News
WEIJA DAM TO SPILL AGAIN….Residents downstream told to evacuate as water level hits 45.2 feet
By Ghana News Express
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) will resume spillage at the Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and has directed residents downstream of the dam to evacuate their homes.
The warning follows a sharp rise in the water...
Politics
Chris Lloyd launches bid for NPP National Youth Organiser, calls for early preparation towards 2028
Accra, Aug. 30 – Aspiring National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, has officially begun his campaign after successfully filing his nomination, calling on party members to unite behind efforts to rebuild...
Business
Government Pays GH¢10.8bn DDEP Coupon in Full and in Cash
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.82 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the third coupon payment made fully in cash.
The Ministry of Finance said GH¢10,816,840,318.26 was paid to bondholders in f...
Technology
Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
The transaction follows the reconnection of the country’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network
The first payment paves the way for international card acceptance in Syria
Damascus, Syria; 27 August 2026:
Mastercard, QNB Group ha...
Education
Patrick Boamah inspects final works on two 12-unit classroom blocks in Okaikwei Central
By Ghana News Express
Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has inspected final works on two new 12-unit classroom blocks at Apenkwa Shiayennoh and Abeka Cluster of Schools ahead of their formal handover to the Municipal A...
Crime
IGP Briefs Nation on Major Crime-Fighting Breakthroughs, Key Suspects Arrested
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has briefed the nation on significant breakthroughs made by the Ghana Police Service in its ongoing fight against crime, announcing the arrest of key suspects and the recovery of weapons and ammunition in a series...
Health
Sports
Asante Kotoko marks 91st anniversary with call for greater success
KUMASI, August 31, 2026 — Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has marked its 91st anniversary with a renewed commitment to strengthening the club’s infrastructure, adopting modern football technology and building on its rich history of domestic and continent...
World
New Auction Record Set as Falcon Sells for AED 1.5 Million at ADIHEX 2026
• Qarmousha Pure Ultra White falcon sells for AED 1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX) falcon auction
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representati...
Entertainment
Hiplife Musician Barosky repatriated to Ghana
The Government of Ghana has successfully repatriated veteran hiplife musician Barosky from the United Kingdom after reports emerged about his difficult living conditions in Manchester.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced tha...
Tourism
Oxford No. 1 Hotel says it remains under management despite receivership reports
The management of Oxford No. 1 Hotel has dismissed reports that the facility has been taken over by a court-appointed receiver, insisting that the hotel remains under the possession and control of Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRP1 Ltd)....
Lifestyle
Jorge M. Pérez Collection Explores African Diaspora in ‘Améfrica’ at Spain’s CAAC
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) in Seville presents Améfrica: Diasporic Connections in the Jorge M. Pérez Collection (Améfrica), an exhibition curated by Brazilian curator and scholar Helio Menezes and drawn from the holding...
Article
Security Concerns in Ghana Football: A Growing Crisis Demanding Urgent Action
Football in Ghana has long been a unifying force—bringing together communities, nurturing talent, and serving as a source of national pride. However, recent incidents surrounding the Ghana Premier League have cast a dark shadow over the game, raising...
