Funsi outdoors new Paramount Chief – Kuoro Adikibe Dagbasi Basuglo Sampuo III
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo A 47-year-old businessman, Kuoro Adikibe Dagbasi Basuglo Sampuo, has been outdoored as the new Paramount Chief of the Funsi Traditional Area in the Upper West Region. The enskinment and subsequent outdooring mark a new chapter for the area to progress in unity. The ceremony, held amid pomp and glitter, drew a large […]
Koforidua Hockey Club wins Johnson Ofori Memorial Tournament
By Tilda Acorlor Koforidua Hockey Club emerged champions of the third Johnson Ofori Memorial Hockey Tournament held at the Ho Sports Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The annual competition, organised by the Volta Regional Hockey Association, is held in honour of the late Mr Johnson Ofori for his major contribution to the development of […]
President Mahama inspects CATLAB Project at Tamale Teaching Hospital, calls for cancer facility
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CATLAB) and the broader cardio centre under construction at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, describing the project as critical to improving specialised healthcare in northern Ghana. During an inspection as part of his […]
Cocoa paste leads Ghana’s top 10 non-traditional exports in 2025, following 53% surge
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s strategic pivot toward industrialization reached a record-breaking threshold in 2025, propelled by the dominant performance of cocoa paste and high-value derivatives. This transition from raw material exports to value-added processing has fundamentally reshaped the nation’s trade profile. By capturing greater value within domestic supply chains and expanding […]
Africa Real Estate Festival 2026 opens with push for housing innovation and investment
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Accra has become the centre of Africa’s real estate conversation as more than 1,500 delegates, including government officials, regulators, private developers and diaspora investors, gathered for the maiden edition of the Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) 2026. The two-day event, being held in Accra, is under the theme “Innovation Meets […]
EU-Ghana ends 800km cycling tour from Tamale to Accra
By Helga Gokah The 2026 #RideWithTeamEurope 800km cycling tour from Tamale to Accra has ended with a colourful ceremony at the Netherlands Embassy in Accra. The seven-day tour, organised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the European Union in Ghana, aimed to promote sustainability, unity and healthy living in the country. The event, which began […]
The Eyes of Ghana premieres in Accra, showcasing rare Nkrumah-era footage
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The premiere of The Eyes of Ghana at the National Theatre of Ghana has been hailed as a major cultural moment, drawing filmmakers, students, theatre lovers, historians, creatives and members of the public to witness a powerful retelling of Ghana’s historical and cinematic legacy. The production, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker […]
GHS says tricycles are not ambulances under health scheme
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has dismissed as false and misleading viral social media reports suggesting that recently procured tricycles under the government’s Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative are being used as ambulances. In a press release signed by the Director-General, Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Service clarified that the tricycles […]
John Boadu Seeks Royal Blessings From Effutu Akwa Traditional Authority As National Campaign Tour Gains Momentum
Assin Fosu, Central Region – April 18, 2026 Leading contender for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hon. John Boadu, today paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Assin Fosu, Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II, to formally seek his blessings ahead of his nationwide engagement tour. The visit, marked by […]
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker after Strait of Hormuz closed again within hours
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The volatile security situation in the Middle East reached a new fever pitch Saturday as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard opened fire on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This military action followed an official announcement from Tehran that it has reimposed a closure of the vital waterway […]
US sanctions network for recruiting Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States Department of the Treasury has expanded its sanctions regime against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, targeting a sophisticated international recruitment network. On Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced measures against three individuals and two firms accused of deploying Colombian […]
Tricycles under Free Primary Healthcare are not ambulances — President Mahama clarifies
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has clarified the role of tricycles distributed under the Free Primary Health Care programme, stating that they are not ambulances but purpose-built vehicles to support health workers and volunteers in delivering essential services at the community level. The President was speaking at Bimbilla in the […]
President Mahama cuts sod for 24-hour economy market in Bimbilla to boost agro-trade
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a 24-hour economy market in Bimbilla, fulfilling a key promise made during the 2024 campaign and captured in the NDC manifesto. The initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to stimulate economic activity across the country, with […]
IGP promotes senior police officers from ACOP to DCOP and DCOP to COP
BY JULIET METTLE-EDMONDS The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has urged senior police officers to continue upholding peace and stability across the country. He emphasized that a secure environment is essential for national development, noting that improved security attracts investors and allows citizens to carry out their daily activities without fear of attack. This […]
