets all constitutional requirements and is not meant to intimidate or compromise the hearing’s integrity

University of Ghana Health Services Directorate has issued a health alert to the university community following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on and around campus. In a statement released on June 23, 2025, the directorate confirmed that several suspected and confirmed cases have been reported within the university’s immediate environment

Management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced plans to resume full operations by October this year. According to the Acting Managing Director, the refinery’s return to full capacity is expected to significantly reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products, strengthening the local energy sector and boosting economic resilience

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi, has announced his intention to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections. Speaking at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi, he emphasized his commitment, stating, “I’m not here to test the waters. I’m here for power.” His declaration was warmly received by grassroots party leaders, as he urged unity and discipline within the party ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mamponteng District Police Command has arrested the proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex, Afoakwa Sarpong, over allegations that he prevented two students from writing some papers in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned of possible cancellations of some papers from the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to the Council, this is due to alleged malpractice incidents reported at certain examination centers across the country