Haruna Iddrisu discharged after road accident
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment following a road traffic accident. In a statement released on Saturday, 14 February 2026, the Ministry of Education (Ghana) confirmed that the minister had been treated and released from the 37 Military Hospital, where he had been under medical observation. According […]
Illegal land encroachers take over Blue Skies farmland; management appeals for government intervention
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Land encroachment in Ghana is increasingly driven by rapid urbanisation, population growth and rising demand for real estate, posing a significant threat to agricultural sustainability, food security, public investment and the livelihoods of farmers. Arable lands, particularly in peri-urban areas, are being rapidly converted into residential developments, affecting agricultural production, agro-processing […]
Dokrochiwa residents appeal to gov’t to settle contractor to complete stalled road project
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Residents of Dokrochiwa in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region have made a passionate appeal to the government to settle outstanding payments owed to the contractor working on the road project linking Nsawam Adoagyiri through Coaltar, Dokrochiwa, Kofi Pare and Owuram. The project, which has already received its first coat […]
GTA marks National Chocolate Day with inmates of Koforidua Prison
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Regional Office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has marked this year’s National Chocolate Day with inmates of the Ghana Prisons Service at the Koforidua Prisons. The annual celebration, observed every February 14, aims to promote the consumption of made-in-Ghana chocolate and other cocoa-based products, encourage domestic tourism, and […]
INTERPOL permanently deletes red notice against Ken Ofori-Atta
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The International Criminal Police Organization has permanently removed the Red Notice alert issued against Ghana’s former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. The decision, communicated on February 13, 2026, follows a review by INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) during its 135th Session held on February […]
No raw mineral ores will leave Ghana by 2030 – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to end the export of raw mineral ores by 2030, pushing for local processing to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. He stressed that this is the only way Ghanaian youth can gain access to job opportunities, hence the need for implementation and an […]
Burundi President elected 2026 AU Chair, sets agenda on water security and unity
Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been elected Chairperson of the African Union for 2026, taking over from Angola’s João Lourenço at the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government. In his acceptance speech, President Ndayishimiye emphasised the urgency of advancing continental unity and integration. While underscoring Africa’s need for […]
Four burnt, several injured in Nsawam-Accra tanker explosion
Four people have been burnt beyond recognition following a fuel tanker explosion on the Nsawam-Accra highway in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026. Several others are in critical condition at the Nsawam Government Hospital, while some victims have been referred to medical facilities in Accra and Koforidua for advanced treatment, according to the […]
FIFA faces backlash as 2026 World Cup ticket prices reach staggering highs
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Soccer fans around the world are facing extreme sticker shock. Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have surged to record levels on resale platforms ahead of the June 11 kickoff. This dramatic escalation on secondary markets has sparked concerns over accessibility. With the competition just months […]
Ghana’s domestic cocoa processors to handle over 50% of beans- Finance Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that domestic cocoa processors will process more than 50% of Ghana’s cocoa beans going forward. He said the decision followed a meeting with local cocoa processors and the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, during which the private sector operators expressed both the […]
Ayawaso East by-election: Ballot spots drawn
By Amoako Kwame The Electoral Commission conducted the balloting for the Ayawaso East by-election at the constituency office in Accra on Thursday, February 12, following the successful filing of nominations on Wednesday, 11 February. The by-election was triggered by the death of the sitting MP, Mahama Naser Toure, in January while receiving treatment at the […]
Attorney General to conduct forensic audit into COCOBOD activities over last 8 years – Dr. Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, says Cabinet has directed the Attorney General to conduct a forensic audit and criminal investigation into the activities of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. He made this known at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, February 12, […]
Kojo Antwi reveals he finds inspiration for his music at night
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Veteran highlife musician Kojo Antwi has opened up about his creative process and nocturnal lifestyle. In an interview on Citi FM on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Mr Music Man revealed that he finds inspiration at night, often working late and waking up as early as 3 a.m. to create music. “I’m […]
Africa’s Year of Water 2026 must drive action on WASH gaps- WaterAid urges AU leaders
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH As African leaders prepare for the 39th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit in Addis Ababa from 14–15 February 2026, WaterAid is urging governments across the continent to translate longstanding water and sanitation commitments into concrete financing and time-bound action. In a Call to Action issued ahead of the […]
