Nearly 700 killed in Sudan drone strikes as UN warns of world’s largest humanitarian crisis
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Sudanese civil war has reached a harrowing milestone as near-daily drone strikes claimed the lives of approximately 700 civilians in the opening months of 2026. United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher confirmed the grim statistics on Tuesday, noting that the majority of these fatalities occurred between January […]
IGP orders police escort for GPL clubs following Berekum Chelsea tragedy
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Police Service has ordered a major security upgrade for Ghana Premier League teams, directing all regional and district commanders to provide armed police escorts whenever top‑flight clubs travel for matches. Under the new directive from the Inspector‑General of Police, at least two armed officers must accompany each team within their jurisdiction, as the force […]
CGI appeals for land for construction of new office for Wenchi
By Ewurabena Paha The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has appealed to the Municipal Chief Executive for Wenchi, Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, to allocate land for the construction of a befitting office for the Service’s sector command. According to Mr Amadu, the current office accommodating GIS officers in Wenchi is inadequate, […]
500 transformers coming to fix Tamale power issues- NEDCo
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong NEDCo is set to receive 500 transformers from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to help resolve ongoing power supply challenges in Tamale and nearby areas. Speaking at a media engagement in Tamale on the current electricity situation, Communications Manager for NEDCo, Maxwell Kotoka, said the support would boost NEDCo’s efforts […]
Accra City Conference of SDA launches ‘Book of the Year’ to drive nationwide evangelism
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The Accra City Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has launched the 2026 Missionary Book of the Year, Words of Hope: Stories of Everyday Living, as part of the global church initiative, marking the beginning of an ambitious evangelism and community outreach campaign. The Christ-centered publication, largely inspired by Ellen G. […]
Lots of Nigerian artists reduce their age for record labels, deals – Odumodublvck claims
Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has alleged age-cheating in the Nigerian music industry. Speaking during a recent livestream with streamer Enzo, Odumodublvck alleged that many Nigerian artists lie about their ages by reducing them to appeal to record labels and brands that cater to particular age groups. He claimed that many investors in […]
Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States and Iran are expected to return to Pakistan next week for a second round of peace negotiations, two senior Pakistani officials confirmed Wednesday, marking a continued effort to reach a diplomatic end to the war. This development coincides with a major breakthrough announced by President […]
Ghana set for Rugby League All-Star clash as National Sports Authority rallies support
Ghana’s Rugby League fraternity is gearing up for a significant international outing as a select national delegation prepares to travel to Nigeria for the upcoming Rugby League All-Star Game scheduled for 19 April 2026 at Alaro City, Lagos. The fixture will see an All-Star Team—comprising elite players from Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria—take on the […]
Monarch of the Glen actor Alexander Morton dies aged 81
Actor Alexander ‘Sandy’ Morton, who played Golly Mackenzie in the TV series Monarch of the Glen, has died aged 81. The Glasgow-born actor played the loyal ghillie of the fictional Highland estate Glenbogle in all 64 episodes of the popular BBC Scotland series between 2000 and 2005. He was also known for playing hard-men and […]
Pentecost University, Ghana Prisons Service seal partnership with new MoU
By Juliet Mettle Edmonds Pentecost University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Prisons Service in Accra. The agreement will enhance rehabilitation and capacity-building programmes for inmates as well as create long-term impact through structured training and reformation initiatives. The Dean of Theology at the Pentecost University, Apostle Prof. Emmanuel Anim emphasised […]
Iran threatens to halt shipping in Gulf and Red Sea as US blockade of ports intensifies
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has shifted toward a potential naval confrontation as Tehran issues a stark ultimatum. Iranian military leadership warns that continued American interdiction of its ports will lead to a total shutdown of regional shipping lanes. This threat encompasses the Persian Gulf, the […]
Time Vindicates the Just: Haruna Iddrisu’s Position on Special Prosecutor Powers Upheld by High Court
A legal position strongly advanced years ago by the Minister for Education and former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, regarding the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor has been reaffirmed by a recent High Court ruling in Accra. On October 26, 2017, during parliamentary deliberations on the bill to establish the Office of […]
Police arrest three suspects in Accra narcotics operation
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis. On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in […]
Ghana to host Global Reparatory Justice Conference in June – Ablakwa
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Ghana will host a high-level global conference on reparatory justice from June 18–19, 2026, marking the next phase of its international advocacy following a landmark victory at the United Nations.Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the initiative during a working visit by Vice President […]
