The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially acclaimed Mr. Baba Ali Yussif as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. The party announced the decision in a statement issued from its national headquarters in Accra on Monday, following consultations by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) with key...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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KNUST Student Dies After Fall from Hostel
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the death of a second-year student following a fall from an off-campus hostel over the weekend. In a press statement issued on Monday, university authorities said the deceased, Mr. Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a Bachelor of Science student pursuing Agribusiness Management, fell from the second...
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Abu Trica Sues Interior Minister, AG, NACOC, FBI and EOCO; demands GH₵10m in damages
A 27-year-old Ghanaian citizen, Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica), arrested for allegedly engaging in cyber fraud, has dragged the government of Ghana and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to the High Court, alleging a harrowing ordeal of torture, unlawful detention, and a blatant disregard for his fundamental human rights. In a motion filed...
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NHIA Donates GHS 800,000 to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
In a remarkable show of compassion during the month of love, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has donated GHS 800,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). The funds were raised through voluntary contributions from management and staff of the Authority. The donation, described as “love in action,” is aimed at supporting patients living...
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President Mahama Honoured as Grand Patron of WACS
President John Dramani Mahama has been decorated as the Grand Patron of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) during the College’s 66th Annual Conference, in recognition of his distinguished support for healthcare delivery and surgical advancement across the region. In his acceptance address, President Mahama underscored the transformative role of technology in strengthening medical...
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Energy Commission Board Conducts Oversight Visit to Tema Port
The Energy Commission Board, led by Chairman Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, together with the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Ing. Eunice Biritwum, and officials from the Inspectorate Directorate, has undertaken a working visit to the Tema Port to assess compliance with energy efficiency and licensing requirements for imported electrical and renewable energy appliances. The visit formed part...
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“Your Appointment Is a Call to Service,” Mahama Tells Envoys
President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly appointed diplomatic representatives to regard their roles not as personal accolades but as a solemn duty of national service, rooted in discipline, prudent judgement, and steadfast loyalty to Ghana’s overarching national interest. Addressing their swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Monday, 9 February, President Mahama emphasized that the...
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VALCO Workers Demand Ouster of GIADEC CEO Over Mismanagement
Employees of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) are calling for the swift dismissal of Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) Chief Executive Officer, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, accusing him of poor administration and unwillingness to consult stakeholders. The workers’ union organized a demonstration on Monday, February 9, alleging that Mr. Ankrah’s tenure has been characterized by...
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MoGCSP Marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM in Upper West Region
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Domestic Violence Secretariat in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana, joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on Friday, February 6, in the Upper West Region. The commemoration, held under...
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Minister for Interior Calls for Strategic Focus at Annual Performance Review Workshop
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, has called for an open and strategic focus in strengthening security governance and accountability at the 2025 Annual Performance Review Workshop for agencies under the Ministry of the Interior. The workshop, held at the Aqua Safari Resort in Ada, was themed “Strengthening Security Governance, Accountability, and Service...