Global well-wishers and Ghanaians at home and abroad are celebrating the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as he marks his 76th birthday. The revered traditional ruler, who has led the Ashanti people since 1999, is widely recognized for his leadership, advocacy for education, and efforts in promoting peace and development in Ghana and beyond. Messages […]
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reassured customers in the Ashanti Region that it is taking swift steps to upgrade transformers and tackle recent power fluctuations, with improvements expected to begin from May 6. This move is part of a wider rollout involving 300 new distribution transformers aimed at communities experiencing low voltage due
Doctors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have suspended their services over concerns related to patient safety and professional standards. In a notice issued by the Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA), the group confirmed that the industrial action began on May 2. The association emphasized that the decision was taken after careful consideration and was not made lightly.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly granted bail to the former Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, as investigations into alleged financial misconduct continue. Mr. Jumah, who was arrested on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, has been set a bail condition of GH¢55 million. However, he remains in
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government has settled $29.5 million in outstanding payments owed to contractors working on the Suame Road project. He disclosed this during an inspection visit to the site on Tuesday, April 28, emphasizing that the government remains dedicated to completing all ongoing road
The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, May 1, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of Workers’ Day. In a statement issued on April 27, 2026, and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government confirmed that the day will be observed nationwide to honor the contributions of workers across
Malian authorities have confirmed the death of the country’s defence minister following coordinated attacks carried out by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels, in one of the most widespread assaults on the junta-led state in recent years. The government announced that Gen. Sadio Camara, the defence chief, died after his residence was targeted in a suicide
The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, has announced plans to significantly increase prices due to supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran war. According to the company’s leadership, prices could rise by between 20% and 30% as the conflict continues to impact the global flow of key raw materials used in production. The Malaysia-based
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the government is in talks with South African officials following a widely circulated video showing a confrontation involving a Ghanaian resident. He disclosed that he held a phone conversation with South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, to address concerns raised by the incident. In a
The High Court has granted bail to Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case. The news was shared on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, in a Facebook post confirming that the court approved bail after his client spent several months in detention.
