The Ministry of Health has constituted a seven‑member committee to investigate the recent unrest at the Nursing Training College, Techiman‑Krobo. The committee, chaired by Prof. Vida Nyagre Yekong, Deputy Registrar of the Health Facilities Regulatory Authority and former Dean of the School of Nursing at UDS, is tasked with establishing the facts surrounding the incident, reviewing compliance with existing policies and codes of conduct, and recommending appropriate action to the Minister of Health. Other members include Mr. Ahmed Bennett Mumuni, Human Resource Manager of the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council; Nana Asa Akon Panin, Techiman‑Krobohene; Mrs. Hephzibah Gyimah, Deputy Director...
Morocco says 11 Died In Ceuta Crossing ttempt, while Spain puts it at 72
Morocco’s interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died. Tens of thousands of would-be migrants crossed into the territory between Wednesday and Friday, sparking a diplomatic row within the European Union as some member states criticised Spain’s migration policies. Rachid El Khalfi, a spokesman for Morocco’s interior ministry, said that of the 11 who died, 10 had drowned, while an eleventh person fell...
We will not present the same team for AFCON next year— Maxwell Konadu
Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has confirmed that Ghana will make significant changes to the squad ahead of the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after their disappointing WAFU B U-20 Championship campaign. Ghana entered the tournament with a 38-man provisional squad, including Black Starlets talents such as captain Joseph Narbi and U-17 AFCON standout Eric Gyamfi. The squad was later reduced to 23 players for the competition. The Black Satellites exited the tournament at the group stage after a goalless draw with Togo in their final Group B match. The result left Ghana third in the group...
Crash at Birimso Bridge Forces Temporary Diversion on Accra–Kumasi Highway
A major road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Accra–Kumasi Highway has caused a complete blockade of traffic in both directions, prompting police to announce temporary diversions. The accident, which occurred on August 3, 2026, involved a high‑occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan. The collision left the highway impassable for vehicles heading towards Accra and Kumasi. The Eastern South Regional Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) team from Kibi responded swiftly to the scene. Officers have redirected Accra‑bound traffic through Kibi at Nsutam, while Kumasi‑bound vehicles are being diverted at Apedwa. Authorities have appealed...
President Mahama Orders GHS2 Diesel Price Reduction to Cushion Consumers
President John Dramani Mahama has directed a temporary reduction of GHS2.00 per litre in the regulatory margin on diesel, effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The intervention, announced by the Presidency Communications Directorate, is expected to last one month and is aimed at cushioning consumers, preventing transport fare hikes, containing inflationary pressures, and mitigating the pass‑through effect of rising fuel costs on the cost of living. According to the statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the government will continue to monitor developments in the international energy market. Additional policy measures may be...
GoldBod Denounces False Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Enforcement
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has strongly condemned the circulation of false and misleading publications aimed at distorting its enforcement actions and undermining public confidence in its operations. In a statement issued by its Media Relations Unit, GoldBod urged the public to disregard fabricated claims and rely solely on information disseminated through its official communication channels. The Board called on media organisations, bloggers, and social media users to verify information before publication and uphold responsible journalism. A separate release dated August 3, 2026, specifically addressed a viral social media allegation that Dominic Bonsu, proprietor of Dominic Bonsu Ventures, had absconded...
Bank of Ghana Warns Against Unlicensed Digital Loan Providers
The Bank of Ghana has cautioned the public against engaging with unlicensed digital credit service providers operating in the country without authorization. In a notice issued on August 3, 2026, the central bank stressed that such entities violate customer data privacy, consumer protection, and regulatory standards. It warned banks, specialised deposit‑taking institutions (SDIs), and payment service providers (PSPs) not to facilitate transactions for unlicensed operators. The Bank listed twenty mobile loan applications currently operating illegally, including Adamfo Loan, Agyapacredit, Amanfi Loan, Arco Cash, Aya Lend, Bucks Now, CediGo, DumboCash, FCash, Gh Loans, Hasty Credit, Omanpesa, PoPoCedi, Ready Money, Sika Tap,...
BOSTenergies Donates GH₵1 Million to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
Energy company BOSTenergies has donated GH₵1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support life‑saving treatment for patients battling chronic and life‑threatening illnesses. Presenting the cheque, Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor described the gesture as “an investment in lives, families and the future of our nation,” and urged Corporate Ghana to rally behind the Trust Fund’s mission of ensuring that no patient is denied treatment due to financial constraints. Receiving the donation, GMTF Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko‑Opoku emphasised that every cedi contributed represents hope for patients awaiting chemotherapy, dialysis, heart surgery, brain surgery and other critical interventions. “This generous...
High Court Freezes Assets of Dennis Miracles Aboagye Amid EOCO Investigation
The Accra High Court has approved an application by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to freeze five bank accounts and four landed properties belonging to Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as Miracles, the former Executive Secretary of the Inter‑Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD). The order is tied to EOCO’s ongoing probe into the alleged diversion of nearly GH¢55 million at the IMCCoD, where investigators are examining suspected fraud, theft, and procurement‑related breaches said to have occurred during Mr. Aboagye’s tenure. This development comes on the heels of Mr. Aboagye’s arrest at Kotoka International Airport on Sunday, July...
GWCL Explains Persistent Water Shortages in Accra
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has attributed the ongoing irregular water supply in parts of the Greater Accra Region to production setbacks and distribution challenges. Communications Manager Stanley Martey disclosed that the difficulties stem from the shutdown of the Teshie desalination plant and extensive leakages along major transmission pipelines serving the capital. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Martey explained: “We had an issue with the owners of the desalination plant in Teshie, which involves legal and maintenance matters that we are still working on.” He noted that the closure has disrupted supply to Teshie, Nungua, Spintex and...