Tree Crops Development Authority graduates first batch of Enforcement Officers
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has marked a major milestone in Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda with the graduation of its first cohort of 85 Compliance and Enforcement Officers at a ceremony held in Kumasi. The passing-out parade represents a significant step in strengthening regulation and restoring order within Ghana’s fast-growing tree crops sector. The […]
Anlo Dwom fire outbreak: KMA pledges support for victims
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, KMA, has expressed regret about the devastating fire outbreak that occurred at the Amakom Market, commonly known as ‘Anlo Dwom’ yesterday, Monday 26th January 2026. This incident, the KMA has noted, has caused significant loss to traders whose goods, livelihoods, and years of hard work were destroyed. In […]
Dr. Bawumia concludes National Campaign, expresses optimism for upcoming NPP primaries
By: Mercy Darko It was barely ten months after an election defeat he had been confident of winning.The loss in the 2024 general elections left the New Patriotic Party (NPP) bruised and uncertain. Many party faithful were disheartened, still processing the reality of opposition after eight years in government. Yet, with urgency defining the moment, […]
Ghana Armed Forces to receive new salary scales from March – President Mahama
SOURCE: GNA President John Dramani Mahama has announced an upward adjustment in salaries for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, with the new pay structure set to take effect in March 2026. He further disclosed that salary arrears for January and February 2026 would also be paid in March. The announcement was made during the […]
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States
The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), removing one of the UN agency’s largest sources of funding. Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the withdrawal a year ago, accusing the WHO of being overly “China-centric” in its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The US Department of Health […]
WHO backs Ghana’s bold health reforms: “Setting an Example for Africa”
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Ghana’s healthcare system is getting a boost from the World Health Organization (WHO), as the global health body affirmed its support for the country’s ongoing reforms during a high-level courtesy visit. A delegation led by WHO Africa Regional Director, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, met with Ghana’s Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, […]
Nigeria president Tinubu ‘in great shape’ after falling at Turkey reception
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is “in great shape” despite falling over at a reception ceremony in Turkey, one of his aides said. Tinubu, 73, was being welcomed by his Turkish counterpart at an official ceremony in the capital, Ankara, when he stumbled. After walking past a line of soldiers and dignitaries Tinubu can be seen […]
Cybersecurity Authority warns of WhatsApp Web Banking Malware targeting Windows users
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert warning Windows computer users of a new WhatsApp Web–based banking malware campaign that poses serious financial and data security risks. According to the CSA, cybersecurity experts have identified a malicious operation that exploits WhatsApp Web to spread a dangerous banking […]
Ghana hosts Regional talks to strengthen global nuclear weapons ban
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to global nuclear disarmament as it hosts the West and Central African Regional Conference on the Universalisation and Implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in Accra. The high-level conference, jointly organised by the Government of Ghana and Austria in partnership with […]
Sepp Blatter urges FIFA World Cup boycott
SOURCE: Aljazeera Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup 2026 matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad. Blatter is the latest international football figure to call into question the suitability of the US as a […]
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal reached last year. In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automobiles, lumber, […]
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of “plotting to overthrow the government” of President Bola Tinubu last year, an armed forces’ statement has said. Sixteen officers were arrested last October after what were described as “acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations”. At the […]
UN: Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks since start of 2026
SOURCE: EURONEWS Hundreds of migrants may be missing at sea or feared dead following reports of multiple deadly shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean in recent days, the UN’s migration agency warned on Monday. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said it was “deeply concerned” by the reports, which it is currently verifying. “Several boats are […]
France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron
France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly. The law would block access for under 15-year-olds to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram and Tiktok. President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban in place by the start […]
