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 […]
Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
At least four people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, the local governor has said. The incident happened at Ayser Calık Secondary School in the Kahramanmaraş area, local media reports. There has been no official confirmation of who has been killed or what has happened […]
Bank of Ghana Governor to perform official tee-off at 3i Africa Invitational Golf tournament
By: Albert Parker Narteh The nation’s premier golf hub, Achimota Golf Club, will once again come alive on May 5, 2026, as golfers from across the country and beyond converge for the highly anticipated 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament.The tournament serves as the official curtain-raiser to the prestigious 3i Africa Summit, set to be hosted […]
Agriculture is a necessity of life, not just profit — Professor Saa Dittoh warns policymakers
By Murtala Issah A former Pro Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS) and renowned Agricultural Development & Food Systems Economist, Professor Saa Dittoh, has issued a strong caution to policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to stop viewing farming purely as a business, and start recognising it as a fundamental necessity for human survival. […]
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz halts 90% of Iranian trade as Pakistan peace talks loom
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Middle East stands at a volatile inflection point as the United States enforces a total naval blockade of Iranian ports while simultaneously signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough. Even as U.S. Central Command confirms that maritime trade powering 90% of Tehran’s economy has been severed at the Strait […]
Hypertension in pregnancy can be silent but deadly – Midwife warns
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Principal Midwifery Officer at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Felicia Martey Dodoo, has warned that hypertension during pregnancy remains a major but often overlooked health risk, urging expectant mothers to monitor their blood pressure closely before and after delivery. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday April 15, 2026 she […]
High Court rules all OSP cases must be authorised by Attorney-General
By Ashiadey Dotse The High Court in Accra has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) cannot carry out criminal prosecutions without approval from the Attorney-General. In a decision delivered by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, the court declared that all prosecutions currently being handled by the OSP are invalid unless they have […]
Guinness Ghana elevates TGMA prestige with GH₵100,000 Album/EP of the Year prize package
By Godwin Aklika Guinness Ghana has taken a significant step to deepen its commitment to Ghana’s creative industry by introducing an enhanced prize package for the Album/EP of the Year category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The announcement, made ahead of the 27th edition of the awards, signals a renewed focus on rewarding artistic […]
Seven Police officers promoted for bravery in Tema MoMo robbery response
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command in recognition of their outstanding performance during a recent anti-robbery operation. The promotions, announced on April 14, 2026, follow the officers’ swift and courageous response to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5. […]
Moliy becomes first Ghanaian to be nominated for Best Afrobeats Artist
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian-American singer Moliy has made history after earning a nomination at the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs), becoming the first Ghanaian to be recognised in the Best Afrobeats Artist category. The nomination places Moliy among some of the biggest names in African music, including Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid and Tyla, highlighting her […]
Togo leads African Union drive for UN map showing Africa’s true size
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Togo is spearheading a diplomatic movement to overhaul how the world views the African continent. The West African nation plans to ask United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of Africa. This initiative seeks to officially abandon the 16th-century […]
Fela Kuti makes history as first African to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fela will be honoured in the early influence category this year, along with Queen Latifah, rapper MC Lyte, country rocker Gram Parsons, and Cuban singer Celia Cruz. The honorees were revealed […]
250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies. The trawler, which had departed from Bangladesh and was bound for Malaysia, “reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding”, the agencies said. It is […]
