NPA destroys illegal fuel boat in crackdown on coastal bunkering
By Desmond Cudjoe, Sekondi The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has destroyed a seized wooden fuel boat at the Sekondi Naval Base in the Western Region as part of intensified efforts to crack down on illegal fuel bunkering and untaxed petroleum trade along Ghana’s coast. The dramatic exercise, witnessed by security personnel and the media, forms […]
Black Princesses draw France, Korea Republic and Ecuador in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Black Princesses will face France, Korea Republic and Ecuador in Group C of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the official draw was conducted on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Łódź. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 27, 2026, across four […]
Study links clay consumption during pregnancy to reduced fetal head circumference
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A study by a senior lecturer at York St John University in the United Kingdom and his team has found that pregnant women who consumed clay had babies with smaller head circumferences on ultrasound scans compared with those who did not. According to Dr. Albert Dayor Piersson, the research focused on […]
UCC appoints Prof. Denis Aheto as Vice-Chancellor
By Ashiadey Dotse The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor following a special meeting held on May 15, 2026. In a notice issued the same day, the university confirmed that Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto has been appointed Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. Professor Aheto is currently serving […]
High-stakes US-China summit ends with cordial rhetoric but few concrete breakthroughs
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: United States President Donald Trump departed the Chinese capital on Friday, concluding a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping defined by opulent ceremonies and personal flattery but notably light on the sweeping structural breakthroughs once envisioned. While Trump touted “fantastic trade deals, great for both […]
Atuna chiefs reject mining, demand halt to alleged concession
Report by Daniel Donkor The chiefs and people of the Atuna Traditional Area in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region have warned against any form of mining activity within their jurisdiction, reaffirming their long-standing “No Galamsey” stance. At a charged press briefing in Atuna, the Paramount Chief, Okogyeaman Akwanbresie, made it unequivocally clear […]
NHIA suspends three pharmacies over alleged claims irregularities
By: Sarah Baafi The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced the immediate temporary suspension of three pharmacies from participating in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), following the discovery of suspected irregularities in their claims and service transactions. The affected facilities are DELDEM PHARMA LIMITED, PARAMEDICA PHARMACY, and DESH CHEMIST. The suspension takes effect […]
Supreme Court gives Attorney-General seven days to respond to KIA renaming case
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court (SC), has ordered the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General to file a response within seven days in a legal challenge to the reported renaming of Kotoka International Airport. The order was issued on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when the apex court considered an application by the […]
I support five-year presidential term – Hamdatu Ibrahim
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Hajia Hamdatu Ibrahim, has expressed strong support for a proposed five-year presidential term, backing a key recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee. Speaking in an interview on GTV Breakfast Show on Friday, May 15, 2026, Hajia Hamdatu Ibrahim said the proposal to extend the […]
No qualified BECE student will miss SHS placement – GES assures parents
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Education Service (GES) has assured parents, guardians, and students who wrote the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) that every qualified candidate will be placed in a Senior High School or Technical School. In a statement issued on May 14, 2026, and signed by the Head of Public Relations at […]
Honda reports first annual loss in 70 years as electric vehicle plans stall
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent For the first time since it became a publicly traded company seven decades ago, Honda Motor has reported an annual net loss. The Japanese automotive giant, which listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1957, recorded a net loss of 403.3 billion yen (GH₵ 28.9 billion), or approximately […]
NIA Boss tours child registration centres in Ho Municipality
By Jones Anlimah The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Kwaku Deku, has undertaken an inspection tour of registration centres in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region to assess the ongoing Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged six to 14 years. The visit forms part of efforts by the Authority […]
UPSA@60 Anniversary Planning Committee engages GBC
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has begun stakeholder engagements ahead of its 60th anniversary celebrations with a courtesy visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), to secure collaboration and media coverage for key activities. Welcoming the delegation, the Director General of GBC, Prof. Amin Alhassan expressed appreciation for the […]
South Africa moves to block repeat asylum claims after landmark court ruling
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The South African Constitutional Court has delivered a definitive ruling prohibiting foreign nationals from submitting repeat asylum applications after an initial rejection. This decision establishes a firm legal boundary to prevent what the court described as a “never-ending cycle” of administrative processing. The justices noted that allowing unlimited […]
