Ghana earns global recognition as NPRA secures key international roles
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s pension sector has gained international recognition following the appointment of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) to the Executive Committee of the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS). The Executive Committee is the highest decision-making body of the organisation, responsible for steering global pension supervision standards. NPRA’s appointment marks […]
Police foil robbery attempt on Ejura–Nkoranza highway; one suspect killed
By: Sarah Baafi The Ghana Police Service has successfully foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza highway in the Ashanti Region, resulting in the death of one suspect. The operation, carried out on April 9, 2026, was based on intelligence gathered by the Police. Officers proceeded to a bush near Mimenaso No. 2, where […]
Lawyers for Sesi-Edem petition CHRAJ over alleged abuse of power at EOCO
Lawyers for Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a licensed gold dealer in Ghana, have petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), accusing officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of conflict of interest, abuse of office and unlawful exercise of statutory powers in an ongoing fraud and money laundering investigation. The petition, […]
At least 30 killed as drone strike hits wedding celebration in Sudan
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A drone strike devastated a wedding celebration in the town of Kutum on Wednesday. The attack killed at least 30 civilians in the North Darfur region with local sources in the Al-Salam neighborhood now reporting the death toll may exceed 40. Women and children were among the victims […]
Kwabena Yeboah urges Sports Journalists to prioritise credibility over speed
By Tilda Acorlor Veteran Sports Journalist, Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, has called on Sports Journalis, particularly members of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana to uphold credibility as the defining standard of modern sports journalism. Mr. Yeboah made the call during his keynote address at the SWAG Volta Eight Anniversary Public Lecture, held in Ho, the […]
Asantehene pledges support for Ashanti Region GJA press centre
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has pledged his support to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in establishing a modern press centre in the Ashanti Region. The assurance came during a courtesy call by the regional executives of the Association on the revered traditional ruler, held at the Manhyia Palace […]
Akufo-Addo pledges support for peaceful, credible elections in Benin
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Cotonou, Benin, to lead the ECOWAS‑CEDEAO Election Observation Mission ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for 12 April 2026. Mr. Akufo-Addo said he remains committed to working alongside the Republic of Benin to ensure a peaceful and credible election that respects […]
Why Ghana’s media should lead constitutional reform conversations
By Rebecca Ekpe, a journalist. Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan once said, “Democracy is not just about elections. It is about participation, accountability, and the continuous engagement of citizens in the life of their nation.” If so, then evidently, citizen participation can be explained as an action that transforms governance from a top-down system […]
PIAC urges Finance Minister to comply with Annual Budget Funding Amount to District Assemblies Common Fund
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called on the Ministry of Finance to strictly comply with appropriations approved by Parliament in allocating the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). This forms part of several recommendations contained in PIAC’s 2025 Annual Report on […]
Government moves to cut fuel prices, suspends some taxes for four weeks
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Government’s Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced new measures by Cabinet to reduce fuel prices and ease transport costs following an emergency cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He revealed that Cabinet has directed the Ministers of Finance and Energy to ensure a drop in fuel prices […]
US Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed. In a statement, the organisation said Bambaataa helped shape a “global movement rooted in peace, unity, love, and having fun”, paying tribute to his role in the emergence of hip-hop as both […]
Woman remanded for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly cutting off daughter’s toe
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Bodi Circuit Court has remanded a woman, Vivian Anto, into police custody for medical and psychiatric evaluation after she allegedly severed the toe of her 9-year-old daughter. The case was adjourned to 21st April 2026 for further hearing. During proceedings, Vivian Anto’s lawyer, Ebenezer Abiaw, requested that the court […]
GNFS retrieves lifeless body of young man from Asylum Down drain
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man from a drainage channel at Asylum Down in the Greater Accra Region. According to a statement from the Service, a distress call was received at its Master Control on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, prompting an […]
Fuel Prices To Reduce By Next Week
BY Jennifer Kenny Government is to reduce fuel prices by suspending some taxes on petroleum products by the next pricing window. The government announced a set of measures aimed at reducing fuel prices and stabilising transport fares following the effects the war in Iran is having on global oil prices and supply concerns. The measures […]
