TOP GHANA NEWS HEADLINES FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, 9TH AUGUST, 2022

GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES

*Ghana Card for Voter Registration: NDC was invited but failed to attend - EC clarifies

*Ken Agyapong's presidential bid an indication Akufo-Addo is incompetent - Oboy Siki talks politics

*Akufo-Addo is third highest-paid president in West Africa – Report

*Akufo-Addo’s relatives in government have failed, reason he can’t reshuffle – NDC man

*Guarantor system of voter registration abused by political parties – Ben Ephson

*‘Faeces in sachet water’ research finding inaccurate – FDA

*Finance Minister is like stale water in a bottle – Sammy Gyamfi insists on reshuffling

*‘Any government that finds it distasteful to reshuffle ministers has many secrets’ – Dr Amoako Baah

*Cement prices set to hit ¢68 per 50 Kilo bag due to cedi depreciation – Manufacturers

*Justice Atuguba was NPP’s parliamentary candidate in 1992 – Abronye

*The mysterious tale behind how Akans came to head the 5 clans of the Ada Traditional Area

*God says JFK will never lead NPP to opposition - Prophet Kusi Boateng prophesies

*NDC, jobless people may be the ones calling for reshuffle - Akufo-Addo

*3 major reasons Afari-Gyan is against sole use of Ghana Card for voters registration

*Council of State member fished out by Special Prosecutor for corruption, GH¢1.074 million recovered

*How the law deals with mentally unstable people who commit murder, other crimes – Lawyer explains

*Has Akufo-Addo canonized Mahama?

*National Security shake-up: Appointment of Asomani, Attobrah politically motivated – Adib Saani suggests

*3-year-old allegedly eats faeces at St. Peter’s Cambridge School, father sues for negligence

*I'm shocked at what Kufuor said about me despite my criticisms - Kwesi Pratt Jnr

*JB Danquah died under Nkrumah’s PDA, don't belittle his role in independence struggle - Sekou Nkrumah

*We are disappointed in S&P's downgrade of Ghana's credit rating - Finance Ministry

*Ashanti Region has 9 out 19 cabinet ministers; blame them for lack of development – Kwame Nkrumah Tikese

*Thieves raid NIA office, makes away with registration machines - NDC MP claims

*SIM card registration: Your 'military, authoritative orders to Ghanaians won't work' - Nana Ofori cautions Ursula Owusu

*GJA condemns attack on Kofi Adomah Nwanwani, calls for swift police investigations

*Like Nkrumah, Augustino Neto believed in African unity – Angolan Ambassador to Ghana

*I almost ‘broke the 8’ in 2008 – Akufo-Addo narrates how he lost 2008 election

*FLASHBACK: Akufo-Addo's 'I'll protect public purse' promise has collapsed – Martin Kpebu laments

*Protest rocks Nigerian town, Ogbomoso over killing of kidnapped student, hotelier by terrorists

*NDC, Afari-Gyan creating unnecessary tension about voters' registration - Charles Owusu

*3 controversial actions, pronouncements about Nkrumah under Akufo-Addo

*Faeces leaks after toilet puller runs into car tyre shop

*Notable Ghanaians who have called out EC for its decision to use only Ghana Card for voter registration

*Many of my ministers have done outstanding work - Akufo-Addo shoots down calls for reshuffle

*Today in History: GHC25.5m cash missing after the sale of 1,719 cars - Report

*Ghana card will prevent underaged persons from registering for voters ID - EC

*Today in History: Agyarko’s removal was 'orchestrated' to kill his presidential ambition – NPP Chair

*FLASHBACK: Akufo-Addo won’t engage in reckless spending – NPP

*Collaborate with security agencies to prevent terrorist attacks – Akufo-Addo

*Focus and pass your exam, not on GLC directive - Outgoing Law School SRC President to students

*Deliberate power outage in Krobo area unacceptable – Paramount Chief of Manya Krobo

*EC scheming to rig 2024 polls for NPP with Ghana Card demand – Sammy Gyamfi claims

*Commonwealth Hall dissociates itself from clashes on UG campus

*Influx of foreigners making Tamale unsafe - Residents

*Another group set to embark on massive protest against economic hardship in Tamale

*Breaking the 8 is very possible – Stephen Ntim

*John Boadu makes first public appearance after defeat to JFK

*Police commence investigations into alleged attack on Kofi Adomah Nwanwanii

*GJA condemns attack on Kofi Adomah Nwanwanii

*No privacy at labour wards in Sepe Aprampram – Health personnel complain

*Ellembelle DCE absolved of& involvement in illegal mining

*NDC wants to destabilise my government – Akufo-Addo on reshuffling Ministers

*Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Yendi Road Dualisation Project

*Breaking the 8: Research and Election Officers in Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions receive training 

*‘Economy will bounce back strongly’ – Akufo-Addo assures

*Implement UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – GFDO urges government

*Okyeman taskforce refutes land guard allegation

*EC should work closely with NIA – Ernest Thompson

*Children whose parents died under bizarre circumstances diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder

*Ibrahim Mahama’s aircraft fly Tamale’s children closer to their dreams

*Ofori-Atta struggles to answer if Jesus Christ is happy with how he is managing the economy

*‘Your exceptional leadership in West Africa appreciated by the US’ – US Ambassador to UN tells Akufo-Addo

