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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has pushed back on claims by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that it solely executed a major cybercrime operation in Ghana, stating that Ghanaian law enforcement and intelligence agencies led the exercise with support from the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency and the FBI.

The management of Jamila Home, an antique showroom in Accra, has been invited by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to assist investigations into an alleged assault on one of its officers during a compliance operation at the facility. During the operation on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the management of the showroom denied officials of the authority entry into the premises. The ensuing confrontation, after the officials attempted to gain access, resulted in one of the officers being assaulted.

Ghanaian Highlife and Afro-fusion artiste, AratheJay, will take his Nimo Live Experience to Cape Coast on Sunday, October 11. The singer, born Samuel Ofei Ankrah Badu, will perform at XCape Beach Resort, marking his first live show in the Central Region capital. Speaking about the concert, AratheJay said he was looking forward to connecting with audiences in the city for the first time.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ expected release date has been moved from January 2028 to March 2028, according to records from the US Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The 56-year-old rapper and music executive is now scheduled to be released from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey on 2 March 2028, having previously been given a release date of 21 January. The change comes after reports about Combs’ life in prison raised questions about the conditions under which he is serving his 50-month sentence.

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced plans to build a residential housing complex comprising single-room accommodation for residents of Kofikrom, a squatter settlement at Avenor in the North Industrial Area, following a fire outbreak that destroyed several makeshift structures.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that active membership under the National Health Insurance Scheme has increased from 56.3 per cent in 2024 to 70 per cent as of August 2026, describing the growth as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen access to healthcare.

President John Dramani Mahama and the government have extended their deepest condolences to the government and people of Nigeria following a plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026, which claimed the lives of 32 people.

Ghana’s Golden Shuttlers have bounced back strongly at the ongoing 2026 BWF World Junior Championships in Cairo, Egypt, recording three consecutive victories in the Mixed Team Relay after losing their opening three matches. The Golden Shuttlers started their campaign with defeats to Chinese Taipei, New Zealand and Azerbaijan, leaving the team under pressure to recover in the remaining matches.

Popular Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple made the announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday, sharing pictures of the baby bump. Popular Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple made the announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday, sharing pictures of the baby bump.

Nestlé and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced a new multi-year international marketing partnership that will make MILO, Nescau and Nesquik Official Partners of the NBA, beginning January 1, 2027. The partnership, Nestlé’s largest international brand collaboration to date, will span 21 markets across four continents and focus on engaging basketball fans while creating more opportunities for children and families to participate in the sport.