The Embassy of the Russian Federation has issued an official response after a series of viral videos showing a Russian national engaging with Ghanaian women in Accra sparked public outrage and widespread online debate. The footage, which circulated widely across social media platforms, prompted reac
Feb 17, 2026
Shock and anger have swept through Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region following the reported desecration of the grave of a late Frafra queen mother, in an incident that has left residents traumatized and demanding justice. According to community sources, unknown persons allegedly broke into the ce
Feb 17, 2026
Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana’s Minister of Education, is recovering steadily after surviving a road traffic accident in Bolgatanga, the capital of the Upper East Region, his office has confirmed. The Minister was discharged from the hospital and is now resting at home, reassuring Ghanaians that he is in st
Feb 16, 2026
Mohammed Adams Sukparu, the Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, has reassured Ghanaians that he is safe and steadily recovering following a recent incident that temporarily took him out of the public eye. In a statement released on Sunday, Adams Sukparu thanked Gh
Feb 16, 2026
The Ghana Police Service has dismantled an alleged cybercrime and kidnapping syndicate operating from Devtraco Estate in Tema, in a major security operation aimed at curbing organised criminal activity in the Greater Accra Region. The operation, carried out by specialized police units, followed week
Feb 16, 2026
Fear and tension have gripped Akplabanya, a community in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region, following a violent attack on construction workers allegedly carried out by a group of land guards. The incident has reignited public concern over the growing threat of land-related violence a
Feb 16, 2026
Despite ongoing efforts to boost domestic rice production, Ghana continues to rely heavily on imported rice, driven largely by cost factors and consumer preferences. Industry observers say this trend underscores the challenges local farmers face in competing with foreign rice varieties. While Ghana
Feb 16, 2026
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo‑Markin, the Minority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament (MP), has shared the personal reason behind his first-ever visit to a cemetery, which occurred during the burial of a young man named Naser. The experience, he said, was deeply emotional and left a lasting impressio
Feb 16, 2026
The Ghana Police Service has successfully disrupted a large-scale narcotics smuggling operation, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal substances. The operation has been widely praised after officers reportedly rejected a GH¢80,000 bribe offered
Feb 16, 2026
