Russian Embassy in Ghana responds to alleged crimes against Ghanaian women by foreign national
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Russian Embassy in Ghana addressed reports Monday regarding a sensitive criminal investigation involving allegations of sexual exploitation and the illegal filming of Ghanaian women. The case has ignited widespread public outcry and intense social media scrutiny across the West African nation. The controversy emerges at a critical […]
Ghanaian artistes must acknowledge their true calling to succeed in the industry – Kwaw Kesse
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian Hiplife artiste Kwaw Kese, born Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, says recognising one’s true calling takes time and that musicians must be willing to adapt and grow in the industry. He argued that popular artistes such as Kofi Kinaata and King Paluta were naturally meant to be singers rather than rappers. According […]
UER: Bolgatanga Technical University staff and family killed in tragic crash
By Peter Agengre A staff member of Bolgatanga Technical University, Atingane Francis Akipoe, his pregnant wife, and their young daughter have tragically lost their lives in a road accident. The family was reportedly run over by a Yutong bus travelling from Navrongo to Bolgatanga. They were said to be riding a motorbike from Sumbrungu to […]
Public cautioned against sharing graphic images of slain Ghanaians in Burkina Faso
The Government has appealed to the public to stop circulating graphic images of Ghanaians killed in a terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, describing the practice as insensitive and deeply distressing to affected families. Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, made the appeal while providing an update on the attack involving Ghanaian tomato traders […]
Corpse of 85-year-old woman stolen and returned without head in Mampong
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu There has been a rare but bizarre grave-looting incident at Mampong in the Ashanti Region. This involved the stealing of a corpse from a grave exactly one year after burial by unknown suspected grave looters. Incidentally, this happened in the same week the bereaved family was to commemorate the first anniversary of […]
NAIMOS seize guns and excavators in recent galamsey sites raids
By Amoako Kwame The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Taskforce has strenghthened its fight on illegal mining activities in the Ashanti Region, destroying multiple galamsey sites and seizing heavy equipment during the weekend. The operations, performed on February 14 and 15, focused on illegal mining activities in Wromanso in the Amansie Central District along […]
NCA amends mobile service standards for stricter compliance
By Amoako Kwame The National Communications Authority (NCA) has introduced stricter, enforceable performance standards for mobile network services The NCA in a statement released on Sunday, February 15, 2026, said it has amended the Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) applicable to mobile services in Ghana, describing the new thresholds as “more stringent, […]
Security of Ghanaians abroad is responsibility of host nations – Richard Kumadoe
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Security analyst and consultant, Richard Kumadoe, says the safety of Ghanaians living abroad or travelling to countries such as Burkina Faso is the responsibility of host authorities. Mr. Kumadoe’s comments follow confirmation by the Government of Ghana of a terrorist attack on a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso. […]
Ghana seeks extradition of Russian national over alleged non-consensual digital crimes
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The controversy surrounding Vyacheslav Trahov, known digitally as Yaytseslav, has ignited a national crisis that transcends social media sensationalism. The case involves a foreign national who allegedly lured Ghanaian women, recorded intimate encounters without their consent, and subsequently published the videos online, reportedly for financial gain. As the […]
AU Summit concludes with historic resolution on slave trade reparations
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The 39th African Union Summit concluded Sunday, February 15, 2026, with a forceful mandate for historical justice and a sharp warning to global powers that the continent will no longer accept a secondary role in international governance. Meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, African heads of state […]
President Mahama commissions new Ghana Embassy chancery in Addis Ababa
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned a new chancery for Ghana’s embassy in Addis Ababa. President Mahama described the facility as a demonstration of Ghana’s commitment to multilateralism and African unity. The newly completed building, which will serve as the diplomatic hub for Ghana in Ethiopia, is expected to strengthen bilateral […]
NCA instructs mobile networks to expand coverage beyond district capitals
By Amoako Kwame The National Communications Authority (NCA) has instructed mobile network operators to extend coverage beyond district capitals to all constituent towns within every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA). In a press statement released on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the NCA announced that it has amended the Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance […]
‘Trump will be gone in three years’: Top Democrats try to reassure Europe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the centre of attention at the Munich Security Summit, as European leaders wondered apprehensively what tone he would strike in his remarks on Saturday. While his speech did not fully allay their concerns, it has been viewed as a reassurance to allies that while US relations may have […]
Bawumia calls for unity amongst NPP members
By Amoako Kwame The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr, Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to forgive one another for grievances due to the recent campaign season, underscoring the importance of unity for the future of the party. Addressing party members at the National Thanksgiving Service in the University of Professional […]
