Afenyo-Markin’s attack on Circuit Court Judge unprofessional — GBA
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has strongly condemned comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding a Circuit Court judge handling the case involving Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. The Association described the remarks as unprofessional and unethical, stressing that they fall short of the standards expected of a...
U.S. introduces emergency measures to prevent ebola spread
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a temporary emergency order aimed at preventing the possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease into the country following recent outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa. The measure, signed by CDC Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, introduces a 30-day restriction on the entry of certain non-U.S. travelers who...
Former NAFCO CEO, Wife pleads not guilty to revised charges
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, have pleaded not guilty to a revised 20-count charge sheet filed against them at the High Court in Accra. The pleas were entered after state prosecutors presented an amended charge sheet before the court as part of...
PAC Clash: Sam George says friendship with Abena Osei-Asare remains intact
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has downplayed tensions between himself and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei-Asare, following a heated exchange during a committee sitting on Monday, May 18. The confrontation occurred while the minister was appearing before the committee over concerns surrounding alleged poor service delivery by Mobile Network Operators in...
300 Ghanaians set for evacuation over SA xenophobic unrest
Government has announced plans to evacuate an initial batch of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa on May 21, 2026, following fresh xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in some parts of the country. Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that the evacuation exercise, sanctioned by President John Dramani Mahama, will be fully funded by the state to ensure the...
Focus on clinics, not conferences — Mahama pushes for Global Health reform
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent reforms to the global health system, urging world leaders and health stakeholders to move beyond endless discussions. and focus on practical solutions to improve healthcare delivery, especially in developing countries. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, President Mahama noted that the current global health structure is no longer...
Nkwanta Security personnel arrests two, seizes ammunition
Security personnel in Nkwanta in the Oti Region have seized a significant quantity of ammunition in two separate intelligence-driven operations, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. In a statement issued by the Oti Regional Police Headquarters on May 17, 2026, the first incident involved the interception of a 66-seater MGI bus with registration number AS 248-P at a checkpoint...
“No Ebola case detected” – GHS tells as preventive measures strengthened
The Ministry of Health has assured Ghanaians that no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been detected in the country, despite recent outbreaks reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a statement issued by the ministry, authorities said information received from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease...
Ghana to exit GAVI by 2030 – President Mahama announces
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on track to exit financial support from GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, by 2030. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Monday, May 18, President Mahama said Ghana’s growing capacity in healthcare financing and vaccine delivery has placed the country in a strong position to gradually move away...
Medeama crowned Ghana Premier League Champions after 5-2 win
The drums echoed across Tarkwa long before the final whistle arrived. By the end of a thrilling afternoon at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium, Medeama SC had turned celebration into certainty, crushing Heart of Lions 5-2 to secure the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title in unforgettable style. The Mauve and Yellow entered the contest knowing victory would seal the crown...
