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. […]
South Africa appoints apartheid-era politician as ambassador to US
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States. The move serves as a strategic effort to ease diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Meyer previously served as minister of defense from 1991 to 1992 under the white […]
Ghana Immigration Service to carry out major enforcement operation in Greater Accra this week
By: Edmund Tetteh The Ghana Immigration Service has announced plans to carry out an enforcement operation in the Greater Accra Region this week aimed at safeguarding public welfare and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. The Service says the targeted street sweep will focus on rescuing vulnerable populations, including children and distressed individuals, from exploitative begging activities. It […]
Ghana secures second fertiliser consignment from Morocco to strengthen food production amid global supply pressures
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana has secured fertiliser supply from the Kingdom of Morocco, receiving a second consignment of 2,000 metric tons at a time of tightening global availability and rising prices. The donation comes as disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges continue to strain the global fertiliser market, raising concerns about access […]
Religious beliefs and delayed care raising concerns in maternal health
By: Sarah Baafi Health professionals are raising concern over the growing influence of religious and spiritual beliefs on pregnant women’s decisions to seek timely medical care, warning that such delays are contributing to avoidable complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Speaking on GTV, Felicia Martey Dodoo, Principal Midwifery Officer at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, said […]
Unpaid teachers protest delayed salaries; government promises arrears payment plan
By: Enock Ankomah Aggrieved teachers from across Ghana have staged a protest over months of unpaid salaries, marching to the Jubilee House and the Ministry of Finance to present a petition to government authorities. The demonstrators, made up of newly posted teachers from various colleges of education and universities, say the prolonged delay in receiving […]
Hugo Ekitike ruled out of 2026 World Cup with achilles rupture
By Kwame Bediako French striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after rupturing his Achilles tendon, with the injury expected to keep him sidelined for around nine months and rule him out of France’s tournament campaign. The 23‑year‑old Liverpool forward picked up the injury during the Champions League quarter‑final second leg against […]
High Court ruling on OSP: What you need to know
A High Court in Accra has issued a significant ruling affecting the operations of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), declaring that it cannot independently prosecute criminal cases without authorisation from the Attorney-General. The decision, delivered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, stems from a case filed by Peter Archibold Hyde challenging the OSP’s prosecutorial […]
Deputy Chief of Staff advocates gender-sensitive reforms in justice system
The Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has called for sustained legal and institutional reforms to address gender biases within Ghana’s justice system, urging women lawyers to build on the legacy of pioneers who paved the way for their progress. She made the call at the maiden Biennial Conference of the Women’s Forum […]
High Court orders OSP to pay GH¢15,000 as cost in Peter Archibold Hyde case
By Seli Baisie A High Court in Accra has ordered the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to pay GH¢15,000 in costs following its ruling in a case challenging the office’s authority to independently prosecute criminal matters. The order was made in the case GJ/0369/2026: The Republic vs The Office of the Special Prosecutor (on […]
