President Mahama urges senior citizens to take advantage of MahamaCares to address age-related health challenges
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has urged senior citizens to take full advantage of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, to help address age-related health challenges, particularly non-communicable diseases. He said the initiative forms part of government’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and social protection systems […]
President Mahama honours senior citizens, pledges better healthcare, pensions and preservation of Ghana’s family values
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has paid glowing tribute to Ghana’s senior citizens for their immense contribution to nation-building, describing them as the country’s “greatest national treasure” whose sacrifices laid the foundation for modern Ghana. He also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving healthcare, social protection and pensions for the elderly […]
VIDEO: Melcom confirms warehouse fire at Tema Free Zones, says no casualties reported
Melcom Limited says no one was injured after a fire broke out at one of its warehouse facilities in the Tema Free Zones enclave on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday, the retail company said the cause of the fire is being investigated in collaboration with the relevant authorities. “The safety and well-being of […]
‘If you’re planning relief, you’re expecting disasters’ – Security analyst questions NADMO’s priorities
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, has criticised the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for what he describes as an overemphasis on disaster relief at the expense of prevention. Speaking on Current Agenda on July 4, 2026, Mr Kotin argued that NADMO’s spending priorities […]
Ex-NAFCO CEO’s lawyers threaten contempt action against Attorney-General over airport arrest
By Ashiadey Dotse Lawyers for former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, have threatened to file contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, the Deputy Attorney-General and the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) over what they describe as the unlawful arrest of their client at the Accra […]
MoMo vendor recovers GH¢140,000 after fatally shooting robbery suspect in Lashibi
A mobile money (MoMo) vendor has recovered GH¢140,000 stolen during an armed robbery at Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region after fatally shooting one of the suspects during a gun battle. The incident occurred on Friday, July 3, 2026, when two armed men riding on a motorbike reportedly intercepted the vendor’s vehicle in what police […]
Ex-NAFCO CEO arrested at airport over alleged attempt to access frozen bank account
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been arrested at the Accra International Airport after allegedly attempting to access funds in a frozen bank account while preparing to leave Ghana. The arrest was disclosed by Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, in a […]
Canada signals stronger economic shift toward Ghana as trade hits $752m, outlines new investment focus
By Hannah Dadzie Canada has used its National Day celebration in Accra to underscore a strategic shift toward deeper economic engagement with Ghana and Africa, with a strong emphasis on trade, investment, energy transition and innovation-driven growth. The Canadian High Commissioner, Myriam Montrat, said Canada’s partnership with Ghana is entering a new phase defined not only […]
Sentuo Group, Eezzy Group Foundation donate 10 ambulances, pickup vehicle to Ghana Police Service
Accra, Ghana – In a remarkable act of corporate philanthropy and humanitarian commitment, philanthropists Chairman Ningquan Xu of Sentuo Group and Mohammed Raii of the Eezzy Group Foundation have donated ten fully equipped ambulances together with a sophisticated operational pickup vehicle to the Ghana Police Service to strengthen emergency medical response, police healthcare delivery and […]
Government scales up flood relief operations as support reaches affected communities
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says government is intensifying relief efforts for victims of the recent floods, with emergency supplies already reaching the hardest-hit communities while preparations are underway to extend assistance to affected regions across the country. He assured displaced families that no affected community […]