Majority Caucus presents GH¢100,000 to wife of late Ayawaso East MP
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Majority Caucus in Parliament has presented one hundred thousand Ghana cedis (GH¢100,000) to the wife of the late Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency, Mahama Naser Toure, as a show of solidarity and support. The donation was made during a visit by members of the caucus to the family’s […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama holds tete-a-tete with Zambian counterpart
First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama today held an inspiring meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in what was a display of cross-border sisterhood and collaboration. The two leaders held meaningful discussions about their ongoing initiatives and explored opportunities to support each other’s work. Key highlights from the meeting included sharing their experiences with […]
Boy drowns in stagnant pool at road construction site in Sunyani West
By John Sam-Arthur A 15-year-old boy, Mattew Mahama, has drowned in a stagnant pool of water at Atwimaminaso near Fiapre in the Bono Region. The incident occurred at a section of the Sunyani outer ring road, which is currently under construction. According to reports, the boy and some of his friends had gone swimming in […]
Vice President addresses concerns over budget allocation and workers’ welfare at Labour Ministry
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has assured the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, and other stakeholders of her support for improved working conditions and increased budgetary allocations, describing adequate resourcing as essential for the ministry to perform its duties effectively. Addressing concerns raised by the minister over […]
IEA urges gov’t to halt renewal of expired mining leases for state ownership
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government to halt the renewal of mining leases held by multinational companies whose agreements have expired, arguing that the move could pave the way for greater state ownership of Ghana’s mineral resources. The former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, said allowing […]
No compromised dockets with ORAL – Dr. Ayine
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has given assurance that, the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) program is making progress, with no compromised dockets. He emphasized that individuals will be held accountable for their actions, stating, “People are being held accountable and will continue to be held […]
Greater Accra Regional Hospital lacks critical diagnostic equipment
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Concerns have emerged over the readiness of major public hospitals ahead of the April 2026 rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, following revelations of severe diagnostic equipment shortages at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Administrator of the Fund, Obuobia Opoku-Darko, expressed shock at […]
IGP promotes 101 personnel in 27 days
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 17 more police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties. This brings to 101 the number of persons promoted by the IGP in a space of 27 days this year, alone. On January 15, this year, 35 […]
Kenneth Odeng Adade appointed Chief Operations Officer as Accra hosts Africa’s top armwrestlers
By: Gloria Peprah Accra is set to flex its muscles on the global stage with the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Odeng Adade as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship. The event, slated for the Ghanaian capital, promises high-stakes battles as top armwrestlers from over 20 countries vie for supremacy and crucial […]
What a nation chooses to honour says everything about it – Akua Barden writes
By Akua Barden An international airport is not just a transit point. It is a statement. It is the first conversation a country has with the world. Tourists, diplomats, investors, returning citizens, and first-time visitors who fly into a country all encounter the country first through its airport. Names matter in that moment. Symbols matter. […]
Ghana and Zambia must deepen economic cooperation, not just diplomacy – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana and Zambia must move beyond political dialogue and build stronger bilateral economic cooperation to deliver real benefits for their people.Speaking at the State House in Lusaka during a three-day state visit to Zambia at a bilateral meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
Uncertainty grips global African diaspora as Ghana halts citizenship pathway
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government’s decision to pause its flagship citizenship pathway for the African diaspora signals a significant pivot in its “Beyond the Return” agenda. Announced on Sunday, February 1, 2026, the suspension by the Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office marks a strategic recalibration rather […]
Newmont Ghana supports Korle Bu’s critical care are with equipment donation
Newmont Ghana has delivered a major lifeline to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, donating essential medical equipment worth over GH¢2.1 million to enhance care for critically ill patients. The generous contribution, handed over by Country Manager Danquah Addo-Yobo, targets the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Pediatric Oncology Unit. This boost arrives as Ghana’s leading referral […]
Nana Agradaa’s 15-year Jail term reduced to 12 months
By Diana Adjei The Amasaman High Court, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, delivered a major judgment in the appeal case of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa. The court has reduced her original 15-year prison sentence to 12 months (one year). Nana Agradaa was first convicted on July 3, 2025 by the Accra […]
