Police warn public over fake traffic violation messages
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against fake electronic traffic violation notices circulating on social media and other digital platforms. In a statement, the Police said they had noted with deep concern a viral electronic notification purporting to be from the Service, claiming that some individuals had committed traffic offences […]
Ghanaians in Mexico urged to avoid non-essential travel amid rising violence
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged Ghanaians living in or travelling to Mexico to exercise extreme caution in their movements and avoid all non-essential travel following escalating violence in parts of the country. “Ghanaian nationals travelling to or residing in any of the affected cities in Mexico […]
UK digitizes Nigerian travel as US prioritizes short-term visits over residency for Ghanaians
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The landscape of international travel in West Africa is being reshaped by a stark divergence in Western diplomacy. As two major powers overhaul their entry requirements, a dual transformation is unfolding, marked by digital efficiency in the United Kingdom and a “selective door” policy in the United States. […]
Gov’t to upgrade GMet to an Authority- Sam George
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has revealed the government’s plans to upgrade the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) into an authority as part of broader amendments aimed at strengthening the country’s climate and weather monitoring systems. The Minister said the proposed change is intended to expand the […]
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday after cabinet approval last week, after a wave of arrests over alleged same-sex relationships, already banned under Senegal law. Addressing […]
Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night at the US Capitol. The speech came shortly after the Supreme Court struck down his signature global tariffs, as he considers a second round of potential military strikes on Iran and as his political fortunes appear to be about as low as they’ve ever […]
$200,000 spent to restore 1km of galamsey-polluted river
By John Guamah Amanor The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has committed to restoring the heavily polluted Birim River. As part of a pilot intervention, the EPA has acquired a technology costing about $200,000 to restore just one kilometre of pollution in a river. The project, currently underway at Kyebi in the Eastern Region, marks the […]
God is the ultimate defender in times of difficulty – Rev. Wengam
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has admonished Ghanaians, especially those in leadership, to look to God in times of difficulty and adversity. According to him, God alone is the ultimate defender in times of difficulty. Rev. Wengam gave the admonition during a solemn thanksgiving service held […]
Sports Minister seeks clearance to absorb 17 NSA recruits
By Helga Gokah Upon receiving the National Sports Authority employment data on Tuesday, 24 February, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, wrote to the Ministry of Finance seeking clearance to absorb 17 recruits and employ more than 400 critically needed staff for the Authority. The move follows the Minister’s request for full employment […]
Akushika Acquaye calls for women’s inclusion and empowerment
Speech by Akushika Acquaye Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you warm greetings from the Director-General, Prof. Amin Alhassan, as well as the management and staff of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, where 37% of staff are female. Our Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Television divisions are headed by women, and yes, we do have a […]
First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born using a womb transplanted from a dead donor. Grace Bell, who is in her 30s and was born without a viable womb, says her little boy Hugo, who is now 10 weeks old, is “simply a miracle”. Bell and her partner […]
‘Our laundry is now an emergency ward’ as referrals rejected and deaths rise- Effia-Nkwanta Medical Director
By Desmond Cudjoe The Medical Director of Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Dr Habib Ahmed, has issued an urgent plea to the government to resolve a stalled multi-million-dollar rehabilitation project, warning that the ongoing delay is compromising patient survival and crippling the hospital’s role as a referral hub for the Western and Central Regions. In an interview […]
Cement manufacturers hint at potential price increases due to clinker shipment delays
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Cement manufacturers in Ghana have hinted at potential price increases as congestion at the country’s ports continues to delay the unloading of clinker, a critical raw material for cement production. Industry players say escalating demurrage costs, with vessels waiting up to 20 days to berth, may eventually be passed on to consumers […]
COCOBOD has outlived its usefulness – Dr. Kwabena Donkor
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament, Kwabena Donkor, has criticised the relevance of the Ghana Cocoa Board in the modern cocoa economy. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on February 24, 2026, the legislator said the role COCOBOD plays in the cocoa sector reflects poor corporate governance. “COCOBOD is the best example of an […]
