Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his residence to wish him a speedy recovery following a recent accident. Dr. Bawumia expressed concern about the Ga Mantse’s health and conveyed his well wishes on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana. He also prayed for the King’s full and swift recovery so he can continue his leadership and traditional duties for the Ga State. The visit, w

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) alone cannot support Ghana’s ambition to become West Africa’s leading hub for creative arts, entertainment, and international conferences. Delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) before Parliament on Friday, President Mahama said while the AICC has served the country with distinction over the years, it is no longer sufficient for a nation seeking to significantly expand

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious nationwide infrastructure program, pledging to transform the country’s transport network and boost economic growth. He made the statement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Friday. The President revealed that his government inherited substantial arrears owed to road contractors, with GH¢5.43 billion lodged with the Ghana Road Fund Secretariat still awaiting payment, excluding accruing

President John Dramani Mahama has described December 19, 2022, as “one of the darkest days in Ghana’s economic history,” recalling the moment the country declared a debt default and suspended repayments on both domestic and external obligations. Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament, President Mahama reflected on the economic turmoil that followed the announcement, noting that the debt crisis had become a major obstacle to national progress

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that “Ghana is back and working again,” expressing renewed confidence in the country’s economic recovery while delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday. Addressing the House, the President said his administration inherited an economy in deep crisis — weighed down by unsustainable debt, high inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency and a soaring cost of living. He noted that although the path to

The Ghana Police Service has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive automated traffic enforcement regime aimed at significantly reducing road crashes caused by human error. The new system, known as Traffitech-GH, will be implemented through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and is designed to strengthen compliance with traffic laws using modern surveillance technology. Under the programme, high-resolution cameras and scanners will be mounted on selected

The Ghana Police Service  has arrested seven suspects for their alleged involvement in the circulation of fraudulent electronic traffic violation notices aimed at defrauding members of the public. According to the Police, the suspects sent fake traffic offence notifications to victims, falsely claiming they had breached road regulations and directing them to pay fines through a provided link. In a statement, the Director of Public Affairs, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, said the Pol

The Ghana Armed Forces has announced that government has approved the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel under the implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the decision follows renewed engagements between the current Military High Command and the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Defence. The discussions were aimed at resolving a f

The Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai, has underscored the importance of deepening collaboration between the military and the media, stressing that their partnership must be anchored on trust, mutual respect, and a shared sense of purpose. He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing members of the Defence Ministry Press Corps at a one-day workshop held at the Command Mess, Burma Camp, in Accra. He described the engage

Retired Brigadier General Eric Aggrey-Quarshie, former Director-General of Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, has urged journalists covering the defence sector to exercise heightened responsibility in their reportage, warning that seemingly harmless disclosures could have far-reaching national and regional security implications. He delivered the remarks on Wednesday while addressing members of the Defence Ministry Press Corps at a one-day capacity-building workshop h

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR), in collaboration with the Forestry Commission (FC), has announced a series of activities to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Forests (IDF), with a high-level inter-university debate taking centre stage. The event, marked globally on March 21, will be observed in Ghana under the theme “Forests and Economies,” spotlighting the vital contribution of forests to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. As part

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced plans to establish a Public Land Protection Task Force to curb encroachment and unauthorized development on state lands. Addressing the media at the Ministry’s conference room, the Minister said the initiative forms part of sweeping reforms introduced following a comprehensive review of 8,160 public land lease applications processed between 2017 and 2024. The review was undertaken in complia

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse has underscored the enduring legacy of West Africa Senior High School  (WASS), describing the institution as a vital pillar in Ghana’s educational and national development journey. The Ga Mantse made these remarks at the school’s 80th anniversary celebration, book launch and commemorative lecture, held on Friday at the conference room of the Ghana Shippers Authority  in Accra. Delivering a speech on behalf of the Ga Mantse, Chief of Staff

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) will from February 18 to March 27, 2026, embark on nationwide consultations aimed at shaping Ghana’s long-term development agenda in response to rapid changes in the global economy. The exercise, led by NDPC Chairman Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, seeks to gather views on how Ghana can pursue sustainable development amid shifting global economic dynamics that present both risks and new opportunities for developing countries. The cons

One of the prophecies delivered by the founder and leader of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, popularly known as Prophet Uche, for the year 2026 appears to have come to pass following the outcome of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries. On 29 January 2026, the founder and leader of Reign House Chapel International, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, publicly reaffirmed a prophecy he had earlier declared, predicting the victory of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in t

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak (MP), has called for a coordinated and technology-driven border management system across Africa to support free movement, strengthen security, and boost economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking on Day Two of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), the Interior Minister said integrating border operations across land borders, ports, and a

The Amasaman High Court has slashed the prison sentence handed to controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa, ruling that the punishment imposed by the trial court was excessive. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the court maintained her conviction but reduced the custodial sentence to 12 months. The presiding judge explained that the original 15-year sentence with hard labour did not fairly reflect the circumstances of the case and required revision. The cour

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated 10 Revenue Enhancement Teams nationwide as part of a bold strategy to improve revenue collection, curb illegal connections, and reduce non-revenue water, Managing Director announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Managing Director said the initiative marks a “decisive turning point” in the company’s transformation, aimed at strengthening finances and improving reliable water delivery to Ghanaians. He noted th

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects in connection with a violent robbery that occurred at Nkaseim in the Ahafo Region, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Esq., has announced. According to COP Donkor, the suspects—Mutar Kofi; Mahamadu Sagio, also known as Salifu; Shaibu Issah Jallo, alias Jibo; Abdul Suleman; and Bukari Sulley, alias Tailor—were arrested on separate dates following sustained intelligenc

The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a highway robbery involving a Member of the Council of State, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Esq., has disclosed. Addressing a press briefing at the CID Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, 29 January 2026, COP Donkor said the arrests form part of intensified, intelligence-led operations aimed at combating robbery and other violent crimes nation