Gbawe holds royal community engagement to address key issues
By Aaron Nii Kwarte Quartey The chiefs, elders, and kingmakers of Gbawe, led by Nii Boi Kojo II, held a landmark Royal Community Engagement at the Gbawe Kwatei Family Palace, bringing together residents, stakeholders, and the media to deliberate on key issues affecting the community and its surrounding areas. The engagement served as a platform […]
Court eases bail terms for Osei Assibey Antwi in National Service Scandal
By Ashiadey Dotse The High Court in Accra has revised the bail conditions for Osei Assibey Antwi, former Executive Director of the National Service Authority, in an ongoing corruption case. The court now allows him to report to the Kumasi office of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) instead of reporting in Accra. The decision followed […]
Pope Leo says he has ‘no fear’ after Trump labels him ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ in feud over US war in Iran
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The diplomatic divide between the United States and the Holy See deepened on Monday as Pope Leo XIV addressed recent hostile remarks from President Donald Trump. While traveling to the African continent for a ten-day tour, the pontiff addressed the escalating rhetorical battle regarding the war in Iran. […]
‘No bed syndrome not forgotten’ – Health Minister outlines measures to tackle crisis
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said the “no bed syndrome” in hospitals has not been forgotten, outlining a multi-pronged approach to address the situation. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series, he said the use of information technology (IT) to monitor bed availability and the creation of a dedicated […]
UTAG calls for removal of GTEC Director-General and deputies
By Ewurabena Paha The University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG) has asked President John Dramani Mahama to relieve the Director-General of GTEC and his deputies in order to restore confidence in the tertiary education sector and reset its regulatory posture. At a news conference in Accra, UTAG claimed that the manner in which GTEC handled […]
Free Primary Healthcare programme will cost $1.2bn annually – Health Minister
By Sarah Baafi Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has defended government’s proposed Free Primary Healthcare programme, insisting it is a carefully planned long-term intervention rather than an improvised policy, amid growing concerns about cost, implementation and sustainability. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Minister said the programme would require […]
Gov’t to roll out over 350 container-based health centres at high-traffic areas – Health Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will establish more than 350 container-based health service points in high-traffic areas such as markets and lorry parks under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Minister said the initiative is aimed […]
Oil prices spike as US military prepares to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Global energy markets experienced a violent shift on Monday as crude oil prices surged past the $100 (approx. 1,103 GHS) per barrel threshold. This volatility followed the collapse of peace negotiations in Islamabad and a subsequent U.S. order for a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran immediately retaliated […]
Why people are paying $1,000 to read in silence with strangers
A growing number of people in the United States and the United Kingdom are paying hundreds—and in some cases over $1,000 to attend reading retreats where participants gather simply to read in quiet company. The trend reflects a shift in how reading is being experienced, moving away from its modern perception as a solitary activity […]
Ghana to honour astronaut Christina Koch after Artemis II mission
Ghana is set to formally honour American astronaut Christina Hammock Koch following her historic journey around the Moon, as authorities highlight her links to the country and her role in a landmark space mission. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced in a Twitter post that arrangements are being finalised for President John […]
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
Justin Bieber made a nostalgia-fuelled return to the major stage as Coachella’s much-anticipated headline act. The 32-year-old spent much of Saturday night’s gig sitting in front of a laptop and singing to YouTube music videos of his older hits, such as Baby and Never say Never – delighting the crowd in an apparent tribute to […]
IEAG declares full support for Publican AI port system
By Magdalene Andoh The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has clarified its position on the controversial Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) system, expressing full support for the initiative following earlier concerns. In a press statement released on 9 April, the association dismissed claims that it remains opposed to the system, describing such reports as […]
Samson Lardy Anyenini slams EOCO over disregard for court order in Council of State Member Case
Renowned legal practitioner and host of Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has backed the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in its call for the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to strictly adhere to the rule of law in its ongoing dealings with a Council of State member. Speaking on the matter, Anyenini did not mince […]
Sentebale charity files defamation lawsuit against Prince Harry in London
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Duke of Sussex faces a significant legal challenge from the very organization he helped establish nearly two decades ago. Sentebale, a charity founded by Prince Harry to support vulnerable youth in southern Africa, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him in London’s High Court. The litigation marks […]
