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The Ghana Police Service has taken a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man into custody after a video showing the minor driving a heavy-duty vehicle circulated widely on social media. The arrests were confirmed on Saturday, August 1, 2026, following public concern about road safety and the apparent endangerment of the child. Police identified the […]

The Ministry of Education has dismissed reports suggesting that foreign languages have been made compulsory under Ghana’s revised basic school curriculum. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, 2026, the ministry clarified that French, Arabic and Chinese would remain optional subjects for pupils. The statement, signed by the ministry’s Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, was […]

Five people sustained gunshot wounds after armed robbers separately attacked two VIP JEOUN Transport buses on major highways in Ghana. The incidents occurred between the night of Wednesday, July 30, 2026, and the early hours of Thursday, July 31, 2026. The targeted buses were travelling on the Accra–Kumasi and Kumasi–Sunyani highways. The first attack reportedly […]

The Parliament of Ghana has approved a 20-year concession agreement for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls through a fully electronic collection system. The agreement, approved on Thursday, July 30, 2026, reverses the suspension of manual toll collection announced in November 2021. Lawmakers argued that ending toll collection deprived the road sector of an […]

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The revival of the Tema Oil Refinery is central to Ghana’s economic transformation and industrialization agenda, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor. He made the statement during the official commissioning of TOR’s refurbished Crude Distillation Unit on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The ceremony marked a major milestone in […]

Four residents abducted by armed bandits in the Oke-Ere community of Yagba West Local Government Area, Kogi State, have regained their freedom following a joint security operation. The rescue was carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Army and local vigilantes on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The incident began when armed attackers invaded Oke-Ere during […]

A devastating fire has destroyed a girls’ dormitory block at Wa Islamic Senior High School in the Wa Metropolis of the Upper West Region. The incident occurred during the late hours of Sunday, August 2, 2026, causing extensive damage to the students’ accommodation and personal belongings. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded to […]

France and Italy have strengthened checks on travellers arriving from Spain following the unprecedented migration crisis in Ceuta, where an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory. The sudden influx alarmed European governments and intensified concerns that some migrants could attempt to travel from Spain into other countries within Europe’s […]

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has announced that she is stepping back temporarily from music-related activities and public appearances after undergoing major surgery. The 24-year-old Afrobeats star shared the health update with fans through her Instagram Story, following a period of reduced online activity. Addressing her supporters, known as the Mobstarrs, the singer explained that […]

South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the published schedule for her A*POP World Tour following several days of boycott calls from Nigerian social-media users. The Grammy-winning performer initially included a December 22, 2026, concert in Lagos when she unveiled the 34-date tour on Monday, July 27. By Friday, the Lagos date had disappeared […]

Police Arrest Man, Detain 12-Year-Old Boy Seen Driving Articulated Truck

Foreign Languages Not Compulsory Under Revised Basic School Curriculum – Education Ministry

Five Injured as Armed Robbers Attack VIP Buses on Ghana Highways

Parliament Approves 20-Year Deal to Reintroduce Electronic Road Tolls in Ghana

TOR Revival Key to Ghana’s Industrialization Drive – Energy Minister

Four Kidnapped Residents Rescued as Security Forces Kill Three Bandits in Kogi

Fire Destroys Girls’ Dormitory at Wa Islamic Senior High School

France and Italy Tighten Controls After Massive Ceuta Migrant Influx

Ayra Starr Takes Temporary Break After Major Surgery

Tyla Removes Lagos From A*POP World Tour Amid Nigerian Boycott Calls

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