The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent attack on Ghanaian troops stationed in Southern Lebanon. In a statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, the organisation expressed deep concern over the incident, describing the assault as “ferocious” and reaffirming its commitment to the safety of UN peacekeepers. The statement highlighted the UN’s […] The post UN

The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on March 7, 2026, […] The post Ghana Lodges Protest

A Ghanaian peacekeeping position serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has come under missile attack in southern Lebanon, leaving two Ghanaian soldiers critically injured and another traumatised amid intensifying hostilities between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Armed […] The post Two

The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a 23-year-old student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, for allegedly publishing obscene material online, contrary to Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the Police, the team came across intimate videos involving the suspect […] The post 23-Year-Old

President John Dramani Mahama today used Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations to position the country at the forefront of Africa’s economic future, emphasizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), digital connectivity, and youth empowerment. Speaking to past and present statesmen, parliamentarians, and the diplomatic corps at a ceremony marked by military drills and poetry […] The post AfCFTA,

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his call for discipline in national life while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to intensifying the fight against corruption. Speaking at Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration held under the theme “Building Prosperity, Inspiring Hope,” the President warned that corruption continues to deprive the country of critical resources needed for development. […] The post Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the importance of continuity in governance, stating that every administration since independence has played a critical role in shaping modern Ghana. Speaking at the country’s 69th Independence Day celebration on March 6, the President said Ghana’s development is the cumulative result of successive governments that have contributed to building […] The post Continuity

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected notorious land guard believed to have been terrorising residents of Abokobi and its surrounding communities. The suspect, identified as Saviour Kojo Ekpe, 45, was arrested on March 5, 2026, following intelligence gathered by the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit indicating that he had been operating as […] The post Police

The Member of Parliament for Offinso South, Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, who also serves as the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Committee for Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for failing to acknowledge Ghana’s rising food insecurity rate of 38.1% in his State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament […] The post Mahama Ignored Ghana’s

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Constituency in the Eastern Region , Sammi Awuku, has questioned claims by John Dramani Mahama that his government has created one million jobs, arguing that official data shows youth unemployment remains alarmingly high. Contributing to the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament […] The post ‘1 in 2 Youth Jobless

Four condemned lifers at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have petitioned the Human Rights Court, alleging unconstitutional conduct by the Ghana Prisons Service after they were unable to attend a scheduled court hearing. The inmates — Felix Dzifa Abusa, Donglik Konkouk, Kweku Awuku and Richard Annan Asmah — filed Suit No. HR 0038/2026 at the […] The post Four condemned lifers sue Ghana Prison

John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament today, February 27, where he will account for his administration’s performance over the past year and outline plans for the months ahead. The constitutionally mandated address will provide an overview of the country’s condition, with attention to key […] The post Mahama to address the nation Today

Minority Spokesperson on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, set the tone for debate in Parliament yesterday, questioning what he described as the repackaging of an existing gold-backed reserve strategy first championed by former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. This was when the lawmakers considered and approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy […] The post KON

The High Court in Kumasi has granted an application for an order of substituted service for contempt proceedings against the directors of FBN Bank Ghana Limited, for interfering with the administration of justice in a case of foreign exchange transaction before the court. The court, presided over by Justice Franklin Titus-Glover, ordered that the application […] The post FBN Bank Directors,

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the Government of Ghana are facing a storm of criticism after statements by DVLA Chief Executive, Julius Neequaye Kotey, suggested that his outfit intends to send DVLA staff abroad, solely to renew drivers’ licences for Ghanaians in the Diaspora. The controversial remarks, made during the commissioning of […] The post DVLA Boss’ Blooper Riles Foreign

A new study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is advocating a hybrid waste management framework that blends decentralised local governance with large-scale private sector participation to drive efficiency, capital mobilisation and technological advancement in Ghana’s sanitation sector. The report, titled “An Economic Analysis of the Benefits of Adequate Investment in […] The post ISSER

The government has unveiled an elaborate licensing framework for Ghana’s medicinal cannabis sector, requiring businesses to obtain activity-specific permits before operating. The regulatory framework is governed by the Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1100), and the Narcotics Control Commission (Cultivation and Management of Cannabis) Regulation, 2023 (L.I. 2475), and supervised by the NACOC […] The post Government

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed the immediate removal of all alcoholic energy drinks from the Ghanaian market, citing serious public health concerns. The order, issued on February 25, 2026 follows a detailed post-registration review of beverages that combine alcohol, a depressant, with stimulants such as caffeine, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng and guarana. Acting […] The post FDA

Over 100 residents in Obuasi have benefited from a free eye screening and treatment programme organized by the Mama Love Foundation in partnership with Bellview Eyecare and Optical Services. The outreach aimed to improve access to quality healthcare, providing free eye screening and treatment, as well as screening and care for ear, nose, and throat […] The post Mama Love Foundation, Bellview

One hundred youth comprising 14 females and 86 males mainly from the catchment areas of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA)Obuasi Mine have graduated after six months Skills Development and Certification Programme organised by the company.It was under AGA’s Artisan Apprenticeship to Entrepreneur initiative. The participants received skill training in welding and fabrication, general electricals, auto electricals, electronics, […] The post 100