‘I share in your pain, I am a cocoa farmer too’ — President Mahama on price cuts
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama says he shares the pain of cocoa farmers, drawing on his personal experience as a cocoa farmer to illustrate the tangible impact of government pricing decisions. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the President stated that he directly […]
SEC warns public against unlicensed Mekanism Investment Scheme
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the general public against an unlicensed investment scheme being promoted online by Mekanism Marketing Ltd, also known as “Mekanism.” The Commission, in a notice issued on February 16, 2026, stated unequivocally that Mekanism Marketing Ltd is neither licensed, authorised, nor approved to operate within […]
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Source: BBC Jesse Jackson was a prominent civil rights campaigner who ran twice for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president in 1984 and 1988. Born on 8 October 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson became involved in politics at an early age. He rose to prominence in the 1960s as a leader in Martin Luther […]
Moderate caffeine intake linked to lower Dementia risk, study finds
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key takeaways include: Your morning caffeine might be doing more than just waking you up. New research suggests that a daily cup of coffee or tea could be a powerful ally in the fight against dementia, a condition that is becoming an urgent public health concern across West […]
Minority alleges government is diverting attention from cocoa price cut
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the government is attempting to divert public attention from the ongoing debate over the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices. The allegation follows the announcement of a reduction of more than GH¢1,000 in the price of a bag of cocoa, a decision the government attributes […]
Seven sanitation offenders remanded for failing to pay GH¢600 fine
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court has remanded seven persons into prison custody for open defecation in parts of Accra after they failed to pay a fine of 50 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢600. The convicts — Samuel Aryeequaye, Evans Derry, Kwesi Milla, Richard Quintin Coffie, Seidu Aminu, Awuaaba Michael, and […]
UER: Bolgatanga Technical University staff and family killed in tragic crash
By Peter Agengre A staff member of Bolgatanga Technical University, Atingane Francis Akipoe, his pregnant wife, and their young daughter have tragically lost their lives in a road accident. The family was reportedly run over by a Yutong bus travelling from Navrongo to Bolgatanga. They were said to be riding a motorbike from Sumbrungu to […]
Corpse of 85-year-old woman stolen and returned without head in Mampong
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu There has been a rare but bizarre grave-looting incident at Mampong in the Ashanti Region. This involved the stealing of a corpse from a grave exactly one year after burial by unknown suspected grave looters. Incidentally, this happened in the same week the bereaved family was to commemorate the first anniversary of […]
President Mahama commissions new Ghana Embassy chancery in Addis Ababa
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned a new chancery for Ghana’s embassy in Addis Ababa. President Mahama described the facility as a demonstration of Ghana’s commitment to multilateralism and African unity. The newly completed building, which will serve as the diplomatic hub for Ghana in Ethiopia, is expected to strengthen bilateral […]
Former COCOBOD PRO blames government, COCOBOD for missing $10,000 cocoa market price
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has raised concerns about the government’s handling of cocoa sales, questioning why the crop wasn’t sold when the world market price exceeded $10,000. Mr. Boafo argues that the government’s failure to capitalize on the high prices has resulted […]
Addis Ababa: First Lady Lordina Mahama calls on African First Ladies to champion health, education and women’s empowerment
By Celestine Avi First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama has called on her fellow African First Ladies to join forces in advancing health, education, and economic opportunities for women and vulnerable communities across the continent. Speaking at the 30th General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), on the sidelines of the […]
Addis-Ababa: President Mahama appointed AU First Vice Chair
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has been appointed First Vice Chair of the African Union Bureau at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa. His appointment places Ghana at the heart of continental decision-making and strengthens the country’s leadership role within […]
Ghana confirms terrorist attack on tomato traders in Burkina Faso
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government confirmed on Sunday that a truck carrying tomato traders was caught in a terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso. The incident took place on Saturday, February 14, in the town of Titao, a region increasingly besieged by extremist factions linked to al-Qaeda. Government Response and […]
Court grants GH¢10,000 bail to trader who posed as soldier at 37 Military Hospital
Source: GNA An Adabraka District Court has granted a GH¢10,000 bail with two sureties to a 34-year-old trader accused of posing as a military officer to impress a nurse at the 37 Military Hospital. Joseph Baada pleaded not guilty to charges of using military accoutrements without lawful authority pretending to be a public officer. He […]
