Government increases feeding grant for special schools from GH¢8.00 to GH¢15.00
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has announced an increase in the daily feeding grant for students in public special schools from GH¢8 to GH¢15. Delivering his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament in Friday, February 27, the President said the increment is aimed at better addressing the nutritional and […]
GRA Customs Division changes leadership
The Ghana Revenue Authority has marked a transition at its Customs Division with Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan formally handing over to Acting Commissioner Aaron Kanor. The handing over comes as the Authority intensifies efforts to boost revenue and strengthen discipline. The ceremony comes days after President John Dramani Mahama appointed Mr Kanor to the […]
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, Minister says
At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Ghana’s foreign affairs minister says. On a trip to Kyiv, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said that about 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into the conflict since 2022, citing Ukrainian authorities. Mr […]
SONA 2026: President Mahama urges responsible travel ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to let the excitement of the FIFA World Cup turn into a visa problem. He delivered the caution during his second State of the Nation Address on the floor of Parliament on 27th February 2026. “It is my hope that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will not turn into a ‘visa […]
President Mahama credits GoldBod for Ghana’s record USD$13.8 billion foreign reserves
By: Magdalene Andoh President John Dramani Mahama has credited the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as the key driver behind Ghana’s significant boost in international reserves, now standing at $13.8 billion, covering 5.7 months of imports. According to him, GoldBod’s establishment has led to a surge in gold exports, with 103 tonnes exported in 10 months, […]
Photos: Minority MPs wear black and brandish cocoa pods at 2026 SONA
In a dramatic show of defiance during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered by President John Dramani Mahama, Minority Members of Parliament (NPP) stormed the chamber, brandishing cocoa pods and wearing black sashes. The protest, led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, targeted President Mahama’s second-term administration following recent cocoa producer price […]
Minority storms 2026 SONA with cocoa pods in protest against Mahama’s economic policies
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH In a dramatic show of defiance during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered by President John Dramani Mahama, Minority Members of Parliament (NPP) stormed the chamber, brandishing cocoa pods and wearing black sashes to protest the government’s economic policies. The protest, led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, targeted […]
PURC orders ECG to fix prepaid meter complaints within 48-hour
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ordered the country’s power distribution company, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), a strict 48-hour deadline to respond to mounting complaints over its prepaid metering system. The directive was issued after a crunch meeting between the regulator and the power distributor, triggered by increasing public […]
Deputy Speaker calls for control over data and digital systems at 2026 Data Protection Conference
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrews Asiamah Amoako, has called for stronger national control over identity, data and digital systems, warning that sovereignty in the digital century now extends beyond territorial boundaries. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament at the 2026 Data Protection Conference in Accra, Mr. Amoako […]
Ghana could realize 47.9 billion cedis from waste management and sanitation – ISSER Report
A new study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has revealed that Ghana’s informal waste sector, long overlooked and largely unregulated could generate billions of cedis annually if properly structured and supported. The study, titled “An Economic Analysis of the Benefits of Adequate Investment in Waste Management and Sanitation in Ghana,” projects […]
Government announces fresh SIM Card registration with live biometric verification
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has announced the beginning of processes for a new nationwide SIM card registration exercise that will include live biometric verification against the National Identification Authority database. Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George made the announcement at the Data Protection Conference 2026, stating that the previous […]
Watch Live: State of the Nation Address
President John Dramani Mahama will today, February 27, 2026, present his State of the Nation Address to Parliament. The President adorned in full traditional smock, is expected to highlight progress made on major policy initiatives and outline his administration’s key priorities for the year ahead. More Stories Here
Independent Candidate David Kanor promises education, youth empowerment and community reforms in Ayawaso East
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei David Kanor, an independent parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, has pledged to leverage local institutions, promote education, and empower youth to drive community transformation ahead of the March 3, 2026 by-election. In an exclusive interview with GBC News following a debate organised by the Concerned Nima Citizens Foundation, Kanor said […]
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she ‘had no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes
Hillary Clinton told a congressional panel she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, as she called for lawmakers to question President Donald Trump under oath about his past association with the late sex offender. “I want to see the truth come out,” the ex-US secretary of state said after testifying behind closed doors for […]
