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Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89 After 35 Years on the Throne
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, bringing an end to a 35-year reign. The Royal House of Norway announced that the King died on Friday shortly after 6:35 a.m. His son, Crown Prince H…
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GTA Extends December in GH 2026 Event Proposal Deadline
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has extended the deadline for the submission of event proposals for the 2026 edition of “December in GH”. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, the Authority a…
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10,000 Direct Jobs Expected from Northshore Apparel – Goosie Tanoh
The Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, Goosie Tanoh, has disclosed that Northshore Apparel is expected to create about 10,000 direct jobs when the factory reaches full production…
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KATH records first decline in maternal deaths in a decade
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has recorded a significant decline in institutional maternal deaths, marking the first reduction in maternal mortality at the facility in about a decade. The…
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Gender Minister commends marry right Ghana for launching marrify verification platform
Written by Regina Bless The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has commended Marry Right Ghana for launching Marrify, a publicly searchable platform design…
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Eugene Boakye Antwi vows to restore discipline and accountability in NPP
New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary aspirant, Eugene Boakye Antwi, says his decision to contest the position is driven by a commitment to restore discipline, accountability and honesty within…
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Teacher Unions threaten strike over delayed promotion, salary placement
A coalition of teacher unions has threatened industrial action if the government fails to place newly promoted teachers on their appropriate salary scales by close of work on Monday, August 31, 2026.…
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James Agalga assumes office as new majority leader, pledges consensus-building
The Member of Parliament for Builsa North, James Agalga, has officially assumed office as the new Majority Leader in Parliament. His appointment follows a communication from the National Democratic C…
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Parliament approves 3 Supreme Court nominees despite minority boycott
Parliament has approved the nominations of three persons to the Supreme Court despite a boycott of the vetting process by the Minority Caucus. The nominees are Court of Appeal Justices Sophia Rosetta…
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My job is to turn minority into majority — Afenyo-Markin tells Agalga
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga of his support in Parliament, while making it clear that his ultimate political objective is to transf…
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IEAG calls for urgent meeting over container charges at Ghana’s ports
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has called on the Minister for Transport to convene an urgent stakeholder meeting to resolve an impasse over the regulated Container Administra…
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Bank of Ghana announces gold coin prices for August 28
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has announced its gold coin prices for Friday, August 28, 2026, with the value of the coins varying according to their weight. The 0.25-ounce Ghana gold coi…
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Bank of Ghana publishes Friday, August 28 exchange rates
Written by; Regina Bless The Bank of Ghana has published its daily interbank exchange rates for Friday, August 28, 2026, showing the Ghana cedi trading at different levels against the major internati…
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La motor court fines six transport operators gh¢1,680 for overcharging passengers
Written by; Regina Bless The La Motor Court has fined six commercial transport operators a total of GH¢1,680 for charging passengers fares above those approved by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA…
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Bank of ghana governor highlights opportunities for stronger domestic debt market
Written by; Regina Bless The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has highlighted Ghana’s progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and the opportunities available to strengt…
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Road crashes: what happens next can kill
Written by; Regina Bless Road crashes can have devastating consequences, but according to road safety experts, the moments immediately following a collision can be just as critical as the crash itsel…
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Importers back AI Valuation System and demand faster appeals and fairer duty assessments
Written by; Regina Bless The introduction of the Port Ghana AI system does not mean the digital platform is without challenges. Like every major digital reform, its implementation continues to face s…
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Police suspend concrete mixer truck operations in Accra and Tema over road safety concerns
Written by; Regina Bless The Ghana Police Service, under the auspices of the National Security Secretariat, has engaged owners and operators of transit mixer trucks, commonly known as concrete mixer …
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Bawumia engages small-scale miners on reforms to promote responsible mining
Written by; Regina Bless Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has engaged the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners as part of ongoing consultations with key stakeholders on the challenges confronting Gha…
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Ghana Newspaper Headlines: August 28, 2026; Osahen: Epitome of honesty—Mahama Ayariga eulogises minority leader
We warned BoG about GoldBod losses Property rate can yield Ghc20bn yearly Appointment committee okays 3SC nominees and MORE…
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The need for a ban on takeaway packs
Written by; Regina Bless The increasing use of takeaway packs has become a growing environmental concern, particularly in communities where plastic waste is poorly managed. While takeaway packaging p…
Entertainment
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GTA Extends December in GH 2026 Event Proposal Deadline
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has extended the deadline for the submission of event proposals for the 2026 edition of “December in GH”. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, the Authority a…
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Stonebwoy Brings His Star Power to Mellissa’s New ‘Show Me’ Video
By Zainab Ali Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight Stonebwoy has once again caught the attention of music lovers, this time with his appearance in Mellissa’s newly released music video, “Show Me.” The offi…
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TikTok’s $400 Million Settlement
By Zainab Ali TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a United States government lawsuit alleging violations of children’s online privacy laws. The case ce…
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Why Are Young People Choosing Situationships Over Relationships?
