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 […]
GSS, Judicial Service seal data partnership to boost planning
By Godwin Aklika The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Judicial Service of Ghana to strengthen collaboration in the production and use of official statistics. The agreement marks a significant step towards improving how data is generated, shared and applied within Ghana’s governance and development framework. Both institutions […]
WHO warns vaccine progress in Africa at risk from US aid cuts and Middle East conflict
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that vaccination programs across Africa have saved tens of millions of lives over the past two decades. This success now faces severe headwinds as progress slows in several nations. A comprehensive analysis of immunization in the region revealed that more than 500 […]
BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
The BBC has announced it will cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs – or almost one in 10 – in an attempt to tackle “significant financial pressures”. The broadcaster needs to make £500m savings over the next two years, and interim director general Rhodri Talfan Davies did not rule out axing entire channels or services. […]
Government to absorb part of fuel prices for one month
The Government of Ghana has announced temporary measures to cushion consumers against rising fuel prices, amid ongoing volatility on the global petroleum market. In a statement issued by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, government said it will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on […]
OSP moves to challenge High Court ruling on prosecution powers
By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it is taking urgent legal steps to overturn a High Court ruling that ordered the Office of the Attorney-General to take over all criminal cases being handled by the agency. The decision, delivered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by Justice John Nyante Nyadu, has […]
World Cup travel costs surge for Black Stars supporters
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaians planning to travel to the United States to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should brace themselves for sharply higher match‑day transport costs, especially if they intend to attend games at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Reports indicate that New Jersey Transit is preparing to charge more […]
Residents of Wawase appeal for rehabilitation of inner roads
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Residents of Wawase, a community between Koforidua and Nkurakan in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, have appealed to the Municipal Assembly to urgently rehabilitate their inner roads to improve access to their homes. They say the poor state of the roads, coupled with the absence of drainage systems, […]
Western Regional House of Chiefs honours Armah-Kofi Buah for ending five-year dispute
By Felix Cofie The Western Regional House of Chiefs has honoured Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, for his decisive role in resolving a long-standing leadership impasse that had stalled the institution’s work for five years. At a ceremony held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at […]
Mahama Ayariga breaks ground for major development projects in Bawku
The Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has officially launched a major wave of development projects across the Bawku municipality, marking a significant step toward improving living conditions in the area. The sod-cutting ceremony signals the start of several projects focused on education, healthcare, road infrastructure, and economic growth. […]
