Police confirm arrest of three students over assault on Obrachire SHS student in viral video
Three students of the Swedru School of Business in the Central Region have been arrested following a meeting between the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, and school authorities. The arrests occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026, around 9:00 p.m. when school management handed over the suspects to the Swedru […]
EPA needs $35m to fully restore Birim River – Prof. Brown Klutse
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Brown Klutse, has hinted that her outfit requires an estimated amount of $35 million to completely clean up the Birim River, which has been heavily polluted by illegal mining activities. The Birim River has suffered significant degradation in recent […]
Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
Police in Mexico are searching a number of inmates sprung from a prison in Puerto Vallarta during a wave of attacks launched by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Sunday. Puerto Vallarta, a beach resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, was among the towns where the CJGN blockaded roads and torched cars in retaliation for […]
Police arrest six Aggrey Memorial students over assault on Adisadel student
The Ghana Police Service has arrested six students of Aggrey Memorial Senior High School for allegedly assaulting a final-year student of Adisadel College in Cape Coast in the Central Region. In a press statement released by the Central Regional Command’s Public Affairs Unit on February 24, 2026, Acting Head of Public Affairs, ASP Patrick Bentum […]
Education Minister meets stakeholders on 2026 GETFund allocation framework
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has convened a high-level stakeholder meeting in Accra to deliberate on the proposed formula for the 2026 Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) allocation framework. The sector minister described the discussion during the high-level stakeholder engagement as “focused, constructive, and forward-looking.” According to the Education Minister, […]
Kingdom Technologies unveils bold new vision to shape Africa’s future tech landscape
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick Under the compelling theme “Unleashing Africa’s Future Tech,” Kingdom Technologies, a subsidiary of the Kingdom Exim group has officially launched a transformative new vision aimed at building Africa’s technological future through intelligent, secure, and scalable digital solutions. The landmark event, held in partnership with Ruah Tech Solutions, signals a decisive step by Ghana-based Kingdom Technologies to […]
‘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 […]
NPP in deep waters, fishing for a scandal to tag NDC government – Hopeson Adorye
By Ashiadey Dotse The Director of Field Operations of the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of trying to create a scandal to damage the image of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Mr. Adorye said the […]
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 […]
Korle Bu interdicts two doctors, two nurses over alleged negligence in hit-and-run case
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has announced the interdiction of two medical doctors and two nurses following their alleged failure to provide emergency medical care to a hit-and-run victim who later died. In a press statement issued on Monday, 23 February 2026, the hospital said the staff members had been interdicted […]
Ghana must prioritize cheap power for industry, not green energy for its own sake – Dr. Kwabena Donkor
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Minister for Power and Energy, Kwabena Donkor, has advised that Ghana must focus on providing cheap and reliable electricity for industries instead of pursuing green energy policies for political correctness.Speaking on the country’s energy direction on GTV Breakfast show on Tuesday February 24, 2026, Dr. Donkor said Ghana’s main priority should […]
Break up COCOBOD or risk cocoa collapse – Kwabena Donkor warns
By Sarah Baafi Ghana must urgently reform the structure of its cocoa sector or risk falling further behind global competitors. This view was expressed by former Energy Minister and former NDC MP for Pru East, Kwabena Donkor. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion examining the state of Ghana’s power and agriculture sectors, Mr […]
Ghana Energy Awards opens 10th anniversary activities with courtesy call on Ministry
By Mabel Annang The Ghana Energy Awards has officially launched activities marking its 10th anniversary edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme. The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Awards Secretariat, […]
