News of Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Tension at EOCO: Chairman Wontumi’s arrest sparks NPP protest and heavy security

Sakumo Ramsar demolition was properly coordinated — NADMO

NPP supporters attack JoyNews reporter during Wontumi’s EOCO detention coverage

Wontumi was arrested in a rambo style as if he's a terrorist - Nana B

We're not leaving until EOCO releases Wontumi - NPP supporters vow

AG files motion to strike out suspended CJ's supplementary affidavit

NPP members attack JoyNews reporter during Wontumi’s EOCO detention coverage

NPP supporters attack police pickup trucks at EOCO's head office

Security tightened at EOCO as tension mounts over Wontumi’s arrest

I’m very, very happy the dollar is coming down – NAPO welcomes exchange rate drop

Soldiers deployed to EOCO as tensions mount over Wontumi’s arrest

A/R: Fire destroys several apartments at Bomso

Wontumi’s arrest by EOCO likely linked to suspected money laundering - Kpebu

CJ's removal saga: This is ‘alien to justice’ - Dame criticises ongoing proceedings

Rambo-style arrest of people unnecessary - NPP on Wontumi's arrest by EOCO

Exhibit your christian values at work to support Ghana's development – Dean of St. Cyprian Anglican

15 companies and 3 individuals awarded at the 9th PayAngel Ghana Manufacturing Awards, 2025

Scores of NPP supporters storm EOCO office over Wontumi's arrest

Let’s be rational, you can’t compare a 7-month gov’t to one in office for 4 years

Govt to scrap weekend demurrage charges, address FX concerns

Revealed – Mahama gov’t to introduce new rules on removal of Superior Court Justices

Chairman Wontumi arrested by EOCO

Speaker Bagbin refers Mahama’s Supreme Court nominees to Appointments Committee

Watch how Chairman Wontumi was picked up by EOCO

How can I defend myself when I don’t even know what I’m defending against? – CJ Torkornoo quizzes

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C set to reopen on May 29

Everything NDC accused us of, they will do even worse – Afenyo Markin predicts

Suspended Chief Justice has right to choose trial venue - Ansa-Asare

2025 Unity Cup: Otto Addo eyes win against Nigeria 

Unemployed teachers call for employment to address staff shortage

G/A Regional Minister leads demolition of illegal structures on Lashibi Ramsar site

Washington Embassy saga: Ablakwa lacks tact and diplomacy required of a top diplomat - Minority

Speaker disappointment over MPs’ silence on offensive comment

No more reckless borrowing – Mahama vows at 9th Ghana CEO Summit

NDC packing courts with loyalists to weaken judicial independence – Appiagyei

Ayariga: Majority to lead probe into COVID-19 funds, Agyapa and PDS deals

EOCO picks up Chairman Wontumi after CID visit

Mahama: Cedi gains have slashed Ghana’s debt by nearly GHS150bn

CJ removal saga: Let’s end ‘this whole controversy’ – Dr. Ansa-Asare

'Haul the Finance Minister' – Minority Chief Whip fumes over unpaid state funds

Photos: Mahama attends AfDB annual meetings in Côte d’Ivoire

Wontumi picked up by EOCO on his way from CID interrogation

Developer kneels to beg as minister orders demolition of his storey building

Bryan Acheampong as NPP flagbearer kills two birds with one stone- Appiah-Kubi

Digital road toll is Akufo-Addo’s initiative – Asenso Boakye tells Mahama

Ex-ECG MD vindicated as missing ECG containers mysteriously reappear at Tema Port

Sakumono Ramsar demolition stalls over fuel, equipment issues

Uphold integrity, reject corruption – Upper East Minister Charges Appointees

Parliament to probe COVID funds, Agyapa, and PDS scandals

Mahama Ayariga hails NDC’s economic reset; says “Forsonomics is working”

Ahmed Ibrahim attributes his solid political rise to Asiedu-Nketia

Ghana could surpass Côte d’Ivoire’s 50% cocoa processing in 5 years – Mahama

ECG containers were never missing, you just didn't audit well - Minority to Jinapor on 'found' consignment

