Attacks on Ridge Hospital staff: Some arrests made – Health Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Health Minister, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that some arrests have been made in connection with the alleged assault on some nurses and other health professionals at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge). A viral video showing relatives of a patient physically attacking medical staff at the emergency department of […]
U.S. student visa crackdown leaves Ghanaian students in limbo
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The revelation that the U.S. State Department has revoked over 6,000 international student visas has caused widespread anxiety across other nations, including Ghana. For many, this is not just a policy change; it’s a direct threat to the dreams and financial futures of families who have invested heavily […]
No evidence that microwaves cause cancer – GAEC Scientist
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Fears that microwave ovens could cause cancer are not supported by current scientific evidence, according to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC). Deputy Director and Chief Research Scientist at GAEC’s Radiation Protection Institute, Professor Stephen Inkoom, said in an interview on GBC News Highlights that while microwaves emit non-ionizing radiation, […]
2028 strategy: Adomako Kissi backs Bryan Acheampong for NPP recovery
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has thrown his weight behind Dr. Bryan Acheampong, describing him as the “most strategic candidate” to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections. Speaking on the ‘GTV Breakfast Show’, Dr. Adomako Kissi noted that the NPP’s […]
RTI Commission launches fifth anniversary and 2025 RTI month
By: Rachel Kakraba The Right to Information Commission has launched the 2025 RTI month and its fifth anniversary, with a focus on deepening transparency on environmental issues. Themed RTI @ 5, “championing transparency and accountability through access to environmental information in a digital era, it will contribute to shaping national discourse and promoting civic engagement […]
Mohamed Salah makes history with third PFA Player of the Year award
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah has made football history after being named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year 2025, becoming the first player to win the coveted award three times. The 33-year-old forward capped off a remarkable 2024/25 season in which he led Liverpool to […]
Six severed heads found on road in Mexico
Six severed heads have been found on a road in central Mexico, in an area not normally associated with cartel violence. Local authorities made the discovery early on Tuesday morning on a route that links the broadly peaceful states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. Police have not given a motive for the killings or said which […]
Vice President leads delegation to console families of helicopter crash victims
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday led a high-powered delegation from the Presidency to visit and console the bereaved families of victims of the recent fatal military helicopter crash. The courtesy visits covered the families of the late Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the NDC; Samuel […]
High cholesterol can lead to black feet and toes- Healthcare Practitioner
A Ghanaian specialist at the Internal medicine and Therapeutics, Dr. Nii Lante Okunka Blankson has revealed that having a high cholesterol could lead to a patient developing black toes and feet. Dr. Nii Lante Okunka Blankson said, the impaired supply of blood to tissues and vessels caused by the high cholesterol is what leads to […]
Media reportage that Cecilia Dapaah has been cleared off corruption allegations untrue – OSP
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed media reports suggesting that former Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah has been cleared of corruption allegations following investigations conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In a public notice issued on Tuesday August 19, 2025, the OSP said some media […]
Ghana becomes first African nation to export timber to EU under FLEGT license
By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana has become the first African country and the second in the world after Indonesia to export timber to the European Union (EU) under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license, marking a major milestone in sustainable forest management. The achievement follows a 16-year reform process that began in 2009 […]
Health Ministry engages EU, GIZ on PharmaVax Ghana Programme
The Ministry of Health has welcomed a high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as part of ongoing engagements to boost Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry. The delegation was led by Mr. Massimo Mina, Head of Cooperation at the EU. The visit focused on strengthening local capacity for pharmaceutical […]
Sitting on germs: Why paper covers do not protect on public toilets
Can you catch diseases from toilet seats? As you sink down onto a toilet seat used by hundreds of other people the same day, you might be wondering: how long do pathogens survive in bathrooms? Once you set foot in a public toilet, it can be impossible to resist the overwhelming feeling of “ick”. The […]
Africa’s waste burden demands action, not talk – Minister of State for special initiatives
Africa must urgently shift from rhetoric to action in dealing with its mounting waste problem, according to Minister of State for Special Initiatives, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum. Speaking at the inaugural International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Africa Chapter Conference in Accra, the Minister delivered a frank address that challenged policymakers, academia, and industry leaders to embrace […]
