The Member of Parliament for Damongo and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for stronger environmental legislation to enable African countries to fully benefit from nature-based solutions while building climate resilience, creating jobs and promoting sustainable economic growth. He said although several African countries, including Ghana, had made significant … The post Abu

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain united, grateful and prayerful despite the recent floods that claimed lives and destroyed property in parts of Accra. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, the President noted that the nation had gathered … The post President Mahama

Renowned Ghanaian businessman and an indigene of the Upper East Region, Awentami Paul Afoko, has called for the construction of an international airport in the Upper East Region, arguing that it is critical to unlocking the region’s agricultural and export potential. Addressing stakeholders at the Regional Development Framework validation forum in Bolgatanga, Mr. Afoko said … The post Export

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully contained and extinguished a diesel tanker fire at Asutuare Junction in the Eastern Region following a distress call received on June 28, 2026. Four fire pumps from Somanya, VRA, Akosombo and Gbetsile were deployed, with the first crew arriving at 0530 hours. The fire was brought under control … The post One dead, as GNFS contains tanker

Following recent floods in parts of Accra, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie to assess damage and fast-track interventions to prevent disease outbreaks. The Minister has tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, improve risk communication, and strengthen community-level health actions in … The post Health

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed sympathy to people affected by the recent floods and appealed to Ghanaians to cooperate with government agencies responding to the disaster. In a Facebook post on Monday June 29, Dr Bawumia extended his condolences to families who had lost loved ones and sympathised with … The post Bawumia

Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur, Okyeame Kwame is winning hearts online for a rare public thank-you to his daughter’s school. His daughter, Sante Nsiah Apau, has just graduated after completing her O-Levels. And instead of only celebrating the milestone, Okyeame Kwame chose to spotlight the people who helped her get there. Taking to his Instagram … The post Okyeame

Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur, Okyeame Kwame is winning hearts online for a rare public thank-you to his daughter’s school. His daughter, Sante Nsiah Apau, has just graduated after completing her O-Levels. And instead of only celebrating the milestone, Okyeame Kwame chose to spotlight the people who helped her get there. Taking to his Instagram … The post Okyeame

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30. In a public advisory issued on Monday, June 29, the Mission urged Ghanaian nationals to prioritise their safety following a deadline announced by a group known … The post Ghana

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take decisive action to address the country’s flood challenges. In a press release issued on June 29, the party … The post NPP criticises government’s

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following days of heavy rainfall. In a press release issued on Monday, June 29, the minister explained that he joined … The post Government steps

The Mankranso District Police Command has arrested four (4) suspected drug peddlers during an intelligence-led operation conducted at identified locations within Kunsu Township in the Ashanti Region. The operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, 26h June 2026, forms part of the Police Service’s sustained efforts to clamp down on the trafficking … The post Police

The Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, ahead of their crucial final qualifying round first-leg clash for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. A 24-player squad, accompanied by the technical team and officials, left the Accra International Airport on Tuesday aboard ASKY Airlines, determinate to secure a positive result away from home. The … The post Black

Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said the squad’s ambition and ambition and hunger remain intact despite the 2-1 loss to Croatia, stressing the Black Stars are determined “to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going” heading into the Round of 32. Speaking after Saturday’s Group L finale at Lincoln Financial … The post We have a lot of hunger

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the flood management record offormer president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that it pursued long term solutions to address flooding in Accra. In a facebook post on Tuesday 30th June 2026, Mr Ahiagbah maintained that flooding in the capital had … The post NPP defends

The Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded promptly to a road traffic accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Friday, 26th June 2026. A six-member crew used extrication equipment to rescue one trapped victim from a collision involving a MAN diesel trailer and a Toyota Hiace. The casualty was transported to the Suhum Government … The post Fire Service rescues trapped victim in

The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has called for the strengthening of disease surveillance systems to enable the country to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate into public health emergencies. He explained that infectious diseases often spread unnoticed through individuals, communities and … The post Early

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced a zero-tolerance policy on drug use in schools, directing the Ghana Education Service (GES) to impose the strongest possible disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, on students found possessing or using illicit drugs on school campuses. He said the directive forms part of a wider national effort to protect … The post Dismiss

The Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assumed office as the new Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Regional Maritime University (RMU). He takes over from Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay, who held the rotating position for the past two years on behalf … The post Transport Minister takes over as RMU Chancellor

The government is considering the adoption of the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill, a Private Member’s Bill sponsored by the Member of Parliament for Madina, Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu, to criminalise witchcraft accusations in the country. The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, said the passage of the Bill would establish a clear … The post Govt