We do not need to borrow abroad to buy our own cocoa; BoG can fund it – Prof. Oquaye
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, says Ghana does not need to borrow money from foreign banks to purchase its cocoa, stressing that the Bank of Ghana has the capacity to finance cocoa purchases if the government decides to act.Speaking in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday, […]
Student Loan Trust Fund opens new office in Tamale to expand tertiary financing access
By Murtala Issah The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has inaugurated a Northern Zonal Office in Tamale, a move aimed at deepening access to financing for tertiary education while strengthening accountability and loan recovery across Northern Ghana. The new office is expected to serve the growing concentration of universities, technical institutions and colleges of education […]
Chief Justice rejects petitions to remove EC Chair, Deputies and Special Prosecutor
By Sarah Baafi The Chief Justice has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission’s chairperson, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not establish a prima facie case, effectively bringing the bid to an end. A statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday said the decision followed the submission of seven petitions […]
Social media suspended in Gabon for ‘spreading of false information’
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the “spread of false information”, “cyberbullying” and the “unauthorised disclosure of personal data” as reasons […]
Ghana summons Russian ambassador over alleged leak of explicit videos by ‘supposed Russian national’
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government formally summoned Russian Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov on Tuesday to address an escalating digital crisis involving the leak of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration expressed “strong displeasure” over the “atrocious conduct” of a third party described as […]
Burkina Faso attack on Ghanaian traders highlights regional insecurity – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso, describing the incident as a sign of growing insecurity in the West African subregion. At least seven Ghanaian traders were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday, February 14. The bodies of the […]
US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as armed attacks surge
By Ashiadey Dotse The United States has sent 100 military personnel to northern Nigeria to support local forces as attacks by armed groups continue to rise. According to Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters spokesman, Samaila Uba, the US troops arrived in the northeastern town of Bauchi on Monday. He said the soldiers will provide technical support and […]
Injured tomato traders to be evacuated home for medical attention – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana’s military is to evacuate injured Ghanaian tomato traders from Burkina Faso back home for medical attention, following a terrorist attack in Titao, a town in northern Burkina Faso. The attack on February 14, 2026, claimed the lives of seven Ghanaians and is said to have been carried out by a […]
Ghana Water Limited needs GH¢3.5bn to replace old pipelines -MD
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana Water Limited Managing Director, Adam Mutawakilu, says the company needs more than GH¢3.5 billion to replace old and weak water transmission pipelines across the country. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr Mutawakilu explained that most of Ghana’s major water transmission lines are ageing and operating below capacity. He said […]
Mahama calls for value addition and land reforms to drive tree crops agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from raw commodity exports to value addition, warning that Ghana can no longer take pride in exporting unprocessed agricultural produce if it seeks long-term economic resilience and job creation. Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit held at the Accra International Conference Centre, President […]
Police return GH¢85,000 found on highway to owner
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Bono East Regional Police Command has returned a bag containing GHC 85,000 to its rightful owner after officers discovered it at a snap checkpoint along the Techiman–Kumasi highway. Police said the bag was found in the early hours of February 14, 2026, at about 04:20 a.m., when officers on duty […]
Cement not approved for preserving beans – FDA
By Ashiadey Dotse The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public that cement is not approved for preserving beans in Ghana. In a statement issued in Accra on February 16, 2026, the Authority said it had seen a viral video on social media showing a white powder, believed to be concrete cement, being […]
RDP MC Ghana launches safety campaign to promote respect for motorbike riders
By Brian Akutei-Azu Mateko The Riders Don’t Play (RDP) MC Ghana Chapter has launched a nationwide road safety campaign to mark its sixth anniversary, aiming to promote responsible riding and mutual respect among motorists and motorbike riders. The initiative, launched on February 14, 2026, focuses on addressing the increasing number of road accidents involving motorbike […]
KIA begins runway expansion after three decades
By Amoako Kwame The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is undergoing construction to expand its runway for the first time in three decades. The runway expansion, which began in July 2025, includes the installation of an LED Approach Guidance Lighting (AGL) system, a runway overlay, and the rehabilitation of the runway drainage system. Addressing the media […]
