Speaker directs scheduling of Anti-Gay Bill and Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule two Private Members’ Bills for presentation and consideration by the House. The directive was issued during proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in accordance with Order 187(2) of the Standing Orders, which requires the Speaker to inform the House […]
President Mahama swears-in National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council members
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in members of the Governing Council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism (NAPRM). Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony on February 10, 2026, President Mahama expressed Ghana’s readiness to subject itself to a thorough peer review process. He noted that Ghana was among the first countries […]
Violence and corruption in chieftaincy threaten national peace — President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that corruption, lawlessness, and violence within the chieftaincy institution pose a serious threat to national peace and development. Addressing members of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs during a courtesy call, the President said disputes over succession, land, and traditional authority are increasingly being driven by bribery and […]
UER: Students pledge peace and academic excellence after statue unveiling
By Peter Agengre Students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute have vowed to maintain peace and discipline on campus following recent incidents of unrest that disrupted academic activities. The commitment was made during the unveiling of a symbolic statue within the school, which authorities say represents a new dawn of discipline, unity, and academic excellence for the […]
Over 227,000 Ghanaians face hunger, poverty and unemployment – GSS
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei More than 227,000 Ghanaians are facing overlapping challenges of hunger, poverty and unemployment, despite a national decline in severe food insecurity, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Data released by the GSS indicate that in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, a total of 227,519 people were simultaneously food […]
Police prepare to prosecute 15 women over prostitution, human trafficking allegations in Koforidua
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The New Juaben South Municipal Police Command is preparing to arraign 15 women before court over allegations of human trafficking and involvement in commercial sex work in Koforidua. The suspects, aged between 15 and 35, were arrested following a complaint lodged by a sex worker, who reported being abused by […]
African countries urged to pursue home-grown energy solutions
By Karen Aryeetey African countries have been urged to pursue balanced, home-grown energy policies aligned with their resources, development priorities and energy security needs in order to achieve true energy sovereignty, rather than adopting foreign energy transition models wholesale. At a public lecture on energy sovereignty organised by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, energy […]
UER: Students pledge peace and academic excellence after statue unveiling
By: Peter Agengre Students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute have vowed to maintain peace and discipline on campus, following recent incidents of unrest that disrupted academic activities. The commitment was made during the unveiling of a symbolic statue within the school, which authorities say represents a new dawn of discipline, unity, and academic excellence for the […]
GARCC halts unauthorized structure near East Legon police station
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has ordered the immediate suspension of construction works on a new structure near the overpass close to the East Legon Police Station, citing concerns over public safety and violations of spatial planning regulations. The directive follows an unscheduled site inspection conducted earlier on […]
Foreign Minister highlights key gains from President Mahama’s Zambia state visit
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has highlighted the key benefits of President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, describing it as a major boost to bilateral relations under a new Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries. In a post shared on Monday, the Foreign Minister said the visit […]
Atiwa East residents call for urgent government intervention over galamsey menace
By Emmanuel Oti The people of Atiwa East District in Ghana are crying out for change and the intervention of government to tackle the pressing issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a recent reported issue, the District Chief Executive, Ernest Ntim was previously convicted for eight days by the Koforidua High Court […]
Daboase water treatment plant to be operational by May 2026
By Desmond Cudjoe The €70 million Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, located at Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region, is about 98% complete and is expected to become operational by May 2026, barring any unforeseen challenges. The update was given during a working visit by the Minister for Works, […]
TB Control Programme advocates inclusion of post-TB lung disease care under Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund
By’ Rachel Kakraba The Acting Programme Manager of the National TB Control Programme, Dr. Ziem Bernard, is making a strong case for the inclusion of post-TB lung disease care under the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund, popularly known as the Mahama Care initiative, to deal with long-term lung complications after TB cure. He explained that although TB drugs are provided free […]
Trump signs one-year AGOA extension with retroactive trade benefits
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The retroactive extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, marks a calculated shift in trans-Atlantic trade dynamics. While the signing provides an immediate cushion for African exporters, the one-year duration signals a departure from the historical decade-long renewals. This brevity introduces a […]
