The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals believed to be connected to the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanosu in the Bono East Region. According to a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspects — identified as Issifu Addae, also known as Akwasi Addae; Stephen Gyamfi; Augustine Arhinful; and Martha Mansah...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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President Mahama Inaugurates Expanded Tema Port
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded Tema Port, marking the completion of phases one and two of the landmark project. The expansion, delivered through a public–private partnership between Meridian Port Services (MPS), APM Terminals, and the Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, was privately funded. President Mahama described the collaboration as a clear demonstration...
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Finance Minister Presents 2026 Budgets Statement And Economic Policy
Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, outlining government’s plan to reset the economy for growth, job creation, and transformation. The Minister said the budget seeks to consolidate macroeconomic stability by sustaining fiscal discipline, strengthening revenue mobilisation, and ensuring responsible debt management. He assured lawmakers...
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Ghana Strengthens Evidence-Based Health Policy Through Saving Project
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing evidence-based health policy with the launch of the Sustainable Access and Delivery of New Vaccines in Ghana (SAVING) Project, a landmark initiative positioning the country as a leader in health technology assessment and policy innovation. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry, has built national capacity...
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Parliament Confirms Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s New Chief Justice
Parliament has officially endorsed Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the Chief Justice of Ghana, following his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10. His confirmation on Thursday, November 13, came after the Committee, through a majority vote, recommended the adoption of its report in favour of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment. “The Committee therefore recommends to...
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South Sudan’s president sacks vice president and potential successor
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has sacked one of his five vice presidents in a series of firings that come amid escalating internal conflict. Benjamin Bol Mel was appointed in February and had been widely rumoured to be Kiir’s preferred successor. The powerful vice president was also stripped of his position as deputy leader of...
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Wife and son of Gabon’s ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial
A court in Gabon has sentenced the former first lady and the son of deposed President Ali Bongo to 20 years in jail following a two-day trial. On Tuesday night, Sylvia Bongo and Noureddin Bongo were found guilty of embezzlement and corruption after a trial that began a day earlier. They were not present. They...
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Parliament Donates GH₵100,000 To Support El-Wak Stampede Victims
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, the Parliament of Ghana has donated GH₵100,000 to aid in the medical treatment of victims affected by the recent stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The donation was announced during a visit to the 37 Military Hospital, where several victims are currently receiving care. The Rt Hon Speaker of...
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Ghana Targets 75% Poultry Self-Sufficiency by 2028 with New Processing Plant and Support Measures
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a modern poultry processing facility in Bechem, Bono Region, as part of a sweeping national strategy to revitalize Ghana’s poultry industry and reduce dependence on imports. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama emphasized the need to match...
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Prez. Mahama Launches Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme to Revive Ghana’s Poultry Industry
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s poultry sector and promoting food self-sufficiency. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, the president described the effort as a transformative national movement designed to empower households, boost rural livelihoods, and reduce the country’s dependence...