President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law the 24-Hour Authority bill passed by parliament. President John Mahama has asked the 24-Hour Authority to move from strategy to implementation as the business community has waited for a raft of incentives that awaits them in ensuring a smooth operation of the 24 hour economy. Speaking shortly […]

Displaced shop owners in the Tarkwa Wood Village have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama over what they describe as the “selective demolition” of their shops. They say the action has cost them thousands of cedis, pushing their businesses to the brink of collapse. The demolition, carried out by unknown engineers allegedly acting on behalf […]

The Ministry of Health has set up a three-member investigation committee to probe the alleged denial of emergency care that reportedly led to the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah. In a press release dated February 18, 2026, the Ministry said the decision follows allegations that Mr. Amissah was denied emergency medical attention on February […]

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill 2025, describing it as overly centralising power in the Presidency and lacking adequate safeguards. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said that although the Minority supports reforms to Ghana’s national security architecture, the Bill […]

In recent times, the Volta Region has witnessed a growing pattern of headline-driven governance — bold announcements, strong public messaging, and symbolic deployments that raise as many questions as they answer. Leadership is not about optics; it is about alignment between real challenges and real solutions. This brings us to the commissioning of 31 Blue […]

There was a time when Accra was more than the capital city of a newly independent West African state. In the middle decades of the twentieth century, it became a political signal to the Black world, a magnet for restless minds, and a strategic meeting point where Africa’s future was debated with urgency. For a […]

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has officially closed 2026 Hajj arrangements, confirming completion of payments and documentation while outlining final medical screening dates.

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, appeared in a California court on Wednesday defending his leadership of the company in a landmark legal case over whether social media is addictive for children. It is Zuckerberg’s first appearance before a jury after years of backlash against Meta, which also owns WhatsApp and Facebook, which […]

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed 16 food establishments in Greater Accra for operating without valid hygiene permits.

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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? […]

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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 […]