President John Dramani Mahama this afternoon visited two survivors of Saturday’s Burkina Faso terrorist attack currently on admission at the 37 military hospital in Accra. The survivors, were among Ghanaian tomato traders on board a truck, which was ambushed by armed bandits in northern Burkina Faso. President Mahama, who was accompanied by his Chief of … The post President

The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not disclose a prima facie case. President John Dramani Mahama had referred a total of ten petitions to the Chief Justice on November 25, 2025, following … The post Chief

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has directed the summoning of the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, following what the Government describes as the unlawful publication of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press release issued on Tuesday, explained that the move … The post Russian

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held talks with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ibok Ete Ekwe Iban, on efforts to curb cybercrime. The meeting took place in Accra on February 16, 2026, and focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries. According to the minister, the … The post Ghana, Nigeria

The Ghana Police Service has arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of a police officer at Zebilla in the Upper East Region. The Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that the suspect, Abdul Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, was picked up on February 17, 2026. According to Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer … The post Police arrest

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying a large quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and arrested two persons for attempted bribery. The operation took place on February 15, 2026, at Sege Akpla Manya in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Head of Public Affairs for the Tema region, … The post Tema Police impound truck

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has raised concern over what he describes as the growing problem of drug abuse among young people in Ghana. He warned that the situation is becoming a serious threat to the future of the country. Speaking with the media, he observed that drug use was becoming common … The post Drug abuse among youth alarming- Stephen Amoah warns appeared

The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry announced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement since the programme began. It also marks the second time … The post Government pays GH¢10 billion

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called for reforms in Ghana’s legal education, urging that key subjects such as company law, taxation, and legal drafting be taught at the Bachelor of Laws level. He argued that strengthening the academic foundation of law students would better prepare them for professional training. Sharing … The post Company

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced the safe recovery of a baby who was recently reported missing at the Mamprobi polyclinic in Accra. She described the development as good news and expressed gratitude to all those who supported efforts to locate the child. Speaking with journalists, she … The post Relief as Gender Minister confirms

World number two Jannik Sinner enjoyed a comfortable victory in his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals. The Italian claimed a straight-set win over the Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open in Doha on Monday. Sinner won 6-1 6-4 – wrapping up the first set in 27 … The post Sinner return with comfortable win in Qatar appeared first

A Professor at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Charles Ackah, has urged the government to invest in elderly care, describing it as an area with significant economic potential that has not received the needed attention. He said that while considerable focus has been placed on child and maternity care, elderly … The post Ghana must invest in elderly care

A two-day expert meeting on regional consultation on the political participation and leadership of women and youth in West Africa has been opened in Accra. The meeting, scheduled for February 17 and 18, forms part of the 50th Anniversary Legacy Project of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on gender parity in elected … The post Ghana hosts ECOWAS consultation on

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to process at least 60 per cent of Ghana’s major tree crops locally each year to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and reduce dependence on raw exports. Addressing the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit in Accra yesterday, the President said the move, under the revised $200 million Tree … The post 60% of Ghana’s tree crops to be processed

It is not a matter of renaming, but of restoration. The facility was originally known as Accra International Airport prior to the overthrow of the sitting President. Following the coup d’état, British influence played a decisive role in rebranding the airport in honour of General E. K. Kotoka, whose actions were instrumental in the removal … The post Restoration,

THE Ghana Police Service has re-arrested Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, a 33-year-old suspect linked to the killing of General Constable Seth Oppong Damoah during an attack on police officers at the Kariminga barrier in the Upper East Region. According to police sources, the suspect was apprehended on February 17, 2026, at about 12:30 … The post Police re-arrest suspected cop killer appeared

LEAGUE One Mansfield Town will host Premier League leaders Arsenal, while Manchester City face a tricky-looking trip to Newcastle United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Mansfield’s reward for knocking out Premier League outfit Burnley on Saturday, to seal a place in the fifth round for the first time in 50 years, was … The post Arsenal visit Mansfield, Man City face

British number one Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round. She recovered from a set and a break down against Antonia Ruzic to force a decider but the Croatian prevailed, winning 6-1 5-7 6-2. Ruzic is ranked 67th in the world and was one of seven lucky … The post Raducanu out of Dubai Championships appeared first on Ghanaian

THE Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has announced the suspension of tomato imports from Burkina Faso following the killing of Ghanaian traders in an armed attack. The incident occurred in Titao on Saturday while the traders were transporting tomatoes to Ghana. The attack has heightened concerns about the safety of cross-border trade along … The post Tomato

THE Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will evacuate Ghanaian traders injured in an armed insurgent attack in Burkina Faso last Saturday to Ghana for continued medical treatment, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition in Accra yesterday, the President described the attack as a stark reminder … The post Burkina