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Mahama meets UN Secretary-General, discusses African security and democracy

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 39th Assembly of Heads of...

First Lady attends OAFLAD meeting in Ethiopia

First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama on Saturday, February 14, 2026, joined her colleagues at the 30th Ordinary Assembly of the Organisation of African First...

We’re going to raise domestic bonds to buy our own cocoa – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a policy shift that will see Ghana move away from foreign financing arrangements used in purchasing cocoa, stressing...

Four dead, 7 injured after fuel tanker explodes on Nsawam-Accra highway

A devastating road traffic accident at Okanta, off the Nsawam–Accra Highway, has claimed the lives of four people, with seven others injured after multiple...

Former COCOBOD administration spent syndicated loans on themselves, not farmers – Inusah Fuseini

The Ghana Cocoa Board's (COCOBOD) syndicated loan model was never sustainable, with significant portions of borrowed funds spent on administration rather than core operations,...

Mahama pledges to end raw mineral exports by 2030

President John Mahama has unveiled a new policy aimed at ending the export of Ghana’s mineral ores in their raw form by 2030, as...

Solomon Owusu blames NPP for cocoa crisis, backs govt’s new reform agenda

Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has accused figures linked to the previous administration, NPP, of exploiting weaknesses in the current...

Gender ministry condemns and vows action on Russian visitor’s alleged sexual exploitation

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has condemned reports of digital sexual exploitation allegedly involving a foreign national who is said to...

OSP reacts to INTERPOL’s deletion of Ofori-Atta’s Red Notice

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to applying the law fairly and independently, stating that its actions remain guided...

Asante Akyem Central residents applaud MCE for 28 new boreholes to tackle water crisis

Residents of Asante Akyem Central in the Ashanti Region have expressed appreciation to the Municipal Chief Executive, Dr. Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, and the government...

NAS CEO visits Ridge Hospital to strengthen communication and referral coordination

The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has paid a working visit to Ridge Hospital in Accra to help strengthen their ties and deepen the referral...

Chiefs intensify efforts to upgrade Ntotroso Nursing College to University status

The Paramount Chief of the Ntotroso Traditional Council in the Ahafo Region, Barima Twereko Ampem III, has disclosed that efforts are underway to upgrade...

Mintah Akandoh to chair probe into ‘No Bed Syndrome’ at Korle Bu, Ridge Hospitals

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that he will personally chair a committee set up to investigate the recent “No Bed Syndrome”...

UN supports Mahama’s AU chairmanship bid

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has pledged the full support of the United Nations to President John Dramani Mahama as Ghana prepares for its...

COCOBOD CEO admits pricing gap is costing Ghana cocoa sales

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is grappling with unsold cocoa beans due to uncompetitive pricing rather than smuggling, a sharp reversal from last year's...

Vehicles burnt after accident involving fuel tanker on Nsawam–Accra road

Seven vehicles have been destroyed by fire after a crash involving a fuel tanker on the Nsawam–Accra highway in the early hours of Saturday,...

37% of SHS students exposed to drugs – Opare-Addo

A chilling new survey has laid bare the staggering scale of substance exposure within Ghana’s educational institutions, revealing that 1 in 3 students in...

INTERPOL permanently deletes Red Notice against Ken Ofori-Atta

The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has ordered the permanent removal of a Red Notice issued against former Finance Minister Ken...

Ghana to sign more visa waiver agreements as passport gains global strength — Ablakwa

Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Ghana will sign additional visa waiver agreements in the coming months as part of...

Two siblings drown in unsecured manhole at Abokobi

Grief has engulfed a family in Abokobi, near Somanya, following the drowning of two young boys in a manhole within their home. The victims, identified...

‘Why not cut COCOBOD staff salaries too?’ — Ghana Farmers Association questions

The spokesperson of the Ghana Farmers Association, Nana Aduna II, has criticised recent developments in the cocoa sector, arguing that farmers are unfairly bearing...

Fire razes three shops in New Abirem

Early Thursday morning, a fire broke out in New Abirem in the Birim North Municipality, destroying three wooden shops and causing panic among residents. Witnesses...

Support government to deliver for Ghanaians – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged party supporters to prioritise good governance over personal or partisan...

Majority rejects Minority’s call for COCOBOD CEO’s dismissal

The Majority in Parliament has rejected calls by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority for President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss the Chief Executive...

Government committed to Ekumfi’s development – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has stated that the government is determined to ensure Ekumfi receives its...

Be proud of the party and stay loyal – Asiedu Nketia tells supporters

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged party supporters to remain loyal and take pride in the...

NDC grateful to Gomoa Central voters after landslide victory – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said the party embarked on a thank-you tour to express gratitude...

Improve our living conditions – Gomoa Traditional Council PRO to NDC

The Public Relations Officer of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, Nana Okatakyi Idan Opirim IX, has appealed to the National Chairman of the National...

World Child Cancer Takes Awareness Campaign to Oxford Street, Osu

To mark this year’s International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), observed globally every 15th February, World Child Cancer intensified its public awareness drive in Ghana...

Trader arraigned for wearing military uniform to woo nurse at 37 Hospital

A trader who allegedly dressed in a military uniform to woo a nurse at the 37 Military Hospital has appeared before the Adabraka District...

Western North cocoa farmers threaten demo over price reduction

Farmers in the Western North Region have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the recent reduction in the producer price of cocoa. The price cut from GH¢3,600...

NAP is the greatest social intervention programme in Ghana’s history – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has hailed the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) as a transformative social initiative, with CEO Osman Abdullai Ayariga, Esq., describing...

Contractor to fund repairs of Agona Nkwanta–Tarkwa road corridor

The Agona Junction–Tarkwa road corridor in the Western Region is set to undergo major sectional rehabilitation, with the contractor covering the costs, in what...

Bagbin pushes for permanent Parliament House, cites tenant status at State House

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has renewed calls for a permanent home for Parliament, urging the Executive to release a parcel of land...

National Health Insurance Authority disburses over GH¢392m to Health Facilities for NHIS claims

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed over GH¢392 million to healthcare providers nationwide for services rendered under the National Health Insurance Scheme...

Ghana Journalists Association renews call for passage of Broadcasting Bill on World Radio Day

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has renewed its call for the swift passage of the Broadcasting Bill, describing it as a crucial reform needed...

Mahama backs Ghana’s path to first female president [Photos]

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana will soon have its first female president. He said this at a high-level dialogue on gender...

NAIMOS dismantles galamsey base at Chavene in Ahanta West, seizes equipment

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has uncovered and dismantled an illegal mining base at Chavene in the Ahanta West District of the...

Ghana joins the world in celebrating World Radio Day 2026

Today, February 13, the world celebrates World Radio Day, an international observance proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011 and later adopted by the United Nations...

DVLA tackles 440,000 licence backlog with 24-hour processing centres

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has revealed that it inherited over 440,000 pending driver’s licence applications, a backlog that raised significant operational and...