The Government of Ghana has ordered the immediate medical evacuation of eight nationals who were attacked by jihadists in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, last Saturday, February 14, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association were initially killed, while an […] The post Mahama

The Ghana Police Service has handed over a bag containing GHC 85,000.00 to its rightful owner after it was found at a snap check point on the Techiman-Kumasi Highway. According to a statement from the Bono East Regional Police Command in Techiman, the incident occurred in the early hours of February 14, 2026, at about […] The post Police return GHC 85,000 found on Techiman-Kumasi Highway

The Attorney-General’s Office has informed Criminal Division 4 of the High Court that it intends to file fresh charges against former Executive Director of the National Service Authority, Osei Assibey, following the completion of a performance audit by the Auditor-General. When the case was called for Case Management Conference (CMC), state prosecutors told the court […] The post Auditor-General’s

Dr George Hay, Official Historian, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. As the generations who experienced the two world wars pass away, our direct links to these events go with them. As a result, it is more important than ever to understand these conflicts and the men and women who served. While European narratives of these wars […] The post The Gold Coast Regiment and Ghana’s part in

The Executive Management and Senior Staff of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have announced voluntary salary reductions in response to ongoing liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector. In a press release dated February 16, 2026, COCOBOD disclosed that the decision takes immediate effect and will remain in place for the rest of the 2025/2026 crop […] The post COCOBOD

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a comprehensive review of 8,160 public land lease applications processed between 2017 and 2024, following a presidential directive to suspend such transactions. Addressing the media at the Ministry’s conference room, the Minister explained that the review was initiated after President John Dramani Mahama, […] The post Sweeping

The long-standing water supply challenges confronting residents of Sekondi-Takoradi are expected to ease soon, as the rehabilitation and expansion of the Daboase Water Treatment Plant nears completion. The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, announced that the project is approximately 98 per cent complete and is on track to become fully […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fauree Link GH Limited to deploy a nationwide digital agricultural ecosystem platform known as “Akuafo? Anidaso?” (Farmers’ Hope). The agreement, signed in Accra on February 16, 2026, establishes a framework for the development of […] The post Ghana

Sky Dream Skills Academy, a branch of the International Youth Fellowship (IYF), has held its third graduation ceremony at Asofa, a suburb of Accra, graduating about 150 students under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-affiliated programme. The academy focuses on equipping young people with practical, employable skills to promote entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment. […] The post Sky

Akuapem Odwira Festival should be officially recognised and promoted as a major national event, according to Nana Bekoe Dankwa, Tufuhene of Adweso–Akuapem in the Eastern Region. Speaking at the Okuapehene’s Palace during the launch of activities to mark the festival’s 200th Anniversary, Nana Bekoe Dankwa urged the Government of Ghana to elevate the Odwira Festival […] The post ‘Akuapem

Public support for President John Dramani Mahama remains strong, one year after he assumed office, according to a new nationwide survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Despite this support, Ghanaians have called for urgent action on unemployment and illegal mining. The poll, conducted in December 2025, across all regions and sampling more than 1,000 respondents, found that 68 per cent of Ghanaians approve of President […] The post Public

The Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo Markin, has charged the leadership of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) from various tertiary institutions across the country to lift themselves up and rally behind the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He told TESCON members that their hard work would ensure NPP’s victory and […] The post Afenyo Markin

The killing of seven Ghanaian traders in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, is not only a tragedy but it is a stark warning. What occurred last weekend is part of a wider and worsening security crisis in the Sahel region. When the Ministry of the Interior announced that Ghanaian tomato traders had come under attack in […] The post Editorial: The Death Of Seven Ghanaian

Honourable Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, I write publicly with respect for your office and appreciation for your decision to personally chair the committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Charles Amissah. Your intervention signals that this matter is being treated with the seriousness it deserves, and it has already reassured many citizens that the […] The post Open

Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has once again demonstrated his deep commitment to faith, family and Community with the unveiling of an ultramodern pulpit he personally built in honour of his late mother, Mary Gyawubea Badu. The ceremony, held at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Akyem Adukrom, in the Eastern Region, was both emotional and symbolic, reflecting […] The post Ofosu-Ampofo

Exercise is good for your heart, bones and muscles, weight, and sleep. Staying fit can even help you live a longer, healthier life. You’ll get more benefits from exercise if you make it a regular habit rather than a once-in-a-while burst of heavy activity. Even small amounts can do your body some good: Just 10 […] The post Easy Ways to Make Exercise a Habit appeared first on The

Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain in an all-French showdown An all-French showdown takes centre stage in the knockout playoffs of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, as Monaco host current holders Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Louis II for the first leg. This marks the first continental meeting between the sides, though the Red and Whites will draw confidence from their […] The post Today’s

Match day 22 of the Ghana Premier League delivered drama across multiple venues, as historic rivalries reignited, home comforts were shattered and tactical discipline proved decisive in tightly contested encounters. From Hearts of Oak’s long-awaited triumph at Baba Yara to commanding displays, the weekend’s action significantly reshaped the league narrative. Hearts Break Baba Yara Curse […] The post Ghana