The Northern Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the death of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbewa Residential Area of Tamale. In a statement signed by Mr. Wisdom Lavoe (DCOP), Northern Regional Commander, the Police said the incident occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026, after the hotel management alerted officers to the presence of the bodies. According to the statement, Police officers who responded to th

Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has disclosed that the proportion of Ghanaians who paid bribes increased to 18.0 percent during the second half of 2025, up from 14.3 percent in the first six months of the year, highlighting a deterioration in bribery experiences over the period. Speaking at the launch of the Governance Series Wave 3 Report in Accra, Dr. Iddrisu said the findings showed that requests for unofficial payments by public officials also surged signific

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, Esq, has described the partnership between the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) and the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) as “a strategic investment in Ghana’s future,” stressing that equipping young people with relevant skills and opportunities is critical to the country’s industrialisation and long-term economic transformation. Speaking at the signing of a three-year Memorandum of

The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has underscored the critical role of community media in strengthening Ghana's cybersecurity landscape, describing journalists as frontline partners in the fight against cybercrime. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project (NCMCCBP) in Accra on Monday, Mr. Agbeti said Ghana's rapid digital transformation has created immense opportunities for economic

The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has described cybersecurity as the cornerstone of Ghana's digital transformation agenda, saying the country's ambition to build a thriving digital econoy depends on citizens' confidence in the safety and reliability of digital systems. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project in Accra, Mr Sukparu said digital transformation is not me

The Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT), in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the Government of the Czech Republic, and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip journalists and media practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively report on cybersecurity issues. Speaking at the launch, Emmanuel Agyare, Board Chairman of Africa

The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has officially launched a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation worth approximately GH¢8.3 million to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to 30,000 people affected by the devastating June 2026 floods across Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western North regions. The six-month emergency operation, unveiled during an official pres

The Government of Ghana has presented assorted food items, beverages and a cash donation to the Ga Traditional Council in support of the 2026 Homowo Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the Ga people while promoting peace, unity and development. The presentation was made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama by a delegation led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, during a courtesy visit to the

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has issued a strong warning that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will strictly enforce the upcoming National Sanitation Day exercise, declaring that authorities will show no leniency to individuals and businesses that fail to comply with the directive. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Ga Traditional Council ahead of the 2026 Homowo Festival, the Mayor stressed that maintaining a clean city is crucial to the success

The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, has called on the youth to abstain from the use of illicit drugs. According to the MP, the abuse of illegal substances often leads young people into acts of indiscipline and criminal behaviours. Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie made the appeal on Thursday at the Ga Traditional Council after presenting assorted items together with Linda Ocloo, Greater Accra Regional M

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has firmly dismissed claims that the government has sold the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), assuring workers and the public that no such decision has been taken. Addressing management and staff of the company during a visit to the smelter, Mr. Buah said the government's sole objective is to revive the struggling state-owned enterprise by attracting strategic investment to modernise its operations and re

The Public Relations Department of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has apologised to customers across the country for temporary interruptions in water supply following the nationwide power system disturbance that has affected the operations of several of the company's water treatment plants and pumping stations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the PR Department explained that the challenges stem from the ongoing disruptions on the National Interconnected Transmission System managed

The Ministry of Health has disclosed that an estimated three million Ghanaians are living with hepatitis B, while about 500,000 others are believed to be living with hepatitis C, underscoring the urgent need for expanded prevention, testing and treatment services across the country. The disclosure was made in a speech delivered by Desmond Boateng, Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, during Ghana's commemorati

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced that the National Interconnected Transmission System experienced a major power system disturbance in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, resulting in electricity supply interruptions across parts of the country. According to GRIDCo, the incident occurred at approximately 3:11 a.m., triggering the simultaneous tripping of several power generation plants connected to the national grid. The disruption affected electr

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid glowing tribute to healthcare professionals across the country for their unwavering courage and commitment in the fight against viral hepatitis, despite the occupational risks they face daily. Speaking at the World Hepatitis Day 2026 commemoration and the inauguration of the National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group in Accra, Prof. Akoriyea dedicated the occasion to the thousands o

Global Airline, Delta Air Lines has expanded its entry-level Basic fare options to include its premium cabin products, a move aimed at offering travelers more flexibility while making premium travel more accessible at lower price points. The airline announced that customers can now purchase Basic fares in Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Basic Business—the entry-level option for its flagship Delta One business-class experience. The expansion follows last year's introduc

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has urged Ghanaian youth to combine knowledge, talent and innovation with discipline and strong moral values to drive sustainable national development. Speaking at the official launch of the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration, Mr. Ayariga cautioned that intellectual ability and technological advancement alone cannot transform society without integrity, responsibility and patriotism. H

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, Esq., has reaffirmed government's commitment to empowering Ghanaian youth through digital skills development, employment creation and value-based leadership, declaring that the country's future depends on a generation equipped with both technological competence and strong moral principles. Speaking at the official launch of the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration in Accra, the Minister said the month-lon

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana Country Representative, Dr. Fiona Braka, has expressed confidence that eliminating viral hepatitis is achievable, urging governments, development partners and the private sector to intensify efforts to expand access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. Speaking at the commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2026, Dr. Braka said although Africa has made significant progress in reducing new hepatitis infections, millions of peo

Dr. John Gerald Adiiboka, Programmes Manager of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme under the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has raised concern over the low level of hepatitis awareness in Ghana, warning that the majority of people living with the disease remain undiagnosed until life-threatening complications develop. Speaking at an event to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026, Dr. Adiiboka said the country's biggest challenge in the fight against viral hepatitis is not on