Ghana’s crude oil output falls to 37.3m barrels in 2025 – PIAC report
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed in its 2025 annual report that Ghana’s crude oil production has declined for a sixth consecutive year, falling from a peak of 71.4 million barrels to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compounded annual average decline of 9%. Presenting highlights of the […]
Supreme Court to mark 150th anniversary with month-long celebration
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced a series of high-profile events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the country’s apex court, the Supreme Court, marking 150 years since its establishment in 1876. At a press conference on April 8, 2026, His Lordship Richard Adjei-Frimpong, a Justice of the Supreme Court and […]
GhIE calls for audit of government’s GH¢110bn ‘Big Push’ road projects
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an independent audit of the government’s GH¢110 billion “Big Push” road infrastructure programme, citing concerns about procurement processes and project execution. The appeal follows recent investigations by The Fourth Estate, which revealed extensive use of single-source procurement and restricted tendering in contract awards by […]
Mahama nominates Emmanuel Oteng Kumah to chair five-member Fiscal Council
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Emmanuel Oteng Kumah as chairman of a five-member Fiscal Council tasked with promoting fiscal discipline, advising on economic policy, and strengthening transparency in the management of public finances. Dr Kumah is an international economic consultant and adviser with extensive experience in global financial institutions. He previously […]
Energy Ministry explains cause of recent power cuts in Accra
By Amoako Kwame The Ministry of Energy has explained that the recent power outages in parts of Accra are due to the launch of a major transformer upgrade project being undertaken in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to improve power supply and reliability. The Ministry is therefore urging the public to exercise […]
Police arrest man over viral ‘bandit’ video that caused panic
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, in Ashaiman for creating a viral video in which he posed as a bandit, causing fear and panic among members of the public. The video, which showed the suspect with his face covered and carried the caption “We are starting from […]
Dickson Adomako Kissi criticises gov’t over ‘backtrack’ on anti-LGBTQ+ stance
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he describes as a reversal of its position on LGBTQ+ issues in Ghana. He said the party had strongly supported the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill while in opposition, but appears to […]
MoH launches World Health Day 2026 with call to stand with science
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Health Ghana has joined the global community to mark World Health Day 2026 with a strong call for science-driven decision-making and enhanced collaboration across sectors to improve health outcomes. Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, highlighted that this year’s theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” reflects […]
No country can force Ghana to accept LGBTQ+ – Kwame Jantuah
By Ashiadey Dotse Lawyer and member of the Convention People’s Party, Kwame Jantuah, has stated that no country can compel Ghana to accept LGBTQ+ practices, insisting that such decisions must reflect the country’s values and laws. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s breakfast show on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Jantuah argued that Ghana remains a […]
DSP Abdul Jalil removed as leader of IGP’s special operations team amid assault probe
DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil has been relieved of his role as leader of the IGP’s Special Operations Team as investigations continue into an alleged assault involving him and members of the unit. He and other officers are currently under investigation over claims that they assaulted renowned artist Ibrahim Mahama. A formal handing-over ceremony was held […]
Trump warns ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ after US strikes strategic Iranian island
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply ramped up his threats against the Iranian regime, warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” unless Tehran meets an 8 p.m. ET (12 a.m. GMT) deadline to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a series of Tuesday morning […]
Cameroon confirms 16 nationals killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The government of Cameroon has officially confirmed the deaths of 16 of its nationals who were serving as military contractors for the Russian Federation. This announcement, broadcast on state media Monday evening, represents the first time the Central African nation has publicly addressed the involvement of its citizens […]
Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road project hits 35% completion, ahead of schedule
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that Work on the reconstruction of the Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road and selected town roads is progressing steadily, with the project now 35% complete and ahead of schedule. The Ministry of Roads and Highways says the project, which began on December 5, 2025, is expected to […]
Minority raises concerns over alleged LGBTQ provisions in constitutional review
By Amoako Kwame The Minority in Parliament (NPP) has raised concerns over the ongoing constitutional review process, alleging that recommendations within the review report could facilitate the introduction of LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution. Speaking to the media at a press conference held at the New Patriotic Party headquarters on April 7, 2026, the Member […]
