LIVE : Ghana Tonight || 18-02-2026

As of February 2026, Ghana is combating the seasonal cerebrospinal meningitis disease in the northern regions, particularly the Northern Region, Upper West Region, Savannah Region, and North East Region, where suspected and confirmed cases have been reported. According to the Ghana Health Service, 11 deaths have been confirmed so far, a reminder of how quickly […]

In a bid to cut post-harvest losses for vegetables, especially tomatoes, up to eight days and more, Zero Energy Cooling Chambers for vegetables have been introduced to farmers in the Upper East Region. The pilot project currently ongoing in Bolgatanga East District. This initiative by World Vegetable Center, supported by West Africa Food System Resilient […]

The Office of the First Lady is relieved that the stolen baby from the Mamprobi Polyclinic has been safely recovered and reunited with her biological mother and family. Her Excellency, the First Lady, commended the Ghana Police Service for their swift and professional response in apprehending the suspect and ensuring the safe return of the […]

The Office of the First Lady has expressed relief following the safe recovery of the baby who was stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra. In a statement issued on behalf of Her Excellency, Lordina Mahama, the Office confirmed that the infant has been reunited with her biological mother and family after the traumatic incident. […]

A senior fellow at Africa Policy Lens says although producer price pressures have eased significantly over the past year, recent spikes in utility costs could push inflation higher in the coming months. Dr Eric Boachie-Yiadom said the overall slowdown in producer price inflation was a major win for fiscal consolidation efforts. However, he cautioned that […]

The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has described the Local Content Summit as the beginning of an annual platform to rally industry players around responsible resource management. He issued a strong warning against fronting arrangements, where foreign businesses operate behind Ghanaian proxies. “Why do you lend your name to such agreements? […]

LIVE :News360 || 18-02-2026

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening local procurement and fostering industrial partnerships within the mining industry. According to the Minister, the Minerals Commission has developed a Local Procurement Policy Framework aimed at promoting meaningful Ghanaian participation in the sector not as an afterthought, but […]

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana must transition from a leading exporter of raw minerals into a full participant across the entire extractive value chain. Addressing the 2026 Local Content Summit in Takoradi, organized by the Minerals Commission under the theme “Strengthening Local Content and Indigenization: Building a Resilient Mining Sector in Ghana,” […]

The Ghana Health Service has directed all Regional Health Directorates and facilities to implement, and strengthen, where necessary, immediate, comprehensive security and patient-care protocols to safeguard all patients, especially the most vulnerable. This follows the disturbing incident of the reported missing baby at the Mamprobi Hospital and the subsequent statement issued by the Ministry of […]

Civil Society Group, Election Watch Ghana has expressed disappointment in the decision by the Chief Justice not to establish a prima facie case, in a petition seeking the removal of the leadership of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC). In a statement reacting to the Chief Justice’s decision communicated to the President, the Group said […]

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has urged staff of the Students Loan Trust Fund to prioritise transparency and integrity in their operations. Dr. Apaak delivered the charge on Monday during the commissioning of a new zonal office of the Students Loan Trust Fund in Tamale to serve the northern regions of Ghana. […]

A major agricultural transformation is taking shape along Ghana’s Volta corridor — but its success, the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) says, hinges on one critical factor: land. On a high-powered inspection tour of the White and Black Volta basins led by the Board Chairman of MiDA, Dr Charles Abugre; the MiDA Chief Executive Mr. Alexander […]

Ghana’s health infrastructure expansion took another step forward on Wednesday, February 18, as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) shared updates on the construction of the new Cardiothoracic Centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The Fund said significant progress has been made since the sod-cutting ceremony in January, describing the development as part […]

The Ghana Para Swimming Association is proud to announce a historic milestone for para sports in Ghana. For the first time, through the tremendous leadership and dedication of the Association’s President, Madam Farida Idriss, Ghana will obe represented by two para swimmers at the World Para Swimming Series in Australia. The athletes, Promise Wonder Atsu […]

As a long-standing practitioner in the West African cocoa sector, I have observed the ongoing debate regarding the state of Ghana’s cocoa industry with deep anxiety and profound alarm. My position is clear: the government and the leadership of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) must move beyond partisan finger-pointing and confront systemic issues head-on. Failure […]

The Allied Health Professions Council has cautioned the Ghana Football Association over the licensing status of Black Stars physiotherapist Carlos Lozano Romero, citing the Health Professions Act.

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil is set for an intriguing test in North America as his club, LA Galaxy, prepare to take on Panamanian outfit Sporting San Miguelito in the Round of 32 of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. The six-time MLS Cup winners will battle Sporting San Miguelito over two legs in a home-and-away […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that its National Executive elections will take place from September 18 to 20, 2026, as part of a comprehensive roadmap for the party’s internal electoral calendar. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, February 18, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, outlined the detailed schedule leading up to […]