Technical Advisory Committee for Marine Protected Areas inaugurated

‘You can’t run a democracy on empty’ - Annoh-Dompreh criticises gov’t over EC’s ¢200m arrears

When I cough, the whole NDC catches a cold – Godfred Dame to Thaddeus Sory

Police officer dies in motor accident while visiting pregnant wife

Ghana’s embassy in Washington to reopen May 29 after corruption scandal

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. to reopen on May 29

Reopen Ghana’s Washington Embassy now – Patrick Boamah tells Ablakwa

Veteran Journalist Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng passes away at 74

Bagbin refers Supreme Court nominees to Appointments Committee

Daniel McKorley named Salt Mining CEO of the Year at 2025 Ghana CEO Summit

Cedi gains slash Ghana’s debt by nearly GH₵150 billion – Mahama

Reduction in transport fares will boost economy – Regional Minister

Speaker refers Mahama’s 7 Supreme Court nominees to Appointments Committee

Veteran journalist and former NMC chair Nana Gyan-Apenteng dies at 74

Foreign ministry gives date for reopening of Ghana embassy in US amid scandal

Fired embassy IT staff offered me a $10,000 bribe to be silent – NPP’s Kofi Tonto

ECG missing containers mysteriously reappear at Tema Port

AG Ayine files affidavit in response to CJ Torkornoo’s claims

[Video] Linda Ocloo leads demolition of structures on waterways

C/R: Six suspects remanded after violent clash at Gomoa Dominase

Citi News Explainer | Mahama’s electricity exemption – who benefits, how and why

Ghana will thrive beyond IMF Programme – Deputy Finance Minister

AG opposes suspended CJ's bid to halt ongoing removal proceedings

Ghana's embassy in Washington to reopen for business on Thursday

Veteran Journalist Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng passes away at 74

Renowned journalist Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng passes on in London

Police arrest 26 in major drug bust at Aflao border

AG opposes suspended CJ Torkornoo’s bid to halt removal proceedings

Govt to extend free SHS policy to private schools next academic year

Video – Mahama attends AfDB meeting in Cote d’Ivoire onboard Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet

Attorney-General dismisses suspended CJ’s objections on in-camera probe

You lost miserably, portoor! – Godfred Dame hits back at Thaddeus Sory

Veteran journalist Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng dead at 74

LaLiga African MVP award means I'm doing things right - Inaki Williams

Court grants A-G more time in GH¢49m cyber-security scandal case

Kumasi ‘Prime Minister’ Granted Bail

Salesman Faces Criminal Prosecution For Assaulting Wife 

KGL’s Alex Dadey Is CEO Of The Year For The 3rd Time

Prof Akumfi Given GH¢10m Bail

We are uncomfortable with the 15% fare reduction – Transport operators in Kumasi

Why did you have to run away? – Ken Agyapong asks after arresting hit-and-run truck driver

Bokpin applauds gov't IMF stance but warns against complacency

Diet as a Tool for Managing Endometriosis

Anti-corruption oversight missing in Mahama’s 8-point reset plan – Prof. Bokpin

I proudly exhibited some of my losses – Dame rebuts claims of boasting about legal record

Asante Professionals Club to commission a modern ICT Laboratory as its Legacy Project as part of its 10th Anniversary Celebrations

You live in my mind rent-free – Godfred Dame hits back at Thaddeus Sory in fiery rebuttal

GA/R: Tensions erupt at Tema site three as TDC demolishes shops

Ablakwa’s Embassy shutdown sends strong anti-corruption message – Elikem Kotoko

Ablakwa should communicate Embassy closure officially not via Facebook- Larry Dogbey

GHS confirms 10 new Mpox cases, total rises to 19

Ghanaian, Nigerian nationals face trial in India over $94,000 fraud scheme

Asenso Boakye: NPP laid foundation for digital road tolls, not Mahama

GPRTU’s 15% fare reduction does not include us – Online Drivers Union

Abetifi College of Education principal nabbed for allegedly stealing school mattresses and chairs

