NYA embarks on HIV/AIDS prevention campaign in second cycle schools in Koforidua
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a major public health challenge among young people and students due to limited access to accurate information, peer pressure, stigma and risky behaviours. As a result, educating students on the need for sexual abstinence, prevention, responsible decision-making and the benefits of […]
Ghana and Turkey deepen cooperation to combat child labour at Morocco conference
By Sarah Baafi Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has strengthened bilateral ties with Turkey in the fight against child labour during a high-level meeting at the ongoing International Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Morocco. The bilateral engagement between Pelpuo and Turkey’s Minister of Labour focused on enhancing […]
Tetteh Yohuno clears 10-year promotion backlog, promotes 12,802 officers
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cleared a backlog of career advancements within the Ghana Police Service that had accumulated over a decade. The IGP’s Secretariat confirmed the approval of the promotions, noting that a total of 12,802 officers have been elevated to various ranks. According to the Secretariat, […]
Ghana showcases mining strength and reforms at Mining Indaba 2026
By Sarah Baafi Ghana has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s leading gold producer and one of the continent’s most attractive mining destinations at the 2026 Mining Indaba, presenting a unified message of stability, reform and investor confidence. Speaking at the global mining conference, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, declared that […]
Ghana anti-corruption efforts plateau as Somalia remains world’s most corrupt nation in 2025 global index
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals a world in crisis. Public sector corruption is reaching levels not seen in over a decade. Transparency International reported on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, that the global average score has fallen to 42 out of 100. More than two-thirds of nations […]
GES bans Koforidua SHTS, New Juaben SHS and New Nsutam SHTS from sporting and co-curricular activities for two years
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Ghana Education Service (GES) has banned Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SHTS), New Juaben Senior High School (SHS), and New Nsutam Senior High Technical School (SHTS), all in the Eastern Region, for two years from organising, participating in, or spectating at any sporting and co-curricular activities, including quizzes, debates, cadet programmes, […]
24- Hour economy on hold to prevent politicization of policy – Attah Issah
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament for Sangnarigu, Attah Issah has revealed that the rollout of the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy was delayed to prevent the initiative from being politicized and to allow for extensive stakeholder engagement. Speaking on Citi News on Wednesday, February 11, the MP, the member of Parliament’s Trade, Industry Tourism […]
NDC promises good governance by dealing with internal party matters – Inusah Fuseini
By Amoako Kwame Former MP for Tamale Central Inusah Fuseini says the party’s promises of good governance is evident in how the party is dealing with allegations of vote-buying in the recently ended NDC Ayawaso East primaries. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday,February 11, 2026, the member of the NDC’s Ayawaso East Investigative […]
Ghana’s Cashew Trade: From raw nuts to real value
BY PEARLVIS ATSU KUADEY- VIDEO JOURNALIST. As the 2025/2026 raw cashew nut season opens, Ghana has sent a confident message to the rest of the world, that its cashew exports are of high quality and ready for international demands and markets. At the 12th World Cashew Conference in Dubai, the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
GoldBod summons six gold service providers for compliance checks
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has summoned six gold service providers to its head office in Accra as part of a routine compliance exercise aimed at enforcing financial and operational regulations within the gold trading sector. In a compliance notice dated 2026, GoldBod stated that the exercise is being carried out pursuant […]
IMCC, MoE begin preparation of bill to devolve education sector
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) and theMinistry of Education (MoE) have begun the process of enacting a new Bill aimed atEducation Sector Devolution. The process was launched during a high-level meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the IMCC Secretariat in Accra, bringing together officials from the MoE, the Legislative Review Committee […]
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Chairs PAGE, calls for an economy that Works for all Ghanaians
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially chaired the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE), urging members to focus on building an economy that is connected to the everyday realities of Ghanaian citizens. Delivering her remarks, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed gratitude to President John […]
Antoine Semenyo makes history as first Ghanaian to hit 13 EPL goals
By Kwame Bediako Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has etched his name into English Premier League folklore, becoming the first Ghanaian player to score 13 goals in a single season. The Black Stars forward reached this milestone on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, finding the net in City’s fixture against Fulham and surpassing a long-standing record […]
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister hails Guinness World Record as innovative for Ghana’s creative arts industry
By Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR Unit- MoTCCA Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described Ghana’s latest Guinness World Record achievement as a significant milestone for the nation’s creative arts sector and a strong testament to the innovation, resilience and global competitiveness of Ghanaian artists. Receiving the official Guinness World Record […]