By Zainab Ali Dating has changed. These days, you can spend months talking to someone, going on dates, being intimate and acting like a couple, yet neither of you is willing to officially call it a r…
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Beyond the Beats: How Ghana’s Creative Economy is Reclaiming the Global Stage in 2026
By Zainab Ali Accra’s creative sector is undergoing a historic shift this year, moving beyond viral dance challenges to cement itself as a multibillion-dollar economic pillar.Driven by the government…
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World Photography Day: How the Camera Changed the Way We Tell Our Stories
BY; Regina Bless Every year on August 19, the world celebrates World Photography Day, a day that recognises the power of photography and the important role images play in documenting people, places, …
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Family of Kantanka thanks Ghanaians for support during Kwadwo Safo’s funeral
The family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, together with the management and members of the Kristo Asafo Mission and his children, has expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians for the overwhelming s…
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Accra High Court places 10-day injunction on Kantanka’s funeral, burial rites
An Accra High Court has granted a 10-day interim injunction restraining former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, from proceeding with the funeral and burial arrangements of the late Apostle Kwadwo …
Sports
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Ghana’s Black Stars climb eight places to 65th in latest FIFA rankings
Ghana’s Black Stars have climbed eight places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking following their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars are now ranked 65th in the wor…
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Black Stars can win AFCON, World Cup if team is maintained – President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism about the future of the national football team, the Black Stars, saying the current squad has the potential to achieve greater success if it is ma…
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Ati Zigi is like a super star in Switzerland – Swiss Ambassador, Simone Giger
Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, has highlighted Ghanaian goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi as an example of the country’s growing soft power and international influence. …
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Black Stars defender, Marvin Senaya to undergo surgery after World Cup injury
Marvin Senaya has revealed that he will undergo surgery after suffering an injury during Ghana’s defeat to Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a setback that will keep him out of action for an exten…
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Black Stars’ World Cup exit forces jersey traders to reduce prices
Traders of Black Stars merchandise, particularly jerseys, are weighing price reductions as demand weakens following Ghana’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Many had increased inventory in anticipa…
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Black Stars’ round of 32 exit came as no surprise – Sports journalist Jerome Otchere
Sports journalist Jerome Otchere has said that Ghana’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup at the Round of 32 stage was largely in line with expectations, given the state of the national team in rece…
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Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal exit World Cup after July 1 matches
Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest African teams to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering Round of 32 defeats on July 1, leaving four African nations still in conte…
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Antoine Semenyo applauds Luka Modrić as “One of the best midfielders Of the current era”
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana is determined to continue its impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. Following an impressive draw against E…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle — Being in Your 20s
By Zainab Ali Your 20s are often presented as the period when everything is supposed to come together. You are expected to have a career, make money, find love, become independent and somehow know ex…
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How Short Videos Are Changing the Way Ghanaians Discover Music, Fashion and Entertainment
By Zainab Ali A few years ago, discovering a new song, fashion trend or comedian often meant relying on radio, television or word of mouth. Today, a short video on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube …
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Must Love Always Come With Money? The Growing Pressure to Spend in Relationships
By Zainab Ali In today’s dating culture, love can sometimes feel like a financial competition. For some young people, going on dates, buying expensive gifts, paying for trips or constantly sending mo…
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SHS Students Close Today: What Parents Should Expect as Students Return Home
By Zainab Ali For many Ghanaian families, Friday, August 21, marks the beginning of a long-awaited break as students in Senior High Schools operating under the single-track calendar officially close …