TOP GHANA NEWS HEADLINES FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, 18TH AUGUST, 2022

 

GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES

*Chief of Mion and heir apparent to Yaa Naa passes away

*Adutwum abrogated our contract after convincing World Bank with ‘made-up’ GALOP report – IT firm speaks

*Adwoa Safo’s woes deepen as Constituency Chairman says it’s too late for her

*‘Where has all the money gone?’ - Gabby’s 2015 views on IMF pops up

*NPP should rid itself of falsely imposed Danquah -Busia -Dombo tradition – Boakye Agyarko

*Customs Staff Association Secretary responds to query; denies any wrongdoing

*It does not make sense any longer to buy treasury bills – Prof Lord Mensah

*Bright Simons Ghana Card artwork post is ‘a mix of half truth’ – NIA

*Key directors, management of UT and Capital banks prosecuted for criminal offences – EOCO, BoG report

*Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings loses sister

*Details of how OWASS boys caused trouble on campus emerge

*How Nkrumah called GBC for a spelling correction

*US court overturns $165 million judgement debt against University of Ghana

*Why Akufo-Addo may be reluctant to reshuffle ministers

*How Col. Damoah boogied after calling SP a ‘small boy'

*CCTV captures a confident thief stealing a doctor’s bag at Ridge Hospital

*The 5 big cases being investigated by the Special Prosecutor

*Digitalisation will not create an era of joblessness – Bawumia refutes claims

*I will return to Ghana if I get one tipper truck, I’m tired - Germany-based Ghanaian

*Details of how Opoku Ware student's father attacked headmaster after being informed he stole

*NPP Flagbearer race: Bawumia’s camp is pushing ‘ethnic and religious angle' - Arthur Kennedy

*Man who had sex with 3 daughters provides sheep, schnapps for cleansing rituals

*NPP writes to Alan Kyerematen over ‘Aduru Wo So' walk

*Bawumia's religious trajectory is a threat to Ghana's peace - Alhaji Nasiru Muhammad

*Our foodstuffs are getting rotten; we need investors—Ahafo Regional Minister

*Australian High Commission cited in unfair treatment accusation by Ghanaian

*Appoint seasoned Customs Officer to GRA Board of Directors – Samson Awingobit urges government

*I was only exhibiting my acting talent – Nursing Trainee who threatened to kill clients

*Doctor explains why women manage stress better than men

*I stand for unity – Alan Kyerematen reacts to Hopeson Adorye’s ‘Dombo’ comment

*National Security outlines road map for power restoration to Yilo, Manya Krobo

*Mahama donates relief items to Apiate disaster victims

*NPP invites Hopeson Adorye, Ekow Vincent over 'Aduru Wo So' Health Walk

*Boana CHPS Compound appeals for electricity

*Newly-elected Assemblies of God boss promises to rebrand and reposition the church to achieve massive growth

*Collaboration with EOCO in the resolution of Banks and Special Deposit-Taking Institutions – BoG report

*GRA issues query letter to Customs Staff Association Secretary for discussing Labianca case

*OWASS is not responsible for the conduct of 3 robbery suspects - Headmaster

*Economic crisis: 'Let's brace ourselves for a very difficult 6 months of our lifetime' – Dr Ato Forson

*ECG begins monitoring its transformers and power lines in Krobo area

*Opoku Ware Students arrested for robbery granted GH¢80,000 bail

*Godfred Dame to appear before PAC to answer questions on cases referred to his office for prosecution

*NPP is Ghana's only economic 'messiah' – Obiri Boahen

*Campus violence: Punishment should include jail term – Adib Sani

*Pastor cries on TV for forgiveness from best friend he accused of sleeping with his wife

*Today in History: I don't want to see the faces of Asiedu Nketia, Ofosu Ampofo - Allotey Jacobs

*FLASHBACK: Your prophecies of doom did not materialise - Akufo-Addo jabs naysayers

*Today in History: I'll be very surprised if Mahama loves women more than Akufo-Addo – Sekou Nkrumah

*Striking UDS unions suspend action

*FLASHBACK: We've learnt our lesson, 2024 elections would be different – Mahama

*Watch how an autistic child struggled to get her Ghana Card due to hypersensitivity

*Outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana bids Bagbin farewell

*Police on a manhunt for two robbers who escaped with a hostage

*Komla Dumor, Diamond Cement roads in Volta Region deplorable despite assurances by government

*Bawku-Bolga road has become a 'killing field' - Adib Saani

*'I don’t see why we can’t touch Free SHS' - IEA Research Director on IMF talks

*Bawumia does not have roots in NPP – Kwesi Pratt

*PAC moves to halt abuse of scholarship granted lecturers for study abroad

*It's time to focus on my parliamentary duties – Adwoa Safo reacts to her dismissal

*NPP flagbearers elected on merit, not on Danquah-Busia-Dombo factions - Akomea ‘schools’ Adorye

*It's time to 'regularize' okada - Frank Annoh-Dompreh

*Ghana Card brouhaha: Our MPs to tackle EC in Parliament – Asiedu Nketiah

*The story of two biological sisters who share the same husband

*An IMF programme is not enough to solve Ghana’s problem – Prof Bokpin

*No justification to hold by-election anywhere apart from SALL – Kofi Bentil

*Sarbah - Commonwealth clash: Sanctions accounting for heightened tension on campus - Apaak

