31 killed in blast at mosque in Pakistan capital, official says
“A total of 31 people have lost their lives. “The number of wounded brought to hospitals has risen to 169,” says Islamabad’s deputy commissioner Irfan Memon in a statement. Twenty-five ambulances sent to Islamabad – Punjab chief minister The chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab region, which borders Islamabad, has said 25 ambulances have been sent […]
Lack of decent accommodation driving health workers away from Savannah Region – Dr. Otoo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Savannah Regional Director of Ghana Health Service, Dr John Ekow Otoo says, lack of decent accommodation is driving away health workers from the Savannah Region. According to him, the situation has become a major challenge, undermining healthcare delivery in the newly created region. Dr. Otoo made the remarks at the launch […]
No star is bigger – Saudi League claps back at Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr grievances
By Kwame Bediako Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy by sitting out Al-Nassr’s recent games. His boycott stems from frustration over what he sees as uneven favoritism in the Saudi Pro League, particularly from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which backs multiple top clubs including Al-Nassr. Ronaldo’s ire boils down to PIF’s spending priorities. While Al-Nassr […]
Felix Frimpong wins APN’s Borderless Africa Logo competition
By Winifred Lartey A young Ghanaian graphic designer, Felix Frimpong, has emerged winner of the Borderless Africa Logo Competition, organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN). His victory comes after what organisers described as an overwhelming response from creative talents across Africa and the global African diaspora, highlighting the growing pool of innovative designers shaping […]
Ghana to grow foreign reserves beyond $20bn to cushion future global shocks — President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, says Ghana is working to grow its foreign exchange reserves beyond $20 billion within the next three years to protect the economy from future global shocks, including financial crises, pandemics and other unexpected disruptions. Speaking in an interview on his final day of a three-day State Visit […]
President Mahama pushes for growth of local garment industry amidst the buzz his Fugu sparked in Zambia
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted cultural diplomacy and the promotion of Ghana’s local garment industry as key takeaways from his official state visit to Zambia. President Mahama noted that his appearance in a traditional Ghanaian smock, locally called Fugu or Batakari unexpectedly sparked a viral online discussion about the outfit. Speaking […]
President Mahama says wearing ‘fugu’ abroad has boosted global exposure for Ghanaian weavers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, says his choice to wear Ghana’s traditional smock, popularly known as fugu or batakari, on international stages has given local weavers and designers global exposure. According to him, his choice to wear such traditional attire has unexpectedly given local weavers and designers global […]
President Mahama champions value addition, intra-African trade during State visit to Zambia
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the urgent need for African countries to take greater control of their natural resources and deepen trade among themselves, as a pathway to economic sovereignty and shared prosperity. Speaking in an End-of-visit interview at the conclusion of his official state visit to Zambia, President Mahama highlighted […]
$17bn Korle Lagoon Smart City project set to create over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Integrated Ga–Gbese Korle Smart City and Beach Development Project, a $17 billion public-private partnership, is expected to generate over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth upon completion, as government moves closer to implementation. The job-creation drive follows a committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 3, aimed at aligning stakeholders on […]
Deputy Minister for Finance leads signing of gold sector anti-money laundering agreement
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has chaired the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) controls within Ghana’s gold sector. The high-level ceremony, held at the Ministry of Finance, brought together heads of key regulatory, law enforcement, and […]
AMA pulls down shop extension at Tudu, says public walkways are not for sale
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has removed an illegally constructed shop extension at Tudu as the city entered day four of its ongoing decongestion exercise aimed at restoring pedestrian access and enforcing the Assembly’s Red Line directive. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed repeated warnings to the shop owner […]
President Mahama hails GoldBod reforms in address to Zambian Parliament
By: Magdalene Andoh President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the transformative role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Ghana’s economic reset, citing the institution as a key driver of increased gold exports, foreign exchange inflows and domestic value addition in the mining sector. Speaking at the Parliament of Zambia during an official address, President […]
Police mandates strict uniforms for private security operators
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service has issued a public notice outlining strictly approved uniforms for all private security operators across the country, warning that any unapproved attire resembling state security uniforms is illegal. In a statement dated February 5, 2026, and issued from Police Headquarters in Accra, the Police said the […]
COCOBOD begins paying LBCs to clear cocoa farmers’ arrears
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has begun making payments to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to enable them clear outstanding arrears owed cocoa farmers for beans already delivered. The move follows mounting concerns over prolonged payment delays, which left many farmers unpaid for several months and triggered warnings about the sustainability of the cocoa sector. The […]