“Does he take Red?” – Netizen shockingly quizzes Bawumia over recent comment

Over 2,000 missing ECG containers presumed to have gone missing found

Prioritize the hospital, not personal interests – Otumfuo charges new KATH board

Amidu warns against political interference in CJ impeachment talks

Godfred Dame should know better after leaving office – Martin Amidu fires

Ghana not ready to exit IMF in 2025 – Prof. Bokpin

Analyst warns of potential dollar dumping as cedi strengthens

Energy Ministry traces 2,637 ECG containers after audit

Shutting down Washington Embassy over fraud inconsiderate – Adomako Kissi

“Mockery of justice”: Torkornoo opens fire again over impeachment proceedings

Of Tolls, Trolls and the Ghana Card Gospel According to St. Bawumia

Agric Minister to attend Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit

Defence Minister to speak at LSE Futures Forum on Africa’s Resilience and Transformation

Ghana confirms 10 new mpox cases, bringing total to 19

What I am going through is not even meted out to persons accused of treason – CJ Torkornoo

I do not engage in galamsey – Chairman Wontumi

This is a mockery of justice, a ruse to unjustifiably remove me from office – CJ Torkornoo ‘cries’ out

Accra Psychiatric Hospital opens satellite clinics to combat substance abuse

GMet predicts mix of sunshine and rain across Ghana today

Margins Group advocates digital identity as key driver of Ghana’s economic transformation

Kasoa CBD decongestion exercise underway as traders protest demolition of roadside stalls

2025 Unity Cup: Black Stars hold first training session ahead of Nigeria clash

Wontumi granted bail set to report to CID again today

By 2028, Ghanaians will be calling for the NPP to come back and rescue them – Bawumia

Today’s Front pages :Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Ghana’s economic reset hinges on stronger Public-Private Partnership – Mahama 

Police nabs suspect in the murder of UEW lecturer

It is absolutely untrue – Wontumi denies GH₵50m COCOBOD payment

Germany, allies allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles after major Russian airstrike

ECG cuts power to YEA office in Abuakwa North over GHC 5,500 debt

TPMC to partner with security agencies to crack down on unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners

Ghana gains trade advantage from U.S. tariff policy, says Ambassador Palmer

Wontumi dismisses allegations of GH¢50m COCOBOD payout

Wontumi denies engaging in galamsey, insists on responsible practices

Scrap premix fuel subsidy - Committee urges gov't

BoG urges businesses to trade in cedis to maintain currency stability

Krachi West MCE warns youth against drug abuse

'State abandoned, personal profit prioritised under Akufo-Addo's watch' - ADC demands probe into diplomatic waste

No plans to reduce fares for ride-hailing users – Drivers Union declares

ADC demands ORAL probe ‘rotten’ diplomatic waste under Akufo-Addo government

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Reduction of lorry fares: Mahama expresses gratitude to GPRTU

Parliament returns from Easter recess today

'Fuel could sell at GH¢12 by Thursday' - OMC boss pins hope on cedi stability

Mahama hints of modality for reintroduction of road tolls

No fare cuts for Uber, Bolt, Yango users – Online Drivers Union

10% U.S. tariff gives Ghana competitive trade edge – Ambassador Palmer

Chairman Wontumi to report to CID again today

REGSEC to demolish structures on waterways in Greater Accra

Parliament reconvenes today after Easter recess

Trade in Cedis to sustain currency gains – BoG to businesses

Extend IMF programme, it has brought Ghana numerous gains – Deloitte Boss to govt

Passengers are bleeding while fuel prices drop - CUTS demands sanctions for non-compliant drivers

'We’re selling gold but not saving it' - Effia MP demands plan to build Ghana’s reserves

'They want to break me' – Suspended CJ paints picture of abuse in Osu Castle hearings

A/R: Kumasi Mayor collaborates with police to implement new transport fares

'Only you can stop this assault on judicial independence' – CJ begs Supreme Court to halt impeachment process

'Treated worse than a traitor' – Suspended CJ alleges psychological torture, mockery of justice in impeachment battle

Two jailed 14 years for defilement in disturbing 'money charm' case

7 convicted for robbery and murder of former Sogakope Assembly Member

Volta Police Command arrests 26 suspects for drug-related offences  

Court remands teenager over stolen gadgets valued GH¢26,500

Woman who stole church TV at Military barracks jailed 12 months

'We will resist political harassment' - NPP fires warning after Wontumi arrest

'Ghana is slipping into the dark days', says NPP after Wontumi’s arrest

'We still don’t know why he was taken' – NPP protests Wontumi’s Rambo-style arrest

