Stakeholders call for increased investment in biomedical engineering
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah and Angela Adu-Asomaning Stakeholders in Ghana’s health sector have called for increased investment in biomedical engineering to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. They also urged biomedical engineers to move beyond theoretical training and develop strong practical competencies to design innovative solutions to challenges facing health facilities. The call was made […]
Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019
Jeffrey Epstein tried to buy a multimillion-dollar palace in Morocco the day before his arrest in 2019, according to documents released by the US Department of Justice last month. Epstein had pursued acquiring Bin Ennakhil since 2011, but disputes with the seller over the price and purchase arrangement dragged on for years. The grand palace […]
LPG candidate Ibrahim Iddrisu promises skill development and youth empowerment in Ayawaso East
By; Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ibrahim Idrisu, the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) parliamentary candidate for Nima East, has outlined his plans to tackle youth unemployment, strengthen technical and vocational education, and improve community infrastructure ahead of the March 3, 2026 by-election. In an exclusive interview with GBC news after a debate organised by the […]
NDC candidate Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed promises youth empowerment, education, and community development in Nima
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Nima, has outlined his plans to tackle youth unemployment, promote education, and improve community facilities ahead of the March 3, 2026 by-election. Speaking at a debate organised by the Concerned Nima Citizens Foundation, Ahmed said the increasing engagement […]
NPP candidate Baba Ali Yusif promises youth empowerment and community development in Ayawaso East
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Baba Ali Yusif, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, has pledged to focus on human development, youth empowerment, and the promotion of the constituency’s profile ahead of the March 3, 2026 by-election. At a debate organised by the Concerned Nima Citizens Foundation, Yusif highlighted his commitment […]
Ghana Boxing Federation unveils new logo
By Helga Gokah The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, unveiled a new logo at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium whilst announcing the finalists of the 2025 National Individual Amateur Boxing Championship. Before the unveiling, the finalists were made to introduce themselves to the media ahead of the grand […]
Ghana Police to deploy 80 officers per electoral area for Ayawaso East by-election
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei At a stakeholders’ debate and community engagement ahead of the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, ASP Asong Ayrakwa, Nima District Police Commander, stated that the Ghana Police Service will deploy about 80 officers to each electoral area to safeguard voters, candidates, and electoral officials. The deployment is part of broader preparations […]
Minority Leader calls for policy frameworks to drive long-term national development
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for the adoption of strong policy frameworks aimed at ensuring sustainable national development beyond political administrations. Speaking at a public lecture held in Parliament on Thursday, February 26, 2026, Mr. Afenyo-Markin outlined what he described as key governance frameworks necessary to support […]
No approval granted for DVLA operations in diaspora – Foreign Affairs Ministry clarifies
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed viral reports suggesting it has approved a plan for officials of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to travel abroad to offer driver’s licence registration and renewal services to Ghanaians living in the diaspora. In a statement issued on Thursdat, February 26, 2026, the […]
GoldBod warns licensees over non-compliance with reporting obligations
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued compliance notice No. GOLDBOD/2026/04, cautioning gold buying licensees who have failed to meet their mandatory reporting obligations under the terms of their licences. According to the Compliance Directorate of GoldBod, the Board’s attention has been drawn to instances where some licensees have not complied with […]
We’ve budgeted $13.7 million for the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign – Sports Minister
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, detailed a comprehensive budget of $13,776,965 USD (GH¢146,268,659.80) for the Black Stars’ campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, February 26. The tournament, set for June and hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico, sees Ghana drawn in a tough Group L […]
Extradition process begins in US against Ken Ofori-Atta
By Ashiadey Dotse Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has revealed that extradition proceedings have begun in the United States against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The development was disclosed in court on Thursday, February 26, 2026, during the hearing of a criminal case involving Ofori-Atta and seven other accused persons. According to the OSP, two separate […]
Unpaid Nurses and Midwives demand answers over ‘disappearing’ salary arrears
By Amoako Kwame The Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives Ghana has raised concerns over alleged long-standing salary arrears owed to its members, claiming the amounts have mysteriously disappeared from official payment vouchers and calling for government accountability. In a statement dated February 26, 2026, the coalition said the development has left affected nurses and […]
Vivo Energy witness admits fuel sold at Atimpoku Shell was mixed with water
By Ashiadey Dotse A retailer at the Atimpoku Shell Filling Station, operated by Vivo Energy, has told the High Court in Accra that petrol sold to a customer in August 2022 was mixed with water. The admission was made during cross-examination of the company’s first defence witness, John Delase-Michael, in a case filed by businessman […]
