Grammy-nominated musician and Pan-African cultural ambassador Rocky Dawuni has issued a passionate rallying cry for immediate continental reform, arguing that Africa cannot afford to wait until 2063 to achieve its development potential. Addressing an assembly of student leaders and activists at the University of Ghana on March 14, 2026, during The Borderless Africa Campus Connect, Mr. […] The post Rocky

The Ministry of Health has secured financial clearance to begin the payment of allowances and salaries to thousands of newly trained health professionals undertaking their mandatory service across the country. In a press release, the Ministry announced that the approval from the Ministry of Finance covers 14,279 rotation nurses and midwives, as well as 637 […] The post Gov’t Clears

Four men suspected to have robbed some Chinese nationals of cash amounting to GH¢200,000 and other valuables have been arrested by the Western Central Regional Police, less than 24 hours after the incident. The suspects, identified as Issaku Ibrahim, 42, Fatau Ali, 25, Yahaya Mumuni, 26, and Emmanuel Antwi, 22, were arrested following a robbery […] The post Five Arrested Over

A joint security operation involving the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Surveillance Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters and the Ghana Immigration Service has led to the arrest of twelve Nigerian nationals suspected to be involved in organised cyber fraud and human-trafficking related activities. Six other […] The post 12

As Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno marks his first anniversary in office, today, March 13, 2026, his tenure has been nothing short of remarkable successes.In just one year, he made significant strides in transforming the Ghana Police Service, earning him widespread acclaims such as the ‘Turnaround Tiger’. Under his leadership, the […] The post IGP

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), on behalf of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has announced a temporary traffic management plan to facilitate ongoing construction on the Accra-Tema motorway extension, particularly at the  Tetteh Quarshie interchange bridge on the N1. According to an audio statement posted on the GHA’s official Facebook handle, the northbound carriageway from Accra to […] The post GHA

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the guilty plea of DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a “Van,” for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises.  VAN YEBOAH pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire […] The post Ghanaian

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released approximately GH¢4.2 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers who have been awaiting payment for their beans since November last year. The disbursement is part of measures to clear outstanding arrears in the cocoa sector and restore confidence among farmers and other players within the […] The post COCOBOD Releases

Young cocoa farmers have issued a strong appeal to the government and sector authorities to urgently settle outstanding payments for cocoa beans delivered months ago, warning that continued delays and possible further price reductions could erode youth participation in Ghana’s cocoa industry. In a press release dated March 12, the Young Cocoa Farmers Association expressed […] The post Young

A senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) traveled to Accra, Ghana, for a series of high-level engagements with the Ghana Police Service (GPS), reinforcing the growing partnership between the two police institutions and advancing discussions on operational cooperation, professional exchange, and modern policing practices. The delegation was formally received at Police […] The post IGP

Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has categorically refuted allegations that she has taken over Akwaboso Land and handed it to some individuals for mining purposes. According to her, such allegations are not just unfounded but also appear to have been carefully fabricated by certain disgruntled individuals to settle chieftaincy disagreement with her. It will […] The post Akwaboso Land Dispute:

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to refund application fees totalling GHS113m paid by thousands of unsuccessful applicants in the recent recruitment exercise into the country’s security services, describing the process as exploitative and unfair to unemployed youth. Addressing a news conference in Parliament yesterday, the ranking member on the Select […] The post Security

Traditional leaders in the Sampa Traditional Area of the Bono Region have warned that rising tensions over a long-running chieftaincy dispute are showing early signs of degenerating into a conflict similar to the protracted crisis in Bawku, calling on the President to intervene urgently to prevent further violence. Speaking at a news conference in Accra […] The post Chiefs Raise Alarm: Sampa

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised concerns over the apparent delay in negotiations between Ghana and BP on a proposed carbon credit agreement, urging government officials to provide clarity on the status of the discussions and consider alternative steps to move the process forward. Speaking on the […] The post Minority

Six months after a violent clash between the coastal communities of Asemko and Butre in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region, the once-bustling fishing community of Asemko remains largely deserted as residents continue to live in fear of further attacks. The conflict, which erupted late last year between the two neighbouring communities, claimed […] The post Asemko Still

Australia is proud to have launched the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture at an event last week at the Ghanaian Australian High Commission in Accra. The partnership is being delivered in collaboration with Ghanaian partners and is designed to support climate resilient agriculture, food security and inclusive development. Changing rainfall patterns and shortened planting […] The post Australia

When nearly 400,000 young Ghanaians compete for just 5,000 jobs, it is no longer merely a recruitment exercise. It is a powerful reflection of the harsh economic reality confronting the nation’s youth. The recent announcement by the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, as reported by Myjoyonline.com that only 5,000 applicants would be recruited into […] The post Editorial:

The Office of the Attorney-General has filed a 12-page response urging the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra to dismiss a submission of no case to answer filed by Bernard Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi, the first accused person in an alleged illegal mining trial. In the response signed by Deputy […] The post Throw Wontumi’s submission of no case application

The Paramount Chief of Ada Traditional Area in the Greater Accra Region, Nene Abraham Kabu Akuaku III, has constituted a committee to investigate the growing concern of land guard activities in the area. The committee is headed by the District Police Commander and his National Intelligence Bureau counterpart. The decision was taken after he convened a […] The post Paramount

Government has announced a series of major reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in the administration of public lands across the country. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, said the reforms are part of directives issued by Cabinet and are […] The post Government