As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with humanitarian partners, H.E. Kulsoume Sinare Baffoe, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the Kingdom of Spain, on 23rd July 2026, visited the Global Mercy at the Port of Las Palmas, Spain. The visit formed part of the Embassy’s engagement with officials of Mercy Ships to assess…
Lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Samuel Atta Akyea, has filed an application at the High Court seeking bail pending appeal for his client, who is currently serving a prison sentence following his conviction in an illegal mining case. The Notice of Motion, filed on behalf of the 1st Appellant/Applicant, is…
So, the latest ministerial reshuffle from President John Dramani Mahama has brought a familiar name back into the conversation, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings. The President has nominated the Klottey Korle MP as Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation as part of changes affecting some key ministries. Now, this one has generated a lot of talk…
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, to the Ministry of Defence as part of a ministerial reshuffle announced on Friday, August 7, 2026. The move fills the vacancy created by the death of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, who served as Minister of…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs as part of a ministerial reshuffle announced on Friday, August 7, 2026. In a statement issued by the Presidency Communications, the President, acting in accordance with Article 78(1) of the Constitution, submitted Ayariga’s name to Parliament…
The $8 million romance scam case involving Abu Trica, has taken a new turn in the United States. His lawyers went to court asking for more time to prepare because, according to them, the case is not a simple one. They argued that there is a lot of evidence to go through, and they need…
A Presbyterian Church catechist named Ernest Opoku in Akutuase, Ashanti Region, has reportedly rejected a Ghc4,000 settlement offered after he caught his wife and her former boyfriend together. Mr Opoku said he is demanding Ghc100,000 from his wife, Ashia, and her alleged lover, Akwasi Adae, also known as Adae Mogya. According to Opoku, he became…
The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission has announced that the 2026 closed season for wildlife will run from August 1 to December 1, 2026, during which the hunting of wild animals will be prohibited except for grasscutter, locally known as Akrantie. The campaign is themed “Protect Wildlife, Preserve Life,” highlighting the connection between wildlife…
Ghana spent more than GH¢36.5 billion importing food products in 2025, with cereal grains, frozen chicken and animal products accounting for a significant share of the country’s food import bill. The latest Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report by the Ghana Statistical Service puts the value of food imports at GH¢36.46 billion, highlighting continued dependence…
Children of the eight state officials who died in the August 6 helicopter crash have received government support packages aimed at securing their welfare and future. The packages, presented on Thursday, July 30, include a legacy box containing a personal letter signed by President John Dramani Mahama, a Children’s Fund investment certificate, and a commemorative…
