Dutch detention: Asante Akim North MP gets lawyer as Parliament demands arrest warrant, Ayariga flies to Amsterdam.

Legal representation has been secured for the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, who remains in detention in the Netherlands, although Parliament says it is yet to receive an authenticated copy of the arrest warrant from Dutch prosecutors. The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, said the MP contacted him shortly…

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Three pharmacies suspended from NHIS over fraud suspicions, NHIA warns: cheat the system, risk 10 years in prison.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has placed three pharmacies under immediate temporary suspension from the National Health Insurance Scheme, effective Thursday, May 14, 2026, following the discovery of material irregularities in claims and service transactions. The affected facilities are Deldem Pharma Limited at Iron City, Weija; Paramedica Pharmacy at Guggisberg Avenue, Ablekuma; and Desh…

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We didn’t promise to make you rich, Asiedu Nketiah tells NDC supporters: put Ghana first, not your pockets.

National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has urged party members to prioritise Ghana’s development above personal and party expectations. Speaking to supporters in Salaga during a thank-you tour in the Savannah Region, he acknowledged concerns among some members who believe they are yet to benefit directly from the NDC’s return to power…

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Watch your tongue or face the law, Nii Lantey warns parties as free speech debate heats up over MP’s remand.

National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has urged political parties to caution and discipline their supporters to ensure public discourse remains respectful and lawful amid rising concerns over inflammatory political commentary. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on April 30, he warned that unchecked insults and offensive remarks could…

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EU to Ghana: stay stable, stay open, €150bn Global Gateway package awaits, but only if reforms hold.

European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnnebach, has urged Ghana to maintain its economic and political stability to attract more European investors and strengthen its position as a preferred investment destination in the region. Speaking at a Career Service Centre programme at KNUST on Thursday, May 14, 2026, he stressed that investor confidence would depend…

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Ghana’s Ohene-Akoto lands World Energy Council role, Africa now has a seat at the global power table.

Justice Ohene-Akoto, Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), has been appointed as a Member of the Standing Committee of the World Energy Council, a move widely seen as a major milestone for Ghana and Africa’s growing influence in global energy leadership. The appointment recognises his contributions to sustainable energy development, innovation and…

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GH¢7.2 million meant for state cybersecurity landed in director’s personal account, trial hears damning evidence as defence fights back.

Kwabena Adu-Boahene’s trial continued at an Accra High Court on Thursday, May 14, with the third prosecution witness, Mildred Donkor, telling the court that a GH¢7.2 million transfer captured in bank statements was paid into the account of the Director of the National Signals Bureau and not the institution’s general account. During cross-examination by defence…

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GH¢96bn negative equity, but not a failure, analysts say BoG losses are the price of taming inflation, not incompetence.

The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) 2025 Annual Report, which recorded a GH¢15.63 billion operating loss, GH¢34.95 billion total comprehensive loss and a widening negative equity position of GH¢96.3 billion, has sparked debate among critics; however, analysts argue the figures must be understood in broader global and policy context. Central banks such as the European Central…

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80 Labour MPs want Starmer out, UK PM faces party revolt but dares critics: ‘Trigger the contest if you dare.

Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom Prime Minister, is facing increasing internal pressure following a series of electoral setbacks and a growing revolt within the Labour Party, with around 80 MPs reportedly calling for his resignation or a clear timetable for leadership transition. Despite the dissent, Starmer has refused to step down, telling Cabinet he remains…

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