President Mahama commissions advanced PET Scan Facility at Swedish Ghana Medical Centre
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre in Accra, describing it as a major step towards transforming Ghana’s healthcare system and positioning the country as a hub for specialised medical services in West Africa. The PET […]
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah named spokesperson for Chairman Wontumi’s campaign team
By Felix Cofie Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has been named spokesperson for the campaign team of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. Chairman Wontumi on Wednesday officially unveiled his campaign team following what his camp described as […]
Ghana showcases mining investment opportunities to global investors in New York
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has engaged a high-level group of international investors in New York as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading destination for responsible and profitable mining investments. The engagement, which brought together players from the capital markets, was hosted by Newcore […]
WASH is the fulcrum of development – WVG’s Joshua Baidoo
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Strategy and Integrated Programmes Director of World Vision Ghana (WVG), Joshua Baidoo, has reiterated that Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is the fulcrum of development. He continued that access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene practices are fundamental to achieving broader goals such as poverty reduction, education outcomes, and […]
Book Review: SUSPECTS IN THE SCHOOL, Secrets and Surprising Solution
By Rebecca Ekpe, Vice President, Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) There are books you read and move on from, and there are those that force society to confront uncomfortable truths. SUSPECTS IN THE SCHOOL, Secrets and Surprising Solution by Margaretha Ubels belongs firmly in the second category. In this bold and thought-provoking work, Margaretha Ubels courageously […]
Ghana showcases major forest restoration gains at UN Forum in New York
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has highlighted Ghana’s growing leadership in global forest restoration and sustainable land management at the 21st Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF21) in New York, USA. Addressing delegates at the international gathering, the Minister, who is leading Ghana’s delegation […]
World Aquatics warns NSA over alleged interference in Ghana swimming affairs
A deepening governance crisis within Ghana swimming has now escalated into an international embarrassment after the National Sports Authority (NSA) moved to withdraw recognition from the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA), triggering a sharp rebuke from World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming. Documents and stakeholder engagements reviewed reveal what many within the sporting fraternity […]
Mampong Gov’t Hospital refutes claims of death linked to delayed referral
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Medical Superintendent of the Mampong Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Kwasi Baffuor Gyimah, has denied reports that a patient died at the facility because no vehicle was available to transfer the person to Kumasi for further treatment. Speaking in an interview with correspondent Nicholas Osei-Wusu, Dr. Gyimah said he […]
Nigerian military denies civilian casualties in Niger state airstrikes, says 70 terrorists killed
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally dismissed reports of civilian fatalities following intelligence-led airstrikes against suspected bandits in northern Niger State, asserting that the operation hit only militant targets. Defence spokesperson Major-General Michael Onoja confirmed that drone strikes, conducted between 23:00 GMT on May 9 and 05:00 GMT […]
Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran’s response to latest US proposal to end war
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Oil prices surged on Monday morning following a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the United States, Israel, and Iran. International benchmark Brent crude rose 2.5% to reach $103.80 (GH₵1,468.77) per barrel. The benchmark has increased approximately 40% since the U.S. and Israeli-led military campaign against Iran commenced on […]
Mahama Cares’ mandate is to strengthen healthcare delivery within Ghana – Obuobia Darko-Opoku
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Madam Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, says the Fund is focused on strengthening healthcare delivery in Ghana and will not finance medical treatment abroad. She said the initiative is designed to support local health systems and has been receiving repeated requests from individuals seeking funding for […]
Government will complete inherited road projects — Roads Minister
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured road contractors that government remains committed to completing inherited road projects across the country despite ongoing financial and contractual challenges in the sector. According to the Minister, the current administration has no intention of suspending or cancelling projects awarded under the […]
Police arrest three over suspected narcotics, reject GH¢100,000 bribe
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Eastern Regional Police Command says it has arrested three persons after intercepting a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp and foiling an alleged GH¢100,000 bribery attempt during an intelligence-led operation. In a statement issued on Monday, May 11, 2026, the Police said the operation led to the seizure of 1,600 parcels […]
Three killed, 20 injured in crash on Kumasi–Accra highway
Three people have died and 20 others sustained injuries following a road crash at Odumasi Ohene Nkwanta near Rider Steel and Iron Company along the Kumasi–Accra Highway in the early hours of Monday, May 11, 2026. The collision involved a Mitsubishi Outlander with registration number DV G8180 and a Benz Sprinter minibus with registration number […]
