The National Security Coordinator, Commissioner of Police (COP) Alhaji Abdul-Osman Razak has been credited with dismantling several networks linked to National Security operatives in illegal mining activities. This came to light after a recent publication, on May 20, 2026, in a section of the media that some illegal miners were arrested polluting the Ankobra River […] The post National

The John Mahama administration, has intensified its nationwide land reclamation programme in a decisive effort to reverse the environmental damage caused by illegal mining across the country. The initiative is focused on restoring degraded forest reserves, sealing hazardous abandoned mine pits, and rehabilitating polluted landscapes through large-scale reforestation. The latest phase of this environmental campaign […] The post Government

Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, moderating slightly from 4.4 percent in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4 per cent in 2027, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook (AEO). The Outlook was released on Tuesday at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. The findings, shared with Ghana News Agency (GNA) underscored the continent’s resilience […] The post African

President John Dramani Mahama used Ghana’s Eid al-Adha celebrations in Accra yesterday to deliver a blunt charge to the country’s youth to stay off drugs and remain focused on building their future and contributing to national development. “I urge you to avoid drug addiction,” he told thousands of faithful gathered before the National Chief Imam,  […] The post Mahama

The President of the Federation of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, has underscored Ghana’s potential to achieve food self-sufficiency and become a competitive force in global agriculture. Speaking ahead of the third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026, scheduled for June 11 to 13, Mr. Korboe said Ghana’s fertile land, favourable climate, and […] The post Ghana

Pupils and teachers of Akyem Pano Presbyterian Basic School in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region on Tuesday poured onto the streets in a peaceful but emotionally charged demonstration to protest against the persistent defecation in their classrooms by unknown individuals. The unusual protest, which attracted the attention of residents, traders, motorists, and […] The post Akyem

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s technical universities to emulate the German model of competence-based technical education as part of efforts to transform the country’s higher education system into a driver of industrialisation and job creation. Addressing the 4th Biennial Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Takoradi on Tuesday, President Mahama stressed […] The post Mahama

For years, residents of Accra have endured the devastating consequences of flooding whenever heavy rains fall. Once again, persistent downpours over the past few days have left homes submerged, roads inaccessible, businesses disrupted, and frightened residents scrambling for safety in communities such as Dansoman, Mallam Junction, and parts of the Weija Gbawe Municipality.  Sadly, what […] The post Editorial:

Two persons have been arrested by the Eastern South Regional Police Command in connection with the armed robbery attack at the Kwafokrom GOIL Filling Station near Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The suspects, identified as Amos Boame and Collins Adjei, were arrested following investigations into the robbery incident which occurred on Sunday, May 24, 2026. […] The post Police Arrest Two Over Kwafokrom

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢100 million seed capital package for Ghana’s 10 technical universities as part of government’s commitment to strengthening science, technology and industrial development in the country. The seed capital, which will be captured in the 2027 Budget Statement, is expected to support research, innovation, infrastructure expansion and entrepreneurship development […] The post Mahama

Management of Accra Hearts of Oak has parted ways with its technical team led by Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani following what the club described as a “comprehensive technical review” of the 2025/26 football season. In an official statement issued by the club, the Board announced that the decision forms part of efforts to realign the […] The post Hearts of Oak Sack Technical Team After Season

A damning audit into the financial administration of the 13th African Games has uncovered widespread procurement breaches, inflated contract sums, weak supervision systems and financial irregularities amounting to more than GH¢583 million, exposing what the Auditor-General describes as deep structural failures in public financial management. The findings, contained in a special audit report commissioned following […] The post Auditor-General

A nationwide vaccine perception survey conducted by the National Vaccine Institute has revealed that a strong majority of Ghanaians continue to trust vaccines and are prepared to support Ghana’s ambitious local vaccine manufacturing agenda expected to commence in 2027. The findings, released in Accra yesterday under the authority of the Chief Executive Officer of the […] The post Ghanaians

The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL) to suspend the implementation of its proposed 0.75 per cent fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers pending further consultations. The directive follows widespread public reaction to messages sent to customers of MTN Ghana announcing that transfers from MoMo wallets to bank accounts would attract a […] The post BoG

The World Bank has urged the Government of Ghana to expedite the operationalisation and opening of the Weija Pediatric Hospital, a 120-bed health facility constructed under the Bank-supported COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project. In a statement, the World Bank said the Government constructed and equipped the facility at a cost of US$10.15 million under […] The post World

The Africa Union’s Ghana’s Ambassadors have expressed grave fear that in the next five decades water will become a luxury in Ghana and Africa for that matter, if those bankrolling illegal mining are not chased and arrested by the state. With water becoming a privilege for a few but a luxury for the majority, the […] The post Go After Galamsey Financiers … AU Envoys Charge Mahama

Management of Q8 Mining Ventures has dismissed allegations suggesting the company is involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing the claims circulating on social media and within sections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as false and misleading. The company assured residents in communities within its operational areas in the Eastern Region that […] The post Q8

Over the weekend, President John Dramani Mahama took his “Resetting Ghana” thank-you tour to the Savannah Region, his home region, where he used the occasion to outline his government’s achievements and the challenges confronting the nation. The event, attended by traditional authorities, opinion leaders and residents, also provided an opportunity for the people to present […] The post Editorial:

The Asokwa District Court Two in Kumasi has adjourned to June 1, 2026 the case in which Hamisu Ibrahim, 55, a transport operator and member of the GPRTU, is accused of abetment of crime and threatening to harm the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the GPRTU of TUC. The court, presided over by Her Honour, Vida Achiaa Yeboah, adjourned […] The post Court adjourns GPRTU chairman, Hamisu Ibrahim

The Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team has arrested 74 suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting narcotics trafficking and other criminal activities in the Upper East Region. The operations, conducted in Paga and the Navrongo Municipalities, between May 20 and May 22, 2026 led to the retrieval of assorted foreign cigarettes, suspected narcotic […] The post IGP’s