Police on Monday made a major breakthrough by arresting the serial killer responsible for the murder of fifteen persons in the Wa municipality, between 2021 and 2025. Sheriff Abdulai, 30, aka Sani Mohammed, aka Critos, an ex-convict and a cobbler, together with an accomplice were apprehended, following the murder of yet another watchman, 55-year old […] The post Wa

His Excellency the President has, acting on the advice of the Judicial Council and in accordance with Article 148 of the 1992 Constitution, approved the appointment of Mr. Musah Ahmed as the new Judicial Secretary to the Judicial Service of Ghana, with immediate effect. Mr. Ahmed was sworn in on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, by […] The post President Appoints Musah Ahmed as Judicial Secretary

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has stepped up its campaign against the smuggling of cocoa beans across the country’s borders, with the introduction of a new incentive scheme that promises to reward informants and anti-smuggling agents with one-third of the value of any confiscated cocoa. The initiative, which forms part of COCOBOD’s renewed anti-smuggling strategy, […] The post Cocoa

For nearly a decade, Ghana’s healthcare system has quietly relied on a digital lifeline, the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). Developed and operated by the Ghanaian company Lightwave Healthcare Solutions Ltd., the platform helped hospitals transition from paper folders to seamless electronic record systems. Doctors could instantly access patient histories and health data flowed […] The post Ghana’s

The Greater Accra leg of Dr. Bryan Acheampong’s nationwide constituency tour began with overwhelming energy and grassroots enthusiasm, as delegates and party executives in many constituencies reaffirm their belief in his leadership and vision for NPP. At his first stop in Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, the Constituency Chairman captured the mood perfectly, telling Dr. Acheampong, “Your brand […] The post Bryan

As the world marks Customer Service Week, a leading research and public policy think tank, CUTS International, Accra, is calling on the Government and all public institutions to retool and reset their approach to customer service delivery to meet the evolving needs of citizens and businesses. The organization observes that, while private sector entities have […] The post CUTS

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for increased investment, collaboration, and innovation in specialist nursing and midwifery practice to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and improve health outcomes across the country. Speaking at the 10th Annual General Meeting and 5th Scientific Conference of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) held at […] The post Health

“When the Drumbeat of Truth Gets Too Loud, Power Tries to Silence the Drummer” In South Africa, that drummer is Julius Malema, a firebrand leader whose bold calls for justice, equality, and land reform have now landed him in the crosshairs of the law. But is this truly about justice, or is the system trying […] The post Is South Africa Trying To Muzzle The Lion Of Limpopo? appeared

Street lighting is not a luxury, it is a fundamental element of urban infrastructure that enhances public safety, prevents accidents, deters crime, and fosters a sense of security. It supports economic activity, extends the usability of public spaces after dark and signals a government’s commitment to citizen well-being and smart urban planning. Yet, in Accra, […] The post Editorial: Accra

The cocoa sector has experienced heightened volatility in recent years, driven by market volatility, environmental degradation, and human rights challenges. “As cocoa prices soar to record highs, millions of smallholder farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria, who produce most of the world’s cocoa remain trapped in poverty”. The Cocoa Barometer 2025 in a statement […] The post Cocoa

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has said that his resignation from office was not an admission of guilt. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following the controversy surrounding his certificate, said to have been obtained from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, as well as his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) […] The post My Resignation

Three people have been killed and at least nine others injured in Ukraine’s latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to its governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov. The strike hit the village of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, Gladkov said. Emergency workers were searching for people feared trapped under rubble. It is the third […] The post Three killed

President Donald Trump has called for the jailing of Illinois officials, accusing them of not doing enough to ensure the safety of federal immigration officers who are conducting raids in Chicago. The president wrote in a social media post that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail […] The post Trump

Hours before his deadline for resolving France’s political crisis, outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said political parties have shown a “willingness” that could stave off the threat of new parliamentary elections. Lecornu on Monday became the third French PM to leave his job in less than a year. He has until Wednesday evening to come […] The post Crunch

Top US envoys and regional figures are taking part in the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt on President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday along with Qatar’s prime minister and Turkey’s intelligence chief […] The post US and regional

Apples can do a lot for you, thanks to plant chemicals called flavonoids. And they have pectin, a fiber that breaks down in your gut. If you take off the apple’s skin before eating it, you won’t get as much of the fiber or flavonoids. Phytochemicals  Nutritionists and other scientists get excited about apples because of their phytochemical […] The post Health Benefits of Eating Apples appeared

On January 19, 2017, Asanteman celebrated the burial ceremony of Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, the Asantehemaa, who died on November 15, 2016 at age, 109. She was Asantehemaa for thirty-nine years. On that day all businesses including stores and shops were closed and curfew was imposed in Kumasi. Someone, on social media, wrote […] The post Feature: The Mustapha Issue: But Why Attack Asantes?