SONA 2026: Afenyo-Markin slams gov’t performance over electricity, cocoa, and galamsey challenges
News
February 27, 2026
SONA 2026: Afenyo-Markin slams gov’t performance over electricity, cocoa, and galamsey challenges
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has delivered a scathing critique of the government immediately following President John Dramani…
Extradition proceedings begin in US against Ofori-Atta
Crime
February 26, 2026
Extradition proceedings begin in US against Ofori-Atta
Extradition proceedings have commenced in the United States this week against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, according to the Office…
Ashanti Region: GUTA threatens to close foreign shops over retail takeover
Economics and Business
February 26, 2026
Ashanti Region: GUTA threatens to close foreign shops over retail takeover
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region has threatened to compel foreign nationals to shut down…
COCOBOD refutes GH¢12m Black Stars sponsorship allegation
News
February 26, 2026
COCOBOD refutes GH¢12m Black Stars sponsorship allegation
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has firmly dismissed reports claiming it provided a GH¢12 million sponsorship package to the Ghana national…
PURC summons ECG over fast-draining prepaid units
News
February 26, 2026
PURC summons ECG over fast-draining prepaid units
Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) summons the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over reports of prepaid units depleting unusually fast.…
Police retrieve GH¢1.4m worth of suspected cannabis hidden in mineral water cartons
Crime
February 25, 2026
Police retrieve GH¢1.4m worth of suspected cannabis hidden in mineral water cartons
The Oti Regional Police Command has retrieved a large consignment of suspected cannabis concealed in a Volvo truck intercepted at…
5G by 2027: Government directive puts telecom regulator on the clock
News
February 25, 2026
5G by 2027: Government directive puts telecom regulator on the clock
The government has set a deadline for nationwide fifth-generation mobile connectivity, directing the National Communications Authority (NCA) to ensure 70…
Peace Council raises alarm over rising SHS violence as six incidents hit schools in one week
News
February 25, 2026
Peace Council raises alarm over rising SHS violence as six incidents hit schools in one week
The National Peace Council has condemned a surge in violence across senior high schools, after six cases of student-related assaults…
Absentee doctors to be removed from payroll — MoH
Health & Lifestyle
February 25, 2026
Absentee doctors to be removed from payroll — MoH
The Ministry of Health is to embark on a validation exercise to ensure that medical doctors who declined postings to…
Bee attack injures 41 people at police station in Gomoa East
News
February 25, 2026
Bee attack injures 41 people at police station in Gomoa East
One person is in critical condition, while 40 others, including four police officers, sustained injuries after a swarm of bees…