The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has apologised over comments she made suggesting that postings to northern Ghana could be seen as a form of punishment. In a press release issued on May 5, 2026, the Minister said the remarks, which were captured in a widely circulated video, were a “genuine slip … The post Greater

The Ministry of Health says efforts are ongoing to operationalise the Weija Paediatric Hospital following concerns raised during a demonstration at the facility on Monday, May 5, 2026. In a press release issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the ministry explained that the hospital project is being funded by the World Bank and began … The post Health Ministry

Twenty-three (23) players have been called up for this month’s international friendly against Mexico. The squad is composed of star players from the domestic league and European leagues who are closely monitored by Coach Carlos Queiroz, as well as U-23 players who will soon represent Ghana in the upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers. Notable names include … The post Twenty-three players called

The Government of Ghana has facilitated the safe return of a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, who appeared in a viral video linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mr. Asamoah arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the company of Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie. He was … The post Government

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has distributed 650 laptops to 11 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Northern Region under the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme. The initiative forms part of a nationwide programme being implemented by the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). Under the distribution, … The post Northern

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and security cooperation with Ghana as both partners commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations. The partnership moving forward is shifting from a traditional donor-recipient model to a more balanced and strategic engagement based on mutual respect, shared values, and common interests. Speaking at the … The post EU

The University of Professional Studies, (UPSA) Accra, will host the 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games from May 5 – 15, 2026.  The biennial competition will bring together student-athletes from 14 public universities across the country under the theme: ‘Integrating University Sports with Academic Professionalism.’  Events scheduled for the games include athletics, 3×3 … The post UPSA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Referees Committee has announced officials for the Ghana Premier League (GPL) Matchday 30 games that were declared outstanding following an attack of Berekum Cheslea FC. The attack led to the loss of Dominic Frimpong, an Aduana FC player, on loan at Berekum Chelsea. As a mark of respect, the week’s … The post Refs C’ttee announces match officials

Box Office Sports (BOS), a boxing promotion syndicate has warned that it will not back down on its intention to institute a legal action against national super featherweight champion, Michael Ansah, aka ‘One Bullet’ over defamatory comments by the boxer. By the instruction of BOS lawyers, Ansah has within a month to pull down the … The post BOS won’t back down on

Eight days on from an extraordinary opening encounter in the French capital, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain reunite at the Allianz Arena today in the second leg of their colossal Champions League (C/L) semi-final. The Bavarians and Parisians played out the highest-scoring UCL semi-final match in history at the Parc des Princes, where PSG held … The post Bayern Munich can upset PSG in

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for greater public awareness and transparency in the rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, known as “Mahama Cares”, after receiving a detailed briefing from its leadership in Accra. During a meeting with officials of the Fund yesterday, she stressed the need to actively communicate information … The post Vice

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has presented a special award to Eric Asubonteng, former Senior Vice-President – Africa (NoJVs) at AngloGold Ashanti, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the mining sector. The award was presented during the National May Day Parade held in Koforidua. It celebrates Mr Asubonteng’s decades-long commitment to promoting fair labour … The post GMWU

The Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament is set to commence on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced. This follows the conclusion of the First Meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026, which allowed Members of Parliament to return to their constituencies. In … The post Parliament reconvenes May 21 appeared first on Ghanaian

The National Identification Authority has resumed the Ghana Card registration exercise for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the Volta and Oti regions. According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority. In a statement issued on May 4, the NIA … The post NIA resumes Ghana card registration

Police in the Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged possession of arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, the Command revealed on Monday. Ten suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 3, at Adambrobe, Aburi. Police identified them as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a … The post Adambrobe

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, affectionately called APlus has disclosed that all is set for maiden Gomoa Industrial Fair. In a post the Member of Parliament noted that the Gomoa Industrial Fair will be held at the Gomoa Special Economic Zone from November 27 to 29, 2026. According to him, the … The post Gomoa to host Industrial Fair

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, affectionately called APlus has disclosed that all is set for maiden Gomoa Industrial Fair. In a post the Member of Parliament noted that the Gomoa Industrial Fair will be held at the Gomoa Special Economic Zone from November 27 to 29, 2026. According to him, the … The post Gomoa to host Industrial Fair

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s campaign for election onto the Expert Committee of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The assurance was given when Ghana’s nominee to the UNCRPD Expert Committee Ms. Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dagbah … The post MoGCSP

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for investigations into the recent Karnival Kingdom Festival over what it described as acts of public nudity and possible failures by state institutions. In a statement issued on Monday, May 4, 2026, and signed by the President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the bishops condemned … The post Catholic Bishops call

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has expressed concern over recent violent attacks against migrants from Commonwealth countries in some member states. According to her, she was deeply saddened by reports of the attacks and extended sympathies to the families and loved ones of those affected. According to her, recent incidents, … The post Shirley