*SLTF partners ADB for electronic collection of loans

*‘Many of them have done outstanding work’ – Akufo-Addo rejects calls for ministerial reshuffle

*You have given me some of my best memories – Adwoa Safo celebrates husband

*Using Ghana Card for voters’ registration will not disenfranchise citizens – EC

*Government expresses disappointment in S&P’s downgrade of economy

*Let Academic City’s training strengthen and guide you – Prof McBagonluri charges new graduates

*Body of Chinese man who drowned in dam at Kwahu retrieved

*Armed men allegedly attack Palace of Okuapehemea

*Special Prosecutor recovers over ¢1m from Council of State member’s company in import duties shortfall

*New C.I. could open door for multiple voting and ballot stuffing – Dr Afari-Gyan

*Full report: Special Prosecutor retrieves ¢1m from Council of State member’s company in corruption case

*Parliament passes Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2022

*Our members are calling for a demonstration against government – GUTA

*Cedi depreciation against other major trading currencies is getting out of hand – GUTA

*ECG to undertake planned maintenance in parts of Accra on Monday

*Ghana School of Law is 'prepared to admit as many students that will qualify' – Yaw Oppong

*We’ve not discussed relocation of mortal remains of late Atta Mills - Family

*Peace is all we need to develop Savannah region - Yagbonwura

*Residents appeal to highways to fix Bawia to Ebonloa road

*88 communities in Bono Region attain Open Defecation free status

*Ghana Card as sole identification for Voter Registration not necessary - Former MP

*>>>SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Tamale City qualifies for Ghana Premier League

*Man breaks down in tears after blowing GH₵250 building materials money on betting

*Why Emmanuel Adebayor threw a 'party' on the day his father died

*I love you - Shatta Wale reacts to Felix-Afena Gyan’s entry song at AS Roma’s introductory ceremony

*The interesting reason why Adam Kwarasey supports Hearts of Oak

*Meet Ghana's five medal winners at 2022 Commonwealth Games

*He won't get a sniff of an opportunity - BBC reporter passes verdict on Baba Rahman's future at Chelsea

*Meet the Sierra Leonean footballer who missed his own wedding, sent his brother instead

*Don't judge Jordan Ayew with goals alone - BBC reporter

*Better than Messi's - Emmanuel Yeboah's incredible goal draws comparisons on social media

*My father would be proud when I play for Ghana - Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer

*>>>BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Cedi maintains rank as worst performing currency in Africa – Bloomberg

*It is pure confusion this time – Bright Simons on declared FDI flows

*IMF coming to Ghana not a guarantee for access to funds – Assibey Yeboah

*We are disappointed in S&P's downgrade of Ghana's economy - Government

*'Ghana's economy is in the tank' – Prof. Steve Hanke asserts

*Cedi depreciation badly affecting steel industry - Businessman bemoans

*Traders ready to demonstrate against government over cedi depreciation - GUTA President

*Treasury building-up cash buffers - Report

*Cocoa road contractors give govt 14-day ultimatum to settle outstanding payment

*Central region can produce enough rice to feed Ghana – Regional Minister

*>>>ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Don't advise a successful woman like me on how to live my life - Tracey Boakye warns friends

*The last red carpet event Burna Boy and ex-lover Stefflon Don attended together

*Why I didn't attend Tracey Boakye's wedding - Xandy Kamel

*Serwaa Amihere, Mami, and Sandra Ankobiah display their bikini bodies in Las Vegas

*Adwoa Safo 'pens' down emotional message to husband to celebrate 4th marriage anniversary

*All about Maame Ode, the woman who is hired to cry at funerals

*'Loose-talking' Oboy Siki does not act his age - Don Little jabs

*Jagger Pee shares a dream he had before Waakye's death

*Tracey Boakye mounted a billboard; I didn’t even share flyers – Xandy Kamel talks wedding

*I was nearly lynched at a funeral by a widow's rival after mocking her in a song - Maame Ode

*Kizz Daniel arrested in Tanzania, squeezed into pickup truck

*>>>AFRICA NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Nigerian ex-governors Nyame, Dariye released from prison despite stealing N2.7Billion

*US government releases strategy towards Sub-Saharan Africa

*Global Consortium welcomes reduced price for patient-friendly treatment to prevent tuberculosis

*As Kenyan car buyers dash for hybrid cars, is it time to consider electric cars amid rising fuel costs in Africa?

*Chad's military government signs peace agreement with rebel groups

*Seven poll officials fired on eve of Kenya elections

*South Sudan President Salva Kiir fires his Press Secretary Ateny Wek Ateny

*Nigerian police dismiss officer captured in video beating man with cutlass

*Australian firm set for Sh92 billion graphite project in Tanzania

*How South-East Nigerian security outfit, Ebubeagu injured 10 people, burnt 8 vehicles, in Imo community

*>>>WORLD NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Here are all the major businesses you probably didn’t know Beyonce owns

*Man who fatally struck Nicki Minaj’s dad handed one-year jail term

*Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; violation of one-China principle - China

*Bulgaria's Parliament Dissolved, Next to Be Elected on October 2

*Take up responsibility and support food security – Thomas-Greenfield tells Russia

*Top hypersonic missile scientist arrested on treason charge

*Top Pakistan Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan roadside attack 

*China sent trains of military equipment to help Russian invasion 

*How Chinese cartoonists mocked Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit 

*Pentagon announces $1 billion in new U.S. military aid to Ukraine