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Eight people have been confirmed dead, with 27 others sustaining injuries following a devastating road accident at Tahiru Akura in the Kintampo North Municipality. The crash occurred in the early hours of Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., involving a Benz cargo truck travelling towards Kumasi and a …

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced an upward review in sachet water prices, effective Monday, April 6, 2026. According to the association, the increase is due to a global shortage of polymers and rising production costs linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which …

Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply constraints and help stabilize local markets. The export ban, which was announced on March 19 by the Burkinabé authorities, had worsened supply challenges in Ghana and raised concerns among traders …

The Supreme Court of Ghana has fined Kumawood actor Lil Win GH¢10,000 for what it described as “disrespectful” conduct during ongoing legal proceedings involving actress Martha Ankomah. The penalty was imposed after the actor and his legal team failed to appear before the court during a scheduled hearing on March …

A land dispute at Akwatia Line in the Ashanti Region has turned deadly, leaving one person dead and two others injured following a controversial demolition exercise on Wednesday, April 1. According to eyewitness accounts, a private developer claiming ownership of the disputed land—currently under litigation—arrived at the site with police …

The Ghana Football Association is expected to incur a significant financial cost following the dismissal of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, with reports indicating a compensation package exceeding $500,000. Addo, who signed a three-year contract in 2024 with an option for a two-year extension, was relieved of his duties …

The Ghana Police Service has dismantled two suspected robbery gangs in separate intelligence-led operations in the Ashanti Region, resulting in one death and one arrest. According to the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, the operations were carried out at Krofrom and Mamponteng, near Kumasi, as part of ongoing efforts to …

The Supreme Court of Ghana has scheduled April 21, 2026, to hear a high-profile case challenging alleged religious practices at Wesley Girls’ High School. The suit, filed by private legal practitioner Shafic Osman, accuses the school of compelling students of different faiths to adhere to Methodist traditions while restricting Muslim …

The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as statutory public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations across Ghana. The announcement covers Good Friday on April 3, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and Easter Monday on April 6, which continues the …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video in which threats were made against a High Court judge, raising serious concerns about judicial security and online misconduct. The suspect, identified as John Kwabena Owusu Ansah, was apprehended following investigations by the Police Cyber Vetting …