Burkina Faso attack on Ghanaian traders highlights regional insecurity – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso, describing the incident as a sign of growing insecurity in the West African subregion. At least seven Ghanaian traders were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday, February 14. The bodies of the […]
US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as armed attacks surge
By Ashiadey Dotse The United States has sent 100 military personnel to northern Nigeria to support local forces as attacks by armed groups continue to rise. According to Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters spokesman, Samaila Uba, the US troops arrived in the northeastern town of Bauchi on Monday. He said the soldiers will provide technical support and […]
Injured tomato traders to be evacuated home for medical attention – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana’s military is to evacuate injured Ghanaian tomato traders from Burkina Faso back home for medical attention, following a terrorist attack in Titao, a town in northern Burkina Faso. The attack on February 14, 2026, claimed the lives of seven Ghanaians and is said to have been carried out by a […]
Komenda Sugar Factory disconnected over unpaid utility bills – Trade Minister
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has disclosed that the Komenda Sugar Factory has been disconnected from the national electricity grid and had its water supply cut due to unpaid utility bills. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth […]
Ghana Water Limited needs GH¢3.5bn to replace old pipelines -MD
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana Water Limited Managing Director, Adam Mutawakilu, says the company needs more than GH¢3.5 billion to replace old and weak water transmission pipelines across the country. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr Mutawakilu explained that most of Ghana’s major water transmission lines are ageing and operating below capacity. He said […]
Three suspects arrested over assault on West Africa SHS teachers
Three people — including two students — have been arrested in connection with an attack on teachers at West Africa Senior High School. The suspects were picked up around 11:30pm on Tuesday, February 16, and appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court on February 17, 2026. They have been remanded into police custody and are expected […]
Mahama calls for value addition and land reforms to drive tree crops agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from raw commodity exports to value addition, warning that Ghana can no longer take pride in exporting unprocessed agricultural produce if it seeks long-term economic resilience and job creation. Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit held at the Accra International Conference Centre, President […]
‘I share in your pain, I am a cocoa farmer too’ — President Mahama on price cuts
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama says he shares the pain of cocoa farmers, drawing on his personal experience as a cocoa farmer to illustrate the tangible impact of government pricing decisions. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the President stated that he directly […]
Police return GH¢85,000 found on highway to owner
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Bono East Regional Police Command has returned a bag containing GHC 85,000 to its rightful owner after officers discovered it at a snap checkpoint along the Techiman–Kumasi highway. Police said the bag was found in the early hours of February 14, 2026, at about 04:20 a.m., when officers on duty […]
Cement not approved for preserving beans – FDA
By Ashiadey Dotse The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public that cement is not approved for preserving beans in Ghana. In a statement issued in Accra on February 16, 2026, the Authority said it had seen a viral video on social media showing a white powder, believed to be concrete cement, being […]
RDP MC Ghana launches safety campaign to promote respect for motorbike riders
By Brian Akutei-Azu Mateko The Riders Don’t Play (RDP) MC Ghana Chapter has launched a nationwide road safety campaign to mark its sixth anniversary, aiming to promote responsible riding and mutual respect among motorists and motorbike riders. The initiative, launched on February 14, 2026, focuses on addressing the increasing number of road accidents involving motorbike […]
KIA begins runway expansion after three decades
By Amoako Kwame The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is undergoing construction to expand its runway for the first time in three decades. The runway expansion, which began in July 2025, includes the installation of an LED Approach Guidance Lighting (AGL) system, a runway overlay, and the rehabilitation of the runway drainage system. Addressing the media […]
Ghana aims to stop raw exports of cashew, rubber and coconut – Dr. Eric Opoku
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Eric Opoku, has said Ghana will no longer be satisfied with exporting raw cashew, rubber, and coconut without adding value. Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition 2026 on Tuesday, February 17, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Dr. Opoku said the […]
GARDJA condemns Burkina Faso attack on Ghanaian tomato traders
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ghana Agriculture and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA) has expressed shock and described as senseless the terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, which reportedly claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian tomato traders and left at least four others injured. According to GARDJA, the loss of these lives is a devastating […]
