Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old-man was released pending further investigation. The BBC saw Lord Mandelson returning to his London home at 02:00 GMT. Lord Mandelson was arrested at an address […]
President Mahama declares war on smuggling, counterfeit goods to protect local industries
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to intensify the fight against smuggling, under-declaration, counterfeit goods and the re-bagging of inferior products, describing the practices as economic sabotage that threatens Ghana’s industrial future. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra, he stressed that trade infractions would […]
President Mahama Appoints Aaron Kanor as Acting Customs Commissioner
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority with immediate effect. The appointment, announced in a press release issued by the Authority on February 23, 2026, signals a new leadership phase for the Customs Division, which plays a critical role in revenue […]
24-Hour Economy to drive productivity revolution — President Mahama assures private sector
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama says the newly established 24-Hour Economy Authority will anchor what he describes as a productivity revolution in Ghana’s manufacturing and industrial sectors. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra, he explained that the policy is designed to ensure continuous production across […]
WAHO and Global Fund sign landmark MoU to strengthen health financing in West Africa
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the Specialised Institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) responsible for health issues, and the Global Fund signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, 16th February 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, marking an important milestone in strengthening regional cooperation in public health. The signing took place […]
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder in a South African court. Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was arrested last week after a 23-year-old man was shot and injured at a property in an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg. He was taken into custody alongside his bodyguard. Neither […]
Cartel henchmen unleash violence after top drug lord killed in Mexico
Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful and feared criminal organisations in Mexico, have unleashed a wave of violence across 20 Mexican states. They torched businesses and erected burning blockades in retaliation to the killing of their leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, who died in […]
Fire razes Children’s Ward of Assemblies of God Hospital, Saboba
By: Murtala Issah A fire outbreak has destroyed the children’s ward of the Assemblies of God Hospital, at Saboba, displacing children and female patients on admission. The inferno also destroyed critical medical equipment and supplies inuding hospital beds and some electronic gadgets. According to eyewitness, the blaze, started around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and reduced […]
Ghana Scout Association marks birthday of scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell
By: Angela Adu-Asomaning and Elizabeth Agyeiwaa Denkyi The Ghana Scout Association has joined the World Organization of the Scout Movement to commemorate the birthday of Scouting founder Robert Baiden-Powell a man whose vision gave birth to one of the world’s most impactful youth movements. In an interview with Radio Ghana, the Greater Accra Regional Scout Commissioner, Mr Kwakye Agyei, […]
BoG, SEC order crypto firms to pull down billboards within 48 hours
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have launched a sudden enforcement action against the cryptocurrency sector. In a joint directive issued on February 20, 2026, the regulators ordered the immediate removal of all virtual asset billboards across the country. Companies have been […]
President Mahama Commissions B5 Plus Phase 2 Expansion to Boost 24-Hour Economy and Regional Trade
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Phase 2 expansion of the B5 Plus Limited Steel Ball Mill and Manufacturing facility at Lakpleku in the Ningo Prampram District. He described the project as a milestone for Ghana’s industrial transformation, strengthening domestic steel production, creating jobs, and positioning the country […]
Ghana retains global lead in mobile money regulation – Bank of Ghana
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has maintained its position as the world’s leading country in mobile money regulation, according to the 2025 Mobile Money Regulatory Index released by the GSMA. A press release issued by the Bank of Ghana said the country achieved an overall score of 96.10 percent in the 2025 index, improving […]
Deputy Defence Minister undertakes working visit to Ministry Directorates
By: Diana Adjei The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, accompanied by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Mr. Emmanuel Kartey, have carried out an extensive working visit to various directorates within the Ministry of Defence Accra on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The familiarization tour, aimed to give the Deputy Minister a first-hand understanding of the operations, […]
Ghana seeks International arbitration to resolve maritime boundary with Togo
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo of its decision to submit the delimitation of the maritime boundary between the two countries to international arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In a press statement issued by the Spokesperson to […]
