Ga Mantse discharged after Oti Highway crash, Prez Mahama pays hospital visit
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has been discharged from the University of Ghana Medical Centre following a serious road accident earlier this week that triggered anxiety across the Ga State and beyond. His discharge came shortly after a visit by President John Dramani Mahama at the hospital, where the President checked on […]
Black Stars to camp at Bryant University in US ahead of FIFA World Cup
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, has officially selected Bryant University in the United States as its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will utilize the Smithfield campus to “fine-tune their preparations for what promises to be a grueling group stage.” This partnership, […]
Ghana Signs Landmark MoU For Major Cashew Processing Plant To Boost Value Addition And Job Creation
Accra, Ghana — Ghana has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its agro-industrial base following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and B5 Plus Limited for the establishment of a large-scale cashew processing plant in the country. The agreement, signed by the Minister for Food […]
Fire razes Children’s Ward of Assemblies of God Hospital, Saboba
By: Murtala Issah A fire outbreak has destroyed the children’s ward of the Assemblies of God Hospital, at Saboba, displacing children and female patients on admission. The inferno also destroyed critical medical equipment and supplies inuding hospital beds and some electronic gadgets. According to eyewitness, the blaze, started around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and reduced […]
Ghana Scout Association marks birthday of scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell
By: Angela Adu-Asomaning and Elizabeth Agyeiwaa Denkyi The Ghana Scout Association has joined the World Organization of the Scout Movement to commemorate the birthday of Scouting founder Robert Baiden-Powell a man whose vision gave birth to one of the world’s most impactful youth movements. In an interview with Radio Ghana, the Greater Accra Regional Scout Commissioner, Mr Kwakye Agyei, […]
BoG, SEC order crypto firms to pull down billboards within 48 hours
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have launched a sudden enforcement action against the cryptocurrency sector. In a joint directive issued on February 20, 2026, the regulators ordered the immediate removal of all virtual asset billboards across the country. Companies have been […]
Trump says he will raise US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%, following court ruling
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program. Trump had immediately announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on Friday after the court’s decision, which […]
UER: NPP has no idea how NHIS originated – Donatus Akamugri
By Peter Agengre The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri, has called for greater collaboration to improve healthcare delivery in the region while cautioning against misinformation about Ghana’s health insurance system. He made the remarks while addressing members of the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana at their annual dinner in Bolgatanga. According to the […]
NEDCo considers advanced metering technology to curb over 40% power losses
By Murtala Issah A new technological intervention being considered by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) could significantly reduce the company’s electricity losses, which currently stand at over 40%, officials have disclosed. The intervention follows an official visit by NITES Group, an international provider of advanced electricity distribution management solutions, to NEDCo in Tamale. The […]
Wa West Youth Leaders call for development push
By KWEKU BOLTON The President of the Wa West Youth and Development Association, Dr Abdulai Darimani, has urged the government to prioritise investment in the district. According to him, poor and inadequate infrastructure is holding back economic growth. Speaking at the association’s annual meeting held at Accra, Dr Darimani called for the rollout of flagship […]
U.S. Embassy warns Ghanaian travellers against visa overstays during 2026 World Cup
The United States Embassy has cautioned Ghanaian travellers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup against overstaying their visas. It warned that violations of U.S. immigration laws could result in serious consequences, including future travel ineligibility. The Charge d’Affaires, Mr Rolf Olson, gave the warning at a media engagement on Friday in Accra to […]
Youth of Ga say allegations of special treatment in siting of development projects are unjustified
By Jacob Booyere Some Concerned Youth of Ga, a community in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region, have denied allegations of special treatment in the distribution of development projects in the district to their area. Their reaction followed concerns raised by the Wechiau Youth Association that the area is benefiting unfairly at […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso sign strategic pacts to boost security and trade ties after Titao terror attack
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights: Ghana and Burkina Faso have moved to significantly escalate their defense partnership following a brutal extremist ambush in the northern Burkinabè town of Titao. Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the diplomatic shift during a high-stakes press conference in Burkina Faso on Friday, […]
UK Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The government is considering introducing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession. Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the BBC the move – which would prevent Andrew from ever becoming King – was the “right thing to do,” regardless of the outcome of the police investigation. Currently Andrew, the King’s brother, remains […]