Chairman Wontumi hospitalised after arrest - Lawyer says interrogation suspended

Wontumi falls ill during EOCO probe, rushed to hospital

We won’t sit down for political harassment – Nana B Fires back over Wontumi’s arrest

Titus Glover slams NDC over “Rambo-Style” arrest of Wontumi

Minority appears more organised than Majority caucus – Rasheed Draman

Bagbin slams MPs over silence on ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ insult

NDC MPs without ministerial appointments not hungry or idle – Dafeamekpor

Cedi is stronger, but cement costs more – NAPO slams NDC’s economic narrative

It’s time Ablakwa admits private jet politics was wrong – Kofi Ofosu Nkansah

IERPP Demands Energy Minister's Dismissal Over Misleading Container Scandal

AU delegation to review Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts June 1–6

NPP vows to resist “political intimidation” after Wontumi arrest

‘Daughter of a murderer’ comment: Majority pushes for NPP backbenchers to face Privileges Committee

University of Cape Coast business students tour GEPA’s Impact Hub

Speaker Bagbin cautions MPs they've no shield against the law

Cedi gains slash Ghana's debt by nearly GH₵150 Billion - Mahama

Gov't to integrate private SHSs into Free SHS programme to ease pressure on public schools

ECG container scandal: Ernest Adade calls for resignation of Energy Minister John Jinapor

Kofi Tonto Fires NDC For Spreading ECG Container Lies

MPs behind 'daughter of a murderer' comment will be punished - Speaker

Nexford and Constructor Universities partner to connect Ghanaians to jobs in Europe

Govt to introduce new rules on removal of Superior Court Justices – Ayariga

Deputy Minority Leader raises alarm over judicial independence and diplomatic missteps

Parliament hints at probes into COVID funds, Agyapa, PDS scandals

Government to propose Constitutional Amendment on removal of Superior Court Justices – Majority Leader hints

Former Roads Minister sets record straight on digital road toll collection

Vice President urges political appointees to press forward with renewed determination

Shutting Washington D.C. Embassy damages international reputation – Asafo-Adjei

Minority in Parliament demands answers in ECG’s container saga

High Court Grants Substituted Service In Koku Anyidoho’s GHC5M Defamation Suit Against Captain Smart

Politics is a murky game, but you can choose to be a hero - Catherine Afeku

My loyalty is to NPP, not to a person - Catherine Afeku on Alan Kyerematen’s exit

Chairman Wontumi to report to CID again today

Blue Water Guards Can’t Fight Galamsey,It’s Just Job For The Boys Intiative-NPP’s Ernest Adade

Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion – Martin Amidu speaks on CJ’s bid to halt impeachment probe

Digital road tolls not a new idea — Bantama MP to President Mahama

Mahama heads to 60th AfDB meeting in Abidjan, election of new president on the agenda

Digital road tolls to replace physical booths - Mahama

Asenso-Boakye Sets Record Straight On Toll Reintroduction

Sacrifice is the price of lasting political bonds – Mustapha Gbande to NDC youth

Parliament resumes today after a two-month recess

Kennedy Osei Nyarko Calls For Full Disclosure On Recovered ECG Containers

2,637 ECG containers found

Prez Mahama attends AfDB meeting in Abidjan

Ninth Parliament resumes sittings with mid-year budget review on agenda

President Mahama engages civil society on formation of Governance Advisory Council

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Local Government Minister praises Asiedu-Nketia for shaping his political journey

Buoho residents want quarry activities streamlined to ease exposure to risk

KMA cracks down on drivers failing to reduce transport fares

Chaos on Commute: Kumasi drivers continue to defy 15% fare cut despite official orders

Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans' Clement Ofosu-Ntiamoah triumphs at Royal Golf Club

V/R: 26 arrested for drug-related offences in Aflao

Christ the King youth lead blood donation campaign

MP and academic Dr. Kingsley Agyemang leads study on Africa’s obesity intervention gaps

Abuakwa South MP leads groundbreaking study on obesity intervention gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa

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