The Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo sparked national outrage after stating that some officials who issued permits for illegal developments had been transferred to Northern Ghana “as a kind of punishment” on May 5, 2026. The backlash was immediate and justified. She later apologised and described the remark as a “slip in communication.” But…
On May 5, 2026, the Attorney-General withdrew charges against former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, in the alleged GH¢78 million school feeding case after admitting that “fresh evidence” had emerged. The court discharged them accordingly. Yet, within hours, EOCO operatives moved in to rearrest the same individuals. That sequence of…
Ghana’s 1992 Constitution is clear: freedom of speech, political participation, and equality before the law are not privileges granted by any government; they are constitutional rights protected under Articles 17 and 21. Any attempt, whether direct or indirect, to intimidate citizens or political opponents for expressing opinions or carrying out lawful duties threatens the democratic…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has said it got no official communication about the organisation of the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra and did not endorse, sanction or authorise the event. In a statement signed by the Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the ministry reiterated that organisers of tourism, cultural, entertainment and…
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, said the series of interventions include the upgrading of transformers at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point by the Ghana Grid Company, rehabilitation of transmission lines in the Airport enclave and ongoing works at the Cenit thermal plant to generate 110 megawatts alongside AKSA’s combined cycle project…
The Ghana TVET Report, third edition launched in Accra says the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Ghana has made progress on access and implementation of reforms but still suffers serious infrastructure and financing constraints that affect the quality and relevance of training. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu said the report…
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured road contractors that the government will not suspend or cancel inherited road projects despite financial and contractual challenges facing the sector. He said the administration is committed to completing all the ongoing projects and settling all outstanding debts owed to contractors during a nationwide…
Black Sherif has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, winning a total of five awards at the event held at the Accra International Conference Centre on May 9, 2026. The 24-year-old artiste, whose real name is Mohammed Ismail Sherif, also took home the Album/EP of the Year award…
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai, in a Facebook update, said the court will continue hearing several high profile cases under the government’s anti-corruption and anti-illegal mining initiative Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL). “During the period, several hearings involving corruption, illegal mining and cybersecurity-related offences will be held across various courts,” he said. Criminal Court 4,…
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, an aspirant for the Ashanti Regional chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for a united national approach in the fight against illegal mining, asserting that the battle against galamsey should be a national, not a partisan issue. Speaking during a visit to Heaven Seekers Ministry on Sunday, May 10,…
