Ghana moves to open key public offices to dual citizens in historic constitutional review
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key themes covered: The Parliament of Ghana is re-evaluating the constitutional standing of its global citizens. This shift is a pivotal legislative process that could redefine the boundaries of national identity and public service. It marks a defining moment in the nation’s post-colonial evolution. The effort signals a […]
Germany’s ruling party backs social media curbs for children
Germany’s ruling conservatives on Saturday passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. At a party conference in the city of Stuttgart, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union also called for fines for online […]
Police investigate violence at Agona Swedru Schools Athletics Games
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Police Service says it has launched an investigation into a violent incident that disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru in the Central region on February 19. The event, which was meant to celebrate sporting excellence among students, reportedly descended into chaos following a confrontation between participants from […]
NIB donates GH¢1 million to support Armed Forces housing project
By Diana Adjei The National Investment Bank (NIB) PLC has donated one million cedis to support a housing redevelopment project by the Ghana Armed Forces at Burma Camp. The donation forms part of efforts by the bank to strengthen its operations and deepen its long-standing relationship with the military. Managing Director of NIB, Chief Dr. Doliwura Zakaria, said the support […]
‘My Father’s Shadow’ wins outstanding debut at 2026 BAFTA
Nigerian-British filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr and his brother, Nigerian rapper Tec of the Show Dem Camp duo, Wale Davies, have won the award for ‘Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer’ at the 79th British Academy Film Awards for My Father’s Shadow. The 2026 BAFTAs were held on Sunday at London’s Southbank Centre’s […]
ECOWAS concludes engagement with renewed commitment to women and youth political inclusion
By Diana Adjei A four-day regional engagement organised under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ended in Accra with a renewed pledge by Member States to strengthen women and youth participation in politics and governance. The engagement, coordinated by the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social […]
Cartel henchmen unleash violence after top drug lord killed in Mexico
Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful and feared criminal organisations in Mexico, have unleashed a wave of violence across 20 Mexican states. They torched businesses and erected burning blockades in retaliation to the killing of their leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, who died in […]
UG, UPSA to face off in forest debate on International Day of Forest
As the world gears up to celebrate the International Day of Forests (IDF) on 21st March 2026, the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources (MLNR) in collaboration with the Forestry Commission (FC), is pulling out all the stops to mark this important day. This year’s theme, “Forests and Economies,” highlights the critical role forests play […]
NPA advises general public to be careful around fuel tankers
By Amoako Kwame The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has cautioned the general public on dangers of an exposed or crushed fuel tankers and the safety measures individuals can take to prevent accidents. This comes on the back of a tragic accident that occurred on February 14,2026 involving a fuel tanker on the Nsawam- Accra highway […]
Wunmi Mosaku shows ‘ancestral power’ with Bafta win
Bafta-winning actress Wunmi Mosaku says she found parts of herself “I thought I had lost or tried to dim as an immigrant trying to fit in” as she took the best supporting actress prize for her role in the film Sinners. The 39-year-old, who was born in Nigeria and grew up in Manchester, has drawn […]
Steroid cream misuse driving worsening fungal skin infections in Ghana – Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo
By: Sarah Baafi A leading Ghanaian dermatologist has raised alarm over the growing misdiagnosis of fungal infections as eczema, a mistake he says is silently worsening skin conditions across the country. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show, Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo popularly known as “The Skin Messiah” explained how the widespread use of steroid-based creams is […]
ECG releases planned and emergency maintenance schedule for Feb 22–26
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned and emergency maintenance works across several regions this week, resulting in temporary power outages in multiple communities. In the Greater Accra Region, on Monday, February 23, 2026, customers in “Leisure Hours, Nungua Zongo, Royal Park, Blue Blue, Kpeshie Divisional Headquarters, […]
24-hour economy policy is more than a shift system – Augustus Tanoh
By Amoako Kwame The Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy policy, Augustus Tanoh has clarified that the policy is designed to encourage businesses to expand production capacity and not only about the shift system. The President John Dramani Mahama on February 19 signed of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law. The new legislation establishes […]
Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
Source: BBC A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country’s most wanted drug baron was killed in an operation seeking his arrest. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel and died after being seriously injured in clashes between his […]
