Health Ministry cautions new doctors to accept postings or be removed from payroll
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has warned that doctors who refuse postings to rural areas risk being removed from the government payroll by the end of February 2026. The Minister during a working visit to the University of Ghana College of Health Sciences at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital urged lecturers […]
NDC government has failed to deliver its promises – Minority Leader
By Amoako Kwame The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led government over failure to implement key economic policies promised during the campaign for election. Speaking during an engagement with the Young Commons Forum at the University of Cape Coast, on February 21, the legislator Kwamena […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso sign seven cooperation pacts to deepen bilateral ties
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana and Burkina Faso have formalized a sweeping diplomatic reset, signing seven pivotal bilateral agreements this week aimed at stabilizing one of West Africa’s most critical corridors. The pacts target chronic instability, transit bottlenecks, and border insecurity. The deal marks the successful conclusion of a session of the […]
Lawyer criticises COCOBOD for cocoa sector salary cuts
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President of the Accountability Forum, Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq., has criticised the leadership of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over its handling of the sector’s liquidity challenges, describing it as “strategic mismanagement” and accusing officials of failing to engage key stakeholders effectively. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda analysis talk show […]
Woman found dead at Dzodze
Source: GNA A woman in her late 30s, identified as Mama Ahama, has been confirmed dead in an incident reported at Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality. The deceased was found unresponsive at the residence of Mr Christian Ahiadzro, 53, at Dzodze Kuli at about 0300 hours on February 20, 2026. Mr Ahiadzro subsequently reported the incident to the Police. Officers who visited the scene conducted preliminary examinations […]
Nationwide survey launched to probe vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
By Peter Agengre Some parts of Northern Ghana are reporting higher hesitancy toward Made-in-Ghana vaccines, while urban centres are grappling with a different wave of misinformation largely driven by social media narratives and global anti-vaccine movements. In response to these emerging trends, the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has launched a nationwide Vaccine Perception Survey to better understand […]
Women in Government and Media forum sets tone for collaboration and public trust
The first National Forum on Women in Government and Media has been held at Jubilee House in Accra, bringing together female leaders from public office and the media to strengthen collaboration, enhance visibility, and rebuild public trust. Convened by the Government Communications Office on 19 February 2026 under the patronage of President John Dramani Mahama, […]
Women’s representation conversation in Ghana: Why it matters and role of the media
By Rebecca Ekpe “Inclusive leadership is not symbolic, it is a developmental issue,” Ghana’s Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang stated this at the Maiden Forum on Women in Government and Media at the Presidency in Accra. The Women’s Conversation in Ghana really matters in the context of demography and democratic stakes. Indeed, women constitute […]
Govt allocates GH¢150M for Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup prep – Norgbey
By Kwame Bediako Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports Chairman, Ernest Norgbey, has announced a significant GH¢150 million allocation from the government to kickstart preparations for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of their fifth World Cup appearance this summer. The funds aim to give the national team a strong foundation as they gear up for the tournament […]
Vivies Dance Theatre Academy launches 10th anniversary with bold legacy vision
By Oti Emmanuel Vivies Dance Theatre Academy officially launched its 10th anniversary celebrations with a vibrant and well-attended event marked by captivating dance performances, inspiring speeches, and a renewed commitment to youth development through the creative arts. The colorful ceremony brought together parents, students, alumni, patrons of the arts, and industry practitioners, all gathered to […]
Man killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
United States Secret Service agents have shot and killed a man who attempted to break into a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, reports Reuters news agency. The man, in his 20s, was armed, according to the Secret Service. Trump is currently in Washington. This is a breaking news story… Source: […]
Ho ready for ‘Torcher Experience’ – Volta Regional Minister
Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has affirmed that Ho and the entire Volta Region are fully prepared to host the upcoming “Torcher Experience” programme organised by Ghanaian music star Stonebwoy. The Minister made this known when he received a delegation from Stonebwoy’s team, in collaboration with the Office of the Volta Regional Member of […]
Seized Trucks Update: Government bans land transit of cooking oil
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has directed an immediate ban on the land transit of cooking oil, insisting that all such consignments must enter and exit Ghana only through the country’s seaports. The directive follows the interception of 18 articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme at the […]
A1 Bread’s ‘Share Happiness’ Initiative Donates Assorted Bread Products To The Chief Imam
A1 Bread, through its A1 ‘Share Happiness’ Team, paid a courtesy visit to the National Chief Imam,Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, as part of its ongoing Month of Love campaign, demonstrating solidarity with the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan. The visit forms part of A1 Bread’s corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at […]
