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Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney-General in his ongoing criminal trial over an alleged fraudulent loan transaction involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, filed a Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation at the Accra High Court under Docket No. CR/0529/2026. According to court documents, Wontumi’s lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, wrote to the Attorney-General on June 5, requesting the initiation of plea negotiations regarding the charges before the court. The notification was…

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event in history, with more than $50 billion projected to be wagered worldwide. The tournament begins today across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Financial services firm Macquarie predicts that bettors will stake about $500 million on every match. If the forecast proves accurate, total wagers will far exceed the estimated $35 billion placed during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A larger tournament format is driving much of the expected growth. FIFA has expanded the competition from 32 teams to 48 teams. As a result, fans…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has reassigned the Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor following delays and poor performance by the previous contractor, Black Oak. The minister announced the decision while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development on Wednesday, June 10. Mr Agbodza said the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highways Authority made several efforts to get the contractor to speed up work on the project. However, he noted that those interventions failed to produce the expected results. The 23-kilometre road has become a major concern for residents and traditional…

Ghana’s economy recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by rapid expansion in the technology sector and a rebound in industrial activity. According to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.4% between January and March 2026. The figure represents an increase from the revised 6.2% growth recorded during the same period in 2025 and a significant improvement from the 4.9% growth posted in the first quarter of 2024. Presenting the latest GDP estimates, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the economy benefited from sustained growth and declining…

The government is reviewing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) timetable to give candidates more time between papers and reduce examination-related stress. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the planned changes during a visit to Aburi Girls’ Senior High School on Wednesday, June 10. Mr. Iddrisu acknowledged concerns from students and education stakeholders about the current examination schedule. At present, BECE is conducted within a single week, from Monday to Friday. According to the minister, the compressed timetable places significant pressure on candidates and leaves little time for preparation between papers. “I understand that our schedule of the exams for BECE…

Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign aimed at promoting menstrual dignity and raising awareness about menstrual health. As part of the celebration, the company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls while advocating for a society free from menstrual stigma. This year’s theme, “Period Friendly World,” called for collective action to create safe and supportive environments where menstruation can be discussed openly and without shame. A key part of the campaign was a partnership with the Women Commission of Takoradi Technical University (TTU). Together, they organised a menstrual hygiene education programme…

MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) has released a white paper aimed at strengthening efforts to combat digital fraud in Ghana’s financial services sector. The publication, titled Uniting Against Digital Fraud: Strengthening Ecosystem Collaboration in Ghana’s Digital Financial Services Sector, calls for stronger cooperation among key stakeholders to address growing fraud risks. The white paper highlights the need for coordinated action across the financial ecosystem as digital financial services continue to expand in Ghana. According to MMFL, traditional approaches to fraud prevention are no longer sufficient due to the increasing sophistication of digital crimes. The report argues that tackling fraud effectively requires…

The Western Central Regional Police Command has restored calm in Benso near Tarkwa following a violent clash between suspected illegal miners and forestry officials that left two people injured. The disturbance occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and resulted in damage to property at the Forestry Commission office. According to a police statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, officers received a report at about 8:20 p.m. that a 22-year-old man, Prosper Kwame Eshun, had allegedly been assaulted by forestry officials. Initial investigations revealed that Eshun had parked his motorcycle near a Forestry Commission workers’ bungalow while he went to make…

The Director of the Soil Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr Collins Tay, has expressed concern about the declining quality of soils in Ghana. He described the country’s soils as moderately poor and called for urgent action to improve soil health and support agricultural production. Speaking on JoyBusiness’ Agric Business Month programme on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM, Dr Tay assessed Ghana’s soil health on a scale of one to ten. “I will say seven or eight because we are really struggling to get healthy soils in Ghana,” he said. His assessment…

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has expressed concern over rising indiscipline in senior high schools across Ghana. He described the situation as one of the biggest challenges facing the education sector and pledged action to address it. Speaking at Adonten Senior High School in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, June 10, the minister said the government would make the issue a major priority in 2026. Mr Iddrisu announced plans to organise a national conference before the end of July to discuss practical solutions to the growing problem. The event is expected to take place in either Kumasi or Sunyani. According to…