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Social media users in Ghana have demanded strict action after a violent clash involving senior high school students during inter‑school sports competitions went viral. Many are calling on the police to punish the students involved, with some even suggesting that those responsible should face jail ti
Ghana’s youngest Guinness World Record holder, Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, is set to headline the country’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Beijing, China. The announcement comes as part of a programme organised by the Ghana Embassy in China, which is hosting a series of cultural, artistic, and
Nollywood actor Oluwatope Bamidele Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has died following health complications, leaving fans and the entertainment industry in mourning. Okemesi passed away on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at a hospital in Nigeria after being in a short coma caused by complications from
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has formally requested the consent of Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale to ship his seized yellow Lamborghini Urus to the United States as part of an ongoing international investigation. The request was confirmed by Sammy Flex, Public Relations Manage
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two men in the Central Region after intercepting a large consignment of suspected narcotics and rejecting an alleged GH¢100,000 bribe offered to secure their release. The incident occurred during a routine police operation in Agona Swedru, where officers stopped
Authorities in Ghana have uncovered the identity of an importer allegedly linked to a massive GH¢85 million tax evasion scheme, following a major joint operation by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the National Security Revenue Mobilisation Taskforce. The operation, which took place along the D
The Afro-Arab Group, led by its Chairman, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has officially launched its Work-and-Pay Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme, fulfilling a major commitment to create 2,000 direct and indirect jobs through the deployment of 1,000 electric vehicles. The programme was officially l
In a significant move to bolster regional cooperation, the governments of Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed seven bilateral agreements aimed at enhancing both security collaboration and economic ties between the two neighbouring West African nations. The accords were formalised during high-level di
Serious allegations of corruption have emerged within Ghana’s customs system, as officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have been accused of collaborating with a criminal-minded importer to evade payment of GH¢82.68 million in import taxes. The revelation has triggered nation
An Accra court has sentenced Sampson Kwabena Ebo to nine months in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing a mobile phone, a woman’s handbag, and several clothing items in a theft case that has drawn public attention. The conviction reinforces the seriousness with which Ghana’s justice system tre
A Ghanaian High Court has sentenced a former soldier, Joseph Abusah, and a pastor, Benjamin Kofi Agbetiafah, for their roles in the death of a man following a dispute over an alleged fake GH¢50 note. The case has sparked national conversations about vigilantism, justice, and the dangers of taking th
As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is shifting in ways that many did not anticipate. Across the country, nearly 30 governors have reportedly defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with open support from billionaires and wealthy power
Multi-award-winning senior journalist and radio broadcaster Nana Yaw Wonder has officially resigned from Bechem-based After2 Radio in the Ahafo Region after nearly seven months of service. CASH MEDIA can confirm that the celebrated broadcaster exits the station having made a notable impact through p
Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has bravely opened up about a traumatic personal experience, revealing that she was repeatedly raped in a previous relationship. In a candid interview, she shared her story publicly, shedding light on the challenges many survivors of sexual violence face
Fresh updates have emerged concerning the motor accident involving the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, bringing relief to many residents of Accra and the wider Ga community. According to the latest information, the revered traditional ruler has successfully been discharged from medical care a