*UG - UTAG condemns clash between Commonwealth and Sarbah Hall residents

*COVID-19: It is not over – Get vaccinated- Dr Nyarko

*Cadres must be integrated into NDC for victory 2024—Former Ambassador

*'We will make the country safer than yesterday' - IGP assures Ghanaians

*Presbyterian Church Moderator calls for extension of NABCO programme

*IMF negotiations: Government must be prepared for tough measures - Dr Kwakye

*High tax regime at Ghana’s Ports making corruption enticing – GUTA

*Tariff increment not acceptable at this time — TUC

*'Footages that extremists have attacked any part of Ghana are false' - Ambrose Dery

*Australian High Commission accused of unfair treatment by former employee

*Two 'robbery' students in custody, one on the run - Source at Opoku Ware SHS confirms

*Cooperate with ECG, security agencies for electricity to be restored to you – National Security Ministry to Kroboland

*Full Text: Monetary Policy Committee of BOG hikes benchmark rate to 22%

*Alan condemns Hopeson Adorye’s comments at ‘Aduro Wo So Health Walk’, calls for unity

*AWLA strengthens capacity of stakeholders on the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Kintampo

*Excessive political influence engendering corruption at the Ports – IMANI Africa

*Ghana at 65: Christians to assess performance of government since independence

*Chief of Staff sues Larry Dogbe, wants ₵20m paid for defamation

*Dr. Nduom remembers GN Bank 3 years after revocation of licence

*Police in Ashanti Region rescue woman kidnapped by armed robbers at Abuakwa-Asenemaso

*Unique national ID has helped to fish out ‘ghost’ workers – Dr Bawumia

*Commissioner-General of GRA was aware of exemption granted Labianca – Executive Secretary of IEAG

*‘Government is using technology to solve our problems’ – Dr Bawumia  

*NPP to meet all Presidential aspirants over adherence to Code of Conduct

*Ahafo Region records significant development of 3 years after creation – Minister

*>>>SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Ex-Ghana star Agyemang Badu plays first game for Olympics

*UEFA Champions League: Ghana winger Osman Bukari provides assists in Red Star's defeat in Israel

*Black Galaxies Austria trip cancelled due to visa problems

*DOL Super Cup: FC Samartex draw with Young Apostles, Tema Youth fire blank against Tamale City

*If we didn't score South Africa, would we have qualified? - Alhaji Grusah to Asamoah Gyan

*Afena-Gyan is a game changer, not a bench warmer at AS Roma - Barusso

*Why Samuel Eto'o is visiting Ghana

*I'm the news - Asamoah Gyan reacts to backlash after his World Cup declaration

*Videos of Asamoah Gyan training flood social media after World Cup declaration

*We will consider 2-5% new additions in World Cup squad - Black Stars coach

*>>>BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*FULL TEXT: BoG Monetary Policy Committee hikes benchmark rate to 22%

*Delay in IMF bailout will be dire for Ghana - Goldman Sachs warns

*We shall implement stringent measures to deter those breaking fisheries law – Hawa Koomson

*Cedi depreciation to dominate BoG MPC emergency meeting

*Here is the worth of goods Ghana imported from the US in 2021

*Cedi classified as worst performing currency in the world after Sri Lanka's Rupee - Bloomberg survey

*BoG hikes monetary policy rate by 300 basis points, stands at 22%

*Depreciating cedi: What Isaac Adongo said about Dr. Bawumia's 'economic stamina'

*Ghana government lacks urgency in securing IMF deal – Goldman Sachs

*‘Ghana is sick at the ICU of IMF’ – Adongo mocks government

*Ghana must learn from Botswana to generate revenue from extractive sector – IFS

*>>>ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HEADLINES...*

*I was declared medically unfit to do music, but God has been good - Rev. Denzel Prempeh

*Marriage is for people who are committed – Relationship Coach insists

*Morgan Heritage to perform live in Ghana on November 12

*Kelvyn boy goes 'down flat' with new haircut

*Bridget Otoo's 'horrible video' post which has sparked controversy

*Tracey Boakye's post after rumours of East Legon mansion seizure by male sponsor

*Kofi Adomah's wife shares video of husband on hospital bed after assassination attempt

*KSM cites Duncan-Williams in controversial post

*Stonebwoy didn’t do anything wrong by accepting to pay Tinny's debt - Captain Planet

*My curvy body is giving haters pressure - Empress& Gifty

*Virgil Abloh: Mercedes-Benz celebrates late designer in Project Maybach documentary

*>>>AFRICA NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Why I reject 5th straight poll loss - Kenya's Raila Odinga speaks

*BBNaija: Khalid denies having sex with Daniella despite viral video

*I will expose you - Davido’s Lawyer, Bobo Ajudua leaks chat with singer

*2023: Details of how Wike plans to dump Atiku for Peter Obi finally revealed

*Atiku vs Wike: Ayu's resignation will solve impasse - PDP Chieftain

*Political stability key to promoting AfCFTA initiative—AfCFTA Secretary General

*Youngest King in Nigeria graduates SSS

*Buhari regime full of corrupt officials - Keyamo

*Liberian President suspends 3 top officials sanctioned by US for corruption

*Woman charged with murder after kiss with inmate during visitation 

*Zimbabwe MP arrested over alleged $5m scandal

*>>>WORLD NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction in New Zealand

*Ukraine war: Explosions rock Russian base in Ukraine’s Crimea

*China conducts fresh military drills around Taiwan as US congressional delegation visits.

*Modi pledges to turn India into a developed country as nation turns 75.

*UK becomes first nation to approve booster vaccine that targets two Covid-19 variants.

*Federal judge rules that Graham must testify in Georgia 2020 investigation.

*Saudi activist, mother of two, given 34 years in prison for Twitter activity

*Former CFO of Trump Organization expected to plead guilty

*India frees 11 men convicted of gang-raping pregnant Muslim woman

*Casualties after explosion in Kabul mosque

*Multiple explosions in Thailand in potentially coordinated attacks