The High Court (General Jurisdiction 10) in Accra, presided over by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) does not have the constitutional authority to independently prosecute criminal cases, directing the Attorney-General to take over all such prosecutions. The decision, described by observers as a landmark ruling, […] The post Final

Traditional priests and priestesses from the Ga-Dangme land have formally petitioned John Dramani Mahama, urging him to intervene in the revocation of the operating licence of McDan Aviation at Terminal 1 of Kotoka International Airport. Led by Numo Ayitey Cobblah III, the group presented the petition on Friday, April 10, 2026 expressing deep concern over […] The post Traditional

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday launched the Government’s flagship health-sector initiative, the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Programme, to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The FPHC is a Government policy designed to ensure that every citizen and legal resident has access to essential healthcare services at the primary level, regardless of insurance status, thereby expanding access to quality and […] The post Mahama launches

A nationwide monitoring report by  Africa Education Watch (Africa Eduwatch), has exposed deepening inequalities in Ghana’s education system and a growing culture of impunity over examination malpractice, warning that both trends threaten access and learning integrity despite massive public spending. Presenting the findings in Accra, Executive Director, Kofi Asare said that while government will spend […] The post Eduwatch

For the better part of a century, the commercial value of a cocoa origin was determined by three variables: physical quality, volume reliability, and price competitiveness. These fundamentals remain indispensable. But the global cocoa trade is undergoing a structural shift in which a fourth dimension has emerged, not as a peripheral compliance requirement, but as […] The post Traceability

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Africa Eduwatch) , Kofi Asare, has raised serious concerns about the persistent shortage of textbooks in Ghana’s basic schools, six years after the introduction of a new curriculum. Speaking at the 2026 First Quarter Education Policy Monitoring Activity, he revealed that textbook availability remains critically low, with only 35% […] The post Editorial:

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced plans to embark on a targeted enforcement operation across the Greater Accra Region this week, in what authorities describe as an effort to rescue vulnerable persons from exploitative begging networks and clamp down on undocumented migrants. The exercise was disclosed in a statement signed by Deputy Commissioner of Immigration, Maud Anima Quainoo, of […] The post GIS

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with possession of narcotic drugs and prohibited drug-related activities in the Accra metropolis. Acting on intelligence received on April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police was informed that a group of individuals were planning to sell suspected narcotic drugs […] The post POLICE ARREST THREE

The High Court in Accra has directed the Attorney-General’s Department to immediately assume control of all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), pending formal authorisation from the Attorney-General. The ruling throws into uncertainty several high-profile corruption cases before the courts, including the trial of former Finance Minister Ken […] The post BREAKING:

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday promoted seven policemen who engaged and subdued two suspected armed robbers in Tema, on Monday, this week, after the miscreants had shot a mobile money vendor. They are Chief Inspector Enock Nartey Nuer, who was given special recommendation to the Police Academy. Chief Inspector Nuer […] The post IGP

Some members of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) U.S. branch are angry after the party issued revised election guidelines, which they say strip hundreds of dues-paying members of their voting rights, while easing the path for some candidates to contest office. The dispute centers on two sets of directives for external branch elections. According to […] The post NPP-USA Members Reject Revised

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 37-year-old Agricultural Officer, Abubakari Yakubu, into custody for allegedly publishing digitally altered images of President John Dramani Mahama and some prominent public officials on Facebook, with the intent to cause fear and panic. The accused, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, is expected to reappear before the […] The post Baba

An Accra Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Dennis Eyram Benson has remanded six men into police custody for their alleged involvement in a high-value robbery at Adabraka in Accra. The accused persons — Saum Mohammed alias Fariwata (A1), Alhassan Iliyasu alias Arab Man (A2), Hamza Agerego alias Nene Bawku (A3), Abdul-Samed Bonsiabu Larry […] The post Six Remanded Over GH¢14.3m

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticised government officials over claims that locally produced maize is unsuitable for poultry feed, describing the assertion as misleading and harmful to Ghanaian farmers. Speaking during an engagement with farmers and traders at Atebubu-Amantin in the Bono East Region on Tuesday, he […] The post Annoh-Dompreh

Nestled within the lush campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, in Kumasi, is one of the most important green spaces in the city and the country at large. It was established in 1960 to support teaching, research and conservation of plant species, particularly those found in tropical environments. The garden covers a […] The post KNUST Botanical Garden under siege appeared first on

In the heart of the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, a transformative leader is redefining the traditional role of a Queenmother. Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II, the Queenmother of the Akrokerri Sub-Divisional Council Area has emerged as a rare and multifaceted force, simultaneously acting as a dedicated Philanthropist, a progressive Industrialist, an innovative Agriculturalist and […] The post Nana

The Federal Government has credited the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the cost of petrol in the country, saying the price for the essential commodity is 50 per cent lower than the global average. According to the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, who spoke on Tuesday, Nigeria […] The post Govt defends

Some sachet water retailers in Tema have increased the price of a single sachet from GH¢0.50 to GH¢0.70 despite recent calls by authorities to suspend price hikes. The increment follows a pricing recommendation by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers, although the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has engaged producers to […] The post Sachet

The Head Pastor of the Open Arms Ministry, Apostle Kofi Nkansah-Sarkodie says he strongly believes that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, is capable of using his power and authority to stop illegal mining, also known as galamsey, especially in all mining areas under his kingdom. He said His Royal Majesty wields enormous influence over […] The post Otumfuo’s

Celebrated Ghanaian songstress and Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year nominee, Wendy Shay, has stirred conversation online after confidently declaring herself the winner of this year’s topmost award category. In a post shared on her X page, the Too Late hitmaker expressed strong belief in her chances, writing that she is aware […] The post 27th TGMA: Wendy Shay