Zebilla MP credits Mahama for restarting abandoned E-block Project
By Peter Agengre The Member of Parliament for Zebilla Constituency, Ebenezer Ndebilla Alumire, has announced renewed progress on the long-delayed Community Senior High School, known as the E-Blocks project, in the Zebilla Constituency in the Upper East Region. Speaking to the media during a working visit to the construction site in Sapelliga, the MP revealed […]
Volta House of Chiefs condemns EOCO over handling of Council of State member’s case
The Volta Region House of Chiefs has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its handling of matters involving the Volta Region representative on the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple. In a statement dated 7th April 2026, the House said it was “deeply concerned” about EOCO’s conduct in the case, particularly […]
Cardi B says thieves spent $60,000 on her credit card
Rapper Cardi B says she has been the victim of credit card fraud, and wants the perpetrators who apparently spent $60,000 (£45,000) on designer clothes and Apple goods to be sent to jail. The musician, who is approaching the end of her Little Miss Drama tour, made the claims in an Instagram live video, saying […]
Ken Ofori-Atta released from ICE custody after judicial order – Legal team confirms
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has regained his freedom following a period of detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A judicial order facilitated his release on Tuesday. His legal team confirmed the development in a formal statement issued on April 8, 2026. Solicitor Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo […]
Ghana named first beneficiary of France Health Platform after Mahama-Macron talks
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron have held bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris, covering a broad range of issues including health, agriculture, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, regional security, and Ghana’s economic recovery. The Wednesday meeting formed part of President Mahama’s one-day official visit to […]
NRSA Technical Committee submits report on Toyota Voxy safety risks; says vehicle is not designed for commercial transport
A Technical Working Group set up by the National Road Safety Authority,NRSA, to assess the suitability of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial passenger transport has presented its findings. The Committee was tasked to investigate the causes of the increasing number of accidents involving Toyota Voxy vehicles across the country. After completing its work, the Group […]
US, Iran claim victory after two-week ceasefire deal reached
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States and Iran reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire late Tuesday evening in a war that has ravaged the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. President Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure, backing off threats to imminently order the destruction of Iran’s […]
At least 20 feared dead in raids on two villages in north-central Nigeria
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Conflicting reports have emerged after gunmen attacked two villages in the north-central region of Nigeria, with residents stating at least 20 people were killed. The attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Bagna and Erena, located in the Shiroro area of Niger state. Shiroro is about […]
Prestea–Bogoso Mines secure $2.8bn offtake deal for expansion
By Felix Cofie The Managing Director of Heath Goldfields, Patrick Appiah Mensah, has disclosed that the Prestea–Bogoso Mines have secured a $2.8 billion offtake facility to support the full development of the operation. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show with host Thelma Tackie, Mr. Mensah affirmed that the Government of Ghana is within its legal […]
Ghana’s crude oil output falls to 37.3m barrels in 2025 – PIAC report
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed in its 2025 annual report that Ghana’s crude oil production has declined for a sixth consecutive year, falling from a peak of 71.4 million barrels to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compounded annual average decline of 9%. Presenting highlights of the […]
Supreme Court to mark 150th anniversary with month-long celebration
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced a series of high-profile events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the country’s apex court, the Supreme Court, marking 150 years since its establishment in 1876. At a press conference on April 8, 2026, His Lordship Richard Adjei-Frimpong, a Justice of the Supreme Court and […]
GhIE calls for audit of government’s GH¢110bn ‘Big Push’ road projects
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an independent audit of the government’s GH¢110 billion “Big Push” road infrastructure programme, citing concerns about procurement processes and project execution. The appeal follows recent investigations by The Fourth Estate, which revealed extensive use of single-source procurement and restricted tendering in contract awards by […]
U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets face Senegal, South Africa, Algeria in Group D
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Starlets drew a gauntlet in Group D for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, facing Senegal, South Africa, and Algeria starting April 25, 2026. The draw, unveiled on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Cairo by CAF, pits the young Ghanaians against continental heavyweights at youth level. Fresh from […]
Mahama nominates Emmanuel Oteng Kumah to chair five-member Fiscal Council
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Emmanuel Oteng Kumah as chairman of a five-member Fiscal Council tasked with promoting fiscal discipline, advising on economic policy, and strengthening transparency in the management of public finances. Dr Kumah is an international economic consultant and adviser with extensive experience in global financial institutions. He previously […]
