LGBTQ+ bill was not before Akufo-Addo when we left office – Abu Jinapor
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor has revealed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the LGBTQ+ bill, was not before then-President Akufo-Addo when the New Patriotic Party administration left office. “As at […]
Rawlings family consoles General Nunoo-Mensah over wife’s passing
The Rawlings family on Friday, April 17, visited former Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) member, General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah and his family to console him over the loss of his wife, Margaret Nunoo-Mensah, who passed away in February. Led by Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the delegation which included Ms. Yaa Asantewaa […]
President Mahama warns against interference in public sector discipline
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned against political and traditional interference in disciplinary processes within Ghana’s public sector, warning that such practices weaken institutions and undermine accountability. Speaking at the #ResettingGhana Citizen’s Engagement in Tamale, as part of his two+day Resetting Ghana tour of the Northern Region, the President […]
Update: Japan tsunami warnings downgraded as people describe ‘low rumbling’ as earthquake hit
Japanese authorities have now downgraded the tsunami warnings in place around the northeastern coast to advisories., external Japan has three categories of tsunami alerts. The highest alert is called a Major Tsunami Warning where tsunami waves over three metres in height are expected to hit repeatedly. The tsunami warnings have been downgraded to advisories across Japan’s northeast coast. […]
Trinidad and Tobago police investigate discovery of 50 infants and six adults dumped at cemetery
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is investigating a staggering discovery in the town of Cumuto. Authorities found the remains of at least 50 infants and six adults dumped at a local graveyard on Saturday. The site sits approximately 40 kilometers from the capital of Port of Spain. […]
From “Blouse” to Bliss: The Epic Arrival of Lilian and the Love That United Two Nations
By Sharon Zoe Williams If you had told a Ghanaian in early February, 2026 that a fashion faux pas would lead to a romantic motorcade at Accra International Airport in April 2026, they might have laughed. But in the world of digital storytelling, truth is often more heart-warming than fiction. This week, the “Lilian and […]
Benjamin Asare headlines Black Galaxies’ 32-man squad
By Kwame Bediako Black Galaxies head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has invited a 32‑man squad to camp in Accra as preparations begin for upcoming international assignments, with the focus on building a comprehensive database for continuous monitoring of home‑based talent. The players are set to assemble at the Erata Hotel on Monday, April 20, 2026, […]
NSA cuts payroll from GH₵1.6bn to GH₵700m after ghost names cleanup
By Ashiadey Dotse Deputy Director General in charge of Operations at the National Service Authority (NSA), Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu, has revealed that the Authority has reduced its annual payroll from about GH₵1.6 billion to roughly GH₵700 million after removing ghost names and tightening its payment systems.Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning […]
Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
A father has killed seven of his children and an unrelated child in the US city of Shreveport, Louisiana, in a mass shooting that police have called a “domestic disturbance”. Officers said the shooting began about 05:00 (10:00 GMT) on Sunday. After attacking the children at a property, the suspect drove away in a stolen […]
Payroll Fraud: One civil servant allegedly earns GHS427 million without work in 29 months
By Ashiadey Dotse A new investigation by The Fourth Estate has uncovered a major payroll fraud scandal involving a senior civil servant who allegedly received a staggering GHS427 million in unearned salaries within just 29 months. The report released on Monday, April 20, 2026, names Frank Oliver Kpodo, a former Director of Procurement at the […]
Iran vows retaliation after US seizure of cargo ship as high-stakes talks loom
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Iran has vowed to retaliate against the United States following the high-seas seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, an encounter that pushed a fragile ceasefire toward the brink of collapse Sunday. U.S. naval forces fired upon and disabled the cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, marking a sharp […]
Rugby: Princess Avorkah shines despite All-Star defeat in Lagos
Ghana’s rising Rugby League talent, Princess Avorkah, delivered a standout performance as the Rugby League All-Star event concluded in Lagos, Nigeria, with the Nigeria Green Falcons securing a 28–12 victory over the All-Star Team. In a match that brought together elite players from Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, the All-Star side showed flashes of brilliance, […]
Michael Jackson film set to be a controversial hit
A new film about Michael Jackson’s extraordinary but troubled life is set to open in cinemas. It’s tracking to be very popular – but will it tell the full story? Bohemian Rhapsody was a troubled production, to put it mildly. The original star, Sacha Baron Cohen, departed and the original director Bryan Singer was fired. But […]
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a US decision to extend the period during which Russia is allowed to sell oil despite Western sanctions. The move means countries can purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until 16 May. The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the […]
